Somebody Stop the Pope – 193



Episode 193

3.

Cheon Ja-hyeon.

This was not the return he had dreamed of.

A classic cliché from web novels that he used to read a lot when he was a student a long time ago.

Among them was the cliché of becoming a heavenly horse and returning to Earth.

To accumulate tremendous power and return to Earth to live happily with your family.

That imagination was the only driving force that enabled him to survive in an unfamiliar world for 20 years.

Of course life in another world wasn’t that bad.

He met an eccentric teacher called Cheonma and was fortunate enough to become the leader of a group called Cheonma Sect where he lived a life of luxury.

The strength has also increased considerably.

I didn’t reach the level of a master but that was just because my master’s level was too high.

I thought it was more than enough power to become the strongest person on Earth.

-Go back.

The last gift his teacher gave to him who had been missing his hometown for 20 years.

It was also the last gift from the teacher before the Uhwadengseon and he said that if not this time there would be no other opportunity.

So Cheon Ja-hyeon chose to return without hesitation.

Because I missed my family so much.

Cheon Ja-hyeon who returned to Earth with the help of his master thought that only a flowery path would lie ahead for him from now on.

But what is this?

His rosy imagination was shattered as soon as he returned.

“The returnee Cheon Ja-hyeon possesses incredible power Father. It’s not the right place to say this but… I personally have high hopes for this friend.”

“Is that it?”

“Yes. There is a high possibility that it will be judged as irregular.”

“Irregular?”

“Yes.”

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“oh my god!”

A man in black robes who keeps sniffing at my father over there.

Kim Si-woo.

That person was the one who destroyed his imagination.

The ‘Cheonmagi’ that he had learned directly from his master was useless against the white energy that the man used.

Like a mouse in front of a cat.

If he had been his teacher things would have been different but with Cheon Ja-hyeon’s level it was a difference he could never overcome.

The wound from being hit by that man still stung.

What’s even worse is that the man cleaned up all the visible wounds.

There are no people more vicious than those who give medicine and bottles.

That’s not all the problem.

“Is it true Pope Kim Si-woo that our son is that strong?”

“Yes. I checked it myself. Ja-Hyeon has enough power to become the second irregular in South Korea.”

The man who had clearly beaten her to death just a moment ago was now gilding her own face in front of her family.

It’s a situation where it’s hard to even guess what the intention is.

However Cheon Ja-hyeon was able to figure out his intentions after a while.

“After spending enough time with my family I would like to do many things with Ja-hyun later. As you know the whole world including South Korea is in chaos. Ja-hyun will probably become another pillar that will support South Korea.”

“Our Ja-Hyeon… like Pope Kim Si-Woo?”

“Yes I firmly believe that.”

“Is there such a glorious thing?”

On the flight from Jeju Island to here Cheon Ja-hyeon made some plans.

First step to get away from that monster.

First I will take my family and go abroad.

I thought that if I went abroad with this power I would be treated the best in any country.

And Cheon Ja-hyeon’s judgment was correct.

In fact irregular-level returnees receive the best treatment wherever they go.

However there was one variable he had not accounted for.

“If there is an opportunity in the future I hope that Ja-Hyeon will work with our Limen Church.”

“With the Limen Church…..”

“Yes.”

That was because his mother was a believer in the religion led by Kim Si-woo.

And so was his sister.

An expression as if a fan is looking at an idol star.

I saw an expression of extreme admiration on my younger sister.

Only then did Cheon Ja-hyeon realize the dire situation he was in.

‘I got hit.’

His next destination was being decided right before his eyes.

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As a young leader in the Central Plains I had enjoyed everything I could possibly enjoy so I never expected this situation to occur.

How dare you recruit your family first?

Is that really the Pope?

I didn’t think anything would change even if I shouted in front of my family right now ‘That guy beat me up like he was going to kill me!’

“Of course it’s your own choice that matters. Right Ja-Hyeon?”

Kim Si-woo quickly put his arm around Cheon Ja-hyeon’s shoulder in a friendly manner.

And he whispered in a voice so small that his family couldn’t hear.

“Are you coming to your senses now?”

“older brother….”

“We’ll be together forever from now on. Your parents are so proud of you aren’t they? But since it’s your first day back just get a quick checkup and spend some time with your family. There’s a lot to do with you in the future. Can I look forward to it hyung?”

When he heard those words he was finally able to realize the meaning of what his teacher had said to him ten years ago.

-My disciple be careful with your tongue as much as with your sword.

The teacher’s words were not wrong.

But when Cheon Ja-hyeon realized the meaning it was already too late.

“I have really high expectations for Ja-Hyeon haha!”

He was already standing in the middle of a net made of his tongue.

4.

After a successful day we returned to the temple.

Archbishop Laparte welcomed me warmly.

“Your Majesty your expression looks good.”

“I caught a good fish.”

“Is that so?”

“It feels like I got an irregular for free. I think the results will be good.”

I still remember Cheon Ja-hyeon’s expression at the end.

Cheon Ja-hyeon was blankly staring at me with a blank expression.

Since he was called a cult leader in that world he would have been the second in command.

It’s only natural that a person like that would become insensitive to the ways of the world.

The moment you let your guard down you’ll be eaten.

That’s the rule here.

Although he was able to save his life by quickly catching up with Director Kim he probably could not have predicted this development.

Since you can’t move from my divine power it will be easy to control.

Plus his family is friendly to me so there’s a high chance that he’ll end up working with us.

We ended up recruiting unexpected talent.

“Was the returnee who appeared in Jeju Island also an irregular?”

“That’s right. It’s pretty strong. I think it’s definitely superior to Leo and Luna.”

No matter how badly the guy’s energy and divine power don’t match if one side’s power is overwhelming compatibility is ignored.

I need to see them fight at full strength but there’s something about that feeling.

Luna and Leo aren’t as many returnees as irregulars.

Although they are stronger than the Disaster-level returners or the top S-class Hunters they are unable to fight against Irregulars.

“One more fighter would be good wouldn’t you say Archbishop Lapart?”

“If Your Majesty says so then I think so too.”

“By the way what are you doing before you leave work?”

“Your Majesty’s approval is required to execute the budget related to the Sendai Shrine.”

“aha.”

We also need to select caretakers to manage the Sendai Shrine and create gardens.

Since it is a newly built temple it naturally incurs costs.

I sat down in my chair taking the report that Archbishop Lapart had handed me. Then I glanced at it.

“Initial budget of 1 billion… You can figure this out yourself.”

“All budgets used for the operating expenses of the church cannot be executed without His Holiness’ approval.”

“great.”

By the way this is a really big deal.

Is it because we got hit hard with 240 billion last time? Now 1 billion… feels natural.

That means our church has grown in strength.

They are also building up their own military forces and the size of their budget is increasing exponentially as the days go by.

However just looking at the fact that our church’s finances are ample we can see how great the power of our church’s sanctuary is.

“Are the relics to be handed over to the United States ready?”

“I have selected those who are suitable to be consecrated priests from among the first class of trainees. Since the consecrated priests are under the Ministry of Finance I am directly managing them.”

“Good job.”

Because there is a control tower the church runs smoothly.

I nodded with satisfaction and returned the papers to Archbishop Laparte.

And then he said with a slight sigh.

“I think the operation will be brought forward a bit since one more irregular has been added.”

“We will stockpile supplies at the Gaeseong outpost.”

“We have decided to include many of the second-term trainees in the second expedition so please do not spare any expense.”

“All right.”

It is important what decision Cheon Ja-hyeon makes but he probably won’t stay still.

Since you have a family to protect you want to eliminate as many risks as possible.

I could have easily predicted it because I was in the same situation.

The only question is where to place that one guy’s affiliation… Personally I would like him to belong to our church.

Of course it’s possible that he might end up in the government.

But one thing is certain: South Korea has become much safer.

With the fire spreading across the neighboring country nothing could be more reassuring than adding one more Irregular to this side.

“I’m looking forward to the future.”

The emergence of a new irregular.

There is still an embargo but how will things turn out once this fact is made public?

The stock prices in South Korea are already rising rapidly.

If another irregular appears here it would be like adding wings to the tiger’s back.

Knock knock.

While I was thinking about this and that another guest appeared in my office.

“It seems like things are going well with the irregular-class returnee. Congratulations Your Holiness.”

Raphael who first announced the appearance of Irregulars.

Raphael sat down at the conference table with a sly smile.

“With this South Korea now has two irregulars. You must be feeling good.”

“Raphael must have spoken separately in America?”

“But I still belong to the United States. Of course I passed the information on to the United States.”

“What is America’s reaction?”

“It’s neither good nor bad. It’s probably because South Korea’s national power is growing much more rapidly than expected in the home country.”

International relations are so profound.

Although the ROK-US alliance is being strengthened it is natural to feel bad when your cousin buys land.

It is not something that can be completely happy about from that side either.

Why?

The heavier the weight on this side the stronger South Korea’s voice becomes.

“How do you think you’ll become good friends with the new Irregulars?”

“We’ll have to wait and see but for now he’s crazy.”

“I bet you were quite well behaved in front of the Pope.”

“How did you know?”

“Fake madness is useless in the face of real madness.”

“Does that mean I’m truly crazy?”

“No comment.”

Why does everyone call me crazy?

It makes me feel really bad when crazy people call me crazy.

Where else can you find someone as normal as me?

I shrugged my shoulders and met Raphael’s gaze as I asked.

“What’s your business?”

“Oh! Don’t worry. I have no business with you today. I have come with something else.”

Raphael took out a mechanical device the size of a fingernail from his bosom.

And he put it in front of me and said.

“I brought you a gift. You gave me part of the dragon’s corpse and helped me out in various ways.”

“gift?”

It’s nice to hear that.

Raphael said with a confident smile.

“Introducing the Dragon Suit.”

What is this rustic naming sense?

But five minutes later.

“…Is this crazy?”

I had no choice but to completely rethink that idea.

A crazy piece of equipment popped out.

Our Pope please stop this