Seoul Dragon - Chapter 81

The Vatican was puzzled by the sudden contact from Cardinal Kim Soo-jung Paulo.

What business did the Seoul Archdiocese have contacting them?

When they asked for the reason, the answer was remarkable.

That an angel had descended to the world through mutation, and they had encountered the Holy Spirit.

It was an unbelievable matter, but the problem was that the speaker was Cardinal Kim Soo-jung Paulo.

He was someone who had served as the Seoul Archbishop with faithfulness and perseverance, consistently contributing to peace like a father to the lowly.

Since he wasn't someone to speak nonsense, it was an issue the Vatican had to treat quite seriously.

So, now.

Hangyeol was enveloped in indescribable tension.

Of course, Seohyun was sprawled out comfortably on the flight to the Vatican, regardless.

'......Is this really okay?'

Right now, she was going to meet the Pope.

The head of Catholicism whom she had only seen through video media at best.

She knew things would turn out this way, but it was too fast.

Isn't the processing too quick?

It wasn't incomprehensible.

The descent of an angel and Yahweh. Of course it was a miracle that should be reported with highest priority.

Perhaps the Seoul Archdiocese in Korea might become a new holy site.

No, they might already be discussing it as a holy site.

It felt too unrealistic.

'This isn't some nationalist video media, and after Seohyun got her fill of nationalism, now it's my turn?'

No, it's still too early to get excited.

Aren't we moving secretly, even taking a private jet and hiding wings and halo in preparation for any unforeseen circumstances?

We also wrote to the Vatican that we didn't want public attention, so they would have arranged for only a small number of people to meet.

......They surely would have. Otherwise, I'll have to cause a scene.

Hangyeol thought this while crossing her arms and tapping her arm with her fingers. It was one of her habits to calm down.

As she was doing this, Seohyun, who had been sleeping well beside her, opened her eyes.

Opening my eyes, I glanced around and asked Hangyeol:

"How much longer do we have to go?"

"Quite a while left. Sleep more."

"Ughhh......! No. I'm fully awake. I don't need to sleep anyway, but there's nothing to do."

"Such a comfortable life. Someone here can't sleep from nervousness."

What, she was worrying again.

She became more timid after becoming an angel, really. Rather than timid, is it a sense of burden? Anyway.

"How many times are you going to be nervous about that? Didn't God already tell you? Just cause a scene."

"......Honestly, Father isn't very reliable."

Come to think of it, that was true.

For being omniscient and omnipotent, He seemed to have some screws loose.

But is it okay for a Seraph serving the holy God to say such things? Well, I'm non-religious so it doesn't matter to me.

"What's wrong with that, Father would understand too? He's more benevolent than you think."

"......Isn't He the one who turned the world into an ocean? Come to think of it, the current world is as corrupt as back then, if not more so, but it's not exactly fine."

It's a thought that suddenly occurred to me. The world is as corrupt as it was back then, if not more so, yet He seems to be leaving it alone quite well.

"Well...... He considers changes in the times? He said this level of corruption is fine given how much development there's been...... Most importantly, He said it's okay because there are many faithful people. And as He said before, He won't sweep away animals and people with a flood again."

"Really?"

"Yeah. Anyway, there's nothing to worry about. As long as nothing goes wrong with me. But nothing will go wrong with me, right?"

"Who knows. Other gods from different religions might appear, and those gods might also put forward agents or representatives like you."

"But usually the main gods in mythology all want the world to be peaceful, so it might not be a big problem?"

Come to think of it, they were all like that.

Whether Greek or Roman mythology or whatever, even if the gods acted like thugs, their ultimate purpose was a peaceful world.

As we were having this discussion-like discussion about how the world would flow in the future, we arrived at the Vatican before we knew it.

Since we wanted to visit the Vatican as secretly as possible, we flew in a private jet, so we could avoid people's fuss.

Hangyeol also tucked away her wings and halo when she came outside.

At first she was inexperienced at controlling her power so she couldn't hide her halo, but after communing with the Lord, she became able to tuck away her halo, or something like that.

Anyway, thus we arrived at St. Peter's Basilica.

"Wow......"

Certainly, being someone with virtually no travel experience, I couldn't help but be dazzled seeing such grand architecture.

I had seen the World Tree and such things in America, but this was a magnificent building constructed by human hands.

The more I looked, the more I felt as if reverence and faithfulness would naturally settle within me.

I don't actually mean that, I just felt that way.

I think I understand why people get overwhelmed.

The Vatican we arrived at secretly.

And what we faced was the current Pope, His Holiness Innocent XIV.

The face of this leader of a great religion bore unmistakable kindness, goodness, and faithfulness.

Of course, in exchange, the area around his eyes was dark with fatigue.

After simple greetings with His Holiness the Pope, we immediately got to the main point.

What was the main point? Hangyeol bringing out her angel wings and halo.

"Ooh......!"

His Holiness the Pope seemed to recognize it at first glance.

His Holiness immediately knelt upon seeing Hangyeol's appearance.

It was respect directed toward God's herald.

Hangyeol made a somewhat complicated expression.

Well, it couldn't be helped. She had only recently become an angel.

For the Pope to kneel seeing such a version of herself. She must have been overwhelmed by the sense of unreality.

But the real thing was from now.

This time too, Yahweh appeared in the form of the Holy Spirit.

A pure white dove without a single blemish.

And Yahweh's voice resonating from that dove.

-It is an age where decline and corruption are rampant. However, My daughter will shine light upon you. Do not announce that My daughter has arrived, just leave her be. Then My daughter will naturally bring light to the world.

"Aah......"

Even Cardinal Kim Soo-jung Paulo, who had fainted last time, shed tears of emotion as he received God's voice.

The Holy Spirit soon disappeared, wrapped in brilliant light.

Everyone present was at a loss for words.

It was Hangyeol who broke the silence.

However, her voice resonated not from her mouth, but in our heads.

It seemed to be a kind of telepathic transmission.

-As Father said, please do not announce to the world that I have come into the world. Rather, that would cause chaos in the world.

"......Aah."

At that moment, clear regret and earnestness appeared in the Pope's expression.

-I will simply observe the world quietly. If there are wrongs, I will correct them, I will help the weak, and I will also punish the wicked. Please fulfill your duties and make the world peaceful with love instead of hatred.

"Holy herald of God. If it wouldn't be presumptuous, could you permit us one thing?"

-What is it?

"......Would it be alright to mention that the Lord came to meet us? You don't need to reveal yourself, herald of God. Just, would it be alright to tell the believers during this mass that the Lord came to meet us?"

Hangyeol seemed to be pondering.

The Pope's attitude was earnest.

To widely proclaim that Yahweh had come to this world, proof was needed.

Indeed, for religious leaders, such things weren't matters they could easily compromise on.

Hangyeol's eyes wavered as she met those earnest eyes.

However, knowing what kind of feeling that was, Hangyeol glanced up at the sky and said:

-Do so. Father has promised. He will appear in the form of the Holy Spirit during the next mass.

The Pope and Cardinal shed tears at the barely granted permission.

"What should I do?"

"What?"

Hangyeol asked me with a deeply troubled tone.

"Should I perform a descent or not?"

"After asking them to keep it quiet? You don't need to do that - Yahweh said He would appear in the form of the Holy Spirit during mass."

"Still, wouldn't it look better if I appeared together too? Huh? If we're going to be holy, wouldn't it be better to be thoroughly holy? If an angel descends and the Holy Spirit reveals itself...... wouldn't people fight a little less?"

"I wonder......"

It's not without merit.

If God's apostle is clearly present in the world, perhaps meaningless fights could be reduced a bit.

It could bring about some change in people's hearts.

"What made you suddenly change your mind?"

"Because I know what kind of feelings Catholics have. I wondered if my existence might give them some hope."

A strange sense of mission appeared in the face of someone who had been reluctant at first.

"What wind is blowing that someone who was so determined not to reveal their identity is saying this?"

"......Well, I just think it's no longer time to think only of myself."

There must have been some trigger that moved her heart.

Whether the meeting with the Pope or whatever.

Since she was originally a Catholic believer, her heart might have changed moment by moment.

"Really now. Since when have you thought of others like that?"

"Like other mutants, it's a species trait. I think I might be quite heavily influenced by Father......"

"Do you feel like you want people to stop fighting every day?"

"Just, my yearning for peace has grown a bit."

It's a curious thing.

Well, since it's a body crafted by God, the mind dwelling in that body couldn't help but be influenced somehow.

"It's a bit annoying, but it doesn't feel bad. Even if it gets a bit tiring, I'll just get tired and that's it, that kind of feeling? And how much attention could people really pay? They'll lose interest if I just sparkle once and don't show myself anymore."

"......I wonder."

"Whatever, I'll just try it."

She seemed to have decided to just go for it.

Right. We can't hide forever.

It's better to get used to it starting now.

In the end, she decided to reveal herself during the next mass scheduled at the Vatican.

Kind of like a surprise.

Hey, don't you just want attention?