Somebody Stop the Pope – 287



Episode 287

5.

After hearing Terra’s words I quickly returned to the temple in Seoul.

The informants I had requested from the South Korean and American governments had arrived at the Seoul Shinjeon.

The representative of the Republic of Korea is of course Director Kim Dong-sik of the Ability Management Department.

What was surprising was that the representative was sent from the United States.

“My name is Lee Jieh from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”

Her true identity is Li Ji.

It was she who came to South Korea as Wang Wei’s right-hand woman during the previous Northeast Asia Exchange.

That’s right that girl was properly educated by Luna.

“Oh how have you been Ji? Are you doing well?”

Luna waved at Lee Ji as if she was happy to see him.

Then Lee Jie’s face turns white.

Although she originally boasted of having white skin her complexion has noticeably deteriorated.

This is why trauma is so scary.

Look at that.

I can’t move.

I offered Lee Jie and Director Kim a cup of chrysanthemum tea each then sat back down on my chair and said:

“I’m tired. Is Miss Li Jie doing well in the United States?”

Lee Ji answered my gentle question in a voice filled with emotion.

“I am satisfied! I have nothing to fear anymore thanks to the Pope who saved my life.”

“Haha when did I ever save you again?”

“No. The Pope is the one who has given me a new milestone in my life! He is truly the light and salt! He is the one who has had the greatest influence on my life.”

“I feel like you’ve become a lot more social since we last saw each other.”

“I am just telling the truth.”

Lee Jie’s physical improvement was completely achieved.

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This is actually Luna’s first work.

Luna nodded with satisfaction as she looked at Lee Jie who was constantly flattering her.

“There is nothing more effective than physical repentance. Isn’t that right Your Majesty?”

“What on earth happened that day…”

“Is this a secret only for women?”

Luna smiled and put her arm around Li Jie’s shoulder.

At that moment I saw sweat running down Lee Jie’s forehead.

How scary is it?

It’s like seeing prey in front of a predator.

“Both of you please sit down.”

I held out my hand to them and offered them a chair and they both nodded and sat down.

Luna pulled over a chair and sat down next to Lee Jie.

“I guess Miss Li Jie is still quite trusted in the United States?”

“I’m embarrassed to say this but… I knew quite a bit.”

“Oh really?”

You’ve boldly handed over the information.

There I asked Aiden and Raphael to give Lee Jie some strength.

Wouldn’t it be convenient if we had an American informant we knew about?

Connection with me.

It seems that the effect of the two irregulars pushing there was very outstanding.

Lee Ji-eun began to speak with a slightly trembling voice.

“This time I was put in charge of American intelligence agents located in China in connection with the Northeast Asian war.”

“That’s great. Are there still American informants inside China?”

“It’s difficult to talk about informants.”

“Aiden was talking to me casually while drinking that time.”

“…yes?”

“You are saying that you took advantage of the unstable political situation in China to recruit additional people within the Chinese government?”

At those words Lee Jie shut his mouth.

It seemed as if he was considering whether to report Aiden for leaking national secrets.

I took a sip of chrysanthemum tea.

As the hot tea went down my throat I could smell the fragrant scent of chrysanthemums.

“Tell me about the Western Front in China. I’ve heard something about it.”

“What information do you want?”

“The nature of the battle and the extent of the damage. I think this should be enough.”

Lee Ji-eun nodded and took out a few documents from her briefcase.

The document turned out to be a combat report that appeared to have been written within the Chinese government.

“It’s nice to see how well-prepared you are. You really work hard.”

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“A traitor must always do his best to be recognized.”

“That’s right. Oh are you thinking of betraying me again?”

“Even if I die there is no….”

“Will you come if we call you from the Limen Church?”

“…Think about it…”

I’ve felt this before but the reaction is really interesting.

Is this why Luna is teasing me?

I chuckled and then started reading the documents she handed me.

According to what Terra told me the guys were intentionally increasing the casualties.

In fact you can see this just by looking at what is written in the report.

There were clearly areas where they could have been tactically clever and reduced the damage but they seemed to have no intention of reducing the damage at all.

War of attrition.

A meaningless war of attrition continues in which ‘life’ is regarded only as a resource.

“It has been confirmed that commanders on the front lines have been repeatedly requesting a rethink of their strategy.”

“That’s right. Even people who don’t know anything about strategy can see that this is… just telling you to go out and die… Any information about Beijing?”

“We have lost contact with all our sources in Beijing.”

It is a ritual that involves offering tens of millions if not hundreds of millions of souls as sacrifices.

Terra said it was a ritual associated with the ‘New Order’.

“What is the meaning of an order that is created by sacrificing hundreds of millions of lives?”

“…His Holiness?”

“Oh I’m just talking to myself.”

I sighed deeply as I put the report down on the desk.

I think I understand why the ancient gods chose the Chinese continent as their battlefield.

A large number of humans.

And areas prone to conflict.

Because Northeast Asia has long been called a nuclear reactor region.

It doesn’t really matter what kind of consciousness you are preparing while pouring in so many lives.

Even if those guys are preparing a ritual to create a new world we can just go and cause a scene and destroy it all.

I quickly cleared my head and asked Director Kim.

“How is the war situation in the Middle East unfolding?”

“The forces following the ancient gods are divided into two one moving towards Europe and the other moving towards China. The forces of the ancient gods heading towards China have been confirmed to be currently passing through Mongolia.”

“If we delay the Purifiers will end up getting eaten.”

“We cannot rule out the possibility that they will take a slightly longer detour and strike from behind South Korea.”

The only silver lining is that the domestic situations in South Korea and Japan have stabilized.

In waging war nothing is more important than internal stability.

Dividing the troops towards Europe… was probably done intentionally to divert attention in order to prevent the European Awakened from helping Asia.

It’s an obvious trick but in these extreme situations nothing is more effective than that.

“What’s the situation in the United States right now Mr. Lee Jie?”

“The situation is tense as we are intervening in South America. The President is asking for Pope Kim Si-woo’s understanding…”

“Well it must be a difficult situation just in South America.”

Still since the US is covering South America there are fewer places to worry about.

Anyway the guys waiting for me in Beijing are the core of this huge evil.

Ultimately we have to erase those guys from the world to end this horrible situation.

I roughly understood the details of the information Terra gave me.

I said wiping my face with my hand.

“Please let me know right away when the information is updated.”

I crossed a big mountain.

But beyond that mountain there was another mountain with a very high peak.

But don’t despair.

multiplication?

I decided not to think too much about the odds of winning.

There are a lot of people who will stand with me and stand with me. That’s enough.

6.

After the two men who had given me information about the situation in China returned I did not return to Shenyang right away.

Tomorrow was the time given to our church to reorganize.

I need time to refresh myself too.

It’s not just physically difficult it’s mentally difficult.

And there are many people on Earth who can relieve mental fatigue.

“Oppaaaaaa!”

Just like our demonstration playing with fairies in the garden.

Still better than Eden.

When I look at Siyeon’s face my worries just disappear.

But there was someone standing next to Siyeon.

That too a very familiar and beautiful woman.

“Oppa! I heard that that older sister is really close with you so we were playing together. She’s really pretty. How do you know each other?”

Siyeon smiled brightly in my arms. Then she whispered quietly in my ear.

“If you’re my brother’s girlfriend I’d be more than happy to have you. For some reason my brother doesn’t seem to be interested in other women! How long have you been dating?”

“I think it’s been about 10 years since we met?”

“10 years? 10 years… Hmm. Ah! Did you come over with the seniors who came over from Eden this time? Then is that older sister also a member of the Limen Sect?”

Because I belong to the Limen sect…

Well in a way… you could say that right?

I nodded while patting Siyeon’s head.

“Belonging to the Limen Church is belonging.”

“Siwoo Siyeon is really lovely. Do you see this crown? Siyeon made it for me because she thought it would suit me.”

A beautiful woman namely Limen approached me with a bright smile.

On her head was a crown of pretty flowers.

Judging by the craftsmanship it seemed like a crown made with the help of fairies.

I nodded and smiled at Limen.

“It suits you well.”

“thank god.”

“Because you’re pretty the flowers look more beautiful! You’re prettier than the flowers.”

“Thank you Siyeon.”

At first glance it seemed as though Limen hadn’t told Siyeon that he was Limen.

Limen smiled and winked lightly at me.

Does this mean I want to keep it a secret until I reveal it myself?

But still… Just looking at the cute demonstration next to Limen is healing.

“You’ve worked hard oppa.”

“huh?”

“I saw the news this morning. Didn’t you come here to rest for a while?”

“That’s right.”

“Hehe oppa when you’re having a hard time you always come to see my face! So I’ll always smile. That way oppa will gain strength and come back to see my face safely.”

Family is so precious.

When I see Siyeon’s smile I realize the biggest reason why we must protect this world.

What I’m fighting for and why I can’t lose.

All of those reasons were contained in Siyeon’s smile.

I rubbed my cheek against Shiyeon’s head.

“Siyeon is cute.”

“But brother.”

“huh?”

“Why didn’t you introduce me to a pretty girlfriend like Leon right away? I’m really upset.”

It’s Leon.

Was that the name Limen used when he was playing in Eden?

It seems that Limen introduced himself to Siyeon as Leon.

Because I have a girlfriend…

I never once thought of Limen that way but looking back I think he might have been more precious than that.

I looked at Limen’s smiling face and spoke in a soft voice.

“Not yet.”

“Not yet? What?”

“…There is something like that. It’s the adults’ circumstances.”

“I think you have feelings for me too!”

That’s why blood is thicker than water.

It’s hard to lie in front of Siyeon who can see into my heart.

Limen came over and gently stroked Siyeon’s hair.

Then Siyeon opened her eyes wide and asked her.

“Aren’t you upset Sister?”

“what?”

“Um… No. Come see Grandma later! I have to introduce her to you too! I saw your little brother earlier so now I just need to get permission from Grandma.”

What on earth are you asking permission for?

Siyeon looked up at me from my arms and spoke with sparkling eyes.

“I wish I had a nephew!”

Then Limen turned his head and looked away for a moment.

Suddenly you’re my nephew?

When I was about to scold Siyeon Siyeon whispered in a very small voice.

“Oppa I think Limen is embarrassed. So Oppa pretend to be fooled quickly.”

“…You knew…huh?”

“Am I an idiot? Anyway pretend to be fooled quickly! Both you and Limen really can’t act.”

Who would call me a fox?

I just chuckled at those words and gently patted Siyeon on the back.

It was a very precious time where just breathing was healing.

Our Pope please stop this