Somebody Stop the Pope – 204



Episode 204

66. Beyond the Yalu River

1.

“We can’t help you from here on out. The moment the Hunters belonging to the South Korean government cross over complicated diplomatic issues will arise.”

Underneath the railway bridge that once connected Sinuiju and Dandong China.

Originally it was just the remains of a broken bridge but with the help of government magicians a temporary bridge was created that could cross the Yalu River.

Director Kim nodded and said.

“But if something urgent comes up please contact me at any time.”

“You say there are complicated diplomatic issues?”

“More important than those complicated diplomatic issues is Pope Kim Si-woo.”

“Yes brother. I will wait here.”

Ja-hyeon smiling brightly next to Director Kim.

The look on his face when he thinks of getting away from me is very impressive.

I would have liked to take Ja-hyeon with me but unfortunately Ja-hyeon chose to join the government.

That’s why I couldn’t take Ja-Hyeon on this expedition.

The same goes for Grace and Raphael.

There is only one reason why we go to Dandong.

Because a strong magic energy was felt throughout the city.

Originally there was no magical reaction when we first arrived in Sinuiju but the magical reaction became stronger three days ago.

Because of that I made a separate inquiry to the Chinese side but even the Chinese side was unable to grasp the exact situation.

Well I understand.

Their situation is not so good that they have to worry about provincial cities.

That is why we informed the Chinese side that our church would conduct its own investigation and they had no choice but to accept the offer.

“The third plan was to advance eastward centered on Sinuiju right?”

I asked Director Kim and Director Kim nodded.

“Yes. We plan to recover all of our territory by advancing eastward from two points simultaneously Pyongyang and Sinuiju.”

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“It’s important to make sure and go. I’ll lead the religious forces and go in right away and come back.”

I’ve placed a lot of heavenly punishments in preparation for any eventuality.

The fire control system specially designed by Raphael will assist our operations.

“Then I will go.”

I exchanged brief greetings with Director Kim and other government officials then immediately returned to the fighters of our church.

Luna and Leo.

There are all the first batch of trainees and 100 second batch trainees who passed certain criteria.

In the past Luna Leo and I would have gone in together but for this operation our trainees are also joining us.

“Everyone don’t be nervous.”

I looked back at the trainees with a smile. Then I said something to Jaemin who was standing at the very front.

“Jaemin.”

“Yes Your Majesty!”

“Are you nervous?”

Then Jaemin answered in a voice full of spirit.

“No! It is an honor to be able to fight alongside Your Majesty!”

“You learned lip service well. Did you learn it from Luna?”

Even when I first met him Jaemin gave off a very Jammin vibe.

Time flies.

That must mean that Jaemin has been working hard too.

I patted Jaemin on the back and then looked back at the trainees and said.

“We are not going in to fight. Our goal is to investigate the phenomenon of magic occurring and then erase the magic from that city.”

It’s obvious as day that this is a prank by the Purifiers.

They must have been playing some vicious pranks as we advanced north. They still have some leftovers.

“But everyone remember this.”

Our goal is to save that city from the evil spirits.

But one thing is certain.

“When we encounter evil we do not simply pass by. Our purpose is to drive evil out of this world and save those who suffer. We do not avoid the coming battle. We fight it and eliminate it. We completely destroy evil.”

This is our church’s first overseas expedition.

This is an operation that mobilizes not only the church’s executives but also a large number of our church’s troops.

“May the Lord Limen protect you.”

I don’t think any further encouragement is needed.

I clenched my fists slightly as I looked at the two hundred or so priests and paladins lined up in front of me.

People who were like sunflowers at first are now taking on the attitude of priests.

I also really like the venom that comes out of the eyes.

“Luna Leo and I will take the lead.”

“Yes Your Majesty.”

“I’ve been waiting.”

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I had no intention of wasting time.

Whatever happened in that Chinese city I want to resolve it quickly and return to Seoul.

In Seoul I have to play with Siyeon bully Baekseol and beat Inwook’s back.

There’s just too much to do.

“Now my men! Let us all follow the example of King Gwanggaeto and go conquer the continent!”

“…Luna.”

“yes?”

“Please tell me when to do it and when not to do it… No no.”

It was my fault for expecting anything from you even for a moment.

Sigh.

2.

What I found out after approaching the wall was that there was no entrance to the wall in the first place.

Usually there is a gate in a castle wall.

But there was no door in this wall.

That means it was designed from the beginning to block anything that crossed the Yalu River.

I didn’t want to be questioned as to whether or not I had thought of the possible survivors.

Because I understood it well enough.

No one would have thought that survivors would cross the Yalu River.

The old North Korean region that we saw as we advanced north was worthy of being called the land of death.

Still in order to enter the city one had to climb over the wall.

The best way would have been to use a helicopter or transport plane but the process would have been complicated and there was a possibility of exposure to unexpected threats.

So this is the method we chose.

Kwaaaaaaaang-!

I slammed the wall hard with my gauntlets on.

As it was a barrier built to block monsters its thickness was beyond imagination but it was possible to make a hole in the wall without any major problems.

“I think this will be enough.”

A hole was made large enough to accommodate about 20 adult males at the same time.

And soon the view inside the city began to reveal itself through the hole.

Burning buildings.

Screams and terrible roars echoed between the buildings.

As expected the disaster here was still ongoing.

“The wall was hiding some of the magic.”

As soon as we entered the city the magic became more apparent.

It seems that the barrier contains a component that shields magic and as far as I know there is only one group that has this technology.

Purifier.

As expected those guys.

“Your Majesty if this is the level of magical reaction….”

“Ah that’s right. The incarnation of the Demon King. If this is magic… Belphegor the Demon King of Sloth.”

The demon lord’s incarnation devoured the city.

We have already seen countless cities in Eden that have fallen into the hands of the Demon King.

The entire city becomes a plaything of demons a place that is aptly described as a living hell.

This city was in exactly that state right now.

“Please save me!”

“Kuaaaaaaah!”

Monsters of unrecognizable shapes were mercilessly killing each other toying with the survivors and deliberately driving them into corners.

Survivors are brutally murdered as they flee with little hope of survival.

I frowned and waved my hand.

Whiriliriririk-.

The 12 heavenly spears flew out and quickly cut off the heads of the monsters in front of them.

“It was as if we were doing it for show.”

Is it just a coincidence that we came across this scene as soon as we entered?

Kwajijijik-.

“Your Majesty what should we do?”

Luna smashed the heads of the monsters rushing at us with her hammer.

And the same was true for Leo who was standing next to Luna.

With a fist the size of a pot lid he was blowing up the monsters as soon as they appeared and the rest of the troops also immediately rushed into battle without being given separate orders.

“Is there any other way? We need to catch the culprit of this situation and tear him apart. We need to find that bastard Belphegor.”

If you were to choose the hardest one to find among the Seven Demon Lords it would definitely be Belphegor.

He is the devil of sloth.

The level of laziness has reached its peak.

Belphegor doesn’t move easily whether you follow his trail or not as he has to be active.

He just watches from behind while giving orders to his subordinates.

There were only a few instances where I moved on my own.

“From here on out let’s each go our separate ways. You two lead the troops and rescue as many survivors as possible. Given the nature of the Belphegor cub there should still be many survivors.”

Among this bastard Belphegor’s hobbies there is one horrible one: he deliberately chases survivors until they are exhausted.

The escape of survivors steeped in desperation.

The guy gets a thrill from seeing the desperate looks on the faces of the survivors.

Because urgency is the opposite of lethargy.

Because of this survivors in areas occupied by the Demon King of Sloth can survive for quite a long time compared to areas occupied by other Demon Kings.

Of course in the end we all die the same.

“Belphegor has drawn us in on purpose. Come to your senses.”

“Your Majesty then…..”

“Have you forgotten? I’ve never lost to Belphegor at hide-and-seek. This bastard is probably stuck somewhere in this city. Don’t worry about me and take care of your troops.”

My intuition is already stirring.

It is said that Belphegor’s presence is felt but the problem is that Belphegor’s presence is felt not in one place but in many places.

The guy was openly challenging me to a fight.

This time the situation was different from Baal or Lilith who appeared at the South Korean gate.

Unlike the two idiots who raided South Korea without any plan Belphegor called us here with a trap set.

“Hurry up.”

At my command Leo and Luna nodded simultaneously and immediately began to command their troops.

From now on it is practically a showdown.

If I find Belphegor early the situation will end without much damage but if I find Belphegor late I will suffer great damage.

Belphegor’s presence was felt everywhere but what I had to do was clear.

“You just have to check everything.”

I fiddled with my ring to activate the suit then spoke to Belphegor who was watching me from somewhere.

“Just wait there you lazy slob. I’ll be right there.”

As if answering my words.

Kkiyaaaaaaaah!

An ear-splitting scream echoed from all directions.

3.

“Haaah.”

The basement of a building.

In the middle of a place littered with corpses a woman screamed while looking into a blood-red crystal ball.

“We finally meet again. What that human said was true. If you set a trap here and give a signal he’ll come find you.”

The bloody aura that flowed from her body seeped into the corpses.

And after a while.

“Please save me.”

A little girl was pulled out from among the corpses still breathing.

The little girl was begging for her life half-mad.

The woman brought the young girl in front of her and spoke while gently stroking her face.

“Don’t worry kid. I have no intention of killing you.”

“Thank…you….”

“But your parents who are now dead don’t seem to think so. Look over there.”

Two corpses rose from among the corpses.

The parents of a girl whose life ended a long time ago.

The two of them hugged the girl until the last moment in order to protect her somehow.

It was because of their sacrifice that the girl was able to survive this hell.

“…Mom? Dad?”

The girl called them both in a trembling voice.

That was when.

Kyaaaaaaaah!

The girl’s parents started running towards the girl screaming.

The woman spoke to the girl with a smile.

“We have to run away quickly.”

“Gyaaaaaaah!”

The girl ran outside screaming.

An exit with a faint light.

I just ran towards it.

How much time has passed like that?

The girl finally reached the dim light.

“fat….”

The moment the girl tried to catch her breath clutching her chest as if it was going to burst the woman who had helped her up earlier appeared again.

She smiled as she grabbed the girl’s slender neck with her hand.

“You’ve had enough fun. As a reward I’ll grant you a happy death you good boy.”

Kkudduk.

An eerie crashing sound echoed and the girl’s body went limp.

Belphegor the woman who had taken the girl’s life put her hand on her own neck and shuddered.

“I want to see you quickly my Pope. Come find me quickly.”

Our Pope please stop this