episode_0108

Recovery (1) – One Mind Salvation Church Sanctuary

Soyoung Shim didn’t really understand everything surrounding her right now.

There was no emotion when all the survivors in the hotel flew into the sky with Han Gu-won’s ability.

It was a very familiar flight for her as she used to go hunting with him every night.

I thought that was why a large orange protective shield was spread out in the middle of Incheon.

However, when she entered the protective shield, she had no choice but to open her mouth wide.

There, a world completely different from the desolate city unfolded.

A large white temple and green garden harmoniously located like a painting.

And the white gate that stands tall in the middle of the garden.

A beautiful view that was completely different from the Marine Hotel damaged by zombies welcomed her.

However, what actually confuses her even more.

“I can’t see my brothers and sisters in the garden today.”

“Sure, sister. ah! Have you ever been inside the temple?”

“Of course. Did the leader make a room for me?”

“Chi, the religious leader also gave it to me as a gift.”

They were the survivors of the hotel who were all too familiar and calmly exchanged stories.

They sat casually on a bench in the garden and made small talk among themselves.

Shim So-young could tell from the way they peacefully enjoyed the morning sunlight.

This is the place they longed for and whispered about in the hotel.

‘… … sanctuary.’

Let me explain it a little more.

Sanctuary of One Mind Salvation Church.

Tiring—!

[Name: Soyoung Shim]

[Gender∘Age: Female∘23]

[Affiliation: One Mind Salvation Church]

[Occupation: Vigilante of Salvation Church (Awakened Believer)]

[Religion: 900]

[Exclusive skill]

[Enduring Flower Lv.11]

[The more you feel humiliated and loved by him, the more you bloom. As more flowers bloom, the awakened person’s physical abilities improve. As the level rises, the awakened person’s physical abilities raised by one flower improve.]

[Current flowers bloomed by awakened people: 59 flowers]

She looked again at the newly updated affiliation section in the status window.

Her expression gradually hardened as she went down the affiliation column.

Even looking at it again, it was a status window that I really didn’t like.

I didn’t like the suddenly changed skill name because it had ‘flower’ in it.

The skill description was even more annoying.

what? To feel humiliated and loved?

Plus, the word ‘he’ is used in many ways.

Shim So-young frowned as she remembered the person the system specified.

“Do you feel a little uncomfortable seeing that the nameless executive is just a vigilante?”

“… … I didn’t even care about that.”

“It’s okay, it’s okay. That’s probably because the only fighting group in the Salvation Church right now is the vigilante group. Would I really neglect our Soyoung to become a vigilante?”

“… … Take it away.”

Soyoung Shim slapped away his hand stroking her head as if comforting her.

Pink mana slowly bloomed from Soyoung Sim’s whole body.

The two people came into her gaze as she slowly approached again and giggled at the hand stroking her hair.

It was a boy with a familiar face and a boy I had never seen before.

Kim Hae-il, now known to be the vice leader of the vigilante group, approached them with a boy.

“Oh, vice-captain!”

“Master.”

Kim Hae-il shows his respect with moderation, and the little child clumsily imitates Kim Hae-il.

Kim Hae-il said as he brought the child forward.

“This is the child you were talking about.”

“Oh! This is my first time seeing you with your eyes open.”

Han Gu-won, who was on the ground with his right knee, made eye contact with the child.

Han Gu-won gently dissuaded Kim Hae-il, who was startled by his knee touching the ground, and stroked the child’s head.

“Eunho Seo. My precious fourth son.”

“What?! Oh my?!”

Shim So-young shouted in a high-pitched voice, almost like a scream.

Han Gu-won turned his head towards Sim So-young and smiled softly.

“You are my fifth daughter?”

“… … W-what are you saying?!”

Han Gu-won ignored Shim So-young, who was jumping up and down, and faced Seo Eun-ho again.

He asked Seo Eun-ho, who continued to wiggle his hands.

“Yes. Are there any inconveniences in your stay?”

“Uh, none! Every day is so happy and enjoyable!”

“Hahaha― This looks like something the vice principal taught me.”

“Uh… Yes, it’s real. Lots of toys, lots of friends, lots of sweets… … ”

“Yes, yes. If there is anything uncomfortable, come to me at any time. We have a special relationship, right?”

“Yes… Ah, father.”

“Yes. See you later, son.”

Han Gu-won, who had been tapping Seo Eun-ho on the shoulder, stood up again.

When he nodded to Kim Hae-il, Kim Hae-il walked to the center of the garden with Seo Eun-ho, who bowed.

As Sim So-young watched them disappear through the huge white door, she heard a low whisper.

“… Five people. Six by grace.”

Han Gu-won was thinking deeply about something while looking at the Gate of Salvation.

“… There are two months left now. What I have to do during the remaining period… infra. There is more to growth than just expanding infrastructure.”

Han Gu-won, who was nodding alone, turned his head and looked at Shim So-young.

When he saw Shim So-young looking at him with her eyes wide open, he flinched exaggeratedly.

“What, were you next to me?”

“… … why? Should I turn it off from now on?”

“Hey, just kidding, kidding. I guess I forgot about our vigilante.”

“… … Take it away.”

Shim So-young pushed Han Gu-won, who hugged her shoulders, in a firm tone.

However, just like before, Shim So-young gave up her shoulder and grunted.

[The flower of patience blooms.]

He said to Shim So-young, who was even more excited as she saw the pink air currents rising from her body and the notification message.

“Let’s gather the resting maids and survivors.”

“… … Why?”

In response to a short question, Guwon Han laughed, pointing to the door of salvation.

“There are believers waiting for me there.”

“There are more people?”

“Yes. Just in case you see male believers, don’t throw a fit and stick close to me.”

Han Gu-won, who warned Sim So-young, chuckled and shook his head.

“No. If you go to paradise in the first place, you won’t have the spirit to do that, right?”

You’ll probably be shocked and startled.

He looked down at Sim So-young and calmly predicted.

***

Paaa!

A bright swarm of light that makes you close your eyes.

Even though I hadn’t opened my eyes yet, I immediately felt a noticeable change in the air around me.

Shim So-young, who had been pounding from the moment she crossed the magnificently erected gate, quickly came to her senses, holding her head.

“… … .”

Shim So-young, who had secured her vision, opened her mouth like a fool, just as he had predicted.

A different world with a different atmosphere from the sanctuary welcomed her.

If you look up a little, you can see a benevolent stone statue at the top of the mountain with open arms welcoming believers.

Below the magnificent stone statue.

Trees lined up along the Gate of Salvation, and white buildings lined up to surround the trees.

The huge temple located at the end of the long, flowing passage gazed at her.

A small stone statue with a familiar face looking down at you from the top of the temple.

Countless people gathered in the wide square he overlooked.

“Everyone! The only guide and savior of this world! Our eternal lamp, our leader, has just arrived in paradise!”

A beautiful voice with neat pronunciation buzzed through the microphone and shook the paradise.

His face and my own face next to him were displayed on a huge screen spread out in the square.

Countless people could be seen with the naked eye, all turning their heads.

For the first time since the zombie apocalypse broke out, the crowds we encountered all screamed in unison.

Waaa!

“Master! The leader has arrived!”

“I believe, I believe, Gyojuniiim!”

Their cries erupted in an instant.

Shim So-young, startled, hesitated and clung to Han Gu-won’s side.

Seeing Shim So-young like that, Han Gu-won smiled with an expression of ‘Of course, that’s right’ and walked forward, waving his hand.

The cloud-like crowd spread out for them, forming a straight path.

“Aaaah! Kyojuniiyim! Kyojuniiyim!”

“I love you! I love you completely!”

Screaming and crying, not sure if they’re angry or crying.

When Han Gu-won smiled lightly at them, they shook their bodies and cried louder.

Shim So-young opened her eyes wide and quickly looked around.

Everything was strange, as if I was Alice in Wonderland.

Udangtang-

The table piled high with food collapsed due to their violent gestures.

Guwon Han casually reached out again, set up the table, and piled up the food.

“Aaaaa! Salvation! This is also the leader’s salvation!”

“I love you! I only love you, the leader!”

They opened their eyes and put their hands together and prayed.

When she suddenly saw people dancing and people repeatedly hitting their foreheads on the floor, she felt her heart grow colder.

The road that seemed to never end has finally come to an end.

On a large screen, they saw a woman watching them slowly walk away.

It was a young woman with a haughty appearance wearing office attire.

Looking down at Shim So-young while holding the microphone, the speech stand next to her and the chairs placed behind it.

Two women sitting on luxurious chairs were also noticeable.

I felt like the women who occupied two of the four chairs were also looking at me for some reason.

“Thank you for saving us today, leader!”

Shim So-young, who had narrowed her eyes and met their gaze, looked ahead when she suddenly heard the children’s voices.

Children carrying baskets filled with white flower petals scattered the petals as they passed.

Naturally, among those walking along the flower path, survivors behind them were seen quietly joining the believers in the square.

Han Gu-won looked back at Shim So-young, who was hesitant, not knowing what to do, and said while nodding forward.

“What are you doing? Your seat is over there.”

A seat next to women who are staring at them intently.

Eventually, separated from the survivors, she climbed up the stage with Han Gu-won and sat down on the remaining chair.

Shim So-young, who responded to the women who nodded as if greeting her, looked forward awkwardly.

Han Gu-won, who was already standing in front of the podium, smiled and shook his head at the woman who handed him the microphone.

As soon as the office-looking woman sat down in the remaining seat, he looked behind her.

Her own face filling the large screen.

He spoke to the believers who were quietly waiting for his words, leaving behind the cries from earlier.

His voice, full of mana, spread to the end of the square.

“Hmm, this is too burdensome?”

His face on the screen tilted and expressed a question.

“It’s okay! I can only see light!”

Wahahahaha!

Everyone burst out laughing at the loud shout that rang out in the quiet square.

He shook his head and laughed together, then pointed to the female believer who had shouted.

“Okay, thank you. Believer Jeong Su-rin.”

“Aaaa! Do you know my name?!”

At the sudden call, a female believer pointed at herself and cried.

“Of course. I also know the prayers and wishes you always offered to me. You want to make music about me?”

“Yes, yes! It’s not enough, but I want to repay the leader’s kindness in this way!”

“That’s amazing. Your prayers will come true.”

“Thank you! Thank you, leader!”

At his answer, Jeong Soo-rin laughed while shedding tears.

Everyone who was listening to her conversation blushed and clasped their hands.

Shim So-young, who was watching the scene with her own eyes, looked at Han Gu-won’s back with increasingly incomprehensible eyes.

“When I came to your hearts, a white path was laid in your hearts.”

“Through that spiritual path, I heard your prayers and your wishes.”

“Today.”

He raised one finger towards everyone.

“Today is the day when one person and one law are reborn.”

He lowered his raised hand and stretched it forward.

His hand went to the chest of the religious statue that looked down on the square from the top.

The jewel that was shining brilliantly from the center of his chest flew gently and landed on him.

The bright light of the jewel spreads evenly across the square in an instant.

He spoke again in front of the squinting believers.

“Do not measure you and me by simple physical distance.”

“My grace will find its way to those who desire salvation more deeply.”

He held the jewel in his hand and called someone.