Somebody Stop the Pope – 158



Episode 158

5.

The ledger that Ji Young-cheol handed over shows who he transacted with and who he bribed.

All the information was written down without any omission.

He was a very systematic bastard.

Although his abilities as an Awakener aren’t that strong he’s a quick-witted businessman.

“…So we destroyed one place and caught Ji Young-cheol.”

I continued speaking while handing over two ledgers to Minister Yoo Seon-ho who was sitting at his desk.

“One is a transaction ledger. The other is a bribe ledger. I think you can use them separately.”

“What happened to the rest of the villains except Ji Young-cheol?”

“They were loyal. When the leader was subdued they all gathered around quietly.”

It was very comfortable for me.

However Ji Young-cheol must have taken good care of his subordinates because he jumped into the fire to save the captain.

It was like watching a moth to a flame.

And their end was also like a moth to a flame.

“Except for Ji Young-cheol the rest of the villains disappeared from that spot.”

“…okay.”

“The scene has been perfectly preserved. I think you can send people over to finish it.”

As I said that I took a sip of the cold water placed in front of me.

“I checked the bribe ledger on my way here and there were quite a few interesting people there. Members of the National Assembly civil servants from the Department of Ability Management police prosecutors… There were people from all walks of life.”

“I have no face.”

“I believe the Minister will figure out a solution.”

If it’s too late we can just make those people ‘disappear’.

I thought I had been cleaning up the trash diligently but this is really difficult.

Is there a law of waste conservation?

The place where trash is cleared away is replaced by trash.

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“Minister.”

“yes.”

“I don’t want to blame people who want to catch monsters and make a fortune. That’s their choice. They risk their lives to achieve their goals so shouldn’t they be allowed to die while hunting monsters?”

Minister Yoo Seon-ho nodded heavily at my words.

“We will track down all those involved.”

“I always believe.”

I had no intention of putting strong pressure on the government.

Because President Seo and Minister Yoo will take care of things on their own even if they don’t do that.

It’s practically a fully prepared meal.

Since we have even brought back Ji Young-cheol who was to be a witness we can just eat rice with a spoon. And the South Korean government is not so incompetent that it cannot eat the food that has been prepared for it.

Politicians are also involved.

It is obvious what they will hear if they directly step forward from the Limen Church. So it is wise to leave it up to the government for now.

If they ask for cooperation from that side things will be different.

Anyway it was around that time that I was talking about various things with Minister Yoo Seon-ho.

“Your Majesty. May I come in?”

Leo’s voice was heard from inside the field tent where the meeting was in progress.

I guess something is going on.

Otherwise Leo would not have been so rude as to interrupt the meeting.

I quickly brought Leo into the tent and as soon as he entered he bowed his head to me and immediately reported the situation.

“I obtained important information during the interrogation of Ji Yeong-cheol. I think Your Majesty should also know about it.”

As Leo said that he glanced at Minister Yoo Seon-ho.

It seemed like it would be awkward information to talk about in front of Minister Yoo Seon-ho.

“Minister Yoo Seon-ho and I are not strangers. It’s okay. Speak comfortably.”

“It seems like the guys have already planned for when His Majesty intervenes.”

“plan?”

“The organization that Ji Young-cheol belongs to was preparing for a hostage crisis. The members of the organization were already deployed and they were planning to launch an operation as soon as contact was lost.”

Hostage situation.

As soon as I heard those three letters my mind sank.

“These guys really went too far.”

If it’s not Inwook or Siyeon it’s my grandmother.

These three are untouchable. Aiden is holding strong on Grandma’s side and Beth and Baekseol are holding strong on Siyeon and Inwook’s side.

Just in case I immediately made a mental connection with Snow White.

‘Snow White.’

-Why master? I’m playing with Inwook and Siyeon right now.

‘Is there anything special around here?’

-No problem. This black dog keeps bothering me. But why all of a sudden?

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‘no.’

First of all there is no problem here.

That means they’re not stupid enough to take my family hostage.

So is there anyone we can take hostage?

There is no way that there would be someone with a suitable position and easy access within the church….

“…There is one.”

Come to think of it there is one.

A person whose stock price has been rising rapidly recently and who is more active outside than other members of the church.

And a relatively easy target.

I frowned deeply.

“It’s Seungwoo.”

“Yes.”

Then Minister Yoo Seon-ho who had been quietly listening to my story next to me spoke in an urgent voice.

“I will contact the headquarters immediately. I will dispatch all the Ability Management Department agents on standby…”

“No we will take care of it.”

I really didn’t know you were going after Seungwoo.

Seungwoo has been going around hospitals lately and has even earned the nickname ‘Little Saint’ but who would have thought that the villains would even consider taking Seungwoo hostage?

Even if I’m crazy I’m crazy as hell.

Are you saying that only extremely crazy people can become villains?

“Seungwoo what are your plans for today?”

“A healing service is scheduled at a refugee camp in Daejeon. They should be moving there by now.”

“Who is the guide?”

“This is Archbishop Laparte.”

somehow.

Leo didn’t seem as impatient as I thought.

It felt like ten years of stagnation had been lifted in an instant.

I let out a deep sigh of relief and spoke in a more relaxed voice.

“Oh okay. Just call Archbishop Lapart. I want you to live. Okay?”

“Yes I understand.”

Just in case I should contact Snow White too.

‘Snow White.’

-Why do you keep calling me?

‘Leave that to Beth and go see Seungwoo.’

-It’s annoying why do you keep…

‘Put the cat tower peppers on the market.’

-…You keep making me want to go? I’ll go now.

If Archbishop Laparte has Snow White he can handle even the most disaster-level returnees.

I clicked my tongue and said sending Baekseol to Seungwoo like that.

“There are many ways to commit suicide really. Hey Leo. Go and drag Jiyoungcheol here.”

“I’ll make sure to get you some treatment on the way here.”

“That’s right. It wouldn’t be good if you hit it and then die right?”

“Yes Your Majesty.”

You kept your mouth shut about the hostage situation until the very end?

I can’t do it because it’s annoying.

I gritted my teeth as I released my wrist.

6.

I thought it would be an easy mission.

The kidnapping target is a child.

I thought it wouldn’t be that difficult since there was a guy who was once classified as an S-class hunter among them.

The plan was simple.

Kidnapping a young saint while he was traveling by car and then returning Ji Young-cheol who was being held by the government in exchange for it.

Although there was an older person in the vehicle the young saint was riding in I didn’t think there would be any major issues.

Byun Soo-chan thought so until at least five minutes ago.

Kkwuddudduk.

But everything was going in a completely different direction than Byun Su-chan had thought.

‘I should have noticed when I turned the car into this hill.’

When the car the target was in pulled off the highway and headed toward the mountains that would have been their only chance to escape.

“How foolish.”

An old man dressed in white priestly robes approached him.

And behind the old man a white-furred tiger was running wild.

“If it weren’t for Your Majesty’s words I would have broken your necks long ago.”

The most that is known about the old man is that he is a practitioner.

Since the only information I had was that he always lived in the temple and never went outside I didn’t pay much attention to him.

Rather I just think that there are more targets to take hostage.

However the old man’s appearance just a moment ago was not that of a simple ‘practitioner’.

A silver whip in the old man’s hand.

The tragedy caused by the whip was clearly revealed in front of Byun Su-chan.

“Your sins can only be washed away by suffering. Don’t worry. Although I am retired I will gladly reverse my retirement for your repentance. I am sure the merciful Lord Limen will understand.”

The total number of members of the organization that raided this place was 19.

To carry out this plan a large number of members of the organization who had been hiding in China were smuggled into the country.

He had a force that included 10 A-class hunters for every S-class hunter and they were carefully selected members of his organization.

However the S-class hunter they had believed in was currently rolling on the ground with his limbs torn off by the whip.

Krrrrrrrrrr.

And that white tiger was also not in their plans.

‘I’ll run away when I get the chance. I’ll invest all my remaining magic power…’

Byun Su-chan tried to survive by pretending to be dead on the floor.

I had to survive.

I had to get out of this hellish place and let the organization know that there were more monsters hiding in the Limen Cult.

In that way Byun Su-chan slowly increased his magical power.

Because I was confident in my speed and thought that now while the old man was looking elsewhere was my only chance.

[Cast the active skill <Line Rush Lv. 16>.]

‘Okay. Just like this….’

But then it was.

Chorrrrrrrrrr!

A whip flew in from somewhere and wrapped around his ankle and Byun Su-chan fell to the floor in the same position he had been getting up from.

And after a while an old man’s voice rang in his ear.

“How foolish of you you fool. I gave you one last chance.”

It was around the time when the old man slowly approached Byun Su-chan.

“Fuck! Stay still! If you move I’ll kill you! Huh?”

A man with one arm torn off shouted as he wrapped his remaining arm around the boy’s neck.

The little boy who was their target.

It was rumored that the young saint was being raised with great care by the Limen Church.

But something was strange.

It would be understandable to be flustered in this situation but the old man’s expression did not waver even an inch.

He nodded as if he had intended this situation.

“Seungwoo. That guy is the homework I gave him.”

“What kind of idiot are you talking about? Are you crazy? Get back off now! Huh? Do you think I can’t kill this kid?”

The man who had taken the young saint hostage shouted in a fit of rage. But the old man continued speaking in a calm voice.

“You will face countless situations like this in your life. Those who envy the glory of Limen those who walk the path of evil. Countless enemies will target you.”

The old man looked at his young disciple with a kind expression.

“This is today’s lesson.”

“Archbishop.”

“If you are to uphold your righteousness and protect your people you must learn to put yourself out of danger. You are smart so you will know what I mean.”

“Do you think this kid can get away from me? Don’t be a jerk. If I wanted to I could break this kid’s balls-.”

Kwajijijik.

The man’s words did not end.

Because the young saint in the man’s arms hit the man’s chin with his elbow.

The man who was surprised by the young saint fell unconscious and the young saint looked down at the man and spoke quietly.

“I know very well that I shouldn’t be a burden Archbishop. So don’t worry. I will try not to be a burden.”

A soft boy’s voice.

The old man nodded with a satisfied expression.

“That’s great.”

Our Pope please stop this