episode_0520

A commotion spreading all over the place.

Acrid smoke seeping deep into your nostrils.

Judging by the strong smell of gunpowder inside, it appears that the attack was caused by firearms.

“Hehe, I didn’t expect that at all.”

Did you let your guard down?

I can’t say no.

Honestly, I think this is inevitable.

What kind of bastard would think of attacking a volunteer group run by the Vatican Orthodox Church?

Even villains filled with hatred towards the world never touch the Vatican Orthodox Church, especially the volunteer corps.

Why?

What kind of group would sit idly by while messing with their own children? The volunteer group that travels around the world bestowing God’s grace is considered the most noble group within the Orthodox Church.

Let me give you an example… , okay.

Was it about 6 years ago?

A volunteer group leaving for Africa was kidnapped by bandits stationed there.

The bandits demanded an exorbitant amount of money as ransom, and surprisingly, the Orthodox Church complied.

The bandits, who had obtained a huge amount of money, obediently released the kidnapped volunteers.

Although they did crazy things because they were obsessed with money, it was a sign of their friendship that they didn’t want to be completely alienated from them.

It took exactly one month.

From the leader of the bandits who kidnapped the volunteer group to the lowest level, everyone was caught.

This means that it took just one month to cover the entire vast African continent.

After appearing at an official event, the saint gave a warning.

He said no mercy would be shown to those who interfere with the Orthodox Church volunteer group.

This has become a very clear fear.

Why, you know something like that.

When a normally gentle person gets angry, they become twice or three times more scared.

A saint is just that kind of person.

Anyway, in a situation like this, I had no choice but to let down my guard to some extent.

As proof, there are other people here who were let down their guard besides me.

“Rumbling… , Tsk! What, what! What kind of crazy person ambushes an Orthodox volunteer group?!”

Wouldn’t everything be said enough to make even the man called humanity’s greatest hero let down his guard?

He suddenly woke up from his sleep due to a commotion and asked the driver.

“Guardian, ask the leader. Do you need our help?”

“Yes? Ah, yes!”

He exchanges information with the lead bus through a communication device mounted on the driver’s seat.

He said after completing the communication.

“ also says that it appears to be an attack by thieves. They say that since there are a lot of numbers, it will be resolved faster if a few people help. .”

“Really? then… .”

Francis’ eyes scan the people sitting on the bus.

He seems to be worried about who to send.

I immediately raise my hand to ease his worries.

“I will come back.”

As he was thinking, his face immediately brightened.

“Oh, Dojin friend! I can trust you and leave it to you. Is there someone you can take with you?”

“You can do it alone.”

“Wow, your confidence is amazing!”

Francis gives a thumbs up and expresses admiration.

But it wasn’t because of confidence.

I’m just sure it won’t turn into a big fight.

“Then, I will come back, so everyone, please rest.”

“Jo, be careful.”

After the driver opens the door, we get off the bus and walk slowly to the front.

A sense that gradually awakens.

A considerable number of people are surrounding the bus parked on the broken road.

The magic I feel from each and every one of them adds credibility to my hypothesis.

“The liver wasn’t that big.”

In front of the lead bus that finally arrived.

A man wearing a pure white robe is standing in front of a bus with acrid smoke rising from it.

The name is Michael.

The leader of this volunteer group.

Standing far away from him are dozens of men wearing masks and armed with heavy weapons.

It looks like they are the ones responsible for this attack.

He raises his voice.

“Get out of the way! Any further hostility will be considered an attack against the Orthodox Church!”

Attacks against the Orthodox Church.

The heaviness of those words is not easy.

Being an enemy of a world-wide religion is the same as not being able to live proudly under bright light.

But they didn’t care.

“It doesn’t matter. There is only one way to make us back down. Please hand over all the supplies on the bus.”

I knew it.

They were thieves.

Targeting a bus full of supplies.

Michael got angry when he was told to give up all the supplies.

“You can’t do that! These supplies are for those who are starving in Romania. I can’t give even a single ounce to thieves like you!”

An attitude of willing to risk death to protect supplies.

The person who appears to be the leader of the bandits slowly raises his hand.

“In that case, there is nothing we can do. We definitely gave ourselves a chance to live. So, after you die, hold your grudges in moderation.”

“Ugh… !”

The moment the hand drops, firing begins.

Their firearms hidden everywhere, including the front, will turn this area into a wasteland.

It was right then.

“Wait.”

What came between them, who were running on parallel paths while only maintaining each other’s positions.

The guy who was trying to signal narrows his eyes and asks.

“… Who are you?”

Currently, I am wearing the robe and hood worn by volunteer corps members.

Make the sign of the cross and say hello.

“My name is Jin. I am a member of the Orthodox Church Volunteer Corps.”

Then the guy snorted and waved his hands.

“Hmph, get out of here right now. It is not the place for a single member to step forward.”

Look at this kid.

Suppressing my slight irritation, I ask Michael for a small favor.

“Captain.”

“Please speak, brother.”

“Would you please leave the handling of this matter entirely to me?”

“… To my brother?”

“Yes. We will try to get through this without any damage through proper negotiations.”

“Umm… !”

Michael thinks for a moment.

He soon comes to a conclusion and nods his head with a heavy expression.

“I understand. I will follow your will.”

“Thank you, leader.”

After finishing the story, I turn around again, look at the leader of the bandits, and ask him a question.

“I think I have enough qualifications to talk now.”

A slightly frowning expression.

The guy’s nervous tone flows through the air.

“Hmph… , but nothing changes. Either give up all your supplies or die. Please select.”

A tough attitude.

But it seems to me.

He was just trying to pretend to be strong, but his body was completely shrunk from excessive tension.

Fire back at the oppressive guy with as relaxed an attitude as possible.

“In my home country, Republic of Korea, there is a saying like this. They say excessive greed causes anger.”

“… … .”

“Rather than putting one side’s argument first, how about taking a step back and thinking about each other’s positions a little bit?”

This was both appeasement and a warning.

If we don’t compromise a bit, we won’t stand still.

At the same time, it activates the ruler’s area and strongly tightens the magic around the guy, creating pressure.

The added pressure on my already tense body must have felt like death.

“… Phew, good. Let’s do it, negotiate.”

The guy sits down at the negotiation table taking a deep breath.

“Give 50% of the supplies. Then I will quietly withdraw.”

“… … .”

The fact that he is still a sharp robber remains the same.

“50% is too much. Make it 20%.”

“… Hey, I already took half of what I was planning to take.”

I stick to my point, extending two fingers towards the guy who is letting out his pent-up frustration.

“20%.”

“… 40%. No more.”

“20%.”

“Keuuuu… , 30%! Anything more than this is war… !”

“20%.”

He spoke forcefully and tightened his grip around the guy once again.

A little more intensely than before.

“Keuuu… !”

The guy who couldn’t bear it shouts in a voice full of anger.

“Yes, good! Let’s make it 20%… ! Give us the supplies right now!”

“Haha, good.”

Okay, thank you!

I immediately turn around and make eye contact with Michael, who is looking at me with a disappointed gaze.

“Captain, please open the luggage compartment.”

Only then did he suddenly come to his senses.

“Ah, no, brother. What is this? You’re giving away 20% of the supplies! How can these thieves… !”

I speak in a low voice to the person who is on the verge of becoming enraged.

“Captain. Do you just see them as thieves?”

“If those who are armed with weapons and try to steal other people’s supplies are not thieves, then what are they?”

“To me, they seem like poor little lambs in need of God’s mercy.”

“What is that… !”

“Watch their behavior closely.”

Although they said they would manage it somehow, the firearm was rusty everywhere.

The tattered clothes worn by those standing at the back of the line.

A skinny body covered with layers of clothing, sunken cheeks and prominent cheekbones under a mask.

Michael’s face becomes astonished when he sees this.

“No way, they… .”

“You’ve finally seen it. you’re right. They are the ones who took up arms to survive before starving to death.”

It’s not just for their own survival.

“These are poor people who risked death for their family and friends.”

That’s why.

Even after hearing the name of the Orthodox Church Volunteer Corps, they did not back down.

Because there is no place to retreat anymore.

One dies this way, one dies that way.

If you’re going to die, you probably think it’s better to die with a full stomach.

He is shocked and spews out gibberish excuses.

“Ha, but in the end, they committed a crime by taking weapons. The fact that he is a thief does not change… !”

“I know. But why should they have taken up arms?”

“Well, that is.”

“Giving them supplies is no different from the relief we plan to provide in the future, Captain.”

Michael falls into trouble after hearing the last word.

After careful consideration, he smiles bitterly and shakes his head.

“This is it… , you are better than me, the leader.”

Finally, he gave up his stubbornness and motioned for the driver to open the luggage compartment.

“Please wait a moment. I will bring members to carry the luggage.”

“Oh, that’s okay.”

“Yes… ?”

All you have to do is open the luggage compartment.

It’s like carrying something.

“I can do it alone.”

I extend my hand toward the open luggage compartment.

Then, some of the materials that had been piled up inside floated up and piled up in front of my eyes.

“Ah, no, this can’t be happening… .”

“… … !”

Michael and the leader of the thieves are surprised by the misfortune unfolding before their eyes.

The purpose was not simply to please their eyes.

This is a bit of a sharp warning.

If you had fought us until the end, you would not have escaped death here.

After piling up supplies at the midpoint, talk to the mesmerized bandit leader.

“Before taking it, defeat the allies hiding around you before taking the supplies.”

“… Good.”

A man muttering something on an old walkie-talkie.

Soon, the signs that were all around disappeared one by one.

The only ones left are those at the front.

When the bandit leader gestured, the ragged-looking thieves behind him moved the supplies, trying to hide their excited faces.

Their minds are probably filled with thoughts of living through this.

After loading all the luggage into the old truck.

“Withdraw.”

They are moving away at a fast pace.

Afterwards, Michael showers me with praise.

“I learned a lot from you. I still have a long way to go.”

“Oh no, no. I’m learning.”

well.

Everyone thinks they’ve done them a favor, but that’s not true.

I was just throwing out bait.

Now I just have to wait.

“Time is delayed. Let’s go again.”

“Yes.”

Until the thrown bait gets stuck deep in the gills.

After that, we smoothly crossed the border and arrived in Romania.

In a heartbroken city full of people slowly drying out and dying.