Wakamou, buried in the swamp by the Swamp Rock Spirit’s strike, struggles to surface.
Meanwhile, Pirate and Ichigo had dispersed and were already running.
Sliding on frozen ground for mobility, Ichigo creates an ice platform, loads her slingshot, and fires explosives wildly, causing chain reactions.
A Muddy Rock Spirit formed from swamp mud. Only by defeating its core can the issue be resolved.
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Pirate also slides, turning her body into ice, and slams her hand down on the path made by Ichigo.
“[Element Conversion]! [Double Conversion]! [Form Substitution]!”
A sudden rise of an ice mountain takes the mud punches, launching Ichigo upward to rain various concoctions.
Moments later, she swings the slingshot, hooks the wall safely, and triggers explosions.
“Yo-ho!”
-Amazing.
-I saw this in science class.
-It’s volcano playtime.
Not with baking soda and vinegar…
But with all sorts of toxins fused and detonated at once, fireworks erupt from the swamp golem’s head.
Transforming various properties, lava flows, ice spews, snow falls, and steam boils—the body sprouts sharp steel spines.
Yet, despite the volcano on its head, the Swamp Rock Giant moves unaffected.
“[Force Mutation]!”
As Pirate taps the leg, a white covering spreads from the touch, turning Ichigo’s ice into a leg of solid ice.
“Orya—!!”
And with her other hand turned into metal, Pirate smacks down, breaking a leg and toppling the balance of the golem.
Escaping from the swamp, Wakamou infuses Kusanagi’s Sword with mana, unleashing a cutting strike.
Drawing a line from top to bottom, the giant’s body is cleaved and starts toppling.
Its supporting leg gives, but it absorbs nearby mud to regenerate.
“Go-oo-ooh—”
A sinister echo resonates from its gaping maw.
“[The Swamp Rock Spirit is a regenerative monster as long as it’s in mud. Normally, the mud would be finite—]”
“Oh, thank you, Manager.”
Does this mean in this evergrowing mud we’re unable to kill it?
Looking up, darkness fills the sky without any known source.
Moreover, with time growing short, the swamp rises, hindering movement, and enlarging upon absorption poses another threat.
“No choice, huh.”
White flames arise from Wakamou’s shoulder.
Spread across both arms, blinding white fires illuminate the shadows, burning intensely.
Noticing what Wakamou’s planning, Ichigo jumps, grabbed by Pirate to withdraw.
The Swamp Rock Spirit, focused on Wakamou dissipating vast magical power, raises a fist aloft.
Changing form into a hammer, it prepares a destructive killing force aiming at Wakamou.
Using VTuber assets, they form an arrow, veiled by white flames.
“Boom!”
-Here it comes!!
-“Let’s fight fire with fire.”
-Getting excited, should I show it?
-Satisfying believers’ expectations is indeed the Fox Deity’s essence.
-Here it comes, the magic of the strongest shaman of the Heian period..!
-Dannoura battle was indeed the Heian era.
-Heh, historical accuracy, huh?
[Stats]
Mana: 624,171 -> 524,143.
[Additional Stats: 35]
“Kaminō!”
A white-flamed arrow shoots from Wakamou’s fingertips. More a “burst” than a shot, a reckless method.
Employing [Mana Manipulation], Ichigo hurls a potion boosting the advancing flame’s power. Pirate meanwhile forms a barrier with mud.
The colliding arrow engulfs the screen in blinding light visible to spectators.
White flames spread rapidly with the ensuing backdraft.
Idol Fire, devouring Wakamou’s mana, fiercely engulfs the giant body of the Rock Spirit in flames.
Similarly engulfed by flame when burning, the Rock Giant sways as if destined to collapse soon.
This was wrong.
“Dadang-sama!!”
Ichigo’s urgent call as a massive mud hammer falls on Wakamou’s head.
Quick as escape allowed, mud waves from impact blind Wakamou.
The giant absorbs the mud wave, enlarges, and its arm smashes Wakamou against the distant wall in one blow.
-No way, even surviving this..?
-The torso’s evaporated, really?
Is it free-moving inside the mud? Despite losing its central torso, the Swamp Rock Spirit still lives.
Both shoulder remains function fine, retrying an assault on Wakamou.
Avoiding swinging mud, Wakamou hops, watching the Rock Spirit absorb immense mud at once to regenerate.
Constant mud rains from above, gradually forming at Wakamou’s feet.
“Huh─ Ichigo. Got any frozen potions remaining?”
“….Yes! Should I get them now?!”
“Not yet. When I signal, contain with ice walls.”
“Ok!”
Wakamou plants [Kusanagi’s Sword] into the ground, taking a deep breath.
Never tried it, but—as long as there’s mana, anything’s possible.
“──Even if it consumes excessive mana…”
There was repeated experimentation during supply runs.
In real combat, breakthroughs beyond practice emerge!
“Since you gain tactical advantage through environment, we too can match that with domains.”
With a sound akin to a vacuum, Wakamou causes something unseen to appear behind, imperceptible to viewers.
A reckless, do-or-die ultimate move!
“Allow me to welcome you to my Seoweido Won(世外桃源).”
Preventing mud invasion of the house, Ichigo throws freeze potions creating ice walls, blocking mud waves.
Forcibly drawing the Swamp Rock Spirit into the spacious court of Wakamou’s [My Worlds].
Endless emerald fields under a blue sky—that’s how viewers marveled at the transformed landscape.
Without its infinite mud advantage, the Rock Spirit rolls towards Wakamou, barreling ahead.
[Stats]
Mana: 524,143 -> 201,903.
[Additional Stats: 35]
“Mana consumption is greater than expected…!”
It was known that enlargement or relocation of the portal was possible, but it was fatiguing.
Yet bringing it here put Wakamou significantly at an advantage.
For this place remains inside the levels!
“Let’s see how your famed regeneration works here!!”
Yeah, it’s huge—even overwhelming, burdensome!!
But Wakamou scoffs, confident.
Sealing them off completely wasn’t Ichigo’s only instruction to wall up with ice.
With reinforcements by Pirate, Wakamou summoned mana.
This area’s power, too—as well as the Capital—is supplied by Wakamou’s mana.
With vast mana escaping quickly, beneath Wakamou’s feet, the ground bulges upward.
“Salsusangsangyangbyeokheo(薩水湯湯漾碧虛)!!”
-The Battle of Salsu has appeared!
-This water technique in an arid place…!
-With a yuri VTuber trio, anything’s possible.
-Is this all due to polar bear tears…?
Reciting a line from ancient tales meaning [Salsu’s Raging Waters Billow in Space], water spouts, filling rapidly.
Capable of breathing underwater, the water washes the mud off the Rock Spirit.
It’s beyond obvious who’s at a disadvantage.
“Now!!!”
“A whole lot of freezing, no whining later, Captain.”
Chilled breath escaped Pirate’s mouth.
Following her with an ice-covered lower body, she froze water Wakamou unleashed, instantaneously.
Eventually, transformed into an Ice Spirit-like form, a shadow looms above the mud golem’s head.
Joining Ichigo on the ice wall with the rebounding force, she dived for the Rock Spirit’s essential core gripping a piece from her belt.
Creating a sword using Alchemy, its shadow darkens.
“Hiyaa—!!”
With an adorably weak battle cry, the steel greatsword cleaves the core in half.
“Hoo…hoo….”
Having consumed two [Physical Enhancement] potions purchased from the Association, such a performance was achieved.
Panting, Ichigo collapses with a blood-drained face, exhausted from the backlash.
Wakamou adjusted the portal to expel both mud and ice walls.
-Leader, you could use domain expansion???
-What exactly was that place earlier?
-Seriously, water techniques on top of knowing swimming?
-The Captain’s “Ice Age,” hahaha
-Always the naval admiral!! Trusted ya!!
-Why is no praise directed at Ichigo.
-Ah, your True Moon…I witnessed it..
-Has the initial release not been achieved…?
-Strict only with Ichigo, these fools.
-League ruined Support, blame is upon it.
[Incheon Tower’s 29th floor achieved Platinum condition, opening to all humanity!!]
[Calculating rewards for the tower’s Platinum conquest.]
“…Uh? It’s just attributes..?”
“Me too…but…?”
“What’s this?”
Naturally, Wakamou transferred 5 points as usual, yet even both partners received sharply reduced rewards.
A reward of 15 attribute points isn’t bad…but could it be there’s no skill to teach in lower levels…?
Then what am I?
Why’s the tower strict only with me──!!!!
“Shall we make it to the next floor?”
“I’m fine.”
“No issues reaching the top! Off we go!”
Such tumultuous ascents aren’t typical for climbers.
At least, not until the 30th floor!!
Wakamou chuckled nervously, imagining believers buzzing over her thrilling performance, and bracing for eruptive discussions surrounding Ichigo’s feats.
Her original song release was coming soon…!!
‘We’ll take on the 30th floor first and rethink…’
The trio advanced toward the final cooperative layer of the lower levels.
They were greeted by an unprecedented expansive field.
So wide, distant ridges were visible.
[Climbing the World Incheon Tower’s 30th floor.]
-Experiences hefty companions’ fitting trials.
-Three unite to overcome the facing adversaries.
-Triumph over [Super Elite Boss Monster]!
[Platinum Achievement Condition]
-Defeat [Lesser Titan] (0/1)
-Defeat within 1-minute time limit (0:01).
‘….Super?’
An elite monster, no, an elite boss monster, nay, beyond even that, the mythical Super Elite Boss Monster appearing once a millennium!!! Not this, right….??
Never seen in the Climber Association—such a class of monster.
“Anyone know about a Lesser Titan?”
-It’s Greece’s 60th-floor boss.
“Very kind, believer.”
“It’s only the 30th floor here!!!!”
“Huh?”
The ground trembles.
And the mountain began to move.
More like, it felt close because it was closing in.
An enormous giant reaching the distant sky.
The size of an apartment building…maybe 18 stories? Height estimation suggests 50 meters?
-A colossal giant, truly…?
-Impressive…sending Greece’s worst to Korea.
-Yet, at least these dummies have some conscience.
-Kill it with continuous attacks, somehow it might work?
-Construct it for you…leaving none behind…!!
Even Wakamou’s noteworthy 2-meter height appeared nothing more than an adorable hamster compared to the 50M Lesser Titan.
Overwhelmed by its sheer enormity, how should such a significant thing be tackled…hopelessness turns to laughter.
A tiny potion in Ichigo’s careful aim flew in an arc, impacting with no visible effect.
-Did something explode?
-Let’s not judge harshly on Hyeji….
-Ichigo, you stonehead.
-A rather humorous predicament….
-Seriously…? Alchemists lack firepower. Stick to support…
-Don’t be mean to Ichigo!! Aren’t we all friends!!!
-Left with no choice, to Heavenly Moon Stroke…
-Daehoro is the Royal Secret Troops’ jurisdiction!!
“Tsk….”
Given this, not a 1-minute timeframe to defeat it? Instead.
The tower acknowledged this team’s capability to defeat it in one minute, hence the challenge rose, such understanding felt right.
‘Feels like losses mount with each floor.’
It’s as if content’s squeezed dry.
Sparing desired but forced immediate lavish use…
Outside the tower, couldn’t practice due to precious mana, but it’s fine.
Wielding Kusanagi’s Sword from its scabbard, Wakamou began to set the tone.
His mere silent presence emitted an intangible intent, perfecting an oppressive atmosphere—a force creating the illusion that he exuded such a presence!
In the suffocating silence, Wakamou, who’d held his tongue, spoke.
“Bankai”
-Leader, what did you say?
-Did you just call something?! Hahaha
-Did you bring Ichigo along because…??
The ground quakes.
Same as when the giant rose.
But now, proximity’s closer, exceedingly closer.
Behind Wakamou holding [Kusanagi’s Sword] close, something began forming, assuming shape gradually.
Far grander than Wakamou—though not reaching Lesser Titan—stands capable of being a 20-meter giant.
Wearing articulated brass scales akin to fish. Adorned atop shoulder pads, a glimmering golden dragon, along with splendid exterior seemingly robust called Duseokrina armor extending to helmets depict the most iconic option from the Joseon era, standing mirroring Wakamou’s stance.
Attempting to capture this spectacle on camera wasn’t enough with mere height, switching to a low angle defined the impression vividly.
Cameras stretched to extreme distances tried cramming the emerging giant within sight for viewers.
Displaying imposing vigor, the standing War God in drawn stance emitted brilliance seemingly reflecting his stature.
“【War God Sword God General】”
Dramatic flair.
Crafting a grand name combining plenty of cool words.
But aren’t such long, believable compositions generally impressive?
To enhance VTuber broadcasts—Wakamou disregarded shame; Idol Fire kindled his sword.
And soon, the summoned form, Sword God General, ignited with white flames upon his blade.
‘Noticeably low mana consumption! Being humanlike simplifies control! Unlike VTuber models, possible to empower infusing mana…! Can damage be fed back to the original body?’
Despite showing obvious relaxation, internally busy evaluating Wakamou.
Honestly, once dreamed of a prettier VTuber model, yet chose reality..!!
Handling dual-view perspectives and senses simultaneously wasn’t problematic.
Wakamou, adept with multitasking, remained assured in adjusting swiftly.
Yet lacking even such haste, aligned with an embodied reverie, the summoned figure of the Sword God General matched and mimicked in perfect synchrony.
Finally recognizing danger, the Titan uproots stones to hurl, but preemptively bears the sword he came armed with from the start.
‘Full blade manifestation confirmed!’
Identifying the critical drawback—integrated blades—but given battle design, effectively cutting soothed concerns with laughter.
“I shall guide you to the afterlife.”
Brandishing a pure white flame-wrapped blade poised to strike.
Grasped firmly in both hands, channeling mana, and replicating a previously showcased performance, slicing downward.
“Chesto─!!!”
Pirate and Ichigo, captivated by the mighty giant’s advent, stood bewildered as the slash descended.
Attempting to parry with an arm raised.
But as the hilt pressed upon with strength through brashness, the Sword God General cleaved from Titan’s head down, planting deep into the earth.
Boom! Erupted the crash and the shattering terrain.
Despite the reflected feedback received by the original, resisting blood coughing desire, Wakamou sustained composure, returning his blade to the handle with cool nonchalance.
“Trifles, have been cut….”
Wonder occasionally arises—why do sword warrior characters always have such lines?
Indeed, at times like this there’s a moment of environment influence, minus immunity to physics or magic claims.
It’s simply…expressing profound gratitude internally for its size alone, Wakamou awaited the popup notification.
[Incheon Tower’s 30th floor achieved Platinum condition, opening to all humanity!!]
[Calculating rewards for the tower’s Platinum conquest.]
What’s to be revealed.
Surely not another handover, hoping when suddenly——
“Meaning☆Unclear”
Despite familiarity, ridiculousness induces bewilderment, an expected reaction by now, Wakamou snickered.
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