Please Stop The Pope

According to Lee Sehee, the name of the group they belong to is called .

For a group that serves demons, it’s a needlessly pious name.

So when I asked what on earth they aim to purify, the answer that came back was quite something.

-Ordinary people with no abilities and players who are no different from ordinary people! They are unnecessary existences in the new Earth, right? Compared to them, we are the chosen ones, the superior ones. For a better future, we must eliminate the inferior genes to purify the Earth and move towards evolution… Gaaah!

It was truly an extreme elitism. An ideology that if Hitler in hell heard it, he might have applauded, an ideology that made you want to vomit just by thinking about it.

What was even more shocking was that despite being in the middle of an interrogation, Lee Sehee’s eyes sparkled when she said those words while looking at me. It meant that she was truly obsessed with that ideology.

“In the past, they exported viruses, and now they’re even exporting eugenics? What an amazing country.”

“Hmm, it seems that the country called China originally exports a lot? I saw on the internet that they are a neighboring country to South Korea, and judging from your expression, Your Holiness, it seems you have a bad relationship with them.”

“Have you ever seen neighboring countries maintaining good relations in Eden?”

“No.”

“It’s the same here. Moreover, there’s a very deep history of conflict.”

To summarize the results of Lee Sehee’s interrogation:

『1. She devoted herself to a group called in Shanghai, China, and received power (demonic energy) from a transcendent being whose name is unknown.

Branches of have already been established in major cities throughout Korea. The branch was mobilized for this operation.

It is so closed off that even the branch managers don’t know the location of each other’s altars (a kind of hideout).』

In addition to that information, Lee Sehee said that if we let her live, she would help us find the locations of branches in South Korea.

She said she could track them more easily with her magic.

Our answer to that was,

“You’re talking nonsense. Do you think you can do something that we can’t? You’re useless now, so shut up.”

“Grrr.”

Kwaaaang!

It was replaced by Luna’s spicy fist.

Lee Sehee, who was hit squarely by Luna’s fist, flew into the wall and soon slid down to the floor, foaming at the mouth.

“Don’t touch her, Your Holiness. You might catch her madness.”

“And you’re fine?”

Is madness like the coronavirus or something? Does it spread that easily?

Despite my dumbfounded expression, Luna laughed heartily and said,

“Nah, I’m already crazy, so it’s fine. Anyway. It seems their headquarters are located in China, shouldn’t we go directly and clean them up?”

“To conclude, we can’t go. It’s not that we won’t go, but we can’t go.”

That didn’t require much thought.

In the current Earth, irregulars are classified as strategic weapons like nuclear weapons in the past. In such a situation, do I recklessly set foot in China?

The moment I do that, a war will break out. That’s a future that can be sufficiently imagined without much deep thought.

What kind of country is China?

When it comes to pride, it’s a country that doesn’t fall behind any other country in the world. If we go to those guys and say, ‘We need to erase the demon worshippers on your land, so please give us a way,’ they’ll gladly not give it to us.

“Unless they make a request first, there’s virtually no way. We can’t start a war just to catch guys whose scale we haven’t even properly figured out yet.”

The denomination’s image has already been formed positively, so there’s no need to insist on war and ruin that image.

Our denomination loves peace, after all.

“Ha, can’t we just wipe them all out?”

“Archbishop Lebenthon. Personally, I think there is a need to attempt dialogue.”

“And if the dialogue doesn’t go well?”

“If we sincerely confront each other, I’m sure it will work out. That’s what I believe.”

…Anyway, it’s a denomination that loves peace.

I looked at the dialogue between the siblings with a lukewarm expression, and then got up from my seat.

“The issue related to the Purifiers will be put on hold for the time being. Leo, prepare a report containing the results of the interrogation and share it with the government.”

“Then what should we do with her?”

Luna pointed at Lee Sehee, who was lying unconscious and foaming at the mouth, with her chin.

I slightly frowned and approached Lee Sehee, who was lying there.

And I quietly whispered into the ear of her, who had her eyes closed.

“Did you think we would just leave you alone if you pretended to be unconscious?”

Despite my low whisper, Lee Sehee showed no reaction.

But it didn’t really matter.

Whether she was unconscious or not, I had already decided what to do with her earlier.

“Just carry her like that. From now on, you will not be an awakener but an ordinary person. There was a way to just purify the demonic energy that permeated your body, but… It wasn’t even worth considering.”

Woooong-!

Through my hand placed on her head, my holy power penetrates the inside of her body.

Only then did Lee Sehee, who had been pretending to be unconscious, flinch. Judging from the twitching of her lips, it seemed she had something to say, but I had no intention of listening from the start.

After a moment.

Snap-.

The sound of something breaking rang out inside Lee Sehee’s body. And soon, dark red blood began to flow from her mouth.

That blood was proof that the mana organ she had used while living as a mage had been destroyed.

[Player ’s system authority is extinguished.]

[Since it is a just judgment made through , the law of causality does not object to you.]

I closed the message window that appeared before my eyes.

And I said to Lee Sehee, whose body was intermittently convulsing.

“You said ordinary people with no abilities are unnecessary on Earth, right? How does it feel to become one of those ‘inferior genes’ you talked about?”

Before coming to the temple, I heard from Minister Yoo Seon-ho.

As soon as Lee Sehee is handed over to the Ministry of Ability Management, she will be referred to trial and executed by the Special Ability Law.

In the end, she will be sentenced by an ordinary judge, in front of ordinary people, and meet her end as an ordinary person.

And I am convinced that such an end is the most fitting end for this woman.

“Luna. There are Ministry of Ability Management agents outside the temple, so hand this woman over to them.”

“As you wish.”

Just as Luna had brought Lee Sehee here, she dragged her out like a sack.

I took a deep breath while watching Luna’s receding figure.

Perhaps it was because the tension had been released, but I felt like fatigue was rapidly rushing in.

****

“I’m back…”

I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve been in this sweet home.

I muttered powerlessly as I entered through the front door. As expected, home is the best.

It’s like breathing in the familiar air of home reduces fatigue, no need for phytoncides.

“Big brother!”

“My Si Yeon!”

“I thought you forgot my name, oppa!”

“But I called you often, right? Your oppa was a bit busy saving the world.”

“Hehe.”

If Si Yeon’s cuteness is added to that, there’s nothing more to desire.

Isn’t this place truly paradise?

I cuddled Si Yeon, who was nestled in my arms, and then put her down on the floor. And I carefully patted her hair, which seemed to have been dried not long ago.

“We have quite a few guests today. Is that okay?”

“Of course. If they’re oppa’s guests, they’re my guests too!”

“Kids, the owner of the house says to come in.”

Since the entrance was quite narrow, I took off my shoes first and entered the living room, followed by today’s three guests.

“Si Yeon. Your unnie is here.”

“Ms. Si Yeon. Long time no see. Have you been well?”

The first two guests were naturally Luna and Leo. According to the doctrine, either Leo or Luna should stay at the temple, but today I specially allowed both of them because they worked hard.

Since I’m Limen’s representative, no one will object to my decision.

Seeing Leo, who would have silently stayed at the temple under normal circumstances, obediently follow, perhaps Leo also needed a break.

We left the security of the temple to the special forces dispatched by the Ministry of Ability Management, so there shouldn’t be any problems.

And if something happens, we can just run over there right away. Damn it, how long does it take to run from the temple to our house?

“Seung-woo, come in too.”

“Ah, but… Is it okay?”

“Of course. You’re part of our family now too.”

The remaining guest was Seung-woo.

I brought him to our house because Seung-woo’s father hasn’t been discharged from the hospital yet. I can’t just leave him alone when there’s no one at the temple.

But I can’t tell him to go sleep at the hospital where his father is either.

But Seung-woo.

“Why are you blushing over there?”

Seung-woo was fidgeting while looking at Si Yeon. His face was also red, the perfect ‘fresh first love’ mode.

“H-hello? I’m… Seungwoo Jin. 12 years old. I’m in 5th grade. I heard a lot about you from the Pope. You’re Si Yeon, right?”

“Hello, Seung-woo oppa. My name is Kim Si Yeon. 3rd grade!”

Perhaps it was because he was called oppa.

The corners of Seung-woo’s eyes went up. Now he’s openly smiling with his eyes.

Seeing that, my body moved on its own, but Luna, who had come next to me at some point, stopped me and quietly said,

“Leave them be. The kids are cute.”

“You… fox-like…”

“Oh, come on. I said leave them alone.”

Because of Luna, I had no choice but to watch until the end as the two of them had a fresh exchange of greetings.

Around the time I was staring at Seungwoo with a burning gaze, the door to In Wook’s room opened and soon a panda appeared.

“Ah… Hyung, you’re back?”

“Did you just wake up?”

“I didn’t sleep. Until just now, I was editing the live broadcast recording from today.”

So that’s why the dark circles have taken over his eye bags.

“You’re so cute. In Wook, let your noona relieve some of your fatigue.”

Luna lightly stroked In Wook’s cheek. Then Luna’s hand glowed with holy power, and the holy power quickly seeped into In Wook’s body.

“Th-thanks. Noona.”

“Luna.”

“Yes?”

“If you touch my brother too, you’re really dead. I warned you in advance.”

At my sincere warning, Luna lightly hit my back and laughed out loud.

“Are you jealous of your brother? If you’re jealous, just say so! Put your cheek here. I’ll gently stroke it for you.”

Let’s just not talk to her.

I momentarily forgot that you shouldn’t feed attention seekers.

I looked at Luna with a contemptuous gaze, then put down the grocery bag I was holding on a chair.

“Since we have a lot of guests for a change, let’s set the table in the living room and grill some pork belly. I bought some meat and vegetables for wraps.”

“The gas burner is in the compartment next to the shoe rack. Give me the vegetables. I’ll wash them in advance.”

As In Wook naturally tried to take the bag of vegetables, Luna intercepted it with a smile.

“Your Holiness. I’ll do it.”

“That’s fine, but do you know how to use the sink?”

“Of course. I did the dishes last time, didn’t I?”

Indeed, Luna’s adaptability is beyond imagination. She can freely use smartphones, so there’s no way she can’t wash lettuce.

I nodded, and Luna headed to the kitchen, humming.

In Wook, who had been quietly watching her, looked at me as if he had remembered something.

“Right, hyung. Grandma is returning the day after tomorrow, right?”

“Has it already been that long?”

“It’s about time for her to come back. I heard she’s taking a private jet. She told me to tell you thank you for giving her her first taste of having a grandson.”

“I didn’t get a separate contact from her.”

“That’s how she’s always been.”

Grandma is coming back…

I wanted to see her because she was the only family member I hadn’t seen since returning to Earth.

But when I actually thought about meeting Grandma again, it was a bit scary.

She’s a very unique person, you see.

“I’ll have to keep my schedule open the day after tomorrow.”

“That’s probably for the best, right?”

“You should also finish your work in advance.”

“Got it.”

As is usual with conversations between brothers, we exchanged short words and continued our conversation.

Just as I was about to tell In Wook the story of what happened at the terrorist attack scene today,

“Big brother.”

I noticed that Si Yeon, who had approached me at some point, was looking at me with an expression full of expectation.

As soon as our eyes met, Si Yeon smiled brightly and said,

“Can I ask you a favor?”

“Of course. What favor would that be?”

And at Si Yeon’s request that followed, I widened my eyes and asked back,

“Huh? All of a sudden?”