Somebody Stop the Pope – 266



Episode 266

5.

After our church quickly suppressed the riots in Paju suppression of riots began nationwide.

Government troops including Ja-Hyeon began to move and the Awakened members of the guild who responded to the summons order did the same.

An unprecedented uproar since the opening of Dimension.

The drugs that Baek Myeong-gyo had spread in a short period of time began to sweep through South Korea like a disaster.

“An unprecedented riot caused by the Baekmyeong Church!”

“Poison given to those who are marginalized in society.”

“The Limen Church and Pope Kim Si-woo are on the front lines handling the situation!”

The media focused on this incident.

And although foreign media also focused on reporting this incident they had no choice but to turn their attention elsewhere.

Because a major issue that will engulf the entire world has occurred in the Middle East.

“Islamic countries declare Jihad!”

“Those who worship ancient gods have begun invading Islamic countries and an Arab alliance centered around Saudi Arabia is being discussed.”

The prelude to a huge war that could escalate into World War III.

A war broke out on a scale incomparable to that of the previous wars between the Union and the European Union.

A war on a scale that could engulf the entire Middle East.

The danger was so dire that even Israel which had always fought against Islamic countries was talking about forming a united front with Islamic countries.

“…These kids for real.”

Bam.

I sighed as I threw one of the Baekmyeonggyo believers I was holding in my hand in front of me.

This is Daegu.

It was once called the headquarters of a certain cult but now it is a place where victims who have been completely brainwashed by Baekmyeonggyo gather.

It was also the last riot area assigned to our church.

Is it because it’s in the middle of the city?

When I came to my senses and looked around I saw that several citizens who had not been able to evacuate in time were filming this place with their smartphones.

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“The battle is over?”

“I told you. It’s safe because Kim Si-woo has appeared.”

“Wow if I post this on SNS it’ll get likes…”

Some citizens are either fearless or crazy.

Despite the corpses strewn about he continued to take pictures with his smartphone as if it was interesting.

That sight was truly disgusting.

“Please don’t take pictures!”

“Get out of the way! We need to evacuate the injured!”

Government personnel were moving around but it was difficult to control that many citizens with just the personnel dispatched here.

It was a truly unusual scene.

Some people came out with their sleeves rolled up to help the medical staff and priests of our church while others stood by and watched holding their phones like this.

“It’s disgusting.”

Why do I feel disgusted?

Maybe I was mentally exhausted from going around suppressing riots all day today.

I slowly approached the citizens lightly clenching and unclenching my fist.

Then the citizens who were continuing to film waved at me and said.

“it’s awesome.”

“Come on wave your hand!”

The irritation suddenly spikes.

But I couldn’t vent my frustration on them. Instead I snatched away all the smartphones they were holding.

Kwajijijik.

And he said that while stepping on the smartphones with his feet.

“How on earth do you hear the words ‘get out of the way’? Can’t you see what’s ahead?”

Citizens are momentarily dumbfounded.

But after a while some of them frowned and shouted.

“Why did you break the phone when you could just talk about it?”

“He used to act like a nice guy on the internet but now I see he’s just a thug. Police officer come here!”

After a while the police officers in charge of managing the scene came running this way.

As soon as they arrived they bowed their heads toward me.

“Pope Kim Si-woo from now on this place is for us…”

“Aren’t you controlling it properly?”

“I’m so sorry!”

I let out a small breath at the police officers who kept bowing their heads toward me.

Yeah those police officers must be crazy too so what’s the point of asking questions?

Instead I looked at the citizens who were not cooperating properly with the instructions and said:

“Oh my mistake. My hand and foot slipped at the same time?”

“What now…..”

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“Please file a claim for damages against our church. Do you understand?”

Someone’s misfortune is not a spectacle.

At least I’m not the type of person to just pass by and see this.

“As soon as you get back file a complaint with the police chief here. Are you going to do something like control the scene?”

“Yes Your Majesty.”

“And if those people actually sue for damages just put it off. Okay? Just drag it out for ten years.”

I slowly turned around annoyed and continued asking questions as I walked toward where our sect’s troops were waiting.

“What about the other side?”

“All incidents have been successfully quelled and the extent of the damage is being assessed. The extent of the damage is much greater than we initially anticipated.”

A series of riots that occurred simultaneously.

Among them there were quite a few cases that occurred in densely populated areas not just here in Daegu.

Of course there were areas where civilian casualties were severe.

A tragic disaster.

All of this was done by those Baekmyeonggyo bastards.

It was too much for a receipt for welcoming Baek Myeong-gyo back to the Republic of Korea.

“There was an official statement from the Blue House two hours ago. We will designate Baekmyunggyo as an anti-state organization and apply the crime of sedition to everything related to Baekmyunggyo. That is all.”

Leo told me some new information.

Evidence related to Baekmyeonggyo is already pouring in from each region.

It seemed like the Baekmyeonggyo guys had no intention of hiding it any longer.

From the events unfolding in the Middle East to the chaos in each region.

The guys seemed to be moving towards some purpose.

“Move quickly. Accelerate the training of the third batch of trainees.”

The forge of the Holy Land is currently in constant operation.

Since there was no war with the Purifiers the production of Heavenly Punishment missiles decreased but most of the capabilities that had been focused on Heavenly Punishment were focused on equipment production.

This is to extract equipment that will protect the third batch of trainees.

“Where is the main force of Baekmyeonggyo?”

Luna answered my question instead of Leo.

“It has been confirmed that it is in Gangneung.”

“Gangneung?”

“yes.”

“under.”

It seems like they are planning to go further north and hide in the lost lands…

I can’t leave it like that.

I immediately took out my phone and called President Seo.

-Yes Pope Kim Si-woo.

“It looks like the Baekmyeonggyo side is trying to escape towards the Lost Land.”

– We will strengthen our troops in the area around the former Military Demarcation Line. We will also dispatch the Navy to the East Sea.

“Yes thank you.”

Those Baekmyeonggyo kids still haven’t changed.

Look at them trying to escape to the lost land because it is disadvantageous.

The expected means are either escaping by land or smuggling.

We can’t just send those guys back.

“Gather all available troops and gather them toward the Kaesong outpost. Move east from Kaesong and block Baek Myeong-gyo’s escape route.”

“All right.”

I’m confident about one thing.

I moved quickly loosening my body up.

Our night is not over yet.

6.

The government’s actions were swift.

The Navy and Coast Guard were mobilized to block the smuggling at its source and in the end the Baekmyeonggyo bastards had no choice but to head north along the east coast as expected.

I have already asked the government to be as understanding as possible about the conflict.

This was because the government forces clashed head-on with Baek Myeong-gyo and nothing good came of it.

Instead the government borrowed one of the sharpest swords it had.

“I’ll go anywhere you ask me to.”

“You must be having a hard time Ja-hyeon being called here and there.”

“No problem.”

I only borrowed Ja-Hyeon.

The rest of the personnel only reduce mobility.

In addition the government is severely understaffed as it has to sort out the internal chaos that followed the riots.

So I just made a request and the government obediently accepted my request.

“Is this Geumgangsan?”

Ja-Hyeon let out a small exclamation as she looked around the mountain covered in darkness.

“I always wished I could visit Geumgangsan Mountain someday.”

“Do you have a lot of wishes?”

“The more wishes you have the better right? The more the better right?”

One of the most recently restored areas is Mt. Geumgang.

This was previously an area where the undead were hiding and carrying out guerrilla warfare but they regained complete control a month ago.

It was the most recently reclaimed area but also the most vulnerable.

“The Guild Union has decided to put pressure on Baekmyeonggyo from behind.”

Leo who was in charge of communicating with the side participating in this operation spoke to me.

The gist of the operation is simple.

We block Baekmyeonggyo from the front and members of a large guild surround us from behind.

You can think of it as a kind of sandwich operation.

I nodded slowly to Leo’s words.

“Where is the Baekmyeonggyo main unit?”

“You will see the leader in 20 minutes.”

“Have you confirmed that the Archdiocese is included?”

“I don’t know for sure but it is estimated to be around 500 paladins and 400 priests. And fanatics recruited from various places are following them. The total number of troops is over 2000.”

“They’re gathering them too so there are quite a lot of them.”

“It is understood that dozens of times more troops are stationed in northern China.”

“How about the border with China?”

“There has been no significant movement yet.”

It was impossible to predict what would happen from China now.

A situation where a lot of real power was handed over to Baek Myeong-gyo.

In the worst case scenario the guys might cross the Amnok and Tuman rivers and start a fight.

Because the situation was already chaotic due to the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

That’s why we have to get rid of those Baekmyeonggyo guys here.

Because the moment these guys enter the lost land South Korea will be carrying a bomb inside its body.

“As you may have felt while suppressing the riot this will be a battle where you will not be able to take advantage of the divine power.”

“Yes I know. I have trained you sufficiently by recalling your experiences in Eden.”

Trainings that took into account not only the Purifiers but also the powers of the Ancient Gods.

In battles between groups using divine powers discipline tactics and pure force ultimately come down to the difference.

That was exactly the reason why I brought Ja-Hyeon.

Because Irregular is the best card that can change the game.

“You and Ja-Hyeon will go through the enemy lines together so you command the remaining troops and repel all the torn troops. You’ve experienced this many times in the Chinese Civil War right?”

“All right.”

The Chinese Civil War taught the fighters of our church a lot.

From individual force to various tactical actions.

And that experience will be passed on to the 3rd batch of trainees through this battle.

“This is a skirmish.”

An all-out war with the ancient gods is just around the corner.

This battle will be the prelude to the beginning of that war.

The troops nodded with solemn expressions and I spoke quietly to them.

“Survive. That’s the most important thing.”

“yes!”

“All right!”

A faint light was visible from the mountainside in the distance.

It seemed like Baek Myeong-gyo’s troops were slowly advancing into the mountain.

I clenched my fists slightly as I looked at the light. Then I spoke in a low voice.

“Welcome. Is this your first time to Geumgangsan?”

Actually this is my first time too.

Whatever happened.

The enemies of the church were finally walking into our mouths.

Our Pope please stop this