Chapter 492 – Exchange Meeting (1)
Vatican.
A landlocked country surrounded by Rome, the capital of Italy.
The smallest country on Earth.
However, its influence on the world is so great that it is no exaggeration to say that it is the best.
That’s because it is the headquarters of the ‘Vatican Orthodox Church’, which is prevalent around the world.
A country ruled directly by the Pope, the head of a religion with hundreds of millions of followers.
Can’t you get a sense of how powerful it is just by hearing the words?
Anyway, let’s stop talking about national power.
Here at the Vatican, a grand banquet is held twice a year.
Those who donated the most money this year, people who contributed greatly to world peace, etc.
An event to gather and praise those who have had a positive influence on the Vatican Orthodox Church and the world.
“… That’s what they mean.”
The reality is a little different.
Think about it.
This means that those who donated the most money this year is among the richest people in the world.
People who have greatly contributed to world peace are influential politicians or hunters.
That means that each and every person gathered at the banquet is a magnate with global influence.
To put it a little more bluntly, it is a place where the 0.1%, no, the 0.0001% of the world who are at the same level meet each other and build friendships.
Networks sometimes exert more power than any other tangible thing.
In particular, the more outstanding the capabilities of your personal connections, the stronger your power becomes several times stronger.
“I would say it’s literally a different world.”
An opportunity to encounter countless stars that you may or may not see at least once in your lifetime.
As a result, the Vatican Orthodox Church holds it under the name of ‘Thanksgiving Banquet’, but people often call it by another name instead.
A banquet of stars created by countless stars coming together.
It’s called the Star Council.
In each country, everyone who puts some strain on their necks dreams of that place.
In order to rely on their power and become a global influence beyond just one country.
However, very few people actually achieve that dream.
Most people are unable to pierce the narrow hole of a needle and become frustrated and soon stop in place.
In Korea, there are only two people who have stepped on the threshold of the Holy Order even once.
The main characters are none other than Son Si-woo and Han Joo-hee.
Yes.
It’s me.
There was a time when I traveled around the world and conquered A-class and S-class dungeons.
At that time, I guess I had captured more than expected, and an invitation came saying that I had contributed to world peace.
“There was a lot of noise.”
It was a huge topic of discussion simply because it was the first in Korea to be invited to a convocation.
Since I went, everyone I met has asked me the same questions thousands of times, such as ‘How was the church meeting?’ Or ‘Who did you meet there?’
The altar meeting is that kind of place.
For global influential figures to gain greater power.
It is also an opportunity to gather the strength I lack in order to become a world-class leader.
There is only one reason why he suddenly gave such a grand explanation about such a great banquet.
“Therefore…, Gulp!”
“Woah, our guild was officially invited there this time?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Twilight.
This is because the guild I created received an invitation there.
Well, to be more precise, it feels like Kim Do-jin and the boys.
“Uhm…, That’s strange.”
When everyone was surprised, only Juyeon spoke up in an expression of wonder.
“Dojin, you participated in the Cerberus attack this time, so it could be true, but…, Why us?”
As expected.
Perhaps because of his age, he has a good grasp of the pulse.
The reason the guild members were invited to this banquet was because of a comment I made in the past.
The saint said.
I would like to take a look at the guild members of the Twilight Guild, which will function as the Korean branch of the Guardians.
What should I do?
Our investors say they want to see the dream trees of the future growing.
He answered the puzzled guild members with a grinning face.
“Because our boss wants to see you.”
If I have to peel it, I have to peel it, well.
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One week left until the consecration meeting opens.
A private plane to pick us up and fly to Italy entered Incheon International Airport.
I and other guild members went to the airport with pre-packed suitcases and boarded a private plane.
And everyone was amazed.
“And…, Crazy.”
“This is the level of the Vatican’s private plane… ?”
“Awesome!”
The interior is twice as spacious as the private plane obtained through Han Joo-hee.
There are spacious, luxurious seats.
That wasn’t the only surprising thing.
“This…, How many layers is the defense magic circle?”
“Mo, I don’t know. “I think it’s at least eight or ten layers.”
There are so many magic circles that even an A-class wizard who is not far from S-class cannot see through them all. The inside and outside the private plane are tightly guarded.
“Hmm…, Eighteen to be exact.”
“F, eighteen… !”
“Who on earth would allow such a ridiculous overlap…”
“The overlap is not only a problem, but the cost of maintaining it must also be enormous… ?”
It is at an absurd level both technically and cost-wise.
You can find out through this.
“I guess that’s how important the saint’s safety is.”
The life of a saint is more important than the astronomical cost.
The guild members nodded blankly at my words and muttered.
“World Class is different no matter what…”
“If you’re a saint, you can’t even hand out a world-class business card, right?”
“Well, then world world-class?”
“…”
What on earth is World Class?
While I was pacing and looking around, unable to sit down, I heard a guidance sound coming from speakers installed in various places.
[We are leaving soon. Passengers are requested to remain seated and fasten their seat belts.]
Only then did the guild members pay attention to the surrounding facilities and begin to move hurriedly.
But why is everyone suddenly flocking around me?
“Where will you sit?”
“Dojin, would you like to sit with me…” ?”
“Hmm, hmm!”
“…”
The women are glaring in this direction while secretly exchanging glances of disapproval.
I thought while looking at them.
The time for clearing up karma may be slowly approaching.
* * *
The Vatican, the headquarters of the Vatican Orthodox Church with hundreds of millions of believers.
Above all, the top of the Holy See, which is like the heart.
From there, the saint looked at the people gathering in the city, which she could clearly see.
It was a face that most people knew.
People who donate so much money that an ordinary person would not be able to earn even if they worked hard for a lifetime.
With their money, she could help needy people around the world, but she always thought,
‘Is this really right?’
Everyone knows it, including her.
The money received from them is never clean money.
Also, they don’t have any good will mixed in with their donations.
They pay a fraction of what she does and are blessed by her to enjoy longer, healthier lives.
And during that time, more people are exploited.
If you look at it in a broad sense, perhaps you are helping them with their evil deeds.
Part of me wants to scold them harshly.
But that can’t be done.
‘It’s true that their money helps.’
The amount of money given out of kindness by those who come to see him is greater than the money given out of good will buy believers all over the world.
The Vatican Orthodox Church is providing relief to suffering people around the world with the money it donates.
That’s why you can’t quit.
My actions that sustain the chain of evil that must be broken and disappeared at the right time.
The most representative example was the banquet that people in the world called a seongdanhoe.
She evaluated the Holy Order as follows.
‘A banquet that has lost its original meaning and has been reduced to just a place for upper-class social gathering.’
It was indeed accurate.
The Holy Order has long since lost its original noble meaning.
Now, it has been reduced to just a communication channel for the upper class to make friends and exchange help to further solidify their position.
She didn’t like it.
Nevertheless, it could not be abolished.
This is because the donations sent by influential figures from each country to step on the threshold of the Holy Order were also enormous.
Also, some of the money raised was used for other purposes.
‘Guardians’ she founded for world peace.
Because it accounted for a significant portion of the activity costs for their smooth activities.
“Ha…”
Her sighs grew deeper every year.
And every time that happens, I hold on to the helpless strength of my will and pull myself together.
Even evil deeds are okay.
‘If only this one body could be defiled so that the world could be at peace…’ .’
If only one more person could be saved and those who fight with a noble sense of duty on their shoulders could be rewarded for their courage, even if only in a small way.
Whether he lives or dies, he will bear that sin and repent for the rest of his life.
It was a time when I was making that promise.
“Saint, Hunter Kim Do-jin and the Twilight Guild have arrived.”
Her exclusive maid informed her of Kim Do-jin’s arrival.
A faint smile blooming at the corner of my mouth.
Every time she thinks of him, the fear of the unknown hangs beneath her veil.
Both black and white, he always distorts the future she draws.
So far, it has led to better results, but that means it could also lead to worse results.
That’s why she was sure.
Kim Do-jin will bring a great change to this world.
Whether it’s good or bad.
She spoke in a brighter tone, filled with anticipation that she had never felt before.
“Please guide me to the reception room. “I will go right away, too.”
The lighter steps led to the luxurious reception room.
