Somebody Stop the Pope – 93



Episode 93

5.

When Baek Myeong-gyo and Luna appeared in the room at the same time the atmosphere inside the room quickly cooled down.

The Sulwha Guild and the porters all retreated at the aura that Baekmyeonggyo gave off and only Luna approached me.

Luna’s eyes widened as she looked at the bandage wrapped around my right arm. She seemed quite surprised to see the blood on the bandage.

“It seems like this is the first time I’ve seen Your Majesty bleed since the Demon King’s Wrath. If I had known this would happen I would have come with you from the beginning. Has your recovery not yet begun?”

“Recovery is very slow. Let’s go to the temple and talk about the details later. There are a lot of eyes watching.”

“Why bother with those pyramids? Just say the word. Since it’s a cave it would be perfect to bury them alive.”

“Have you completely erased from your mind the fact that we are priests?”

“I think that my true duty as a priest is to send them to the side of the god they serve.”

Luna pulled her hammer out of the air as if to prove that she meant what she said.

Certainly Luna could be buried alive… maybe but with so many eyes watching it would be difficult.

Besides since the cause was already on their side it was better to try to resolve the issue through words first.

“My name is Son Ki-yeol and I am also the bishop of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Diocese. I am happy to meet the Pope of the Limen Diocese but it is unfortunate that the place and time are not appropriate.”

The guys didn’t make the mistake of antagonizing us like last time but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up.

Rather the expression on the parish priest’s face showed composure as he looked at me with soft words.

They also seemed to know that the justification was on their side.

“This dungeon was won by the Sulhwa Guild a member of the Jeon Kak-ryun. I think it is controversial enough that the Limen Sect participated in the subjugation without permission.”

Perhaps this was the situation that Director Kim was so desperate to avoid.

In a situation where I am already a hot potato in South Korea committing an act that borders on illegality would inevitably be a huge blow to the government.

The same goes for us.

If we didn’t make it clear here those guys would start a public opinion war claiming that our church had taken over the dungeon without permission.

It’s obvious even without looking.

I knew this would happen so I got permission to participate from Baekseolhwa in advance but I didn’t know for sure.

People naturally feel different when they enter the bathroom and when they come out.

It was questionable whether Snow White who had escaped the crisis would readily accept the application for participation.

Get notified for updates: https://discord.gg/93rmBjgP6B

After considering various possibilities I spoke to Son Ki-yeol.

“Nothing happened can’t you just let us go?”

“Would someone who claims to worship God lie? If the Irregular’s ​​injury isn’t a big deal then how much else can be called a big deal?”

“You guys are so picky with each other. If I say that nothing happened then nothing happened. If you keep nagging at me like that I’m going to get upset.”

“I won’t say much. If you have obtained anything from this dungeon please give it to us. If you give it to us quietly we will step aside without asking any more questions.”

That’s what a justification is.

For those crazy people who don’t care about justification justification is one of the best negotiating tools for those who care about justification.

There are a few ways to nullify the cause but most of them are simply things that a pope should not do.

So I took out the participation approval form from my bosom. Then using my divine power I sent it to Son Ki-yeol and followed him with a leisurely smile.

“This is a permit to participate in the expedition. It was signed by Baek Seol-hwa herself.”

“…She said it herself?”

“You’ll know when you check. Why would I lie?”

Son Ki-yeol who saw my confident attitude carefully examined the participation approval form that came into his hand.

Since it has been consecrated with divine power he won’t be able to tear it even if he wants to.

And that guy didn’t seem like the type of guy to go all out like that.

“I can’t believe it. Where is she now?”

“Why are you unconscious due to magic exhaustion?”

“I need to check with Baek Seol-hwa directly. This is denying the cooperative relationship between Jeon Gak-ryun and Baek Myeong-gyo. I don’t think she would make such a stupid choice.”

“So what you’re saying is that I falsified that document?”

“I can’t be sure that it’s not true…”

Kwaaaaaaaang!

Luna who had been quiet until now crumpled her expression as she struck the ground with her hammer. Then the Baekmyeong Cultists all took out their weapons and began a confrontation.

“This is the first apostle of the Limen sect and the representative of Limen. He is not someone you can judge lightly. Be thankful that His Holiness is by my side heretics. If His Holiness were not here I would personally accuse you of blasphemy.”

Luna said suppressing her anger.

I also understood that her actions were by no means excessive.

“That’s true since our Lord Reventon is a hot-blooded man. You’re not in a position to openly doubt my words.”

Son Ki-yeol kept his mouth shut at my comment.

As the standoff continued a high-pitched voice rang out from behind.

“This is the dungeon I won the bid for. Everyone stop now.”

Thanks to the magic potions that the Sulwha Guild members had given her Baekseolhwa recovered faster than expected.

She quickly approached me creating an ice field under her feet.

And it stopped midway between us and Baekmyeonggyo.

Perhaps it was because of the exhaustion of magical power but even the color in her already pale face had disappeared.

Still seeing him use magic like that it seemed like the healing blessing I gave him earlier was quite effective.

“Representative Baekseolhwa. I am Pastor Son Ki-yeol from Baekmyeonggyo. I have arrived after receiving a request for assistance.”

“It is true that we requested support from our side.”

“Okay. But is this the participation approval form that you signed?”

Join our discord and ping me to update more chapters. Discord: https://discord.gg/93rmBjgP6B

Son Ki-yeol handed Baek Seol-hwa the approval letter and Baek Seol-hwa quietly accepted it.

She looked at me holding the approval form in her hand and frowned slightly.

I have no idea what he’s thinking. At this point it wouldn’t be strange at all if he were to pretend that there was no contract with me and take Baek Myeong-gyo’s side.

In fact I already recorded it with my smartphone just in case…

“I approved it. I received a great deal of help from the awakened Kim Si-woo. If it weren’t for him the entire Sulwha Guild would have been wiped out. And he’s also my benefactor.”

“huh?”

Did you suffer brain damage while coughing up blood earlier?

I couldn’t help but be taken aback by Snow White’s completely unexpected attitude.

Something something was happening.

6.

Things started to turn out much more dramatically than I had expected.

“What Representative Baek said just now could have a serious negative impact on the trust relationship between the Jeon Gak-ryeon and our church. Is it true that the Sulwha Guild asked Pope Kim Si-woo for help?”

Son Ki-yeol spoke to Baek Seol-hwa with a serious expression.

That is understandable because the basis on which he had been able to be confident with us until now was under threat.

But Snow White’s answer was also firm.

“yes.”

“Was there any prior communication with the Limen Church? If so the situation could become even more serious. In the worst case scenario the Sulwha Guild could be expelled from the Jeon Kakryun you should know that.”

“Then let me ask.”

Baek Seol-hwa spoke to Son Ki-yeol with a cold expression.

“He entered the dungeon through proper procedures. I swear it. I approved the participation of Awakened Kim Si-woo in the subjugation to protect my subordinates and Awakened Kim Si-woo only helped us legally according to the contract.”

“You asked us for support. Then you should have waited for us.”

“Were we supposed to just sit by and watch our guild hunters die while waiting for your arrival which may never happen?”

Snow White’s logic was simple.

As a representative it was something I should have done to protect the safety of my subordinates.

Son Ki-yeol had no answer to her logic.

How could someone who is not even part of the guild refute the logic that he was only prioritizing the safety of his subordinates as a representative?

The two just looked at each other for a long time without saying anything more.

After such an uncomfortable silence Son Ki-yeol finally spoke with a distorted expression.

“I fully understand your position sir. However I doubt whether our school and the Jeon Gak-ryeon will understand you.”

“It doesn’t matter.”

“…What did you just say….”

“I plan on leaving the guild as soon as I get out of this dungeon. Either accept my withdrawal request from our guild or expel me first. It’s up to you to decide.”

It was an unexpected rash.

This is a real bombshell announcement.

I couldn’t help but open my eyes wide at the sudden outburst of Baekseolhwa’s impulsive actions.

Luna who had been quietly observing the situation also reacted that it was refreshing.

“Contrary to his appearance he’s quite a hot-tempered fellow. Is he your new best friend? Your Majesty.”

“Not yet friends…..”

“That’s how they all start. I never dreamed His Majesty would like that style. You never know what people’s tastes are.”

I think there’s some misunderstanding.

But since Luna’s personality is such that she won’t even listen let’s postpone the explanation until later.

Now I’m busy looking at the distorted expressions of the Baekmyeong Church guys.

“Your expression is really delicious.”

“I admit it’s a great restaurant.”

In the midst of Luna and I’s exclamations the conversation between the Sulwha Guild and Baek Myeong-gyo eventually reached a breaking point.

“…I fully understand. I regret Mr. Baek’s opinion. I hope you will not regret your choice.”

“What did you say your name was?”

“This is Son Ki-yeol.”

“Listen carefully Mr. Son Ki-yeol. This is solely my choice and it is none of your concern. If you say something like that in front of me one more time.”

Saruruk-.

The ice arrows that had been created in an instant were aimed at Son Ki-yeol and Baek Seol-hwa finished speaking in a voice colder than ever.

“I’ll freeze your tongue.”

Son Ki-yeol quietly stepped back from Baek Seol-hwa’s chilling threat. Then he spoke to his subordinates.

“I’m going back.”

He looked at me with a complicated expression before turning around. After a while he quickly left the group leading his men.

I watched the Baekmyeonggyo guys quietly until they disappeared from sight.

It was a much more insignificant exit than expected.

The standoff ended like that and Baekseolhwa turned around and walked towards me.

“I didn’t know that you would even quit the Jeon Gak-ryeon because you received help from me.”

“Don’t get me wrong. I didn’t quit to help you.”

“then?”

“I don’t want to be drowned in a sinking ship. I was planning on leaving sooner or later anyway. It’s just that the timing has come sooner.”

At least pride is worth acknowledging.

I couldn’t help but chuckle as I watched Snow White who didn’t bend until the very end.

“A wizard should have this much pride. That’s right. The two of you greet each other. This is Luna Reventon. Luna? This is Snow White. She’s a pretty good ice wizard.”

At that moment Luna and Snow White’s eyes met.

Luna was the first to reach out.

“Nice to meet you. My name is Luna Reventon a knight of the Order of Limen.”

“It’s snow white.”

The two held hands and looked at each other for a while in silence.

I thought they were having a conversation through their eyes.

“How long are you going to keep doing this? Let’s clean up and go back. I’m tired because of the hole in my arm.”

“Our King really has no sense. Haha.”

Luna tried to link arms with me slyly and I sighed as I pushed her arm away.

“That’s your injured arm. Can’t you see that it’s bandaged?”

“So you’re saying the other arm is okay?”

“Will it work?”

“You were secretly expecting it but you’re acting coy.”

I’m tired.

Leo I miss you.

I continued to push away the nagging Luna and then spoke to Baekseolhwa.

“The dungeon raid is over so you guys should go back too? Take a look and go. Thank you for today. Thanks to you I was able to eat well and go without any major losses.”

“wait for a sec.”

Snow White once again blocked my path.

“I have to finish the work properly before I go.”

“Work? What work?”

“I heard that you are in open conflict with the Jeon Gak-ryun. I heard that Seo Jin-ah’s goblin guild has also joined your side?”

Did Baek Seol-hwa know CEO Choi Seo-jin?

But I couldn’t help but be taken aback once again by Baek Seol-hwa’s subsequent words.

“Our Sulwha Guild would also like to join you. What do you think?”

Our Pope please stop this