Somebody Stop the Pope – 165



Episode 165

53. You don’t like it?

1.

The night-long drinking party ended and morning dawned.

There were a few things decided last night.

First is Raphael’s trip to Korea.

Raphael decided to join us on our flight back to Korea after the forum.

I heard that the process of sending irregulars to other countries is extremely difficult but it doesn’t seem to be the case.

I already got permission.

Oh and it was the first time in my life that I received a phone call from the President of the United States.

-Pope Kim Si-woo. Could you please invite me to the Limen Church temple? I would like to visit you in person and express my gratitude.

I don’t really know why they are thanking me but I accepted the thank you anyway.

He said he would include a visit to our church’s temple in his schedule for his visit to Korea.

He said he would visit around the middle of next month and there was no reason to block it since the American President would be visiting.

So Raphael’s trip to Korea became a fait accompli but the problem was what happened next.

“Archbishop Leo can I take a quick look at your smartphone? If you leave it to me I will show you a new world.”

“New World?”

“Technology that allows you to operate your smartphone just by thinking about it and things like that.”

“Oh please Raphael.”

“Haha! Now that we’re together can’t I do this much for you?”

I thought the hotel was spacious enough for just our group but Raphael also came in.

To sum up Raphael in one word he was a real madman.

Our hotel suddenly became a den of lunatics.

“A crazy person knows another crazy person. Don’t worry Siwoo. You’re the craziest one among us so you’re the leader here.”

“Can you give me some?”

“What are you talking about? We’re all gathered here because of you. Look Siwoo. We’re all gathered here because of you.”

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I glanced around as I listened to Aiden.

A crazy person from a world where science and technology are advanced.

A madman from a world ruled by barbarian tribes.

And a crazy guy who likes to fold people in half.

I couldn’t deny Aiden’s words.

At this point it’s definitely possible that there’s a problem on my side. Otherwise how could such an absurd combination be possible?

“It’s time for you to admit it Siwoo. I guarantee you that you will win the Nobel Peace Prize in a few years.”

“Why the Peace Prize again?”

“Including me and Raphael. You have been put in charge of uncontrollable nuclear weapons. Is there anyone else who has contributed to world peace as much as you? I don’t think there is anyone.”

If you look closely Aiden is a person with a strong sense of self-objectivity.

He already knows that he is a walking nuclear bomb.

And Raphael who was modifying Leo’s smartphone with a strange device next to him also spoke up.

“I always respect you Pope! Just as bees flock to the sweet scent of flowers I too could not resist being drawn to you Pope.”

“Why is that a metaphor?”

“Or is it like the S pole sticking to the N pole? Since you said liberal arts I’ll try to express it… Oh is that physics or science? Anyway that’s it. Hehe. How was my expression Miss Grace?”

“As expected people who have learned something are different.”

“If you need anything just let me know Miss Grace. Congratulations on becoming the Pope’s disciple!”

“Congratulations on becoming a researcher at the church Raphael.”

Could it get more confusing than this?

Grace and Raphael who had just met yesterday were quickly becoming close friends.

If Luna were added to that… it’s dizzying just to imagine.

I took a deep breath and listened to their conversation.

My eardrums were hurting but I endured it for the sake of Limen. I also haven’t heard any news about Limen lately so I’m worried but Raphael is the kind of person who would find a way.

History is usually made by crazy people.

“Oh I have my first meeting today.”

Aiden drank whiskey diligently since morning.

Even though he drank enough alcohol last night to die from acute alcohol poisoning if he were a normal person he was seen drinking in broad daylight.

But there was nothing strange.

Because it’s Aiden.

A drunkard.

“I think it would be good for the three of us to enter the first meeting today. Me Siwoo and Raphael. It would also show the strength of the ROK-US alliance.”

“Are you telling me to be Madam Face?”

“As I’ve said many times the ones who will be the face of the show are me and Raphael and you are the main actor. Oh and there’s also an irregular from Europe who didn’t show up at the banquet. He’s Hans a German gentleman. He uses a sword. He doesn’t have any bad qualities. Instead he’s a guy who’s crazy about chivalry.”

“If you’re crazy about chivalry aren’t there some rough edges?”

“Compared to us.”

So what I’m saying is there’s no need to worry because they’re less crazy than us….

but.

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It’s not easy to be crazier than us.

“I originally had no intention of attending.”

Raphael smiled as he handed Leo his smartphone which had already been modified.

“I’m thinking of going anywhere because I think it would be fun if I were with the Pope. Oh right. Pope is it true that there are heterogeneous experimental subjects in Korea?”

I think you’re talking about the dark elf elder I caught in Hamheung last time.

The dark elf elder is alive and well.

Actually it’s a bit ambiguous to say that it’s alive but it’s alive anyway.

“There’s one guy we caught. He was testing poison on humans so we spared his life for now.”

“It is necessary to study creatures that use magic.”

“We have already handed over the situation to the government so we will obtain permission as soon as we get back.”

“Dimensional Resonance Phenomenon Divine Power Magi. There is a lot to study so it is really fun. If I continue my research I will eventually reach where I want to go.”

A group of mad scientists united by their determination to reunite with their families.

One thing that is fortunate is that his madness has not yet taken a bad turn.

Being crazy about something isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

From now on my role is to just make sure his madness doesn’t lead him to the dark side.

In that sense it might have been a good thing that we met now.

“The meeting starts in two hours so you’d better start getting ready.”

“The guy who said he had to get ready is drinking.”

“This is preparation for me. There are so many disgusting people that I don’t think I can stand it without drinking. You’ll know what I’m talking about.”

Aiden’s cynical response.

Raphael then adds a spoonful.

“Then I will go to my lab and get some reinforced suits Your Holiness! I will be right back.”

“Why the reinforced suit…..”

“If it’s too late we should just sweep them away! Haha they’re such ugly bastards but I guess it’s a good thing they’re here. Let’s clean up a bit before we go to Korea…”

Why is everyone reacting like this?

I looked at the two of them who were openly expressing their displeasure then spoke to Leo.

“While I’m attending the forum I’m going to go sightseeing in the city with my family. If anything seems dangerous I’ll contact you right away through Baekseol.”

“Yes Your Majesty.”

And so the real second day’s schedule began.

By the way why do those two hate the forum so much? After all it’s a place where representatives of each faction come so how could something unpleasant happen?

Since it’s a forum it’ll just end with some casual conversation right?

But two hours later.

Kwaaaaaaaang-.

“The city is really haunted.”

The incident broke out.

2.

The beginning was a bomb.

Kwaaaaaaaang-.

The convention center where the World Awakening Forum was originally supposed to be held.

About 40 minutes before the forum began a huge explosion erupted from the basement of the center.

A massive terrorist attack in the heart of an American city.

Moreover the bomb was no ordinary bomb.

A magic bomb filled with magic power.

“I think this is at least a high-level magic stone.”

Raphael frowned as he fiddled with the piece of magic stone in his hand.

Woooooooooooo-.

Raphael came wearing his ‘suit’ that I mentioned earlier.

Metallic clothing with purple crystals embedded throughout.

An energy called ‘psychic energy’ was constantly flowing out from his entire body.

Sure enough the irregulars were irregulars.

The explosion just now should have caused the original building to collapse but Raphael’s psychic energy was preventing it from collapsing.

“We can’t hold out for long. At most 30 minutes? We have to rescue all the survivors within that time.”

“If it was a magic bomb that could cause an explosion of this level it should have been detected without fail. Is it a magic concealment technique?”

Aiden let out a ragged gasp of anger.

“We will immediately begin rescuing survivors with our agents.”

“Aiden here’s the detection device.”

Dozens of tiny spheres protruded from Raphael’s shoulders.

“Use them to search for survivors. These guys will help you find them.”

Aiden nodded nervously then turned to me and said.

“We’ll take care of the search for Si-woo so could you please bring us the suspects? Please do us a favor. Our informants found out something this morning.”

“say.”

“There is one Irregular from Europe who was supposed to participate in this forum. Hans. We have urgent information that he is likely to be connected to the Union. Catch him. I will send an agent to you. Please.”

I took the gauntlets out of my pocket and put them on.

“Why are you saying that now?”

“This is probably because our informant accessed your confidential information. He’s probably headed to the airport to leave the country. All we have to do is stop the plane from taking off. That guy will tell you the details.”

As soon as Aiden spoke a young-faced agent quickly approached and bowed his head.

If they had succeeded in planting the bomb secretly it would have been more effective to detonate it while the forum was in progress.

Something went wrong with the plan.

And the reason the plan went awry was probably because I grabbed some Union personnel at the banquet hall yesterday.

There is no way the US would leave those guys alone.

“Anyway catch that kid. I’m asking you as a friend.”

“When I first came here I was told to just rest and go… Okay so go save some people quickly.”

“thanks.”

Aiden led the other agents who had arrived and went straight into the building. I sighed and nodded. Then I looked at Raphael and said.

“Leo will bring my family here.”

“Have a nice trip.”

“Yes then.”

Why has it been so quiet lately?

I let out another deep sigh and looked at the agent standing next to me.

And then he immediately grabbed the guy by the collar and said.

“I told you not to mess around in front of me.”

“Keuh-euh-euh-euh.”

“Even if you were disguised did you think I wouldn’t notice? Aiden already noticed. That’s why I threw it to you.”

All sorts of crimes listed in a row above his head.

I figured out this guy’s identity with the will to destroy evil but how on earth did Aiden figure out that he was disguised?

No matter how I think about it he’s a beast.

I concluded my speech by raising the torch.

“Guide me.”

“Like I said before the airport… Kkaaaaaaah!”

“Tell one more lie and you’ll be roasted alive. Be careful.”

If your friend asks you for a favor you should definitely do it.

That way you won’t hear any complaints later.

3.

A train running busily.

In a special room furnished with only the finest luxuries a man with a mustache was receiving a report from his subordinate.

“Right now only the airport side is blocked. Just go a little further by rail and then take the vehicle that was waiting for you and head straight to Mexico sir. Everything is ready.”

“This is difficult this is difficult. I didn’t know our identities would be exposed like this.”

“It seems like Kim Si-woo has some special ability. It is said that he can identify the identities of warriors as soon as they make eye contact.”

“You’re too talented for an Asian. You’re annoying. But the technology the Chinese guys gave me was useful. The technology that can conceal a magic bomb. I’ll be satisfied with just confirming the effectiveness of that technology.”

Hans the man with the moustache looked out the window with annoyance.

This Awakened Forum could be considered the starting point of a grand plan they had been preparing for a long time but the sudden appearance of an oriental cult leader ruined everything.

“I was tired of wearing that disgusting mask and going about my business. I should really start working now…”

That was when.

Kwaaaaaaaaaaah!

The train comes to a sudden halt with a huge explosion at the front of the train.

The moment his body was thrown forward Hans quickly wrapped his body in magic.

The subordinate he was talking to was crushed beyond recognition but Hans didn’t even have time to check on his subordinate’s condition.

Ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki.

The outer shell of the train he was riding on was torn open and soon a man came in through it.

A man in black priest’s robes.

The man looked down at Hans and said:

“On the topic of Asians? This kid is a racist.”

The Oriental man who said that roughly threw another man he was holding in front of him and said while lightly shaking his hand.

“You said you were irregular. Let’s have some fun. I’ve been feeling a lot of desire lately.”

Our Pope please stop this