Somebody Stop the Pope – 132



Episode 132

41. Rescue

1.

First of all let me start with the conclusion.

“Well this look is also attractive in its own way.”

“Look at that fluffy fur.”

“…cute.”

“It looks really cool.”

I succeeded in catching a black cow. It was so easy to persuade a black cow with no social experience to come to our side.

No separate conditions were set.

He just made me twitch my ears saying there was a good place and the guy accepted it without a doubt.

“It’s very uncomfortable if you keep touching it.”

“Look at that dignified thing.”

“Oh my god.”

This is inside the Black Hawk returning to the temple.

Behemoth was monopolizing the attention of Luna Leo.

The black cow we had seen earlier was nowhere to be found and Behemoth had transformed into a different form.

The black cow form from before was heavy and large so I was worried about how to take it but this guy also had a transformation function.

Behemoth’s current appearance is that of a large black dog.

“Labrador dog.”

The tale of the dog being sharp was said after seeing the transformed appearance of Behemoth.

Even Sulwha who doesn’t show much emotion when the camera is off was petting Behemoth with a slightly reddened expression.

Behemoth who had a rather awkward expression at first was now calmly accepting the touch of those around him.

No.

Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to say that you gave up rather than accepted it?

“Touch gently.”

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Is it because of my mood? Leona tries to avoid my touch but she wags her tail at Luna and Seolhwa’s touch.

“hey.”

“huh?”

“Are you a male?”

『…There is no distinction between male and female in spirits. However if I had to categorize them… I would say I am closer to the male body.』

“It was a male.”

“Isn’t it natural to like beautiful flowers? It’s none of your business.”

It’s good that he evolved from a black cow to a black dog but I’m concerned about the fastball he’s been throwing here and there since a while ago.

I nodded slowly as I looked at Behemoth.

“Should I at least peel the peanuts first?”

『Peanuts? Are they edible? Spirits don’t need to eat food but that doesn’t mean they can’t eat it. If it’s delicious they’ll welcome it.』

“Because I saw what you did.”

Even our Snow White earns her keep. How can you expect something delicious when she hasn’t even shown you anything yet?

Personally I really hate free-range eating.

“Why did you have to get on this helicopter… You’re so pitiful.”

Luna said patting Behemoth’s back.

“What’s so pitiful?”

“They probably don’t have human rights… How pitiful. How much will His Majesty have to work them? Tears are already welling up in my eyes.”

“Oh my.”

If someone heard me they’d think I was exploiting my subordinates.

However Behemoth seemed to feel uneasy at Luna’s words and glanced at me as he asked.

“Using you? What does that mean Pope of the other world?”

“Oh it’s not about exploiting us. It’s about helping each other and living together. In return for me providing a safe place for you you can help us in return.”

“That’s right. I’m not so stupid as to not know grace.”

“That’s it. What’s good is good.”

“Oh I see.”

Are you glad that I’m innocent?

I quickly sorted out the situation and glared at Luna who just sighed and swept Behemoth’s back.

But it’s definitely cute.

Even Kang Chae-ah who was piloting the helicopter was glancing at Behemoth from time to time.

Wouldn’t this be the best gift for Siyeon who recently said she wanted to raise a dog?

“But Your Majesty are you going to keep calling this guy Behemoth? I don’t think that name is very cute.”

“That’s kind of true.”

The name Behemoth itself has become famous as a demon that is currently in a state of national crisis.

It’s definitely a stretch to continue calling it Behemoth.

We had some vague experience with this guy’s true nature but to others he was an evil spirit who threatened a national crisis.

I pondered the guy’s nickname for a moment then nodded slowly after a minute and said

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“Let’s call her Beth for short. She’s neat and tidy. What do you think? Do you like her?”

“A name is just a shell. If you want to call me that then you can call me that. Beth. The sound is nice.”

“I’m glad you like it.”

It was a name I came up with quickly but I’m proud to see him satisfied with it.

“Beth. I look forward to working with you in the future.”

Luna hugged him tightly as she called Beth’s name and immediately Beth’s tail started wagging like a propeller.

“Please take good care of me too. Human woman.”

“cute!”

Personally what I’m curious about is the chemistry between Snow White and me when they meet…

Even though Beth still has the upper hand in terms of fighting power considering Snow White’s cleverness it’s easy to guess what kind of picture will be drawn.

I guarantee you that this guy’s personality is incapable of subduing Snow White.

It’s a good thing Snow White doesn’t gaslight me.

‘Of course Snow White is someone’s child.’

I can’t stand to see my cat the god who represents our church being beaten to death by another spirit.

And if we do it right wouldn’t we be able to appease Beth through Snow White?

Of course I will have to see the actual situation as it unfolds.

anyway.

It was around the time when I was looking at Beth like that and thinking about this and that.

“But there’s one thing I want to ask the Pope.”

“Oh what is it?”

“Is it natural for you humans to abandon your own kind?”

“…What does that mean?”

『In this land that has fallen to the unclean there are still humans who are suffering under the clutches of the unclean. My body is weak so I can only ignore their screams but a strong human like you could save them and more. But since there is no story I am asking.』

New information suddenly began to flow out from Beth.

“So what you’re saying is… there are survivors here?”

Five years have passed since the collapse of North Korea and the opening of Dimension.

I thought it was enough time for the human species to become extinct on this earth.

“It may be difficult to call them alive but there are still living humans.”

I guess it was my mistake.

“Tell me more.”

I said frowning deeply.

2.

The helicopter successfully arrived at the temple.

As we headed towards Baekdu Mountain we saw a lot of benefit in reducing the number of monsters.

Moreover this result was possible because we not only reduced the number of monsters but also moved while completely destroying the nests as they appeared.

We returned to the temple with the information Beth had given us and were able to join up with the government personnel who were waiting for us there.

I thought that at most Director Kim would be waiting but an unexpected person was waiting at the temple.

“Minister Yoo Seon-ho.”

I gave a quick greeting to Minister Yoo Seon-ho who was waiting with Archbishop Lapart next to the helicopter’s temporary landing pad.

Then Minister Yoo Seon-ho smiled gently and accepted my greeting.

“I heard that you went to Baekdu Mountain. I happened to have something to do nearby and wanted to hear your story so I came here without contacting you.”

“Welcome. We have something to talk about anyway…”

Information that Behemoth told us while traveling via helicopter.

Since this was information that could not be ignored we were planning to quickly discuss it with the government.

The same would probably be true for Minister Yoo Seon-ho.

This was the first time that the Lost Lands had been reconnoitred via helicopter.

Since we returned safely without any major problems it was only natural to expect some results.

I nodded slightly as I took the hand that Minister Yoo Seon-ho offered me.

“Before we talk there’s something I need to take care of for a moment.”

“Oh is that so?”

“Beth.”

At my word a black Labrador Retriever got out of the helicopter.

A black dog that is so dignified and even noble that anyone who sees it would think ‘He’s really handsome.’

Minister Yoo Seon-ho seemed slightly flustered as soon as an unexpected dog got off the helicopter perhaps because he had been briefed on the people on board in advance.

“That dog…..”

“This is the guy called Behemoth. I brought him here for some reason.”

The moment the word Behemoth came out of my mouth Minister Yoo Seon-ho’s poker face which was otherwise unbreakable crumbled.

Minister Yoo Seon-ho took a step back and asked me.

“…Are you talking about the Behemoth that I know of that poses a national crisis?”

“Don’t worry. Our dog doesn’t bite. I guarantee it.”

“Oh my god.”

Minister Yoo Seon-ho was speechless for a long time at the sight of Beth’s majestic appearance.

Did about 3 minutes pass like that?

“Minister Yoo.”

“Ah… I’m sorry. I was so shocked.”

He came to his senses only after Archbishop Lapart who was standing next to him gently breathed divine power into him.

Of course that didn’t mean the suspicion that had been hanging over his face disappeared.

“…I think an explanation is needed.”

“Of course I must explain. Archbishop Lapart? Please wait in the office with Minister Yoo. I have a lot to talk about so please prepare some tea.”

“Understood Your Majesty.”

Archbishop Laparte bowed respectfully toward me and supported Minister Yoo Seon-ho as we moved into the temple.

I glanced at the backs of the two of them and then spoke to Beth.

“As you can see there are quite a few people who would faint if your identity were revealed.”

“It’s unfair. I’m not a monster I’m a spirit. I’m fundamentally different from the unclean things.”

“I know I know… Think of it as China’s doing. They called you a devil who’s going to destroy the country. Don’t get angry at the wrong people they’re the bad guys. Got it?”

“China. I remembered. Thank you for telling me. When I regain my power I will hold them accountable for sullying my name.”

“That’s it. It’s perfect.”

He was a guy who knew ten if you taught him one.

Of course it’s our Chinese friends who should be held responsible.

“How about this your temporary residence for the time being? Do you like it?”

『It’s not a spiritual place but it’s a place where you can feel pure energy. It seems much better than Baekdu Mountain. I want to see the sacred tree in person….』

“That’s not difficult.”

I nodded in satisfaction and spoke to Luna and Leo who were standing next to me.

“I’m going to go in and talk to Minister Yoo so Luna and Leo you two take Beth to see the sacred tree.”

“Understood Your Majesty.”

“yes.”

The moment the two were about to move Seolhwa who had been standing quietly looked at me intently and spoke.

“Brother. Can I go with Beth?”

“Of course it will be.”

“thank you.”

It seems like Seolhwa really likes dogs.

So Beth and the three of them finally started moving towards the sacred tree.

I scratched my cheek slightly as I watched them walk away.

“It looks like you’re taking her for a walk.”

Beth likes this place so much that I hope she settles down here for the rest of her life.

Since it is a spirit it will be useful in many ways.

After assigning people to Beth I went straight into the temple office.

Minister Yoo Seon-ho who had arrived early in the office sat down in front of him and began talking.

“I fully understand that you may be confused. We were planning to fight until we encountered Behemoth.”

“Behemoth is listed as a national crisis level demon. It is too much of a burden to place it in the middle of Seoul.”

“So I’d like to explain it to you step by step. And there’s one more thing I need to discuss with the government.”

At my words Minister Yoo took a sip of tea.

“Can you tell me what we need to discuss first?”

I let out a small breath at those words and began to speak in a low voice.

“There are survivors in the Lost Land. We plan to begin a rescue operation immediately.”

Our Pope please stop this