The world was in shock!
I feel like I’ve been using this phrase too often—but it really was the case!!
Thanks to the newly released [Hajime Ichigo Membership—’Italy Hell on Catacomb’], things were quite lively.
A sudden battle with the Black Tower during a conversation with the [Tower Lord] of Russia.
And inside that tower, the tutorial, fairies, the history recorded within, even ancient humans who lay dead inside.
What truth does the past [Tower] hold, one wonders at the outset.
Pipkin Mami and Morpheus show up like Indiana Jones(?).
The FOX team was requested in Italy, so Ichigo and her companion Asuka headed there.
Upon landing, the shocking identity of the client was revealed to be a [Saint]!!
The [Oracle] foretold that an object threatening Wakamou Inarizushi was buried underground.
Simultaneously, the Saint was tasked to resolve the matters of the underground dungeon.
The [Tower] beneath the catacombs was consuming people, sending monsters to the surface.
After boldly braving a place full of traps where the Holy Knight Order had been annihilated.
Eventually, the Pope, using [Angels], divulged the shocking truth that he, like the Guardian, mass-produced sub-classes and committed inhumane acts, with the 6 Saints, including himself, sacrificed as offerings to God.
—With not a moment to lose, the urgency made them raise their [Affinity], leaving no doubt about the Saint’s words, heading into the dungeon.
However, the FOX team, unaware, misunderstood it as sending them to die inside the dungeon.
Chased by the first sighting of a [Man-eater], they managed to retrieve the [Reward] and escape the dungeon thanks to truthful guidance from the [Oracle].
Before they knew it, the mission had shifted to the assassination of the suspicious Pope who had been conducting human sacrifices for a long time.
The FOX team, in fright, sought a safe place to escape with the Saint, and surprisingly appeared was the [Italy Tower]!
Stunned by the stormy developments, and terrified at the destruction of Wakamou’s home!!
Just before being annihilated by the [Apostle of the Tower] appearing there, the Italy Tower created another Apostle—the astonishing presence was none other than Dalki herself.
In the dire situation where it seemed the president would be killed—the summoned Dalki, opposed the command saying, “With you, of all things?” and destroyed both the Apostle of the Tower and Italy Tower.
The sight of her cutting her own throat without hesitation for her companions to escape was a significant shock in its own way.
Of course, it wasn’t herself, it must have been a copy with her memories, yet she chose to die without hesitation for those precious to her.
Viewers could truly feel the weight of Wakamou’s words about genuinely loving humans.
It was a moment that solidified their belief that she willingly allowed herself to be sealed.
Moreover, the Pope had been controlled by the Vatican Tower for 11 years, turning him into a [Climber], and the [Tower Lord] seized his body, escaping the tower to become God himself.
Pouring forth were heavenly armies and demonic legions from hell.
In this desperate situation, Ichigo calls upon her friends as the Emperor, summoning legendary heroes.
Even against the one closest to God, Wakamou Inarizushi does not retreat but fights on.
While respecting any existence, an Idol that deemed human life worthless was not something to be tolerated.
Refusing to forgive those who disrupt a peaceful world and cause human death, the angry [Idol] reveals her true form.
Radiant blond hair and tails made of nine elements.
She who denied being [White-faced Golden Fox] transformed into a Gumiho, ultimately repelling the God.
With curses cast upon that Idol, the Tower makes its final struggle, but a white dragon flying from the sky sweeps away meteors with a roar of victory.
The Idol, holding the now-peaceful Pope, seems bathed in a warm light, as if in gratitude from God, as the staff roll rolls over the video.
It was a movie with a rapid and urgent plot, but it was not a film; it was a live broadcast recording real-time events.
Instantaneously reaching 100 million views with tremendous impact, spreading the strength of the top Climbers and the Emperor’s dignity online.
Among them, the true form of the [Idol] was undoubtedly overwhelming.
There was a cookie video showing her lamenting childishly that “All that’s left of the merchandise is Our Empress’s glasses cleaner!!” but the believers didn’t mind much, as it was business as usual.
[Writer: Mohumohu]
[Title: If Historians Are Screwed, Thumbs Up]
Recognize the only remaining Idol in the world.
It’s clearly confirmed as Dalki.
(Photo of Dalki summoned by the Italy Tower).
Beat them up for hitting our kid out of anger.
Then, suicide, saying not to look and that we must leave.
(Photo of Wakamou fighting the Vatican Tower Lord with full power)
He treats humans like sacrificial offerings out of insane rage.
He pummels them with a fury never previously shown.
Obviously a White-faced Golden Fox.
This means the Japanese secretly revised history.
-I was going to argue against it, but it seems right.
-With Inari Fox Deity’s Prime Minister character, the Leader’s personality is saint-like.
ㄴIsn’t it just that his son, Seimei, is a disgraceful child?
ㄴDisgraceful indeed, taboo even…
ㄴNevertheless, if he likes the human-loving Leader, thumbs up.
ㄴWhy did you live like that, Wa-Money…
-I watched the video, and the fighting was insane lol
ㄴDisappearing and appearing, you can’t even see them…
ㄴImagining if that Tower Lord won and became God…ugh, I’d rather not.
-So, there’s this legitimate East Asian emperor appearing—is there legitimacy?
ㄴIn terms of legitimacy, Wakamou Leader slaps by default lol
ㄴThen it can’t be denied, can it?
ㄴStrong force is overwhelmingly persuasive.
ㄴHow do you beat the king summoning heroes from Wei and Shu kingdoms?
ㄴ”Ultimate Wakamou Summon”
ㄴEek; ugh;
ㄴIchigo just cries, end of story lol Everyone wins.
ㄴFriends beat them up first; Yeah, we’re super strong..
ㄴHaha damn.
[Writer: Chad18th]
[Title: Felt Damn Proud as 【Friends】]
(Photo of Ichigo looking majestic in a crown and dragon robe)
Is there a more fantastic Oshi concert than this?
Fighting to save the world with heroes from the Three Kingdoms.
The excitement and heat from back then are still vivid….
Friends charging in unison at the Emperor’s command.
Will be remembered as Soldier 1 in history but took a group photo and it’s sweet lol
Gotta tell my future kid their dad was this level.
Ichigo said she’d compensate for authentication, but no way! Donated all to Italy relief fund lol
Listen well… One must not be a fandom that embarrasses the Oshi.
Keep it up, Ichigo!!!!
-Who would receive money offered lol
-Are there folks who actually accepted it?
-How much money Climbers earn, couldn’t resist donating lol
ㄴDonation ranking race ongoing now.
ㄴAmong friends, the top-ranking guy gets Ichigo figures lol
ㄴWow, is Ichigo doing it?
ㄴNah, we’re just doing something amongst ourselves?
ㄴThese insane folks, aren’t they?
-Arrived in a world line with Ichigo as Spirit King…!!
ㄴThumbs up if you’re a grinning monk.
ㄴWell done, Ichigo……
ㄴIf you use this power, you lose all of the Alchemist’s power…that’s why it’s the last resort.
-Really admirable for being determined to save people.
-Lost parents to a Tower, won’t let that repeat.
ㄴAh, Ichigo…you’ve become really strong….
ㄴBecause you have companions and friends beside you!!
ㄴThumbs up if the growth story brings you to tears.
ㄴIdols are about the story!!!
[Writer: CharmanderFlower]
[Title: We Will Not Forget This Day]
In the early days, many died due to the Tower.
Remembering that time keenly, succeeded in stopping it this time.
(Group photo of Climbers)
Even though not remembered by name in history, heroes were here.
(Photo of Wakamou Corporation VTubers gathered)
Thumbs up if it’s the strongest VTuber company in history.
-lol thumbs up
-The strongest militarily among VTuber companies lol
-The only non-Legendary is Captain.
ㄴCaptain says “I’m so ordinary”
ㄴIf Captain’s ordinary, then what are we lol
ㄴCan’t help drinking! Said while drinking lol
ㄴAdmiral Mare Pirate of the Joseon Navy is Korea’s pride!!
ㄴKorea’s pride (Japanese)
-Really glad that Joseph showed up at the end.
ㄴRescued a crashing plane against the Italy wall.
ㄴRussian Tower Lord promoting him as a proud dragon of the nation.
ㄴPatriotism is indeed Joseph.
ㄴMore than that, Glasses Group, White Dragon Group, Joseph Group, Kankan Group, Tsukkomi Group, Kaiba Group, let’s unite.
ㄴDamn haha why so divided haha
ㄴCan only unite when teasing, right?
[Writer: FoxFollower]
[Title: Let’s Compare the Idols]
Vatican Tower Lord.
-Controls the Pope.
-Makes Companions climb the Tower.
-Kills by making them climb with faith.
-Sucks life and Climber souls like mosquitoes.
-Allied with things like Italy.
-Treats followers as expendables.
-Treats humans as elixirs to become God.
Wakamou Leader.
-Lives in Korea.
-Makes Companions for sightseeing in Kyoto.
-Climbs the Tower himself for believers.
-Works hard for believers.
-Unites China, Japan, Russia.
-Believers are more precious than self.
-Tells not to worship him, but watch VTubers instead.
-Makes girlfriends for believers too.
(Wakamou smiling gif)
-Jesus advised not to worship idols?
ㄴGiven the age, maybe he really saw Him.
ㄴWakamou Leader’s life is truly eventful.
-Simply loves humans too much.
ㄴCome to think of it, asks nothing of believers lol
ㄴNo donations, no faith received.
ㄴBut he does ask for a bit of Mana, doesn’t he?
ㄴThat’s not asking; it’s voluntarily offered, Mr. Say.
-The Leader’s helped me get a girlfriend…. Need to earn Tower coins.
ㄴYou’ve opened your eyes, comrade, welcome to the Partner Gallery.
ㄴRegardless of male or female, it’s we-are-the-world there lol
ㄴIt’s full, just insane sex-crazed maniacs.
-That’s why you lose, allying with something like Italy lol
-Don’t acknowledge idols other than Leader, so buzz off.
[Writer: SaveGraduateSchoolTowerResearcherPlease]
[Title: Foundation of the Tower is Taking Shape]
【Legendary Class】 is special, and the Tower that turned you seems to recall.
The Saint forcibly stripped of class, becoming a civilian, broadcasted clearly.
Implies Wakamou Leader can also be stripped, but at 100% full power he might be unaffected.
In any case, the ancient tower, discussing ascension or idols, implies a journey to become god.
Continuing to grow suggests surpassing human limits.
Simply, this means raising in a form of [Solitude] through mutual killing.
Additionally, it seems the Tower, having its mind, can also seize bodies.
The [Black Tower] is such an ancient Tower, and [Humans] are like remnants of idols.
At any rate, that Vatican laughing stock read history as his universal trait of the [Tower] and understood his reason of existence by seeing underground towers.
From there, it escalated to causing this chaos by declaring he’d become [God].
Honestly don’t know why Italy allied, but dismissing as Italy being full of issues.
Anyway, originally, the Tower didn’t see humans as respected life but as resources.
Though disguised as a Saint, was essentially a priest offering sacrifice to gods.
The Companion was an altar coaxing to offer life.
Even the Man-eater chasing as pursuer is a “humans must die” class.
The Tower was truly a place of “human sacrifice”, a truth.
Now it’s quite different─but the [Mediator] mentioned by the Tower Lord might hold the key to the truth?
-It’s like wuxia.
-Then what’s the cost the Tower speaks of that humans create?
-Just fulfilling duty, a bit scary this.
-Does this imply if the Tower suddenly changes its mind, it turns into hell?
– Did the Russian Tower Lord swear they wouldn’t do that?
– What about the Korean Tower?
ㄴThen the Leader might beat them up.
ㄴWhew, relieved.
ㄴCome to safe Asia, LOL.
A bustling internet forum.
Those who couldn’t view Ichigo’s membership had been lamenting out loud, while their friends mocked them for not joining.
In the midst of this, some brave souls did leak full videos, only to be neatly dealt with by Asuka.
Already having a history of losing all the Wakamou merchandise and figures, she announced she had to work because she needed to survive and posted a notice for broadcast downtime.
Luckily, all the videos Wakamou stored were backed up separately by Asuka in an external network, achieving successful restoration.
Wakamou praised Asuka for remembering that memories are worth more than figures, allowing her to finally let out a sigh of relief.
She’s currently working her hardest on the internet, keeping an eye on Wakamou’s reactions.
But, truth be told, Wakamou had long since forgiven everything, no matter what happened.
He was already humming a tune, thinking he might as well try a new computer like Uni Computer or VirtualLive Computer.
Once again, subscribers of Wakamou Corporation, which saved the world from danger, are soaring without knowing limits.
Meanwhile, those Climbers who had already transitioned after learning the shocking truth of the Companion existing in the Vatican Tower and gaining Sacred stats from the Vatican were despairing over being marked as sacrificial offerings.
Given the situation where the Vatican Tower and Italy Tower had been completely destroyed by Wakamou, causing the towers to disappear.
Although the reconstruction of Italy was underway thanks to the aide funds willingly offered by the gathered people, their faces still showed unmistakable gloom.
“…..Truly, is there no God? Still, at least we wouldn’t be ashamed in front of the deceased predecessors.”
They had consumed too much of their lifespan, and there was no longer any means of restoration.
Even if there was a Piece of Babel, that wish couldn’t be fulfilled.
Wakamou suggested that if he made them Climbers, their lifespan might restore, but the Saint serenely accepted her fate.
She expressed that it would make her ashamed to leave alone the Angels who had been with her, so she wished to follow them and bring them news soon.
Even though the Tower had figured out everything, there were no more people being sacrificed to the Towers.
The Saint, lying on her sickbed and looking out the window, turned her gaze to the one who had come to visit her.
“You will go to heaven.”
“When you say it, it sounds convincing…. During the Legendary Festival, you did warn me to be wary of the Vatican Tower…”
“Indeed, still didn’t expect them to seize authority this way. Would you like to become a Climber again?”
“Haha, I believe I have fulfilled my duty well enough already. I only wish that no Saint would suffer again.”
“Rest assured.”
The Mediator gently brushed and stroked Saint Veronica’s hair with tender hands.
“The Idol class has been deleted, and so has the class that deceptively posed as both Priest and Saint.”
It was just as fancy in name.
In terms of offering faith and sacrifice (lifespan) to God, Priests were perfectly posed to disguise as Saints.
Perhaps to make it appear more faultless, they changed it so that it was the lifespan of the class holder, not others, being sacrificed.
The Idol class has been altered so that no other Tower dares even to attempt it anymore, making it so that no one could switch to this class.
──Additionally, checked whether there was any authority to reclaim with the Idols directly made by the Korean Tower.
True to its nonexistent class nature, neither reclaiming nor even getting it on the list was possible, and the Mediator burst into laughter.
The sheer cost among Towers worldwide was the greatest, yet the available authority was the weakest!
The Mediator wondered where on earth all that Cost was being spent.
[Gambling requires finesse. You go all in.]
“What if you lose?”
[Just win it back and repay it!]
Living with a “Someone else’s affair (enjoyable)!” mindset, the Korean Tower possessed madness incomparable to any other Towers.
Something needed to be researched, and various experiences had to be had, but the growth was too rapid and excessive, leaving only investment & recovery in its wake.
Even Climbers were created by Wakamou, leading to a stockpile of Costs that left the Mediator sighing.
The narrative consistently stated that humanity takes precedence over towers, towers are just tools under humanity, but Climbers might think otherwise due to this incident.
──How can they understand the intent of, being beneath humans, desiring to seize a body to climb a Tower?
Moving on, the standout is the Russian Tower….. the Russian Tower Lord manages only one Russian Tower, living freely and joyfully after creating a separate body.
There’s nothing to worry about here.
It was just a sycophant clinging to the Korean Tower’s side.
Listening to the story told to Saint Veronica, she laughed, calling that tower an Idol.
How could the same Tower be so different, she added as a bonus.
“Only to Veronica will I say this. ─Wakamou Inarizushi is actually an ordinary person. No special lineage, not a reincarnated or transmigrated person or alien, just a VTuber Otaku.”
“Isn’t that better? An Idol with a gentle heart who knows how to love people’s smiles is good enough. Specialness is something you create yourself.”
“Wise words.”
Peeling an apple and placing it in Veronica’s mouth, the Mediator walked out.
To check if there were any suspicious movements among the Towers and if other Towers had schemes.
She especially focused on the American Tower, recalling the days when the Architect was destroying towers.
Practically as influential as the East Asia Alliance, the largest and most impactful tower is the American Tower.
From the time it created the first generation of Man-eaters, the Mediator was keeping in check by creating the Six Legged Beast.
The Legendary Class, after all, is something Towers create to gain specialty.
With the flow of the era and the ensuing changes, the diversity of Legendary Class has increased.
Of course, even so, the Mediator warned that things as limited as Farmer, Fisherman, Maid, and Breeder seemed too obvious in purpose.
And don’t be like the Korean Tower, which, without making a single Climber, sits eating bananas without a thought.
With the emergence of the Black Tower and the Tower buried deep underground, a Tower came to know the History hiding among the Towers.
Before humans guarded against towers, towers were already wary of each other.
In situations where even the Hidden Towers were helping the Guardian!!
The Towers were buzzing with the start of an unexpected mafia game.
Perhaps among them, some even secretly cursed the Vatican Tower.
With things ending up like this, the Mediator began managing the Towers again after 11 years.
“Italy and Vatican Towers will be managed by the German Tower from now on.”
[The German Tower asks why that is]
“It’s because we allied previously.”
[The German Tower resents Italy!]
The Mediator efficiently and swiftly.
The German Tower, now with Italy in its hands, celebrated its unexpected fortune.
Might it become a major power next to the East Asia Union?
Completely ignoring the cries for help from the China Tower, the Mediator checked the next issue.
A unique troublemaker of unprecedented innovation, no one knows if it’s a Tower or a golden calf, was the number two Korean Tower.
“The top performer is the Korean Tower, yet it’s also the laziest tower; the lowest in raising Climbers is the Korean Tower, yet it has the strongest Climbers. There’s just no middle ground, is there? Use your Costs a bit.”
Costs… use them…?
The Korean Tower restored the lost items due to the Italy Tower.
It even used Costs to proudly present receipts showing that destroyed homes were restored complimentary.
The Mediator wondered if Costs weren’t meant to be spent on such things.
What should really be done with this golden little brat?
“Try using the knowledge learned from Wakamou Inarizushi!”
The Mediator didn’t trust Korean Tower’s intelligence but placed faith in Wakamou climbing the Korean Tower.
[The Korean Tower announces to other towers that it will loan Cost! The condition: they must grant climbing rights to the union Climbers once they borrow!]
[Then, let the union Climbers go out, climb the towers, earn Tower Coins, and spend them at the Russian Tower!]
[Towers can create Climbers with the borrowed Cost to repay the interest. They’ll happily drain them!]
“…..Where do I even begin to criticize this?”
Speechless that such a tower had such Climbers.
[Mediator, you’re so clumsy. Truly clumsy in liberating desires. Luxury shouldn’t be done bit by bit. When you do it, do it right. Otherwise, you’ll only accumulate stress.]
“Sure… I’ve been piling up a lot of stress lately…”
[The Korean Tower whispers to the Mediator that they’ll grant a special bonus to indulge and relieve stress freely at the Russian Tower!]
“So there’s a lot to see at the Russian Tower? With mixing China, Japan, Korea, and Russian now…”
[From refreshing cola and warm pizza to the rich broth of ramen and soup that warms inside…! Think about it, it adds while handing Tower Coins! Mediator gets unlimited interest exemption as a special benefit!]
There really is a place providing hefty Tower Coin loans like this!!
Eyes twinkling, the Mediator packed the Tower Coins into her pockets and joyfully went to tour the Russian Tower.
…..Something felt odd, but it seemed okay.
Since the Russian Tower Lord personally came out to welcome and guide, there seemed to be no issues!
…..
….
The Korean Tower requests Wakamou to create a Legendary Class!
“Huh? I need to do a VTuber broadcast, what are you talking about…. You make it yourself.”
[The Korean Tower asks, really? Will that be fine?]
“By leaving it to you, I’d instead make it myself and take the blame. But why suddenly? Did the Mediator nag about you working?”
[The Korean Tower remains silent]
“…..Korean Tower, I have a good idea.”
[What’s that?]
“Let’s surprise the other towers by creating a Legendary Class that’s unlike any other.”
[The Korean Tower agrees that’s what they do best.]
“─But, did the Mediator allow this?”
[The Korean Tower proudly states they persuaded with money. All they have is Cost!]
“Money is indeed almighty. If you have lots of Cost, loan it to other towers and extract interest!!”
[The Korean Tower begins to laugh wickedly.]
“Actually, I spent all my Faith and bonus stats during the last fight and I’m broke. I’ll make it well, so give me some money.”
The Korean Tower, confident in providing unfathomably large funds they can’t reject, agreed.
Wakamou pondered whether wasn’t this something I earned, am I not giving it undue credit? but didn’t mention it.
Today again, Hunt and Wat were ready to cause trouble.
An unmatched climber and tower teamed up!!
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