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Please Stop The Pope-Chapter 76
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23. What Happened on the Beach
1.
The Korea-Japan summit, which lasted for a total of two days, ended successfully.
Prime Minister Sasaki apologized to the people of the Republic of Korea from beginning to end, and promised reparations for the damage caused by colonial rule.
Although most of the actual victims who could demand compensation from the Japanese government had already been laid to rest, their promise of reparations was enough to overcome the biggest hurdle in overcoming Korea-Japan relations.
The two countries declared that they would start exchanges in various fields, including economy, diplomacy and culture, starting with the issue of awakeners.
It will be difficult to overcome the long-standing history of hatred overnight, but experts say that it was enough to take this opportunity to get out of the way.
How will the public react?
Sadly, the attention of the people of South Korea has been distracted. It was because of the articles that broke out as soon as the summit ended.
"The terrible truth of a nursery school. A terrible tragedy uncovered by the irregular, Kim Si Woo!"
"A huge corruption case involving villains, public officials, and large guilds!"
"The ugly truths that dominate the shadows of the Republic of Korea are revealed. 」
"President Suh Shin-woo held an emergency press conference to apologize to the people. "I will use the rest of my term to cut out the malignant tumor of the Republic of Korea. ’」
"Representatives of the opposition parties agree to convene an extraordinary session of the National Assembly. The main item on the agenda is the "Irregular Special Law." 」
The ripple effect of the Korea-Japan summit was short-lived, and when the truth about the orphanage incident in which I was involved was revealed, the whole of South Korea was aflamed with anger.
It's been 5 years since the opening of Dimension.
With the arrival of the Age of Awakening and the process of social change, all the negative elements that had accumulated began to burst out at once.
To sum up the irregular special law that the National Assembly is going to discuss, it is that it will grant me a number of privileges.
"Have you ever heard of the special law?"
"I know the most controversial part of the internet. If the Holy Father personally participates in the extermination of the villains, he is exempt from all legal liabilities incurred during the extermination operation, and the community is abuzz because of this provision."
It was just as Minsoo explained.
In a word, the Irregulars Act is a law that justifies my use of force.
Of course, I wasn't always granted immunity.
Partial immunity that is only invoked when the government requests cooperation.
To take an extreme example, if I commit a crime against an innocent person, the privilege does not apply.
It wouldn't happen, but it did, for example.
"What's the reaction of public opinion?"
"Most media outlets are already using the U.S. Irregular Law as an example to support the passage of the bill. While some media outlets have published critical articles, public opinion is already swinging in favor of the bill. See for yourself."
This is the meeting room of Minsu's company located in Hapjeong.
Minsoo pressed the remote control and displayed a community site on the screen.
Subject: What's the Problem? >
Contents: Stop the monster wave by yourself, take care of the terror last time, go to Japan without any price and catch the national crisis level demon beast. Ha ha, isn't this a good ticket? On top of that, they'll even help clean up the villain, but the bastards who want to stop this are?
-Who is keeping Kim Si Woo in check?
ㄴㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ왜 견제해야 함?
So you're going to sell the country to Kim Si Woo?
Feed him like this no Emperor King is doing well, like a hungry full-legged lotus
- Japan and the U.S. have already expressed their willingness to welcome it. It's natural to give privileges to the irregulars in the first place.
- You said that China is sorry again?
Sorry for China = doing well
"As you can see, there are a lot of shielders attached to it, even on sites that don't have a lot of good words to say. The same goes for portal comments, and some fandoms are even protesting."
"Friendly, but protesting?"
"I've heard it means to pass the bill right now."
When I think about it, I think I've done a lot of things.
The fact that public opinion is in my favor is also proof that I have been working hard.
Starting with the Gurogu Gate, the subjugation of Yamata no Orochi, and the incident at the nursery school this time.
I've solved a lot of big cases.
I let out a light breath as I listened to his explanation.
"Do you think it's going to be good?"
"Absolutely. Their current situation is not good enough to intervene in the Whole Leg Training. Some of the Guild are involved in this incident, and they won't be immune from accountability."
According to Aiden, there was a power struggle going on within the Cabinet as the factions were divided.
It was said that it had something to do with the Baekmyung Bridge, but in the midst of that, a huge issue broke out.
This threw the whole country into great turmoil.
We could unite in the face of a crisis, but it didn't really matter.
I just need to put a few more shots in before they get together.
He gave me a brief report on the situation, and I smiled softly at him.
He said in a soft voice.
"By the way, aren't you sorry you weren't baptized?"
At the last christening, he was not baptized.
Instead, five employees of Minso's company were baptized. I thought he would be baptized, but baptism didn't apply.
I don't know the exact reason, but I think it was because of the seed of divine power that had settled in him shortly after he received Limen.
"I think Limen has a will."
"I'll ask you to do it later."
"Thank you for taking care of me."
Limen must have a plan.
You'll have to ask later. However, I was worried that I hadn't heard from Limen recently.
Anyway, I can't contact you when you need me?
"By the way."
I swiped the topic of conversation.
"Are you okay with the time tonight?"
"Yesterday we finished filming the Goblin Guild video, so we don't have any promises."
"That's great. Let's go see the sea in Incheon with me in the evening. I've got some work to do."
"Suddenly, Incheon...... Do you mean?"
"Don't you like it?"
"That's not true. But I think Leo and Luna are better suited to accompany the Pope than I am."
"Hey, they're supposed to teach the kids. And I think you're going to be a lot more reassured this time."
At my continued suggestion, Minsoo couldn't help but nod his head.
"I see. But what are you going to do in Incheon.......
"Whoa, secret."
Isn't it fun to know?
I might run away.
Whoops.
2.
"I, Holy Father. I have a question."
"Feel free to speak."
"Didn't you ask me to be careful with my actions until the law is enacted?"
"That's right."
"But this is ......."
"I told you to be careful, you didn't tell me not to do it, did I? And it's just a drink, drink."
I turned to the white-blooded Minsoo and said softly.
It wasn't that he didn't know why he was so worried.
This is because the place where we are now used to be a secret shopping street around the port of Incheon, also known as the Black Market.
It's the first time I've been here, so I don't know much about what this place was like before the Dimension opening.
I had heard from Inwook that there was such a place, but when I came to see it in person, the atmosphere was quite different from what I expected.
When you think of a black market, you think of a dark, secret, crime-ridden atmosphere.
But.
"It's too crowded to be a black market."
People walking around nonchalantly wearing masks.
"We will buy the by-products of monsters at the highest price!"
"We repair and sell all kinds of equipment. Come in and take a look!"
"Consumables such as restorative drugs at low prices......."
People who solicit monsters by selling by-products or equipment.
Judging by the patrols that seemed to be in charge of public safety, it didn't look like a lawless area.
"I thought the villains were going to come in as soon as I walked in, but I don't think that's the case. Doesn't it look better than it looks?"
"It was a long time ago that it was called a black market. It is now the main route for players to obtain supplies. Hey, the players walking around in armbands are from the Hive Guild."
"Is it the tacit agreement of society?"
"You've seen it right. Busan and Mokpo also have such black markets. It's also a must-have facility for players. Originally, these facilities were managed by the government, but three years ago, the management was transferred to the Pavilion."
Three years ago, it seemed to be related to the incident in which his brother was taken to Japan.
Minsoo looked at the crowd and added a simple explanation.
"Players who don't have a guild, production players, and small and medium-sized guilds are our core customers here. It is the place where transactions between players, such as direct transactions using smartphone apps, are most active."
"It's out of the reach of the government, it's a place where money is collected."
It was the perfect place for the villains to hide.
I scratched my chin as I walked forward.
I was wearing a mask, so no one recognized me.
It's a good thing when the Holy Power is like this, but the players on Earth can't easily detect me.
In other words, as long as you cover your face, you can move around freely in these places.
"Why didn't you bring the other executives with you......."
"It's obvious, isn't it? I'm tired!"
Leo's size is too much to hide. The same goes for Luna's beauty.
Even with a mask, Luna's visuals couldn't be hidden.
Moreover, neither of them knew anything about the black market here in Incheon, so Min-so was the right person for the job.
Hearing my cool answer, Minsoo's expression hardened even more.
I think I've finally figured out what my intentions were here.
"Your Holiness didn't come here to shop, did he?"
"Shopping? Are there any items that interest you? Just say the word. I can buy you anything. It's a rich man's church now."
I'm willing to buy anything for Min-so, an early member of the church.
I've been indebted to you since I started with Mitube, so there's nothing I can't do for you.
But I don't think this was the answer he wanted.
Minsoo let out a deep sigh and said in a quiet voice.
"If something happens here, I'll have no choice but to leave the Hive Guild...... The Holy Father must have already made up his mind."
"The papers my American friends gave me said that I saw traces of the Purifiers here. It's like being in front of Incheon, but you have to be able to pass it by."
I took him and strode forward.
The reason I came here today was simple.
He came here to track down the Purifier's trail, the Magi.
According to the information, there was a sighting of villains who were supposed to be purifiers somewhere here.
"I like my new friend's abilities quite a bit."
"Do you feel something?"
"Magi isn't that easy to hide."
The information provided by the United States was accurate.
"There's something here. I'm going to have to go inside."
I knew it from the moment I arrived on the black market.
Magi can be felt from the inside of the black market.
It looked like someone had set up a device to hide Maggi, but no one else knew about it, but they couldn't fool me.
[Magi response is detected within your sensing radius.] [As a result, the active skill Magi Tracker > will be automatically activated, and the Magi reaction will be maximized and transmitted.]
The Magi was being felt from the inner section of the black market.
There was a considerable amount of magi that could be detected rather than just someone spouting it.
Is it a ritual going on?
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"Your Holiness. From this front block onwards, even the Hive Guild will not send out patrol teams. It's such a dangerous place."
"It's dangerous."
I tilted the corners of my mouth up at his words. He said with a smirk.
"It's not us who is really in danger, you already know, right?"
“…… It's going to be noisy."
"Hey, you have to be quiet, not loud. I'll do as much as I can to fulfill the president's own request. I'm planning to do it neatly so that it doesn't make sense. Don't worry."
The dead don't have a word for it, so what could be a better way to do it?
I clenched my fists lightly as I walked past a sign that read >Danger.
It looked like it was going to be a hot night.
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