Somebody Stop the Pope – 31



Episode 31

3.

Your mine is running.

The so-called ‘Nigwangdal’ was much more effective than I expected.

Perhaps because it was a changeup thrown after always mentioning brother cracks appeared on Kang Byeong-su’s expression who had been smiling leisurely just a moment ago.

But the guy was definitely a pro.

In the blink of an eye he quickly regained his frowning expression and then adjusted his glasses as he spoke.

“We believe that from the beginning Mr. Siwoo entered Ground Zero with the intention of targeting the Magic Stone mine. Naturally you would have received information about this from the Ability Management Department.”

I see that the order is wrong so there seems to be a huge misunderstanding.

I see that you made the decision after talking to the Ability Management Department so I had no intention of clearing up that misunderstanding.

Anyway they are already in conflict.

And they are kids who don’t need to clear up misunderstandings or improve relationships.

They are the ones who hired me from the very first meeting and showed their teeth so why would I have any reason to clear up any misunderstandings with those guys?

Moreover there is a high possibility that the cause of the magic of arrogance lies elsewhere.

That’s why I didn’t respond to Kang Byeong-su’s nonsense.

And Kang Byeong-su continued to nag perhaps taking it as a sign of approval.

“We the National Awakened Ones Association express regret over the forcible seizure of the magic stone mines that were legally occupied by the large guilds.”

“Oh keep going.”

“The magic stone mines here have also been a very important source of growth for the large guilds that are currently leading South Korea. In the face of the meaningful value of South Korea’s growth the large guilds have all put aside their greed and have been mining magic stones equally.”

If you just listen to their stories you can tell that they are heroes protecting the Republic of Korea.

I quietly looked at Kang Byeong-su’s face as he spouted off that shameless nonsense.

You might feel guilty for talking nonsense like this but Kang Byeong-su’s expression doesn’t waver at all.

“Those who say they’ve put aside their greed are fighting like dogs squabbling over territory?”

“That was just a conflict between practitioners. The coalition was planning to intervene in the mediation anyway.”

“So… everyone was digging for magic stones making concessions to each other for the greater good but I ended up eating them all by myself like I was greedy?”

To my words Kang Byeong-su answered with a still soft voice.

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“That’s not necessarily what I meant. I just wish we had talked to those of us who actually occupied the place in advance.”

“Oh you were so sorry that you ordered those scumbags to make us crippled?”

“Well we don’t know much about it. It seems like there was an unpleasant incident.”

“I never thought you’d admit it so let’s move on. Okay you didn’t come here just to say something like that so let’s get to the point brother.”

Those words were just bait for the great nonsense that would come later.

I asked for the main point straight away and Kang Byeong-su nodded and opened his mouth.

“We will guarantee the Limen Church 50% of the Magic Stone mine production. In addition we will give you the right to use the infrastructure we have built from mining to processing and selling. We will also promise you a considerable donation to facilitate the operation of the church. I think it will be a satisfactory amount.”

That was clearly a persuasion.

There is only one reason why these guys who were trying to make me a cripple just yesterday have changed like this.

[The number of believers is increasing rapidly!]

[Accordingly we are updating the new main quest. Estimated time required: 7 hours and 32 minutes]

Because the ripple effect I have has become incomparably greater than before.

Besides I had already thought of an answer to that question.

That’s why I was able to respond to Kang Byeong-su’s proposal without taking too long.

“It seems like you came here thinking of it as a peace negotiation Brother Byeong-su. Think about it. You tried to stab me first and failed. Wow! That’s great! Let’s get along well from now on? No matter how much I think about it it’s funny.”

Anyway they were kids I didn’t like from the beginning.

Look at that proud little bastard who has no conscience.

I put my right arm around Kang Byeong-su’s shoulder whose expression was starting to crack.

Then Kang Byeong-su’s expression finally distorted greatly and those behind him raised their magical power as if they were going to fight at any moment.

But their rebellion did not last long.

Wooooow-!

Because the divine powers that had spread out from my body had engulfed their bodies.

“If you want to talk to me more the guys who gave the order to stab me need to come find me and kneel down and apologize first.”

“…we gave you a chance.”

“Wow this is seriously scary.”

“You will definitely regret your choice today.”

I raised the corners of my mouth slightly as I grabbed Kang Byeong-su’s chin with my right hand who was starting to glare at me.

And then he concluded his speech in a very tired voice.

“Go back and tell them. If they don’t come to apologize I’ll come and find them myself. Do you know that they’re a relative?”

4.

The Jeon Gak-ryeon friends quietly retreated.

Because even as guys there was no other way.

First of all I’m not the kind of person who would tolerate those who bare their teeth at us.

The first time is difficult but the second time is easy.

I’ve made my intentions clear so we’ll be bumping into each other again soon.

anyway.

From then on things went very smoothly.

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We were also able to successfully conclude a mining contract for the Shinsungseok mine with the representative of the Master Guild called <Anarchy> who came through Minsu’s introduction.

Representative Kangho.

I don’t know if it’s because he was the first production player I saw when I came to Earth but he was quite an interesting person.

-Even without that the big guild guys have been controlling the magic stone mines lately and even our kids were going crazy so we will show you some great results as you have trusted us. Hehehe!

A cheerfulness reminiscent of the dwarves one of the alien races of Eden.

As soon as he saw the Shinsungseok mine he readily signed a contract with us saying that he was eager to challenge himself with new ores and thus I was able to neatly solve one of my worries.

Since Minsu vouched for their skills there is no room for doubt about their skills.

Moreover unlike magic stones where magical explosions frequently occur during the mining process there are no accidents with sacred stones at all.

Rather the sacred stone bestows blessings on those who mine it.

A blessing that relieves fatigue or heals wounds.

And I heard that among the miners who had a high sensitivity to divine power there were quite a few who experienced real miracles.

For example overcoming hair loss and things like that.

“But Your Holiness is what you said to Representative Kang earlier true?”

The road to the newly built sanctuary after signing the contract.

Minsu asked me cautiously.

“What is it?”

“That… hair loss….”

“Oh of course. In Eden our Limen sect was famous for its thick hair. But why all of a sudden… Brother Minsu?”

“Oh no. It’s just… someone I know….”

I see.

On the outside you look like you have a lot of hair but who would have thought you had such hardships?

I nodded and lightly patted Minsu on the back.

“Good things will happen.”

Basically Minsu’s sensitivity to divine power is quite high. If he just awakens his divine power there is a high possibility that he will get the results he wants.

But that is something for the future.

I deliberately kept quiet because nothing was certain yet.

As we chatted about this and that we soon arrived at the sanctuary built behind the temple.

A facility I built last night by paying a whopping 5000 Divine Points.

Leo nodded slightly as he spoke as it was a facility familiar to him as well.

“It feels more welcoming when seen from Earth. However it feels considerably smaller than Eden.”

Indeed as Leo had said it was very small compared to the Vatican’s consecrated sanctuary.

Well actually I didn’t think it would be possible to build a mammoth-sized sanctuary like the one in the Vatican from the beginning.

“Is it because it’s still level 1? It’s smaller than I thought.”

“Is it possible to expand in the future?”

“Probably so.”

“It seems that Limen’s kindness is truly endless.”

To be exact it is a miracle that is possible through cooperation with the Earth’s system but there is no need to tell Leo so let’s just say that.

I nodded slightly and went inside the sanctuary with them.

The sanctuary.

It also has the meaning of being a place that bestows blessings on something.

To put it simply.

“It’s like a workshop.”

“That’s an accurate analogy Brother Minsu.”

As Minsu put it so well you could think of it as a workshop attached to a shrine.

A small workshop not very large in size.

Although it was a workshop of about 30 pyeong in size it had all the facilities one would expect inside.

First starting with a small fountain with holy water gushing out and then five workbenches.

As Minsu said it was definitely a battle to behold.

And I also had no desire to correct that expression.

Just as objects are made in a workshop sacred relics are made in a sanctuary.

In Eden high-quality sacred items were produced thanks to the dwarves who served Limen but I don’t know what’s going on on Earth.

There is no way that it would be possible to create a holy relic that has been touched by a miracle such as a piece of armor imbued with divine power or a holy sword that the dwarves made with all their heart and soul and was personally blessed by Limen.

I came in to get a rough idea of ​​how things were going and fortunately the system was still friendly.

[You have entered the <Sanctuary Lv. 1> belonging to your temple.]

[Displays a list of relics that can currently be crafted in your sanctuary.]

1. Popular Holy Water: Holy water with a very small amount of divine power. It increases the body’s recovery power and can be an effective weapon against targets with magical power.

2. Divine Stone Bracelet: A bracelet with some divine stones inserted into the grooves. The efficacy is determined by the grade of the divine stones used in its production and helps the wearer’s natural recovery ability.

*The number of relics that can be produced in the sanctuary can be increased by raising the level of the sanctuary or by purchasing them through the DLC shop.

“At this point isn’t this just a religious management DLC rather than a Pope DLC?”

“What do you mean Your Majesty?”

“It’s nothing. Well it is what it is.”

Let me say this again: there is no religious group that can operate without capital.

In order for a religious order to grow into a large one to the point where the department with the worst working conditions in the Vatican was the Ministry of Finance it naturally had to be supported by a sufficient budget.

Moreover this was a planet where capitalism was developed beyond comparison to Eden.

That is why I could say that this sanctuary is truly a core facility that I must devote my heart and soul to managing in the future.

But there is one thing that is fortunate.

“It’s a sacred stone bracelet.”

The best hit product of the Limen Church.

The point is that the Divine Stone Bracelet was on the list of craftable relics.

A bracelet made in the shape of a bracelet that has a beneficial effect on the wearer’s health.

It was reminiscent of the pseudoscience that was popular on Earth in the past the germanium bracelet also known as the health bracelet and was a sacred object that was very popular thanks to its low price.

What sets the Earth Health Bracelet apart from the others is that the Divine Stone Bracelet actually has a positive effect on the body.

If we use the highest grade sacred stones that will soon be mined it will surely have remarkable effects.

“Health bracelets… new religion… anyone can see that this picture is a bit off. It really does look like a cult.”

“Your Holiness I am sorry to inform you that in order to properly run a consecrated place a consecrated priest is necessary.”

“Yes. Craftsmen can make items but it is priests who consecrate them with sacred stones.”

That was precisely why the finishing work had to be done by a priest.

That is why a professional position called a consecration priest was created but as Leo said there were no professional consecration priests on Earth.

Even when I ask Limen to bring me here I keep worrying about that causality thing.

“don’t worry.”

If there are no teeth there is a way to make gums.

If there is no consecrating priest at the moment it is lawful to appoint a consecrating priest temporarily.

I nodded and said to Leo.

“Leo Lumen.”

“Yes Your Holiness.”

“I appoint you as the temporary priest in charge of the sanctuary. I hope you will continue to serve Lord Limen even more in the future.”

“…Your Majesty. Even translating the Bible is not enough time…”

“I’ll soon provide more manpower so just suffer for a while. I’ll tell Limen soon and make sure to bring a consecrated priest. Do you trust me?”

“But that…..”

It won’t work.

Looking at the way you’re holding back it looks like you have no choice but to use your secret weapon.

I looked at Leo’s hesitant face and then said in a very firm voice.

“Do it.”

Our Pope please stop this