The Pope Who Returned After Having Three Children
Seoyun gazed at the monitor with a sly smile, her shoulders shaking silently.
‘What a mess we’ve made.’
The internet was buzzing with noise. Every community and news outlet was fixated on a single person.
News outlets pumped out stories about the “first Korean returnee,” while communities lit up over the Pope’s streams.
Elluke’s broadcast had exploded far beyond expectations. The perfect storm of variables had finally broken.
‘I never saw this coming.’
She knew it would go viral—how could it not? A goddess with three irresistible assets: breathtaking beauty, an incredible body, and the status of a returnee who had become Pope. But she hadn’t expected the first broadcast to ignite such chaos.
Seoyun herself, and even Elluke, had no idea. The goddess had stepped in far more deeply than either of them imagined.
Plus the former Hero from the Hero Party had given an extra push.
‘Everyone thinks it was all Liam’s doing.’
She held back a playful chuckle and opened the community she visited every day.
[OurNet – Internet Broadcast Board]
One of the biggest sites dedicated to streamers, where conversations revolved around Tribe’s stars.
She clicked the hot posts first. The replies had grown even more than yesterday.
[Pope’s Complete Life Summary (386 replies)]
[Million Won Reaction Angel lol (254)]
[Pope’s Daughters Are Actually Adorable (220)]
[Did You See the Havant Message Written in the Sky? (361)]
No post had ever received so many comments before. The articles themselves had tripled in length.
Of course people were fascinated. The Pope had personally blessed viewers, summoned angels, and even written enormous letters across the heavens.
Yet, just like every internet community, a few haters still existed.
[Honestly too controlling (14)]
But those opinions were rare, and no one took them seriously. Instead the critics usually got roasted and their posts deleted in panic.
‘The reaction is good—thank goodness.’
She had worried about going too far and triggering backlash, but the atmosphere still felt positive. Everyone was simply thrilled by the first Korean returnee’s antics.
Every single internet-broadcast community was flooded with Pope-related posts.
Clips, screenshots, speculation threads, and jokes—everyone was watching the brand-new streamer with wide eyes.
Still, all opinions converged on one point.
[But isn’t the Pope way too bold?]
└ lol
└ Elegant speech, yet the actions scream like some warlord
└ Wait, is the speech itself the concept?
Elluke was accidentally turning into a “bold woman.” She had swallowed the goddess’s and Liam’s mischief whole.
The sheer absurdity made Seoyun burst out laughing.
“Assistant! You’re laughing right now? You still have to finish the day!”
“I’m sorry….”
Seoyun had to swallow the reprimand and close the tab to focus on work again.
But focus didn’t last long.
‘If the oppa makes a lot of money… I’ll quit the company and become a manager.’
If Elluke were just an ordinary streamer, she wouldn’t think such things. Earnings would eventually drop.
But “Pope” Elluke was anything but ordinary. She communicated with the goddess, bestowed blessings, and was a legendary returnee. She was destined to become a top-tier streamer, possibly even more famous than any celebrity.
A manager role would bring stability.
‘That’s just a fantasy for now.’
Seoyun had no intention of begging for the job. It felt too clingy.
She hadn’t agreed to live together for money. She simply wanted to watch Liam’s changed life from the sidelines—his calm face, healthier body, and the gentle smile he gave his children.
Just seeing Clitia Elluke, the woman who had finally found happiness, was enough joy.
She was also grateful to Liam.
She heard he had endured countless hardships in his world and still felt deeply indebted.
He seemed like the type who always acted when he needed to, so of course he fell in love.
‘Did the Hero who was a saint steal your heart in the old days?’
She hadn’t heard the full story yet, but the thought of their innocent youth made her smile again.
“Assistant! You’ve been zoning out since morning!”
“I’m sorry….”
Seoyun got scolded once more.
Listening to the anchor’s angry voice as he read her memo like it was his own notebook, I sipped my lukewarm green tea.
‘A little disappointing.’
The tea bag Seoyun had ordered—whether it was rocket delivery or something else—tasted bland. It was basically water.
Cheap ingredients, not picky taste. In her world, only rare, expensive teas were drunk.
There were good teas here too, but I couldn’t find them yet. I had to save money until my pockets filled. Snacks for the kids included.
“Tastes good?”
Both twins nodded enthusiastically while chewing potato chips with loud crunches.
The sound was almost satisfying.
I remembered that before I was possessed, honey-glazed potato chips had been an absolute sensation. What about them now? Still popular?
-“Havant” is the nickname of a viewer who watched the Pope’s internet broadcast. He donated a million won and asked for a message written in the sky. Is this even allowed?
The twins kept munching cookies while the anchor on TV grew angrier.
“Clitia, look at something else. This is too chaotic.”
The cause of the anchor’s rage was sitting in my lap, cradling little Rohan with perfect calm.
How could he be so composed after turning Korea upside down?
“Liam. What are we going to do now?”
I tapped his shoulder and he turned to me.
“Do what?”
“Seoyun said the whole country is losing its mind. Everyone is only talking about you.”
“Of course they are. I made it visible across every region.”
“I showed off my skills one last time.”
This uselessly talented former Hero had spent three impossible forces just to write on the sky.
Magic. Aura. Spirit techniques.
Each one at the peak of transcendence, capable of defeating even the Demon King.
He had thrown all of them into the overly flashy donation reactions. Only Liam could make such extravagant waste.
“Don’t you like it? Or did the reaction not meet expectations?”
“Neither.”
“Then why?”
Liam stared blankly for a moment, then suddenly leaned in close.
“Want to kiss like before?”
“…Focus on what I’m saying.”
I firmly pushed his face away.
Looking straight into his bright blue eyes, I continued.
“Interest like this fades quickly. If I do something against social norms or slip up, everyone will tear me apart.”
Society had changed dramatically since my return—good, bad, or both.
Especially the internet. The moment someone did something wrong, it turned into a savage, bloodthirsty space worse than the wilds.
“Even right now there are people cursing me on TV, like that anchor.”
……
Only then did the realization hit him. Liam frowned, his eyes growing serious.
Time to bring up something important.
“Your cognition has risen to unprecedented levels. Now we must build a glorious reputation. That’s how our sect will take root here.”
Becoming a streamer was for money, but the ultimate goal was to expand the church.
Many obstacles lay ahead, yet he had zero intention of giving up. The more people who could be happy, the more the goddess’s will would be fulfilled.
“Liam, first think of ways to help people in difficult situations as a former Hero.”
……
Liam stayed silent for a long time, then finally spoke.
“You’re insulting my wife, aren’t you?”
“…Liam?”
Now I saw why he had been daydreaming the whole time.
Something felt off. Just as I was about to stop him, Liam jumped up.
“Wait here.”
He gently placed Rohan in my arms and strode onto the balcony, flinging the windows wide open.
“Give me a moment.”
“Liam, what are you doing?!”
I rushed out to stop him, but I was too late. He had already taken off into the sky, a tiny dot in seconds.
……
I stood there staring at the distant speck for a moment.
“Mommy, where’s Daddy going?”
Erina, who had been following me around, asked. I couldn’t answer because I didn’t know either.
The only thing I could do right now was pray.
“O Sun of Wonder, please settle this problem. Please, please, please.”
My fervent plea was only half heard.
“Whoa, it’s Daddy!”
“Why is he there?”
……
A little time passed.
I finally learned where Liam had gone.
-Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Liam Erams, the husband of the returnee you have all been searching for.
Liam stood at the live news studio.
-Listen! If I want, I can circle the entire country in one second! Do you understand what that means? Anyone who insults my wife will die!!
I sipped my tea quietly while listening to Liam’s loud voice echo.
‘He’s far calmer than I expected.’
That level of restraint was almost gentle.