Episode 27

9. The First Temple

One.

A sanctuary was declared centered around the [Token of Relic Remen]. The system of Dimension: Earth recognizes the miracles caused by the sacred relics of Dimension: Eden in accordance with the relevant agreements.] [With the declaration of sanctuary, some of the magic pollution hanging over the area is resolved.] [Castle Relics exert their power based on the faith of believers. In the current dimension, there are not yet enough believers to draw out the full power of the relic. Accordingly, the scope of sanctuary is limited.]

“You can’t fill up after the first drink, Rimen’s Token” did not cover the entire Ground Zero.

As a rule of thumb, the range is about 500m in radius.

It was a relatively small area compared to areas polluted by magical power, but for me it was quite a satisfactory result.

This is because the area was more than enough to build a temple.

Moreover, since the possibility of expansion was open, there was no reason to be dissatisfied.

"Whoa."

I took a deep breath and smiled.

The air, which felt somewhat stuffy due to magical energy pollution, became much more comfortable.

This was thanks to the fact that when the sanctuary was formed, all the magic that had polluted the place disappeared.

Of course, that only applied to me.

"hmm."

Oh-seong and Hye-rim, who had been letting out exclamations with their mouths open just moments ago, had already lost consciousness and fainted.

In a way, it could be seen as a natural phenomenon.

The power of Remen contained in the holy relic is actually an overwhelming force for those who are experiencing divine power for the first time.

The purest form of divine power imbued by Limen himself.

It was in the same vein as when Minsu fainted last time.

Still, the funny thing was that the faces of the two of them on the floor looked the most relaxed I had ever seen.

They were conscious of each other in front of me, they looked at me, and they had suffered a lot.

They had been at odds with each other for quite some time, and this respite would be what they had been waiting for.

"It's a sad land. I didn't know there was a place like this on Earth. Isn't that right, Siu?"

"I'm sorry. Originally, I wanted to build it in a pretty place, but it turned out like this."

"I didn't mean it that way. I just said it because I thought it was a particularly sad land."

Li Men, who appeared in front of me before I knew it, smiled and said,

She wore a white tunic dress and a purple wreath on her head.

Standing on top of the desolate ruins, she was never out of place in this space, but it was just as beautiful.

I nodded, looking at her blue hair, slightly swaying in the wind.

"It's a sad land."

"I can see it vaguely."

"What?"

"So many dreams buried here."

Li Men frowned in annoyance as he said that. But she soon smiles brightly as she gently takes my hand.

"Still, seeing as how you announced your ministry, I guess you took the gift I sent you through her, Leo?"

"You're probably the only one in the world who calls Leo a child."

"But he's a child to me. You don't know how cute Leo was when he was little, do you? You'll be surprised to find out!"

“…… I don't want to know."

Leo's childhood?

I didn't even dare to imagine it. No, I didn't even want to imagine it.

Limen said as I shook my head quickly, squatting my hand as if I was cute.

"I like Siu better."

I shouldn't be ashamed to listen to that. I glanced away and changed the subject.

"By the way, what's going on without saying a word? If you want to say something, you can give me the oracle like I did last time."

Limen replied with a bright smile.

"The Pope is suffering like this, and I can't stand idly by! I'm here to give you a present."

"Gifts?"

Is he trying to give you a relic?

But my worries didn't last long. This is because Li Men immediately revealed the true identity of the "gift".

Woooo

It may not be enough to simply dismiss it as a 'gift'.

Limen's divine power settled on the ruins, which had already lost color, and soon painted its surroundings like paint.

Green trees and grass grow on the barren land.

A pond has been created over the crack caused by magic, and flowers bloom around it.

The lifeless ruins are filled with life in the blink of an eye.

I couldn't say anything as I watched as I watched another miracle that Limen was creating.

The biggest reason why I couldn't hate her even though she dragged me to Eden without my consent.

"I think it's warmed up a bit. Isn't it, Siu?"

“…… That's right."

"I hope the dreams buried here will be a little warmer."

It was because of the kindness she extended to living beings.

Remen's miracle didn't cover all of Ground Zero.

It's a miracle that was only possible thanks to the Sanctuary formed through the Relic.

Last time, Limen himself said it, but it was also proof that he couldn't be as omnipotent as he was in Eden.

But that's enough.

"I'm sure everyone else will love it."

A place that has been turned barren by magical pollution, a land that has not recovered even after five years.

In a place where all they could do was block the magic through the barrier, the life that had blossomed was already a miracle in itself.

And the scope of ministering is a matter that time will tell.

The more our denomination increases the number of people in the world, the more devotion will be contained in the relics, and the more ministers will be enlarged accordingly.

"That's right. I almost forgot."

"What else?"

"A real gift!"

Paaaa

Once more the light spread, and soon a familiar building appeared on the green clearing behind the pond.

Structure built of white marble and glass windows.

Nevertheless, the simplicity and sacredness of the building are unique to Remen.

"It's the Holy See's shrine."

"Apparently, the size of the Sanctuary is not large enough to replicate the Great War. Sorry. ”

"No, I'd rather have this."

It was a minor temple that could easily be found in the papal court of Eden.

Minor temples built to offer prayers for the faithful who visit the Holy See.

Although it is smaller in size than the cathedral, this simplicity may work better for Koreans.

And it fits better with the image of a denomination that's just starting out.

I was worried about how to build the temple, but Limen solved my worries neatly.

"How about a gift?"

I nodded in response to Limen's question.

"It's the best."

I'm glad I was thinking about how to build the temple.

It was about the time that I was so satisfied with my gaze upon the first temple of our Remen Order.

"Siu."

"Huh?"

"Listen to what I'm saying. There's one thing Siu needs to do for you on Earth. Siu should have been aware of it by now."

And after a while.

Something quite troubling began to come out of Limen's mouth.

2.

The story told by Limen can be summarized in three lines as follows:

「1. The Wrathful Demon Lord I had killed was the last one I had killed, and just before he died, he transferred the soul fragments of himself and the rest of the Demon Lords to the nearest dimension.

2. The closest dimension to Eden is Earth.

3. Therefore, it is highly probable that the fragments of the demon kings have been transferred to Earth. 」

The doppelganger, the reach, and even the Magi of the Magic Stone Mine that I had seen earlier could be explained.

Remen further said that the Earth's system's approval of his contract with me was likely to be related to it.

-This isn't Eden, so there's not much I can do for you yet. I think Siu will have to find out the details here.

In Eden, Remen's ascension to the throne gave her near-omnipotent powers, but Earth was not her world.

The bottom line is that for the time being, I have to make my own moves.

If this had happened in Eden, the Vatican's own inquisitors would have been told to look for traces of the devil.

But it's down to earth.

I hadn't even trained the Inquisitors yet, so I felt like I would have to do it myself for the time being.

Anyway.

Limen, who even explained it to me, soon returned to where he came from.

Bringing life to the ruins and building a temple on top of them exceeded the causality threshold allowed for him?

Still, I'm glad that I can still contact you through the shrine in the future.

"Phew."

I sat down on the steps of the temple for a moment and let out a deep breath.

Limen's gift was very satisfying.

Not only did he turn the ruined ruins into a beautiful garden, but he also built a temple that was simple and beautiful enough to match the garden.

It was a good indication of how much she cared about my situation.

For the time being, all the urgent goals have been achieved.

Leo came to translate the Bible, and there was a temple where believers could gather and pray.

At this point, we are ready to begin full-fledged church operations.

And if the system agrees with me, a new message window popped up in front of me.

[You've completed the Main Quest > Expansion of the Church.] [As a reward for completion, the Cult trait Baptism > will be leveled up by 1 and will be rewarded with 500 Holy Points.] [Congratulations! Your Cult has taken a step closer to becoming a religion by establishing its first Temple. You will now be able to manage the Temple's facilities through the Temple Management > commands>. [Facility > item in the DLC Shop will be updated!]

If the system in Eden was closer to an RPG game, the system on Earth would have to be described as closer to a management simulation game.

Interfaces fill your eyes.

However, it is not too late to take the time to check on the new system. Now there are things that come before that, right?

I nodded, then pulled out of my pocket the cell phone I had brought with me before I entered.

If it was the original Ground Zero, the use of electronic equipment would have been impossible due to abnormal horsepower pollution.

Tiririring!

The phone turned on.

It was also a testament to the fact that the Sanctuary Declaration had solved the magic contamination.

The communication signal was a bit weak, but I think it should be okay at this level.

I immediately called him through my cell phone.

Toorururu.

After a few rings, Minsoo answered the phone in a powerful voice.

- I got a call, Mr. Pope! From what you called, it looks like everything worked out the way you wanted! Congratulations very much.

"No problem. Where are you, Brother Minsu?"

-I didn't know if the Pope would call me, so I was waiting with my teammates at the Gyeongbokgung Palace.

That's why I can't help but like him.

I smiled at his energetic answer and continued.

"It worked out better than I thought. So I'd like to ask you for your opinion."

- Speak comfortably. I'll listen.

"Shall we do a live broadcast?"

- Do you mean live broadcasts? You can always set it up if you want, but where do you want to do it?

I answered the question as if it were a matter of course.

"How about the first unveiling of Ground Zero Mitube? Don't you think it's going to be okay? I think I'll be fine."