“The Legendary Class is a class created by the Tower observing humanity.”
“When the Tower appeared 10 years ago─ Sebastian claimed that the boss of the [Six Legged Beast] would have become the ‘first Legendary Class’.”
“It was challenging to meet the absurdly strict conditions.”
Cases where things aligned like a miracle are extremely rare, Sebastian said, spreading out his five fingers.
He explained that in his case, the boss of the Six Legged Beast provided materials in his research on [Mana], leading to an unexpected job change.
Yes, most of the Legendary Classes were beings that the boss of the [Six Legged Beast] had personally chosen for a job change.
They either taught indirectly, led directly, or used a roundabout method to teach the process of change.
“The naturally born Legendary Class might be [Man-eater] or [Esper].”
Both classes ironically emerged from America. Sebastian mentioned that the class known as [Alien] might likely have been produced as part of America’s “Legendary Class Project.”
However, all of these were made considering the existence of the Tower, so it would be precise to say that the U.S. government artificially chose who would receive the class.
“The Legendary Class has continuously transformed and developed over the last 10 years as the Tower studied humanity. Even the Tower doesn’t know which Climber will change jobs, but they have a sense of setting up for it.”
As always, the example was Man-eater.
Classes like [Demon Worshiper] emerged from humanity’s history involving cannibalism and human sacrifices.
There are Towers in foreign lands with primitive tribes of cannibal monsters, so the broad scope of Legendary Classes was evidently designed across all of humanity’s history, according to Sebastian.
The classes following that are [Artist] or [Driver] and [Master Cook], distanced from barbarism.
Since these are also products of ongoing development, the balance was an utter mess, and he mentioned a Climber who changed jobs to the [Grim Reaper] and lost his neck.
Though chosen by the Tower, it wasn’t always beneficial. They had a vastly different way of thinking than humans.
“And, the class the boss is most interested in is of course, Wakamou-sama.”
The latest and last “released” Legendary Class.
A brand-new class, 【Idol】, that never existed before.
Extraordinary, as it was a non-combat Legendary Class capable of artificially creating Climbers, with the unprecedented penalty of dying if mana reached 0.
Sebastian explained it was a desperate and urgent measure by the Korean Tower to save a Korea steadily declining as Climbers disappeared.
However, the problem was its utter lack of completion. To fit the “Idol that artificially creates Climbers” mold, they had roped in VTubers, the idols of the current generation, to desperately meet the conditions, indicating how dire and urgent the Korean Tower’s situation was.
Additionally, the Korean Tower even gathered information about VTubers and Idols from Wakamou Inarizushi’s mind and used it to create skill trees.
Wakamou whined, “Give me attack skills!!!” Using mana makes him die, yet he crazily demanded it, and the Korean Tower, trying to fulfill his wish, grew anxious as they deviated from what was anticipated…
But isn’t this awesome? Isn’t this a hit?
The story that follows may be long but let’s cut it off here.
The emergence of subclasses and such, but in fact, the Legendary Class was practically a beta tester created by the Tower.
As the Tower was conquered, the quality of new Legendary Classes improved, and the balance got better, but the “day of production” trash level incomplete ones were 【Idol】.
It was in a sense the worst example class that all Towers should learn from… the worst, weakest, and lowliest of Legendary Classes.
Having come out the latest without a solid foundation and learning by peeking into Wakamou’s mind, it’s no wonder it was chaotic.
Right after that, the 【Emperor】 and 【Zumi】 would eliminate as many weaknesses as possible, attach cooldowns and restrictions on skills, achieving maximum balance and compensating shortcomings with exclusive gear, planning the profession by imposing penalties.
In any sense, the Legendary Class Idol served as a textbook for all Towers saying, “This is how NOT to create a Legendary Class.”
As the Tower is conquered, gradually more benefits will be available to Climbers, leading to the emergence of more Climbers in the future.
Then maybe we can discover why the Tower revealed itself to humanity?
What the graduate student didn’t say─ that if anyone would see 【Truth of the Tower】 it would be Akamo Inarizushi, boldly pioneering a path no one else could follow.
“So, um… frequent messages keep coming asking if they can hire out other Legendary Classes I know.”
“…..What? Aren’t they all living well in their own right?”
“…….”
“…….”
Amazingly enough, non-combat Legendary Classes have the ability to communicate nonverbally.
They say there exists an invisible passive skill where empathy levels skyrocket due to their shared status.
“First off, the moment you meet the conditions for a Legendary Class, no one else in humanity can achieve it. But you do know, Wakamou-sama, don’t you?”
Even if recognized as the master of that class by fulfilling the Tower’s conditions and being acknowledged as one of the top claimants in humanity.
Whether a Climber can climb the Tower and grow by acquiring [Skills] is a separate story.
Ultimately, the outcome varied starkly depending on the Climber’s sense and capabilities.
You could see the disparity between 100% combat and 100% non-combat jobs like Holy Knight and Idol.
“In a way, you could say the Tower is fair.”
It metes out trials suited to the Climber’s capability. Not even Legendary Classes were an exception.
Each one receives a different trial…. overcoming the floor requires nothing but the Climber’s skill.
In that sense, currently, humanity’s strongest Climber is…..
“Excuse me, Mr. Sebastian.”
“Yes?”
“What on earth is the boss of the Six Legged Beast thinking?”
“I don’t know either.”
He’s been promoting countless others to Legendary Classes.
There were those harmed by it, but thanks to it, there were also those who saved nations, and even those who became kings or rulers themselves leading countries as well.
“For example, creating a class like Satyr suggests that the early Towers were practically barbaric. But now, they match the intelligence suitable for the nation’s characteristics. How’s the Korean Tower like?”
Sebastian, a graduate student dedicated to his lecture, wondered how Wakamou, also a Legendary Class member at the forefront, communicated with the [Korean Tower].
And Wakamou kept his mouth shut.
The only nation where not a single Legendary Class had appeared for nearly 10 years.
The nation where all Climbers fled, resulting in the weakest influence.
Through the Legendary Class Idol born there, didn’t the Korean Tower learn gradually and improve via Wakamou?
‘Uh… isn’t this screwed?’
Am I really the subject of learning for the Korean Tower…? Is that really okay?
“And even if not a Legendary Class, normal Climbers could gain special skills depending on their accomplishments…..”
Regrettably, while thinking that the Korean Tower ruined him, Wakamou couldn’t pay heed to Sebastian’s lecture while considering he might’ve ruined the Korean Tower too.
Moreover, an assassination incident broke out immediately following─there was never a peaceful day for Wakamou.
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『Companion』, it refers to groups sharing 『Common Skills』 designated by the Tower.
It makes cooperation easier and forming a single force convenient as everyone can acquire common skills.
For Climbers, it was so far the only choice available to change classes.
Among the common skill system are things like the Vatican’s transformation of mana to sacred power or Japan’s Four Clans enabling a transfer to Shaman.
Of course, the Tower grants classes to Climbers because they are most suited to their “innate temperament.”
Fumbling decisions could lead to messier outcomes.
By the way, the representative who developed like that is Wakamou Inarizushi.
If she can knock everything down despite chaotic upbringing like hers, then it’s not really a problem.
Grown this way, it might completely transform into a new class form, entirely removing the old framework.
Anyways─it was finally time for Wakamou’s [Idol’s Shrine] to properly change into a companion.
Due to 【Great Calamity】 various features had been added, and even non-Idols joining believers was permissible.
As Wakamou climbed the Tower, the [Idol’s Shrine] features would revamp and become increasingly useful, so Kyoto’s future looked bright.
Even now, she continuously produces various by-products including talismans each day.
Since they really did hold effects, their popularity was needless to explain.
Alongside, one could actually see adorable Fox Spirits─though this led to annoying incidents such as thieves; nonetheless, considering the dojo owner was Japan’s strongest King of Authority and supported by the Japanese President and Senate, problems were smoothly resolved.
Especially, Japan deeply sanctions faith rooted in its culture.
Many even criticized those causing trouble saying upsetting the Fox Deity would incur wrath and disaster.
When an earthquake occurred, the Fox Deity would personally come to calm it down, so it was obvious whose side people took.
While the Korean and Chinese governments united, with even Russia joining their alliance, arguments erupted among senators on whether the Japanese government would remain passive─there were no quiet days politically in Japan.
In such seeming flux where possibly even the capital moving to Kyoto, Sadako lay idly at the dojo.
Disciples pleaded for her to demonstrate just one move, a technique, but watching her nonstop drinking made King of Authority’s long-term apprentices sigh over her unchanged nature.
“So, you turned from calling yourself Wizard while practicing Karate to a Samurai now, my daughter?”
“Eh? No way!! It was a 54th floor reward given by the Tower. Isn’t it cool?”
“It’s cool for sure… but, are you planning to display it at the dojo? This is a Karate dojo. Doesn’t it seem a bit odd to hang a Joseon longsword here?”
“Wouldn’t that be weird?”
“I brought it to show off. I even learned [Swordsmanship Skill] from the captain. I’ve already learned four skills? Come to think of it.”
“Hmm! Father is delighted that our daughter has been recognized and became a disciple of the Fox Deity. The day when you’ll surpass Japan’s strongest is not far off.”
“So, where’s our otaku big brother gone?”
Scratching his belly, he asked, and the King of Authority clicked his tongue, saying his younger sister’s popularity was exhausting and that their acquaintance kept asking about her, causing him to hole up like a hikikomori.
Sadako, understanding that her brother had an immense inner femininity and had become a female VTuber, laughed it off, accepting it as a possibility.
In the past, she might have been disgusted about a man courting another guy in a woman’s guise, doing ASMR and all, but working in the same industry now, she knew how genuinely hard he worked and respected it, learning diligently.
However, Sadako’s brother was entirely overshadowed by her overwhelming VTuber talent.
It was already humiliating being outperformed by his sister in karate, but being recognized as a VTuber genius worldwide really spread her fame.
Having raised both children with equal harshness, the King of Authority only grumbled that his eldest lacked any grit.
The apprentice sitting next to him knew that this disaster was due to Sadako being a genius and silently sympathized with his unfortunate friend.
It’s tough to be considered average between a genius father and a genius sister.
“So, what swordsmanship is it?”
“Muye Dobo Tongji-[Twin Swords], and now I can wield twin swords on horseback!”
“Oh… That’s pretty impressive! Our daughter turning into a full-fledged samurai! Hahaha! Or is it a general? You’ve always had that general aura since childhood!”
“No, the reward for conquering the 54th floor was that the Tower gave me three Hwandos. After seeing that, the captain taught me the newly learned skill, so is he asking me to naturalize?”
“Umm… Doesn’t really matter, does it? You can still visit Japan after naturalization.”
“Can’t you just beat up the Japanese government and make them join?”
“Fists won’t make it happen.”
“That’s true! Ahahaha!!!”
“Don’t laugh like that!”
Sadako guzzled down an entire bottle of liquor and laughed heartily.
The King of Authority wondered who would take this girl away in the future and sighed deeply, worried she might live a spinster’s life like the Japanese Association President. He doubted his son would even get married, lamenting that his family’s lineage might end with him.
“…..Do you need a little sister?”
“Ueeek!! That’s disgusting!! Are you serious?!”
“You and he both might not get married… The lineage must be continued.”
“…..Well…. Maybe two just in case…?”
“Sniff…”
Sadako sincerely suggested having more after seeing the results of dad’s genes in just two outcomes, and the King of Authority couldn’t argue or disagree. Truth was, even though his daughter didn’t visit home much, things with the dojo were improving, and his relationship with his wife was becoming more harmonious, proving there had been significant progress, as revealed when the King of Authority cleared his throat.
“I’m not really curious about how mom and dad had sex!!!”
“Watch your mouth!! Are you done talking about companions!!”
Embarrassed by his daughter’s remarks in front of the disciples, the King of Authority quickly changed the subject.
Sadako, having learned [Muye Dobo Tongji-[Twin Swords]] including [Seimei Style Sorcery] from Wakamou, had wanted to learn sorcery, but they delayed granting her wish, suspecting she wouldn’t use it well due to lacking intelligence─ strict, it was almost as if they hadn’t granted it due to her being unable to use it despite being present.
Even though there had been upheaval among companions, and they instructed her to learn new skills, Sadako was only able to summon a few [Skeletal Spirits]─ happy that she could use not only wizard but also shaman skills…..
“This spirit keeps the booze cold!! Isn’t it awesome?! Look at it frosting over!!”
Phew…. Enough.
While proudly displaying the revolutionary discovery of using [Skeletal Spirits]’s cold aura to chill liquor, Sadako observed the darkened expressions of the disciples.
The future of the dojo…. looked so bleak…. Though fortunately, the main apprentice stood strong…. Could someone like this really be the next strongest in Japan…?
“Father, there’s something I’m curious about…. In the dojo, we teach karate, right? Who teaches if someone wants to learn sorcery?”
“Uh….. Um….. You?”
“Me?”
“Seriously?” Facing Sadako, who was blinking with sincere inquiry, the King of Authority was lost in thought over what to do.
[Shamanism] could now be learned at the King of Authority’s dojo.
This meant Wakamou was formally challenging the big four sorcery families.
Facing this competition meant becoming involved in complex matters… Politically it would be taxing, but the shamans, enraged by this refusal to accept Korean sorcery….. Wait a minute.
“Oh, by the way. What was the name of the sorcery taught to our daughter?”
“Abe no Seimei”
“Those four major families are doomed now.”
The King of Authority ordered his apprentices to get a new sign made. From today, the dojo would become a new shaman family.
Abe? Tsuchimikado? Kuzunoha? Kamo?
The Abe family claimed they were descendants of Abe no Seimei but practiced [Abe Style Sorcery], not [Seimei Style Sorcery].
“From today onwards, we are the Seimei family!!”
“Faking ancestry, what’s that? Ah, Asuka has agreed to lecture as a professor here. No worries, right, Dad?”
“Could you ask that young lady if she’d be interested in meeting our eldest?”
“Dad, the captain will crack your skull. Think about it, if Asuka were your daughter, would you marry her off to our brother?”
“I’d bust his head.”
“Right?”
….
……
[Companion]
[Group: Idol Shrine]
[Idol-worshipping and revering shrine]
[Joining Conditions: Idol]
[Companion Buff]
[+15% Vitality recovery within the companion range]
[+15% Energy recovery within the companion range]
[Produces a small amount of [Inari’s Dew] within the companion range] [12 per day]
[Produces a small amount of [Fox Marble] within the companion range] [12 per day]
[Produces a small amount of [Blessing Amulet] within the companion range] [30 per day]
[+Diet Amulet]
[+Health Prayer Amulet]
[+Luck Prayer Amulet]
[Companion Skills]
-[Seimei Style Sorcery] 50 Tower Coins.
[Condition: Believer]
-[Izuna Style Sorcery]: 10 Tower Coins.
[Condition: Believer]
-[Kuzunoha Style Sorcery]: 10 Tower Coins.
[Condition: Believer]
“Dad, the four major families are truly doomed, aren’t they?”
“Indeed. I even have some Tower Coins… Can I learn it too?”
“Dad, your intelligence is low.”
“That sounds a bit rude, doesn’t it?”
Thanks to Wakamou, the dojo known for training [Fighters] to change classes could now teach [Shamanism], causing all the disciples who had become climbers to stir.
Given the nature of the class, even with increased intelligence and wisdom, the mana amount wasn’t remarkably high.
However, wasn’t there a certain romantic notion in using sorcery… Several wished to pursue not just [Fighter] but [Wizard], so their expectations were high.
Watching the eager disciples climb the tower to earn Tower Coins, the King of Authority, while pleased with their spirit, warned them to be careful not to get hurt.
“In that case, could other [Companions] also learn more skills using ‘Tower Coins’?”
“We might be able to learn Plum Blossom Swordsmanship.”
“Wow…. Aren’t we at a significant advantage?”
“But if we stop being believers, we can’t use it.”
“Isn’t that a common condition for all companions?”
“….. That’s right?”
While joking with his daughter, the King of Authority had already contacted the Japanese Association President.
Japan’s government was still unwilling to fall under the Korean government’s umbrella.
Publicly known as the Asian Alliance, and in reality, they were all equals, but from the standpoint of Japan, entering late seemed to lower their status.
But Wakamou was raising [Idol Shrine] this way and seriously starting to check the largest companion in Japan, the sorcerer families.
He cultivated Japan’s next strongest himself and demonstrated the power to suppress earthquakes, expanding his influence.
Public sentiment had already tilted towards Wakamou. He hoped Japan’s government wouldn’t resort to extreme measures.
─Even the King of Authority was aware of the [Legendary Class] assassinations and the secretive organization of climbers operating in the shadows for 10 years in the U.S.
While climbers and the emergence of the Tower initially threw the world into chaos─ peaceful societies were being maintained thanks to increasingly powerful climbers, but the balance was starting to become precarious?
If so, working together would be wiser.
After all, the Fox Deity Wakamou wishes for the world to remain unchanged and peaceful.
The last remaining modern idol.
Although jokingly wishing his presence would become obsolete to humans, he earnestly leads humanity himself.
“What is the idol feeling as they watch over us……”
Even after enduring countless humiliations, does he smile, saying he loves humans despite their folly?
The King of Authority couldn’t possibly surmise the weight of such words that claim to love humanity after teaching his young daughter and letting her do whatever she likes without expectation.
“Feels like someone who’d be happy just being a VTuber.”
Of course, that will never happen!!
Laughing at his own conclusion that wouldn’t be absolute, the King of Authority declared a party in Sadako’s honor and instructed an apprentice to order sushi.
Today was a good day.
And assuredly, with the Fox Deity, every day hereafter would be good.
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