Somebody Stop the Pope – 46



Episode 46

5.

2 hours.

That was the time it took for Luna who had just arrived on Earth to become the hottest potato in South Korea.

[A head-on clash between the Limen Cult and the Hive Guild? A conflict breaks out at Incheon C-57 Gate! Experts: ‘Luna Reventon is definitely an otherworldly existence.’]

[Demand an explanation and apology from the National Awakened Ones’ Union’s Limen Church.]

[(PHOTO) Luna Reventon of the Limen Sect who appeared in Chaos Gate.]

Nunnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Wowㅋㅋㅋ Seriously why are you so pretty?

Noona I’m dying~

If you came from the N-Gate aren’t you 100% from another world? But how do you speak Korean?

What does it matter if they’re from another world or an alien? As long as they’re pretty that’s fineㅋㅋㅋ

Where do I fill out the application for admission to the Nrimen Church?

[Official Statement from the Ministry of Ability Management: ‘We are already ready to acknowledge the friendly beings of other worlds. The Republic of Korea will become the leader of the new era.’]

The fact that we were doing live streaming at Hive Guild had a huge impact.

Hive Guild immediately made the replay of the video private but many netizens had already started to capture Luna in the video and spread it.

Not only does she have a beautiful appearance that anyone can acknowledge but she also has fighting prowess that is not lacking even when fighting alone against the aces of the Hive Guild.

The charms Luna showed on TV in a short period of time were more than enough to make her a star.

Just by looking at the comments asking when Luna’s video would be uploaded on our church’s official YouTube channel we could guess the public’s interest in Luna.

Most ordinary people would find this kind of attention burdensome.

“I thought that the aesthetic tastes of Earthlings were different because His Majesty would not give in no matter how much I tried to persuade him. But looking at it this way I see that it wasn’t the case. Was it just that our His Majesty was a bit different?”

Our Lord Luna Reventon seemed very pleased.

As soon as Luna arrived at the temple she was checking the internet reactions through Leo’s smartphone.

You have to monitor your own debut reaction or something.

“How did you learn how to use a smartphone?”

“Oh you know. It’s all thanks to the grace of use given by Limen.”

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“Does the grace of use apply to smartphones as well?”

“Is that so?”

The grace of use that Limen gave to Luna.

As the name suggests those who receive grace are able to ‘use’ anything.

It is a literal grace.

From small things like tools and weapons to larger things like machines.

Luna could use anything she could get her hands on.

Personally I thought it was the most munchkin-like of the graces bestowed upon the prophets of the Limen Church.

In fact Luna has mastered all weapons through that grace so the effect is excellent.

I had no idea that this grace would apply to smartphones too.

On Earth where engineering is overwhelmingly more advanced than in Eden there are countless machines.

The same goes for weapons.

I should take some time to visit a military base with Luna sometime. I should try to see if the grace works on weapons like helicopters and fighter jets.

“Honestly Your Majesty are you very happy that I came?”

“…Let’s assume that’s true for now.”

“Haha don’t be shy. You’re still cute.”

Luna’s arrival was a huge blow to the church even though she caused trouble from the start.

Aside from Luna’s tremendous fighting prowess Luna was also one of the mascots representing our Vatican.

In a word it means that he had tremendous star power.

Even in Eden where the means of transmission were limited how much more so on Earth where mass media is developed?

I guarantee it.

“I’m already having fun. If I had known this would happen I would have come first.”

Luna will become one of the icons representing our church on Earth just as she was in Eden.

And now that we have adopted YouTube as our main promotional tool there is nothing more solid than the presence of Luna whose calling is to receive attention.

Should we say that he is destined to become a shining star in any world?

anyway.

That was when Luna was using her smartphone so skillfully.

Leo who had been standing quietly listening to our conversation spoke in a blunt voice.

“Lord Reventon. Is everything all right at the Vatican?”

It seems that he was curious about the news of Eden.

Actually I was curious too. Limen had told me that there was something going on in Eden but he didn’t tell me what it was.

Luna put down the smartphone she was holding at Leo’s question.

And he said with a shrug.

“There’s something wrong.”

“What’s going on?”

“As soon as His Majesty returned to Earth the monsters that had been hiding in the northern part of the continent became active. In addition there was intelligence that a ritual related to the devil was in progress in the southern archipelago… It was a mess.”

I thought all the monsters had been quietly exterminated but were they hiding in the rugged mountain ranges of the northern part of the continent?

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It seems there was a reason why Limen was busy.

I frowned at Luna’s words and sighed.

“In that situation it would be rude to ask for additional dispatch.”

“Even without that Archbishop Bayer was upset. His Holiness returned to Earth and Leo also went to Earth… But it wasn’t the worst case scenario so you don’t have to worry.”

Patriarch Bayer is a popular grandfather whom I appointed as my representative before I returned to Earth.

Originally he wanted to hand over the throne to the Pope but the bishops’ conference was resolutely opposed to that.

An apostle appointed directly by Limen cannot step down from the position of Pope until the day he dies.

“Hmm.”

It seems that my expectation that peace would come by eliminating the Demon Kings was nothing more than an illusion.

I feel sorry when I hear that story.

“His Holiness.”

Luna observed my expression and continued speaking in a soft voice.

“It is only natural that we should help Your Majesty. You are the one who saved Eden. So there is no need to feel sorry.”

You’re quick-witted.

I nodded my head with a snicker at Luna’s words and Luna followed suit with a snicker and said.

“In that sense would you like to have a drink this evening? I was really curious about what Earth’s alcohol tastes like?”

“Luna.”

“yes.”

“I am not a believer in doctrine but is it okay for a saint to like alcohol that much?”

This guy is addicted to alcohol.

But Luna nodded and answered my question as if it were a very obvious question.

“Only those who have been addicted to alcohol can lead those who are addicted to alcohol to the right path.”

“…This is driving me crazy.”

Would the CEO of a talent agency that owns a star who causes accidents whenever he gets into trouble feel the same way as me?

6.

“I’m back.”

I actually got back home in two days.

Leo said he would stay at the temple with Seungwoo.

“The houses on Earth are truly amazing. How can they build these buildings without magic? It’s truly amazing.”

Luna followed me anyway.

Since I was only going home for two days I was a little perceptive and since I came with my mouth open I thought Inwook and Siyeon would hate it.

“You came with me? Before you come at least… say something to me.”

“Wow! You are so pretty!”

In the face of lookism my expectations were pleasantly wrong.

I let out a deep sigh as I looked at Inwook and Siyeon who were welcoming us.

“Why is your reaction so much more intense than when Leo came? Especially you Inwook.”

“…You must be mistaken hyung.”

“Oh this cute guy is Your Majesty’s younger brother?”

“Don’t call Inwook cute in front of me. It makes me sick.”

“Oh are you jealous right now? Your Highness is cute too so don’t be jealous. It’s difficult for brothers to fight over me.”

“What the heck is that…”

I was about to say something harsh but then I saw Siyeon’s bright eyes.

So I just sighed and shook my head.

The answer to aggro seeds is indifference.

Just don’t feed it.

Luna greeted my sisters with a smile whether I sighed or not.

“Hello my lovely siblings. My name is Luna Reventon. Please call me Unnie from now on. It would be better if you could also speak comfortably to me.”

Then Inwook asks cautiously.

“But… is that okay?”

“Of course Inwook. From now on talk to this older sister comfortably. I heard from Sungha that Inwook is really good at video editing. Will this older sister be in your debt from now on?”

“I deserve more…”

“Sister! Can I call you sister too? I’ve always wanted to have an older sister since I was little!”

“I used to think it would be nice to have a pretty younger sister! Are we destined to be together?”

“lol.”

One thing Leo and Luna have in common is that they both really love children.

Of course unlike the blunt Leo Luna is much better at handling children than Leo thanks to her experience raising her four younger brothers on her own when she was young.

I looked at Siyeon who was smiling faintly while looking at Luna and smiled bitterly.

After all being handsome or pretty is the best.

“Siyeon-ah.”

“huh!”

“Why did you call Leo ‘uncle’ last time and Luna ‘big sister’? Luna is one year older than Leo.”

Leo is 29 years old and Luna is 30 years old.

If you call Leo ‘uncle’ then it’s only right to call Luna ‘auntie’.

But Siyeon answered my question as if it were very obvious.

“Well….”

“That’s it?”

“Isn’t your sister really pretty? Uncle Leo is handsome too… Well anyway that’s okay!”

I think I know what it roughly means.

Although Leo is handsome as a man Luna’s beauty is quite different from his.

If Leo is handsome by the standards of ordinary people Luna would not be pushed aside even by the standards of celebrities.

Although I have never met any celebrities in person I can guarantee you that.

If you’re handsome you’re called a hyung or oppa and if you’re pretty you’re called a noona or unnie.

That immutable truth applies to all people regardless of age or gender.

Tiring ringing …

It was around this time that Luna was becoming friendly with my younger siblings.

<Minister Yoo Seon-ho of the Ministry of Ability Management>

A phone call came in. As you can see the recipient is Minister Yoo Seon-ho.

What does this gentleman do so late at night?

He’s usually the type of person who calls during the day but if he called at night it means something important happened.

Could it be something to do with Luna?

“hello.”

As soon as I picked up the phone a polite and deep voice came over the other end.

-Siwoo if it’s okay with you would you like to go for a walk together?

It looks like they came all the way to my house so I guess it means it’s urgent.

It was something I couldn’t ignore since someone as high as a minister came to me in person.

I clicked my tongue and looked at Luna and my sisters.

“I’ll be back soon. You must be hungry so eat first.”

“How about we eat together?”

“The story might be long. Luna don’t come out with me and eat with the kids.”

“Okay guys. I’m hungry. Let’s eat quickly!”

Luna who was quick-witted took the kids to the table and I quietly took the elevator to the first floor.

And as soon as I left the front door I immediately saw Minister Yoo Seon-ho wearing a gray coat over a suit.

A physique and spirit that makes it hard to believe that he is over seventy years old.

As soon as the veteran saw me he bowed his head politely and greeted me.

“How have you been? I apologize for coming to you so suddenly at this late hour. I feel heavy-hearted that I have interrupted your happy time with your family.”

“It’s okay. It’s before dinner. Would you like to take a walk?”

“great.”

Minister Yoo Seon-ho and I headed to the apartment complex walking path we had walked before.

There was no one on the walking trail perhaps because the agents of the Ability Management Department had already controlled it in advance.

How long did I walk along that secluded path?

Minister Yoo Seon-ho finally opened his mouth.

“I need help.”

At first I thought you came to discuss the issue regarding Luna but it seems that wasn’t the case.

“There was a problem at Ground Zero in Busan.”

Is this fucking causality not going to let me rest?

I let out a small sigh as I responded to Minister Yoo Seon-ho’s words.

“…Let’s listen to the story.”

Our Pope please stop this