Please Stop The Pope

The footage Rimen provided captured everything, including audio and every detail of the situation.

Siyeon wasn’t lying.

The moments where Siyeon was provoked, among other things—all of it was there, just as Siyeon had told us.

The fierce energy of the mothers, who had been ready to tear into us moments ago, dissipated in an instant.

Of course it did.

They must have finally realized just what their children had been up to.

But the matter didn’t end there.

Knock, knock, knock.

Someone rapped on the principal’s office door, and a moment later, a familiar man stepped inside.

A man dressed impeccably in a suit and holding a briefcase.

It was none other than Director-General Kim Dongsik—no, now Minister Kim Dongsik—one of South Korea’s most action-oriented officials.

...Is this issue really that serious if even the Minister has come?

Honestly, I have no idea.

“Good afternoon. I am Kim Dongsik, Minister of the Bureau of Awakened Affairs. I imagine my sudden visit has surprised you,” he said.

“Mi-Minister, what brings you here?”

The principal’s face turned as white as a sheet.

And for good reason. It’s not every day that a government minister intervenes in a school bullying case.

Moreover, Minister Kim is currently the most popular public servant in South Korea.

He’s highly sought after by both ruling and opposition parties alike.

In short, he’s a big deal.

Who wouldn’t be flustered by the sudden appearance of someone so influential?

Even I was caught off guard.

Minister Kim inclined his head slightly toward me before addressing the parents in the room.

“First of all, I deeply regret the unfortunate incident that has arisen between an awakened individual and ordinary citizens. The Bureau of Awakened Affairs should have managed the situation better, and for that, I offer my sincere apologies.”

Starting with an apology, he set the tone.

But there’s always someone oblivious to the mood.

One of the mothers, seizing the opportunity, raised her voice.

“That’s right! Isn’t this something your Bureau should handle? What are you going to do about it? Our complaints, the legal process—everything?”

“If you wish to hold us accountable for negligence, we will take full responsibility. However,” Kim continued, “I must inform you that the Bureau conducts thorough investigations whenever a minor awakened individual transfers schools. This is not illegal surveillance but a lawful procedure under the statutes governing minor awakened individuals.”

It was clear why Minister Kim had come—to handle the case involving Siyeon.