Somebody Stop the Pope – 269



Episode 269

5.

Preparations for war began in earnest after the press conference at the Blue House.

In the emergency convened National Assembly bills related to war preparations were passed quickly and the mobilization of Awakened forces including large guilds was also carried out quickly.

A speed incomparable to the actions taken before the Chinese Civil War.

Even some government departments that are usually known for their slow response were working at a crazy pace this time.

It was like madness.

“I’m telling you to do your job properly!”

“Can you just keep putting it off like that? Huh? Tell them to hurry up and do it we’ll do a little more!”

“Hey you little shits! Our kids were killed by those guys and now you’re giving us food?”

On anonymous bulletin boards posts like “I saw a photoman at work” and “I went over the limit again today…” are being uploaded almost every day.

South Korea is originally that kind of country.

A nation that becomes one in mind and bites others like dogs when they criticize us.

That is the Korean people and that is the Republic of Korea.

Even the squirrels are more stubborn than those in other regions.

There are exactly two countries that South Korea regards as mortal enemies: Japan and China.

Japan has recently apologized for its past history and has been taking a humble stance on all controversial issues so the ill feelings have somewhat diluted but this has not been the case with China.

The supremacy that has been claimed since the opening of Dimension.

The past days when we were pressured by the number of awakened people.

The Chinese Civil War had created some sympathy but now that it had crossed over to our territory there could no longer be sympathy.

In the end what’s left for the people of the Republic of Korea?

“It is bloody revenge!”

“Get revenge!”

“Revenge never revenge.”

Just revenge and instruments.

Some people have expressed concern about this situation but in fact from my perspective it is a completely natural reaction.

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“I thought South Korean people were afraid of war but that’s not true.”

I nodded to Luna’s monologue as she was checking public opinion on the Internet in her office.

“My child was beaten to death by the kid next door. Of course I would be shocked. That’s the Republic of Korea and those are the people of the Republic of Korea.”

Even if our child did something wrong we should be the ones to scold him.

When someone else does something that harms you it’s natural that your eyes will roll back.

In fact the South Korean government has already begun diplomatic warfare.

They began to criticize China’s illegal activities and the United States and Japan also took the side of the South Korean government and began pressuring China.

On the surface that’s fine but I’m concerned about what President Seo told me this morning.

– It has been reported that the Chinese ambassador to the UN is also very confused by the current situation. In other words it is safe to say that uncoordinated and unexpected actions have taken place within China as well.

I don’t know how things will turn out.

But one thing is certain.

“I guess you could say that humanity is accelerating towards destruction at full speed.”

The worst period of confusion since the opening of Dimension.

Some experts claim that World War III has already begun.

Following the explosion of a nuclear reactor in the Middle East a reactor in Northeast Asia exploded and other countries will be drawn into this war they claimed.

Nuclear reactors World War III those things don’t really matter to me.

“What is the opinion of Southern China?”

“It is said that an emergency response meeting is currently being held under the leadership of the Shanghai Party Secretary. It is said that Mr. Lee Se-min is exerting strong influence so it seems likely that they will also fight on the side of the Republic of Korea.”

“That’s fortunate.”

The only thought that remains in my mind is winning this war.

Unlike the previous Chinese Civil War where the two main conflicts were between undead and humans this war is between humans and humans.

“It seems that Southern China intends to declare independence on this occasion.”

“The Chinese government which committed heinous war crimes has lost its function as a government and they are the legitimate government of mainland China. Is that right?”

“Yes. Currently politicians in the southern region including Shanghai are criticizing the Chinese government as a theocracy.”

“It’s a mess. It’s a real mess.”

Northeast Asia is in utter chaos.

Even the Sixteen Kingdoms period probably wasn’t this hectic.

In these confusing times we must keep our wits about us to stay on the right path.

I said to Luna with a deep sigh.

“The government has set the start of the war two weeks later so our church should also prepare accordingly.”

“Your Majesty.”

It may actually be a blessing for our church’s new members to gain experience through the riots and guerrilla warfare caused by Baekmyeonggyo.

“It’s crazy to send them into battle less than three months after starting their training… but thanks to the Sword of Judgement everyone has shown incredible growth. Your Majesty there will be many casualties in this war as well.”

“It is our role to reduce those casualties.”

“I will do my best.”

I nodded slightly at her who nodded with a determined expression. Then I spoke in a low voice.

“Just push him hard for one more week and then spend the remaining week with his family. It might be a long fight… but you have to let him enjoy that much.”

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To run at full speed I needed to take a moment to catch my breath.

If not now there will be no time to even catch your breath.

At my direction Luna bowed her head and slowly walked out of the office.

After sending Luna out like that I walked to the window and looked up at the sun rising high in the sky.

Summer has come already.

And the hot summer has arrived.

The worst season for war.

This year they say a record-breaking heat wave is expected. So this war is going to be fought in the middle of a heat wave.

I couldn’t guarantee what the outcome would be but one thing was certain.

Or prevent destruction.

Or else it will be destroyed.

It’s probably one of the two.

“Limen.”

Today I wanted to see Limen so I called her name.

But no answer came back.

As Terra said is Limen preparing something for me and the Earth?

…at least you could tell me.

“Phew.”

I also need to spend time with my family for the time being.

I let out a heavy breath.

6.

The last weekend before the war five days before the outbreak of war with China.

I went out with my family for the first time in a long time.

This was Siyeon’s wish.

-Big brother let’s go to the amusement park together! All of the family together!

The ‘family’ that Siyeon spoke of was a slightly more inclusive concept than just people with mixed blood.

It’s a request from Siyeon that I wouldn’t mind putting in my eyes so why wouldn’t I grant it?

So in the end we.

“Wow! Look over there.”

“Pope Kim Si-woo?”

“With my older sister next to me sitting on the folder seat too… Whoa! Look at Siyeon. She’s so cute!”

“Rudolph and Beth came too right?”

“This is crazy.”

“Oh my god. Everyone hurry up and take a picture!”

“Hey be careful with the camera. Last time someone was filming Kim Si-woo on set and their phone was completely broken. You changed your phone yesterday right? If Kim Si-woo is upset and breaks it… Ugh!”

Citizens looking at us and chatting about this and that.

It seemed like he was talking about the time he smashed his cell phone at the scene of the last riot but it seemed like I wasn’t the only one who heard that story.

“Over there.”

It seems that even Siyeon whose physical abilities have improved significantly in recent years heard that story.

I just tried to pass by but it seems like Siyeon had a hard time passing by.

Siyeon no matter what you shouldn’t get angry…

“Unnies! My brother is not a bad person. He’s not the kind of person who just smashes anyone’s cell phone! Last time those people were filming the victims and not cooperating and getting in the way so that’s why it happened. Everyone… Everyone doesn’t even know that. Sob sob only my brother is being made into a bad person…”

…You’re not getting angry you’re just crying all of a sudden?

When cute Siyeon started to shed tears the most flustered ones were the women standing in front of her.

They start to comfort Shiyeon who doesn’t know what to do.

“I’m sorry.”

“We’re just going around telling stories… Don’t cry. Don’t cry.”

“My brother… is a bad person… no….”

Public opinion began to form in an instant as Siyeon began to shed tears.

“That’s right. Looking at the reviews from back then it was those people who were the bad ones.”

“People dying is not a spectacle. Who is badmouthing Pope Kim Si-woo who is the kind of person he is?”

“Hey you guys! Tell me more!”

I can guarantee that all these reactions are what Siyeon was aiming for.

I’ve heard reports that Shiyeon has become more clever lately but who would have thought she’d become this clever?

The women who first gossiped about us kept bowing to me.

“I’m sorry I’m really sorry.”

I smiled faintly and waved at them.

“It’s okay. It’s true that I didn’t explain it well enough. I won’t take it to heart.”

In a situation like this it’s best to just forgive.

As I spoke with a smile they kept bowing and quickly disappeared from our sight.

And other citizens who saw this scene continued to applaud.

“As expected it is Pope Kim Si-woo!”

“You are so merciful!”

Amidst thunderous cheers Siyeon was held in my arms.

It won’t be easy to appease Siyeon this is really difficult…

“Hehe oppa did I do well?”

“What? Wasn’t Siyeon crying?”

“Why am I crying! I shouldn’t cry on such a happy day.”

Who would have thought that our Siyeon who was always innocent and kind would become so clever?

…No.

Maybe he was only showing his innocent side to me?

If you look at the way Inwook sometimes nods his head…

“Inwook.”

“You’re right hyung. I told you several times.”

I think that may have been the case.

…So what do you think?

They say that Siyeon is perceptive smart and good at acting.

I would like to have him become an actor rather than a prophet in our church.

You want to show off to the world how great our Siyeon is?

I patted the head of Siyeon who was in my arms. Then I smiled and said.

“Siyeon do you want to go ride the rides?”

“huh!”

“What do you want to ride?”

“Roller Coaster!”

I’m sure it won’t hit the height limit right?

Let’s go and see for once.

That’s how our ‘Limen Corps’ was able to arrive at the roller coaster waiting line amidst people’s attention.

“Oh! You go first.”

“Oh you go first.”

“Pope Kim Si-woo! I’m a fan!”

“No you guys don’t have to do it like this…”

“No you people up ahead! Pope Kim Si-woo is here. Let’s give way just once for our hero!”

“great!”

“great!”

I was given the chance to ride in a line that I had never expected thanks to the unexpected support and the miracle of being able to ride a ride that had a 2-hour waiting time in just 10 minutes.

Thanks to Siyeon’s recent training and growth she is not subject to the height restriction.

After boarding the roller coaster Siyeon quietly looked at the top of the rail next to me.

Are you scared?

It’s clear that he’s scared like a child…

“Big brother.”

“huh?”

“If I release my divine power towards the ground when I fall from the top will I be able to survive?”

A completely unexpected question from Siyeon.

While I was dumbfounded Luna answered for me.

“Hmm that’s a good question Siyeon. You need to release with your hands while also doing the fall technique. That way you can reduce the impact and avoid injuries. If it’s okay would you like me to demonstrate it to you?”

“Wow! I miss you! Sister!”

“Okay then I’ll tell the staff here in advance…”

“…Everyone stop. Please.”

I came here to play with mind control before the war…

At this rate you guys are going to have gray hair and no chance of healing.

anyway.

The family outing continued in such a friendly(?) atmosphere.

For a moment it felt like we were free from the coming war.

Our Pope please stop this