Somebody Stop the Pope – 211



Episode 211

3.

People try to hide their dark history in some way.

For example confessing to a girl and getting brutally rejected or getting scammed into buying a used car.

Usually people don’t want to tell others about such dark histories. Of course it’s embarrassing.

But what the heck is my little brother?

“You picked each of the MeTube songs sweetly. This is really great. Isn’t it hyung? I was really worried about what to upload on MeTube these days… I guess I was born under the star of MeTube.”

He’s already blaming himself for being scammed but he’s also happy that he pulled out the MeTube angle.

Do you think content that educates fake dealers gets a lot of views or something?

Moreover the justification for learning something and where was plausible.

“The Limen Church is also sending a warning to criminals who harass the common people. We will not just turn a blind eye to injustice. It would be even better if we could connect with the government. We are sending a message that we are watching not only the false used car listings but also the crimes that are embedded in our daily lives.”

Inwook spouting out passionate speeches.

I feel like Inwook’s speaking skills have improved quite a bit these days.

“A guy who is so good at talking got scammed?”

“Being good at talking and getting scammed have nothing to do with each other. Sorry hyung. I just… bought the car cheaply so I could buy Siyeon something delicious…”

“Siyeon don’t sell your name. If it were up to me I’d just lock you up in the basement.”

“yes!”

Still I highly respect his kindness in buying a new car and giving me a ride first.

What a peculiar guy.

Even though I was scammed this time I believe that if I learn from this incident things will get better in the future.

What if it doesn’t get better?

Then I guess I should take the card away.

“Where is that dealer bro?”

Inwook asked me a question while drinking coffee.

“First of all the basement here. The police are coming to take over soon.”

“okay?”

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“There’s going to be a massive investigation into that complex. There are also statements that the villains are supporting it so even the Ability Management Department may be mobilized.”

Inwook opened his eyes wide at my words.

“Including the Ability Management Department? Isn’t the scale getting too big?”

“You’re the one who shot the ball. It’s because it involves a pretty sensitive issue. Ordinary people threatening the Awakened. It’s not just about used cars it’s become quite common.”

The Awakened Ones Special Law has been strengthened along with the Irregular Special Law.

The original intention was to enact the law to protect ordinary people who were relatively weak compared to the Awakened.

However it is said that the number of people abusing the law is increasing.

For example intentionally picking a fight and then making physical contact to extort money from the other party.

I have heard many stories about this from Director Kim and our school is also providing thorough education to our students.

“I don’t understand why everyone is like that. Isn’t that the law made to protect the general public?”

Inwook said while fiddling with the sacred power lamp that was on my desk in my office.

I answered that with a bitter smile.

“Just because you’re weak doesn’t mean you’re good.”

“…Is that so.”

“Just because you’re strong doesn’t mean you’re evil. If you look at it that way then am I the worst person in the world?”

“That might be true?”

“I want to show you what a bad guy is like.”

Then Inwook suddenly got up from his seat.

“Anyway hyung can I make content about today’s work?”

“Do whatever you want. Managing MeTube is your job right?”

“Okay.”

“And I know that my brother will buy me a new car separately. You’ve been working hard on managing your YouTube channel lately right? Think of it as a bonus.”

Our church’s YouTube channel has already surpassed 10 million subscribers.

Since Inwook was in charge of that huge channel the burden must have been enormous.

“brother.”

“why?”

“I will be completely loyal from now on. And…..”

Inwook hesitates to speak.

Inwook spoke awkwardly before leaving the office.

“thank you.”

Inwook blurts out his words as if he is embarrassed and then quickly runs away.

I snickered as I watched Inwook’s back.

“Thank you.”

Still catching a fake used car dealer is a very common task compared to catching monsters in the Lost Lands.

I like this kind of refreshing daily life.

When the Pope retires I think I’ll try to get into the real education YouTube channel. Honestly I felt a little bit refreshed earlier…

Knock knock.

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“Pope Kim Si-woo this is Director Kim Dong-sik.”

“Oh come in.”

Not long after In-wook left Director Kim came into the office carrying a briefcase.

Director Kim took out a few documents from his briefcase and handed them to me.

“These are documents about the fraudulent acts committed by Woo Tae-sik. He sold cars to the elderly and even the physically challenged without any discrimination. In the process he did not spare any means including threats.”

“What a bad kid. I heard there were Awakeners behind them.”

“There was a guild based in Incheon. The guild’s name was Bad Party and before I came they had classified the guild members as villains. There will be appropriate punishment.”

“This is why I like Director Kim.”

It’s hot once you get things done.

“We are truly sorry that Pope Kim Si-woo’s younger brother suffered harm due to our negligence.”

“Why would that be the government’s fault? It’s the bad guys’ fault.”

“This is an opportunity to launch a full-scale investigation into the crimes committed by the Great Awakening. I heard that the insurance companies have been quite dissatisfied recently.”

As you deal with one another one rears its head.

The original problem is that one problem follows another.

“I heard that the media is planning a large-scale report. When I contacted the broadcasting stations I found that several of them were already preparing investigative plans.”

“Because they are always thirsty for issues.”

Journalists who are incredibly good at catching issues.

I have a feeling things are going to get a lot bigger just like Inwook said.

“It will be a sensitive issue. If we’re not careful it could deepen the emotional rift between the Awakened and the general public.”

Director Kim said with a worried expression. Then he looked at me and smiled faintly.

I could immediately tell what his smile meant.

“Don’t worry Director Kim. Don’t you have the Peace Icon the Limen Church? We are also experts at resolving conflicts. We have even reconciled mortal enemies so why can’t we do the same?”

These are issues that will get better if we all eventually come to respect each other.

I am confident that a world where we respect each other is the world that Limen desires.

Isn’t that the true function of religion?

“I always believe in Pope Kim Si-woo.”

“Director Kim.”

“yes.”

“If you believe so why don’t you come over to us now?”

“How many times have I heard that already…”

“It’s the 94th to be exact.”

“Did you count them all?”

“That means I’m that greedy.”

In such a friendly atmosphere it seemed like the incident was coming to a close.

…until this point.

4.

<Title: I am a current used car dealer.>

Content: I am writing this after watching the True Education video that was uploaded on the official Limen channel. Thank you for taking care of the cancerous cells of our industry. As a person working in the industry and a believer of the Limen sect these are days when I am filled with pride.

May the mercy of Nrimen be upon you.

May the mercy of Nrimen be upon you.

Shouldn’t the N-Lee religious community actively intervene in social issues?

If Mr. Kim Si-woo the God of Hwang steps forward society will quickly become cleaner.

A week after the used car scam.

Inwook quickly created a video of himself being scammed into content and uploaded it to the Internet.

At this point it’s almost as if I was scammed to get my attention on YouTube.

How was the reaction?

Of course it was explosive.

Even though Woo Tae-sik’s face was mosaiced he even took off his personal information.

The victims were countless and our church email began to pour in with requests for help.

Not only used cars but also lease scams voice phishing etc.

Although we had employees who sorted the mail separately the amount of mail coming in was so great that even they were overwhelmed.

A situation that is difficult to handle with the power of our church alone.

Of course the government stepped in.

“President Seo Shin-woo: ‘This is a very chaotic time internationally. We will strongly punish any acts that take advantage of this chaos to fill their own stomachs.’”

“Is it okay for a government with excessive concentration of power to remain like this?”

“According to the approval rating poll 82% are ‘doing well’. The strong driving force behind the Seo Shin-woo government. Will the ruling party take over the next government as well?”

“Some experts say ‘There are no checks and balances to prevent the government from being too arrogant.’”

President Seo Shin-woo seemed intent on using this opportunity to really put the knife to work.

Since the first international conference after the Dimension Opening was held in Korea they were making gestures to actively move accordingly.

Certainly the government’s power has become too strong.

After the collapse of the Jeon Gak-ryeon which stood in opposition to the government the guilds also split into factions and began to check each other.

Perhaps it was inevitable that the government would become the most powerful.

“Your Majesty this is not something you need to worry about right now.”

Archbishop Laparte spoke to me as I was reading news articles and Internet reactions under the shade of a sacred tree.

“The influence of the religious order is strong enough. If they go down the wrong path we can put the brakes on them. And the government is fully aware of this. If His Holiness just keeps things in check I don’t think there will be any major problems.”

“How did you know that I was worried?”

“When Your Majesty grows older you will naturally understand the reason.”

I smiled and nodded then patted Beth’s back as she sat quietly next to me.

“Beth.”

-Why are you calling Pope?

“The purification of the Lost Land is almost finished. Once the purification is completely finished will you return to Baekdu Mountain?”

-I like this place. The entire Korean peninsula is my territory and the spiritual energy of this area is as abundant as Mt. Baekdu. I think it would be okay to stay here longer.

“That’s fortunate.”

-…And living with your family isn’t so bad either. I think I understand why humans form families and live together.

As Beth spoke fairies were happily laughing and jumping around on her back.

A truly pastoral landscape.

Beth was in charge of Official Remen’s content with healing content.

“Our black cow is strong.”

-Black cow. It doesn’t sound very good.

“Go and play with Inwook a lot.”

-Inwook?

“He’s a black cow too.”

By the way due to this incident Inwook’s nickname became ‘Black Cow’.

Even on the internet people called Inwook ‘the black cow representing the Limen cult’.

I was wondering what would happen if Inwook got upset after seeing that but his reaction was unexpected.

-I’m a black cow.

It was probably a voice that sounded half-resigned.

Anyway Inwook is my younger brother but he’s really funny. It’s good to have a positive mindset but sometimes I wonder if he’s too comfortable.

-Oh Pope I have a story to tell you.

While I was still stroking Beth’s back and lost in my thoughts Beth stood up.

-My old colleague woke up from a long sleep.

“If you say he is your colleague then a spirit?”

-Yes.

“Where is that guy?”

-Originally a colleague who lived in an archipelago next to the Korean Peninsula.

If it’s an archipelago next to the Korean peninsula it’s Japan….

It’s a spirit.

If we think about Beth’s case it’s more likely that she’s an ally.

“When did you wake up?”

-It hasn’t been that long since I woke up. In human terms it’s been about an hour. I’m a lazy guy after all.

“Why are you telling me that now?”

-Have you never asked?

Now that you mention it I have nothing more to say.

“So where is he now?”

-I told you to come here. You said you left about 10 minutes ago so you should be here by now.

“…what?”

That was when.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeng-!

The sirens placed in the holy ground began to sound.

“This is a real situation. An unidentified flying object is flying towards Seoul. Citizens please evacuate to designated shelters and all hunters located in Seoul please assemble according to instructions….”

“Beth.”

-Why are you calling?

“Get your head in there.”

-…Okay I see. How do I do it?

“There’s a stone over there. Put that on the stone head and hit it.”

It didn’t even take 10 minutes for the peaceful routine to be shattered.

Our Pope please stop this