Somebody Stop the Pope – 311



Episode 311

5.

My plans to visit America quietly were doomed from the start.

“We have received a call from the American branch. They are saying that they will hold a revival meeting to commemorate the Pope’s visit to the United States.”

“No I was just going to visit the hospital for a bit…”

“I heard that the U.S. government has gladly accepted the request of the faithful. The Pope’s visit to the U.S. is expected to be a very grand event.”

I heard Archbishop Laparte’s report in his office.

…my head is spinning.

My plan to return home after seeing only Mrs. Emma was ruined by information that I don’t know where it came from.

Who on earth is the culprit?

“It seems highly likely that the information came from the United States.”

“In America?”

“The US presidential election is just around the corner. Perhaps the current US president did this to show off his friendship with the Pope.”

“Phew.”

Relations with the United States were very good.

Didn’t they also provide a lot of support through magic stones and weapon technology?

Besides in reality two irregulars were eliminated because of me.

Since our church didn’t do anything special let’s just let this go.

I nodded running my hand down my face.

“My stay won’t be long. I’ll just meet Lady Emma and then come back.”

“I think it would be better if you said a few words to the believers while you’re here. The expansion of the religious sect in the United States has been very rapid recently.”

“hmm?”

“The church’s finance department is currently in the process of allocating funds to build a temple in LA.”

Since the system stopped use of has also become impossible.

In the past you could summon a shrine by bringing sacred points or relics but now that is no longer possible.

The only way to do this is to build it yourself.

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So it is said that the church’s finances are a bit tight these days.

“How are your financial situation? I guess sales have decreased since the war is over.”

In response to my question Archbishop Laparte handed me a piece of report he was holding and explained:

“If we only talk about domestic sales the sales of Seongsu have decreased. Instead the sales of the blacksmith shop are rising sharply.”

“Not bad.”

“The government is purchasing most of the holy water being produced and we are also sounding out medical institutions for their willingness to purchase it.”

If it’s a medical institution the people who focus on saving lives are people.

It may be natural that they need holy water.

This is because Seongsu can take charge of some areas that Earth’s medicine has not yet reached.

In the case of top-quality holy water the quantity is small but there are many people in this world who would be willing to buy it no matter how expensive it is if it would make them healthy.

Even after the war is over the forge and blacksmith shop still play a significant role as filial sons.

“We are also sounding out opinions from overseas including China to purchase the relics. Advisor Park Ji-won is in charge of export negotiations. You don’t have to worry about finances.”

I slowly looked through the report while listening to Archbishop Laparte’s explanation.

The cost of raw materials for the construction of the church is relatively low.

The blacksmith shop costs quite a bit of money for materials but through the war the armor and weapons of the Limen Church have become highly regarded.

Thanks to this the blacksmith’s margin was enormous.

I don’t think you really need to worry about money.

“It seems like we can operate without donations. Please continue to expand social services. Please also make sure to carry out veterans’ welfare services.”

We must also continue to provide compensation to the soldiers of our church who sacrificed their lives in this war.

That was the courtesy we owed the fallen warriors and all we could do for them.

“There are quite a few companies that want to donate to the church.”

“Don’t even dream about it. If you receive that kind of money you’ll be in trouble. If we can earn our own money why bother receiving donations? Remember Archbishop Lapart. The reason our order can be proud is because it is financially independent.”

If you take other people’s money you’ll be in trouble.

This is especially true for religious groups.

We must always be clean. The moment anything dirty touches our church there will be countless people who will try to bite us.

“I will try my best not to bring shame to Limen’s name.”

“I’m sorry I always make you suffer.”

“No. I am always happy to follow His Holiness’ commands.”

It’s nice to hear that.

Archbishop Lapart smiled nodded and handed me another document.

“And these are the documents regarding the wedding that will be held at the temple in two weeks.”

“Oh it’s already this time?”

“Yes that’s right.”

The wedding of Ryu Jin-young and Kang Chae-ah.

We had promised to hold a wedding ceremony at our church’s temple and it seems the wedding is already approaching.

I smiled faintly as I signed the papers.

“We will have to ask for the citizens’ understanding on the day of the wedding right?”

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“Yes.”

“How about throwing a simple banquet?”

“That sounds like a good idea. I’ll look into the company.”

“But it’s the first wedding held at the temple so I should at least give them that much as a gift. They are also very grateful people.”

It is the day when people who are destined to be with me get married.

It was a new experience.

The Seoul Holy Land which was once a place of constant renewal in preparation for war has now become a place of sacred rituals promising the future.

I think Limen would be really happy if he found out about this.

“Let’s prepare without any shortcomings.”

“Yes Your Majesty.”

Since Jinyoung and Chaeah both have a lot of money they’ll pay the expenses.

Still I hope that the one and only event in life will remain in your memory for a long time even if it is a good thing.

So I took care of all the piling up work and said stretching slightly.

“I’ve taken care of all the work so I’ll go to America with my family.”

“Are you moving by charter plane?”

“That’s what happened.”

When I said I would go the U.S. government immediately provided a charter plane.

My grandmother also wants to see Mrs. Emma ​​so I think we should just take this opportunity to visit the United States with our family.

Take Siyeon with you and Inwook with you too.

Aiden is there too.

Aiden was annoyed at being asked why he was going to such a place but he said he would go when the lady called him.

Are you saying that a savage with no sense of hierarchy is so terribly observant of manners?

“Then I’ll be going now. Siyeon has been really looking forward to it since this morning.”

“Are you going to LA?”

“Yes that’s the hospital where Mrs. Emma was admitted.”

“Have a nice trip.”

It would be really convenient if a temple were built in LA.

Even traveling to the United States will now be possible simply by passing through the underground passage of the temple.

I nodded briefly to Archbishop Laparte and then immediately walked out of the office.

It was time to receive Mrs. Emma’s gift.

6.

Four hours later.

While on a plane to LA on a U.S. government charter plane Siyeon let out an exclamation of admiration as she looked out the window at the clear blue sky.

“It’s a plane! A plane!”

“Does Siyeon like riding airplanes that much?”

“Yeah! And this time Seungwoo oppa is coming too? That makes it even better. Right Seungwoo oppa?”

“I’m happy because Siyeon likes it.”

“lol.”

It seems like Seungwoo and Siyeon have become a lot closer these days.

We were close before but I feel like our bond has deepened as we train together?

Whenever Siyeon looks at Seungwoo honey just drips down.

Usually even cute children change as they grow up but that doesn’t happen to Seungwoo.

As Seungwoo grows he becomes more handsome.

Now you even have your own personal fan club?

Siyeon is like that Seungwoo is like that and Joowon who joined most recently is like that too.

The prophets of our church are gaining popularity reminiscent of idols.

“This is Siyeon’s favorite strawberry cream cake.”

While we were chatting about this and that the flight attendant brought us a delicious-looking cake.

“wow!”

Siyeon happily put the cake in her mouth with a fork.

I also took a bite following Siyeon’s example… and the cake melted in my mouth as soon as I put it in.

The taste of capital can be felt just by looking at it.

How did you know that Siyeon likes strawberry cake?

“Ugh the best time to drink alcohol is in the sky.”

While we were having tea time on one side Aiden was next to me gulping down his whiskey and smiling with satisfaction.

Maybe that guy told Siyeon about her taste.

When Aiden has nothing to do he always takes Siyeon out secretly and buys her delicious food.

Even though he may seem ignorant he is a savage who loves children.

“right.”

Siyeon looked at Aiden with her mouth full of whipped cream.

“Uncle Aiden I have a question!”

“Feel free to answer.”

“This might sound odd but… would you be able to survive if you fell out of a plane?”

“Um all of a sudden?”

“What if this plane crashes?”

“That’s right. A warrior must always consider the worst case scenario. Siyeon learned this very well. Did she learn it from her brother?”

“…Which older brother in the world would teach his children to prepare for a plane crash?”

Usually when a plane crashes everyone dies.

If there is someone who educates in such a situation what on earth are they teaching?

…How to die without pain?

“I guess if you time it right kick the plane just before it hits the ground and jump onto the ground it should work. I’ve never crashed before.”

Aiden blurts out that he will defy the immense force of gravity.

I took a deep breath and said to Siyeon.

“We don’t need to resort to such ignorant methods.”

“Then is there a way?”

“You have to use your divine power well. If you release your divine power downwards at the right time you will be able to reduce your falling speed.”

“Ugh it’s difficult.”

“Siyeon will understand someday.”

If it’s too late you can just use the suit that Raphael modified for you to lift the plane.

Like the steel man in the movies.

“I wish Raphael had come too. He liked Madame Emma too.”

“You’re busy aren’t you? I’m making final preparations to go home so it’s a bit much to take you with me.”

Raphael is still on Earth.

Did you have a slight problem with the machine?

The set coordinates are said to have evaporated for unknown reasons.

Still that’s a good thing. There’s plenty of time to say goodbye to Raphael.

So we spent quite a while chatting about trivial things.

It was a peaceful time.

7.

And play with Siyeon.

After hitting Aiden on the back of the head a few times.

Listening to my grandmother’s nagging.

And then there’s the long-awaited nap.

Time passed very quickly on the plane.

“Landing.”

After fastening our seat belts as instructed by the flight attendant our plane arrived at the airport shortly thereafter.

It’s been a long time since I’ve set foot on American soil.

As soon as the plane stopped I got off the plane with my family.

But since I’ve been here once the airport looks familiar.

LAX.

I was also happy to see this place because it was the place I visited when the previous World Awakened Forum was held.

“This is my second time coming to the US with my older brother hehe.”

Siyeon looked very happy.

Maybe it was because he thought I was on a trip with him but he had been holding my hand tightly and smiling brightly since a while ago.

Just seeing Siyeon’s smile like this makes me think that it was a good decision to bring her.

“Immigrants we have already taken care of all the immigration formalities so we will take you straight to your destination.”

The U.S. government officials spoke to us politely.

“thank you.”

“The welcoming crowd is rather large. If you wish we can take you out of the airport through another passage. There is a special passage for VIPs.”

“Hey I should say hello to the people who came to see me.”

But five minutes later.

I couldn’t help but regret saying those words.

“It’s the Pope!”

“Oh Limen!”

“Wowaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”

“Kim Si-woo! Kim Si-woo! Kim Si-woo!”

A welcoming crowd filled the airport.

Inwook who had been blankly watching the scene spoke in a small voice.

“BTS Bong Joon-ho Son Heung-min Kim Si-woo… Let’s go.”

“…Shut up for a bit.”

“Sorry. I just wanted to do it suddenly.”

The entire LA airport has been turned into a revival hall for the Limen sect.

Our Pope please stop this