Somebody Stop the Pope – 194



Episode 194

5.

Basically what is a suit?

When we talk about suits we usually think of the ‘Iron King’ made by M Manufacturing Company.

A suit armed with cutting-edge high-tech technology.

Completely subdue the enemy through all kinds of techniques.

I also watched a lot of those movies in the past so I had a romantic idea about it.

In particular I was personally very envious whenever I watched Raphael fight.

Honestly isn’t it romantic?

Wearing a suit flying around and crushing enemies.

“I thought the Pope might be jealous of me so I made it myself.”

“Is this a suit?”

The ring that Raphael gave me was a blue ring.

I accepted the ring and looked at it from all angles.

“Do you feel a subtle sense of divine power?”

“Yes. I had some help from Uncle Toby. I modified the circuitry of the existing suit using the sacred stone… No. I’ll just explain it to you in simple terms. Just try wearing it.”

We communicate well.

Raphael definitely analyzed me well.

Actually the process isn’t that important to me. What’s important is the result.

I followed his instructions and put on the ring and something truly amazing happened.

“I designed it to support the Pope’s combat power. After analyzing the Pope’s combat style I realized that there was absolutely no need for my skills to support close combat. So that’s exactly what I came up with.”

Blue scale-like things sprouted from the ring and quickly wrapped around my entire body.

A suit of translucent color.

A blue tint covers the black priest’s robe I was wearing.

“This is a protective gear made using dragon bones. It will block most long-range attacks. It has technology that reduces shock and considering the Pope’s body’s defenses you should be fine even if you get hit with missiles consecutively.”

“oh.”

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If you consider the divine protection skill you can almost achieve a defense level equivalent to that of a one-man army.

“Of course you have to test it.”

“test?”

“I have an island I bought in the Pacific. Why don’t you try hitting a few missiles from there?”

“Then before that would you like to get hit by me a few times?”

“Haha! I will decline.”

Raphael was one of the craziest guys I know.

You want to shoot a missile at my body for a performance test?

That must mean I’m confident but what am I if I get hit by a missile?

But the suit’s advantages didn’t end with durability.

The hidden function of this suit that Raphael created to complement my shortcomings.

That function is exactly that.

“This is really crazy.”

Whirliririririk.

Whirlilyrick.

Sword-shaped guided weapons that fly around me while imbued with divine power.

The method of induction was also simple.

When I look at the target and think about attacking it it moves automatically.

And that too with a lot of divine power.

Those weapons which clearly had been touched by Toby’s hand were each equipped with the highest grade sacred stones and were floating in the air.

It had a similar appearance to the sword technique used by Wang Wei during the Northeast Asian Exchange War.

“It seems that the Pope doesn’t have a proper long-range attack device so I made this. I haven’t named it yet.”

A technology that looks somewhat similar to the ‘panel’ from a famous Japanese robot animation.

I don’t know where on earth these thin suits came from but there were a total of 12 ‘panels’ floating in the air.

“I think it could have many uses other than long-range attacks right?”

It also seemed very useful to use in one-on-one combat.

My style is to just knock them down by getting up close so it seems like it would be easier to create an opening with those ‘panels’ flying in from a square.

A new weapon with a variety of applications.

In fact the body is more like the suit.

“It is even equipped with learning artificial intelligence.”

“If you just fight a lot you’ll learn on your own?”

“Yes.”

It was truly revolutionary.

A technology that was never dreamed of in Eden and never dreamed of on Earth.

Raphael’s skills combined with Toby’s craftsmanship resulted in a truly monstrous creature.

After all Temppal is the best.

“I’d like to try this feature right now.”

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“Could you please give me a separate name?”

“Your name.”

I pondered the name for a moment.

Dense fangs that target all angles of the enemy while containing divine power.

When I think about the way they simultaneously move towards the enemy and I take advantage of the gap… this name seems appropriate.

“The missile we developed last time was a divine punishment… so this time we’ll just make it a divine dream.”

Literally translated as the net of heaven.

Isn’t that a pretty plausible name?

Raphael who heard what I said muttered the word ‘heaven’ a couple of times. Then he slowly nodded.

“That’s a pretty good name. I like it.”

“I guess we’ll have to do some test runs like Raphael said but I think it’ll be okay.”

“Is that so? I’m glad you’re satisfied.”

Whirliririririk.

I nodded with satisfaction as I operated the telescope.

Gently flying projectiles.

It seemed like I could definitely add some variation to my monotonous fighting style.

I should try an experiment later.

It might be a good idea to go to the Lost Land right now and test it out.

As I was smiling happily while looking at the 12th Heavenly Palace Raphael clapped his hands and said.

“Oh! And that suit also has a flight function. It’s currently implemented with psychic energy but we’re currently conducting research to make it possible to fly with divine powers as well as psychic energy.”

“Why are you telling me that now? Flying is the main thing.”

“Haha I should have told you this earlier. But since it’s a function that uses psychic crystals the price is… you know?”

“240 billion?”

“That’s right. 240 billion in 10 minutes.”

“give up.”

“But research is fun so I will continue to research. The results are not bad. I hope to see results within three months…”

Even the flight function costs 240 billion?

This is absolutely ridiculous.

…wait for a sec.

Raphael flies every time he fights so how much money does he have?

6.

The next morning.

Guests arrived at the temple early in the morning.

“…So you have been assigned to teach the basics as an Irregular. Please take good care of the awakened Cheon Ja-hyeon Pope Kim Si-woo.”

The identities of the guests who arrived early in the morning were Director Kim and our new irregular Cheon Ja-hyeon.

I smiled at Ja-hyeon who was standing next to Director Kim with a half-given expression on her face.

Now I can practically say that she is my person so it must be Ja-hyeon.

I don’t know why but I feel a sense of affection for it.

Is it because you feel good at the thought of using me in the future?

“I the Awakened One have lived in another world for 20 years so I would like you to help me adapt to Earth.”

“Is there any chance? Just hold on tight. If you keep going you’ll adapt on your own… No we’ll take good care of you.”

What on earth happened overnight?

Cheon Ja-hyeon was already in a state of liberation.

Director Kim bowed his head to me and said:

“Then please take good care of me.”

He left Cheon Ja-hyeon in my office and disappeared leaving only Cheon Ja-hyeon and me in the office.

I smiled at Cheon Ja-hyeon.

“Sit down.”

“…yes.”

Then he took a cola out of the fridge and handed it to the guy.

“Do you like cola?”

“I couldn’t eat it because it wasn’t there. Thank you brother.”

“But you still call me ‘hyung’ all the time?”

“My mother really likes you hyung. My younger brother too. So I decided to just work with you.”

He was a good guy.

Is this what it means to think of your family first?

Cheon Ja-hyeon gulped down the cola. Then he wiped his mouth and said.

“Actually I was talking about immigrating to America last night.”

“It’s annoying but I’ll let it slide because you’re honest. So what did your family say?”

“My father said that even if I die I want to die on Korean soil.”

“Oh like that.”

“My father was a military officer. I expected it.”

I never thought there would be such a sad story.

I smiled faintly and sat down across from him. Then I spoke in a quiet voice.

“You know what?”

“What?”

“Originally you were supposed to be trained directly by the Department of Abilities Management. But I called the president and told him. I will take responsibility for training you.”

“…ah.”

“Thank you. At least it’s more enjoyable than being trained at the Ability Management Department.”

“You might as well send me there…”

No way.

In the meantime it would be a problem if someone else took this guy away.

Talent must be primed in advance.

“But it’s not as confusing as I thought. They say that returnees are usually confused for about a week.”

“How was your brother?”

“me?”

Let’s think about it.

What did you do on your first day?

Ah I almost got hit with a baseball bat by Inwook. And then I went home and ate five bags of ramen.

Come to think of it I wasn’t that crazy.

I was back where I belonged and that was the only thought that filled my head.

Did he read my expression?

Cheon Ja-hyeon nodded after drinking his cola again.

“I feel the same way. Is it because I’m just waiting for the moment to return to Earth or is it because it doesn’t feel real yet? It feels like a dream.”

“That’s a good thing. Last time there was a crazy guy who came over. He was talking about killing everyone.”

“Is he alive?”

“Of course I sent it. And that’s what you have to do from now on. Okay?”

Now that I have an irregular junior I think it’s time to leave that kind of work to him.

Ja-Hyeon let out a deep sigh after hearing what I said.

“Okay then. So please unseal this.”

The seal I placed while subduing this guy yesterday.

I must have blinked and forgot to break the seal.

I quickly released the seal on the guy’s ‘Cheonmagi’ and only then did Ja-Hyeon let out her sigh of relief.

“I thought something big was going to happen.”

“You’re not running away?”

“Why am I running away? I have no intention of leaving my family. I’ve been an unfilial son until now but I need to act more filial to my parents.”

“Treat them well when you have the chance.”

This was absolutely sincere.

Sometimes I wonder what it would have been like if my parents were still alive. If only they were alive I would have treated them so well.

Right now there was nothing I could do for him other than visit his parents at their columbarium.

“So what should we start teaching?”

Then Ja-Hyeon answered firmly.

“Starting with the international situation. When I saw the news yesterday it seemed like that was the most urgent issue.”

“Don’t be so subtle about it.”

“yo. this.”

“Starting with the international situation. Still since you’re a prospective Heavenly Horse I guess you’re interested in that sort of thing. Okay then let’s start with the international situation…”

That was when.

Knock knock.

Just as I was about to start talking someone knocked on the office door.

“Come in.”

“Excuse me Pope Kim Si-woo.”

The person who opened the door and came in was none other than Director Kim who had just left.

Judging from his expression something urgent seems to have come up.

Director Kim took a moment to catch his breath then looked at me and said.

“Something happened in China.”

“What’s going on?”

“It is said that a large-scale battle broke out between Awakened beings in Shanghai early this morning. It seems that Awakened beings on the government side and Awakened beings on the rebel side clashed.”

A battle between Awakened beings in the middle of the city?

Those crazy guys.

“Civilian casualties are severe. And…..”

“and?”

Director Kim concluded his speech with a very serious voice.

“It is said that the second-ranking Chinese irregular will be dispatched to South Korea as a diplomatic envoy.”

“…what was coming has come.”

It was the moment when the fire that broke out right next to us was finally about to spread to the Korean Peninsula.

Our Pope please stop this