Please Stop The Pope-Chapter 52

I looked at Leo and gave a sheepish smile.

“Is it too hard for you? I installed Wi-Fi, and I ordered all the game consoles and the Pineapple Watch and Pineapple Pad you wanted.”

Since Leo had contributed significantly, I made sure to take care of him.

Leo had a keen interest in the latest Earth technologies, so I ordered a lot of related products for him.

I hope he’s not dissatisfied with this.

“It’s not that, Your Holiness. These top-grade Sacred Stones are of a quality that is hard to find even in Eden.”

“I know that.”

“We can’t make equipment for Holy Knights or Combat Priests right now, but it would be wise to stockpile them for the future.”

“I agree with Leo. Your Holiness, since there are threats on Earth as well, we should accumulate materials for crafting equipment.”

“Hmm.”

I pondered their words and glanced at Leo.

“Are you just trying to avoid work?”

Flinch.

Oh? He flinched.

“…That’s not it. I just…”

“I know, I know. I was just joking. Anyone would think I’m a bad boss.”

“Haha, our Holiness has always been like that, even in Eden. No one was a worse boss than him.”

I chose to ignore Luna’s comment.

I sank into the chair in my office and sighed. I rubbed my face with my hand.

“The Sacred Stone bracelets given to CEO Choi were made with top-grade Sacred Stone fragments, so they had that effect.”

“We understand that, Your Holiness. But you also know that most of the bracelets distributed to commoners in Eden were made from low-grade Sacred Stones, right?”

“They had to be, to keep costs down.”

“Then let’s use low-grade magic stones for the bracelets, except for the additional supply to the Goblin Guild. We have enough funds now, don’t we?”

The Palma Knights, led by Luna, were known for their excellent financial status within the order.

Thanks to their significant self-sufficiency, they were highly independent.

That might have been due to Luna’s frugality and resilience since childhood.

Though she was often playful, Luna was meticulous when it came to financial matters.

“Managing money is the same everywhere. According to what I saw on my smartphone, Earth is much more advanced than Eden in this regard.”

“That’s true. Money holds more value here than in Eden.”

Perhaps Luna’s arrival on Earth was Liemen’s way of taking care of us.

After a moment of consideration, I nodded slowly.

“Alright, let’s think about it that way. For now, Luna, you’ll have to oversee the operation since you don’t have any Holy Knights to train.”

“I can manage temporarily, but wouldn’t it be better to hire a professional?”

“Of course.”

Running the order here is much more complex than in Eden. Earth’s social structure is far more complicated.

So Luna is only a temporary measure.

It’s essential to recruit personnel to manage the order’s finances and operations before it grows too large.

“I already asked CEO Choi to find someone. Don’t worry.”

“That’s a relief.”

The Baekmyeong Church is already expanding more aggressively than we are.

Having allied with the National Awakener Association, they will likely be a more formidable competitor than established religions.

But for now, we’re okay.

We still have strengths that the Baekmyeong Church hasn’t yet obtained.

“Brother Minsu.”

“Yes, Your Holiness?”

“How is the growth of the Liemen Order’s MiTube channel?”

“It’s impressive. Especially after Luna’s appearance on the Hive Guild broadcast, traffic has increased significantly. We’re receiving many inquiries about when Luna’s next video will be uploaded.”

Her debut was certainly impactful.

She dominated the elite members of the Hive Guild the moment she appeared.

With her celebrity-level visuals, it’s no wonder she attracted attention.

Both the scene during the monster wave and Luna’s recent appearance have drawn significant attention to us.

In terms of public interest, we surpass the Baekmyeong Church. In fact, it’s no exaggeration to say we’re overwhelming them.

“The Liemen Order’s name is now well-known to the public.”

“We just need to convert that interest into new player recruitment.”

“I agree. But attracting new players might require more than just visibility.”

“Don’t worry about that.”

We already have benefits that even the Baekmyeong Church cannot match.

Due to recent emergencies, we haven’t had a chance to promote it, but with Seungwoo’s recruitment, we’ve secured the Enlightenment trait, which increases new players’ experience gain by 30%.

Additionally, with Seungwoo’s addition, new players will receive nearly double experience points for a month.

This is an unparalleled benefit for players who need to accumulate experience to grow.

As I experienced in Eden, extra experience in the early stages makes a significant difference.

So, we just need to promote this benefit effectively.

And I’ve just come up with a good idea.

“Let’s do a live broadcast on the Liemen Order’s account tomorrow. We can properly introduce Leo and Luna to the public and attract new players.”

We need to strike while the iron is hot.

We then planned the live broadcast smoothly and decided to go live tomorrow at 3 PM.

It was all going well.

Until it wasn’t.

4.

The buildup was perfect. We announced the live broadcast through Mr. Minsu’s MiTube channel and our order’s official channel, and the interest was immediate.

There were requests for press coverage, and even terrestrial TV stations expressed a desire to air it. The impact was clear.

The day dawned bright and clear, and at 3 PM the next day, we were at the Ability Management Department’s second building in Yongsan, Seoul.

Not a cloud in the sky.

Our plan to start by assessing Luna’s combat abilities in collaboration with the Ability Management Department was…

Boom!

…destroyed by a massive pillar of flame that rose high into the sky.

Blue flames erupted from the Ability Management Department building.

“It’s magic. Do you think it’s an attack?”

Luna’s calm voice prompted me to nod.

“There’s no way they’re having a campfire that intense.”

“I told you, following you around means there’s never a dull moment. You’re quite the troublemaker.”

“I’m really innocent.”

It was clearly a terrorist attack.

Flames rising from the middle floors of the high building quickly engulfed the upper floors.

As Luna noted, the blue flames were born from magic.

The explosive magic swirling around was unmistakable. Only magic could create such blue flames.

And that wasn’t the only problem.

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-???

-I just tuned into the live broadcast, and what’s this? A special effect?

-???????

-Isn’t that the Ability Management Department building in Yongsan?

-I live in Yongsan. Just got a text; they’re evacuating due to an unidentified terrorist attack. Everyone nearby is being told to go to shelters...

-Is this for real?

-Wow, it’s true. Guys, check the news. The major TV stations are reporting it as breaking news.

The incident happened just five minutes after the live broadcast started.

We had planned to start the opening once people gathered.

“There goes the opening.”

It’s like the shop burned down before we even started the business.

Suddenly, our live broadcast turned into a “live terror coverage.”

And this unexpected situation seemed to shock our seasoned MiTuber, Mr. Minsu.

“Your Holiness, continuing the live broadcast like this...”

“It will be difficult, I know.”

Even if we conceded that an unidentified villain group could attack the Ability Management Department building in the heart of Seoul.

Why did it have to happen right when we decided to do a live broadcast?

If there had been a hint that we’d be broadcasting from here, it would have been somewhat understandable.

But we had left no such clue.

In other words, it’s a coincidence.

Could this also be some cursed twist of fate?

“Has the Ability Management Department building ever been attacked?”

I asked Mr. Minsu just in case.

Maybe it happens often.

But Mr. Minsu shook his head firmly.

“Not once.”

“...I just had to ask.”

Of course not.

Ring, ring, ring!

Amid the chaos, my phone rang, and I quickly answered.

As expected, it was Team Leader Kim from the Ability Management Department.

“Mr. Siwoo! The second building is under attack by unidentified villains! The filming cooperation you requested is not possible.”

“Team Leader Kim.”

“Several high-ranking magic-type players are involved in the terror attack. Could you help evacuate the civilians?”

“Where are you, Team Leader Kim?”

“Don’t worry about me—ugh.”

“What’s this? Are you calling your wife before you die? Such a romantic. This is a problem.”

Beep.

A woman’s voice and the call ended abruptly.

I frowned and looked at the burning Ability Management Department building.

It seemed Team Leader Kim was trapped inside.

“This level of blue flames… it’s Sehee Lee of Cheonghwa. She was classified as S-class three years ago. I heard she went abroad, but it seems she didn’t.”

Mr. Minsu clenched his fist and muttered.

“Six months ago, she massacred a mid-sized guild alone at a gate site in Gangwon-do. She’s also committed other atrocities…”

“You don’t need to explain further. In short, she’s a significant threat. Your Holiness, are we just going to watch?”

Luna, who had already summoned her armor, gritted her teeth, and Leo looked at me with a firm expression.

“Of course not.”

“I knew it. Then, let me ask one thing before we go in.”

Luna looked at me and asked quietly.

“Can I kill her?”

“If she resists.”

“Hmm, that’s ambiguous. I guess I’ll just smash her head first and think later? Alright, Leo, let’s clear the way.”

“Understood, Sir Leventon. I’ll take the lead.”

“It’s been a while since I’ve been on the frontlines with you. Coming to Earth was a great decision.”

After a brief conversation, they ran toward the building.

Mr. Minsu, watching them in a daze, frowned and said.

“A terror attack on the day of the live broadcast… we’re really unlucky…”

I shrugged and replied.

“Are we unlucky, or are the terrorists?”

“What?”

“I’ll be back soon. Let’s continue the live broadcast afterward.”