Somebody Stop the Pope – 185



Episode 185

5.

I remember the story about divinity that Limen told me a long time ago.

The divine power arises from the belief in life and from that divine power divinity is born.

After connecting with Limen here’s what Limen told me:

“1. The level has been unlocked on Earth. Therefore deities will appear in various places.

2. There is no rule that the deity is necessarily friendly to humanity. Also the room for Limen to intervene on Earth is gradually decreasing.

3. We need to come up with a plan and I am the plan(?)

A story that contained the will to push me further.

If we try to narrow down that story again

“You’re just going to keep pushing me around.”

“I was the president of Pants anyway. Siwoo’s role won’t change.”

“Can a goddess use such expressions?”

『Siwoo is secretly biased you know? Don’t call the pants president the pants president. I was just in this world. In reality it was Siwoo who ran the school.』

There is nothing wrong with what Limen said so I can’t really refute it.

Because Limen is a kind of building owner who supports me with divine power.

When I think about it it’s a bit unfair.

Even though you’ve been through all that are you still not free from the landlord?

“That’s too much. You wanted to get away from me that much?”

“That’s not what I meant.”

It’s not always a good feeling to look inside someone’s head.

I continued speaking with a bitter smile.

“So what should I do from now on?”

The world is more chaotic than ever. The neighboring country is embroiled in civil war and Europe and the United States are under threat from terrorism.

The situation in the Third World is the same.

Africa the Middle East Central and South America.

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Most of them are countries that have fallen to villains.

In this situation I couldn’t stand to see my strength weaken.

Because if I become weak our family will be in danger. Not just Siyeon and Inwook’s grandmother but everyone in the Limen sect.

Family members must be protected.

Limen sees all these thoughts of mine. He accepts my will and my determination.

She always was like that.

She was the one who asked me to save Eden but she silently supported me no matter what I did in Eden.

It will probably be the same this time too.

“Siu must become my subordinate god. That way even if his connection with me is cut off he can still maintain his power on Earth.”

“I shouldn’t say that…”

『You’re ogling? There’s nothing I can do. You don’t have to feel that burdened. The roles won’t change. If Siwoo’s status increases Siwoo will eventually reach divinity. That’s the original power of divinity.』

“Can users of magic or magical power also attain divinity?”

『No. Each energy has a different destination. Magi… Siwoo knows that too right? It reaches the Demon King just like the Dragon King did.』

“What about magic users?”

『Each of us will reach our own ideal world. That’s what magic is all about.』

I understand the gist.

That is each energy has a different destination.

Since I am a being that uses divine power it seemed that I would eventually reach divinity.

It was easy to understand thanks to Limen’s kind explanation.

『Siwoo has already achieved his status. He is worthy of being chosen as my subordinate god. He was originally qualified but up until now Earth’s system has restricted him right? That’s why I turned to a contract. But it seems like that has been resolved this time.』

“The ancient gods of Earth are coming back. Could this have something to do with it?”

“If your rank doesn’t match you can’t face a god. That’s probably why they’re asking you to raise your rank.”

It is very difficult to distinguish between good and evil systems.

But one thing was certain: the system had no intention of sitting idly by as the ancient gods came over.

So that’s why you gave me that status.

It wasn’t just Limen who was manipulating me but the system was also manipulating me.

“Sorry Siu.”

“Why are you suddenly sorry?”

『…It’s my fault my fault. Because I took Siwoo away… That’s probably the original sin. I talked to the system here while taking you away-.』

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“I guess we haven’t reached this point yet.”

The system always ticks at moments like these.

That son of a bitch.

“When you reach a higher level will you be able to touch that system as well?”

“I think…it’s possible.”

“Okay. Now I have a goal.”

Limen is pretty and kind to me but this system just rolls me over.

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I’ll definitely have to take care of it later.

I feel like I’ll have to fold it in half to feel better. But thinking about it like that definitely motivates me.

『Even if I awaken as a lower god it won’t be much different from now. I will be able to exercise my authority in a more diverse manner and I will be able to appoint Siwoo’s apostles separately.』

“Is it like the constellations grant you abilities or something?”

『That’s right. It’s similar to how I gave Siwoo the ability. And he can also know the locations of the prophets and do a lot of things secretly?』

If you just listen to the story it doesn’t seem like there’s anything bad about it.

Even if you can’t eat it it’s still good.

Anyway you’re already on the tiger’s back. If this is a step you absolutely must take to move on to the next stage then you shouldn’t hesitate.

“Let’s do that.”

“Will you be my subordinate god?”

“I don’t know about God but I will continue to be below.”

Limen let out a small laugh at my answer.

“thank you.”

The divine power of Limen gathers around me.

The divine power penetrated my body at a rapid pace. It felt like it was embracing me warmly.

The divine power within my body responded to Limen’s divine power and began to resonate.

“I Limen accept Apostle Kim Siwoo as my close friend and companion. I will share my destiny with you.”

A message appeared before my eyes along with her voice.

[<Limen> the god of <Dimension: Eden> has freed you from the restrictions that were placed on you.]

[The path to <divinity> opens for you.]

[The job you had <Apostle> will disappear.]

[Based on your alignment the system classifies you as a deity of <Chaos Good>.]

[Start your journey to reach a higher level.]

[You have completed the quest <Liberation>.]

[This will be updated. Estimated time is one week in Earth time….]

As numerous message windows popped up Limen’s secret voice echoed in my head.

『You know that Siu? Divinities can marry each other. You don’t have to feel pressured just know it. Got it?』

Suddenly I remember the revised version of Greek and Roman mythology that I saw as a child in a cartoon.

Were Greek and Roman myths not myths but true stories?

“But does that matter now?”

“huh.”

“…um that’s important.”

So as a subordinate of Limen I once again swore allegiance to my goddess.

I guess it’ll work out somehow.

6.

After the international call with Limen in which I burned all 240 billion I returned to Shinmok.

There were no major changes. Maybe it’s because the system is being updated but there’s nothing I can check right now.

Still I complained to the system guy so it seems like they gave me a vacation.

Thanks to that I have some free time.

But the family that was supposed to be on vacation with me went on a trip and the inside of the holy place was quiet.

In the end I had no choice but to return to the fairies and Beth like before.

It’s fun to tease Snow White but Snow White is smart enough to follow her family around.

So I ended up going on a picnic to Shinmok with Sulwha Grace.

Grace bought sandwiches and coffee from a cafe outside the shrine and Seolhwa brought a mat from the temple’s storeroom.

A sudden picnic.

It would have been perfect if Siyeon was here. It’s a shame. Siyeon must be having fun at the beach right now right?

“Pope! Why do you look so unhappy?”

“Are you coming to play with us again?”

“Smartphones! Give us smartphones! Let’s play with the Pope girl!”

Instead of pheasants cute demonstrations were held and instead of chickens cute fairies flew around.

Especially Leah who can be called the leader of the fairies.

Leah wearing a pink dress flaps her wings and asks me.

“Is something bothering you? Your expression is complicated.”

I answered Leah’s kind question with a blank face.

“I am God.”

Then the fairies’ reaction was heated.

“You’re crazy! It’s okay. Even if the Pope is crazy we’re on his side!”

“Go Pope!”

“Fighting crazy Pope!”

“Don’t tell me to cheer up…”

Even the fairies who are always positive about everything say I’m crazy when I say I’m a god.

But it’s true.

I guess I’ll have to keep it a secret for the time being. Even fairies are like this so what would be their reaction if I went to other people and told them ‘Actually I’ve become a god this time.’

Of course they’ll treat me like I’m crazy just like the fairies.

So I have to hide it.

And honestly I don’t feel like my body has changed at all I just say it.

Limen also said that there won’t be much change so it will probably be no different than usual.

It’s just that I have a new goal.

Still I couldn’t help feeling upset.

“Master please eat this.”

“thanks.”

I took a bite of the sandwich Grace handed me. Then I glanced at Grace and said

“Master Master. Can’t we just unify the titles?”

“Why? Because there’s a taste for choosing.”

“Disciple.”

“Yes Master.”

“Run 30 laps around the Holy Land. Physical strength is national strength. That is the task I give you today.”

Then Grace smiled and waved her hand.

“Hey Master. Don’t joke around.”

“Do I look to you like someone who’s joking around?”

“…Are you really running?”

“Oh. Put on your armor and run.”

At my words Grace looked at me with her eyes blinking.

But that was only for a moment.

Instead he stood up from his seat clenching his fist.

“Okay! I’ll be back soon!”

And then Grace disappears from sight in an instant.

He ran so fast that even the fairies were amazed.

I took another bite of my sandwich while watching Grace’s back.

Seolhwa who was drinking a smoothie next to him spoke up.

“You’re really amazing oppa.”

“what?”

“I don’t know how they keep such crazy people together. They’re like a magnet.”

“Isn’t that something you should be saying?”

Seolhwa shrugged her shoulders at my words.

“That’s right.”

“How’s your guild doing these days?”

“I came back to Seoul three days ago. I was in Gaeseong until then.”

I suddenly remembered the first time I met Sulwha and the Sulwha Guild members.

At that time there were no strong hunters other than Seolhwa but it soon became a guild boasting high performance in Gaeseong.

That means that Sulwha is managing the guild well.

Although Seol-hwa may seem cold on the outside she is extremely protective of her subordinates.

I’m sure you’ll do well.

“Did you receive the trust well?”

“I am satisfied.”

“I want to see Limen’s face too. I heard she’s so beautiful.”

“It’s beautiful.”

Seolhwa stirred the smoothie a few times with the straw. Then she nodded slowly.

“curious.”

“You’ll be surprised when you see it.”

I was surprised when I first saw it too.

It’s been quite some time since Limen has appeared. That must mean that the connection between dimensions is unstable.

I bit into the ice in my cup and let out a small breath.

“Snow flower.”

“huh?”

“Let’s get plenty of rest when we can.”

This place is more peaceful than ever.

I knew full well that where I was standing now was the eye of the typhoon.

If we escape from this eye a typhoon more violent than ever will sweep over us.

In fact even I don’t know how strong that typhoon will be.

All we can do now is take a break and watch the typhoon.

What awaits me at the end of this typhoon?

I chewed and swallowed the ice again thinking about a future where nothing was planned.

The ice was cold today.

Our Pope please stop this