“So, you’re saying we have four items… and all of them belong in a museum?”
Manager Wanda Haye remarked, bewildered, as she examined the [Immortal Pauldrons] with curiosity.
By donning the belt that seemed to capture the essence of a bygone era, her entire body became enveloped in scales of steel with a rustling sound.
She wondered how it implemented not just a full suit of armor but a helmet as well; it was a mystery.
“…I’ve bought and played with belts even as I got older. Often they were defective and frustrating… but this feels like a childhood dream come true!”
“Would you consider debuting as a VTuber if I gave it to you?”
“Would I?!”
“You can do it!! Go, Vector Man Bear!!”
“I don’t even know what that is!!”
Manager Wanda Haye, being young, didn’t know. Wakamou, feeling a bit sorry, handed over the belt.
As impressive as it looked, even Wakamou wanted to wear it, but… the only one who could use it here was Sadako.
“Are you really sure about this?”
Sadako repeatedly asked while holding the belt in hand, genuinely concerned.
Well, anyway, nothing could be wrong with being a little more shameless since she was already driving a turtle ship.
However, she did have a cold sweat thinking that this might be a step too far, no matter how she looked at it.
She vented about something she hadn’t said before: the Japanese who engaged in anti-Korean behavior were exhausting her and even going to her father to complain about it.
“Is that what they say, Asuka?”
“This guy www is quite interesting”
“Go stir things up. I’ll allow it.”
“Punk… you finally made your wish come true after asking three times.”
Asuka, with a mischievous grin that stretched from ear to ear, laughed and eagerly ran to her room. Sadako, itching to create chaos daily and show humans some malice, complimented her warmly for finally realizing her wish.
What kind of terror awaited the anti-Korean Japanese? It wasn’t something anyone was particularly curious about.
“Wakamou-sama is collecting animal genitalia memes!!!”
“That’s a misunderstanding.”
“I respect your taste.”
“Oh, Asuka.”
“I get a little excited seeing bears from Golden Kamuy too.”
“Manager, don’t say anything more.”
“When you get closer, you start sharing this kind of stuff!! Aren’t you also into foxes, Wakamou-sama? Like Renamon from Digimon! You like the Space Fox series too, don’t you?!”
“Stop interrogating me! I’m stressed enough as it is!!”
The topic was clinging on and wouldn’t let go.
Having spent time together in Russia, witnessing everything, Wakamou was wide open to saying whatever came to mind.
Deciding to have a moment of repentance to their idol, the Fox Deity, Manager Wanda Haye darted into the shadows, seeking a tranquil place, while Wakamou wrestled to calm her in a shrimp hold.
“In any case… I received it, so I should use it! I’ll use it well, Captain!!”
“Alright….”
Picturing the South Korean government or any association related to Admiral Yi Sun-sin coming to complain to Wakamou, but she plans to insist that it’s a reward given by the Tower.
Regardless, the thought of a ridiculous rumor asserting that Wakamou aided in making Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s undefeated legend didn’t sit well!!
It’s an insult!! I must deny it somehow!!
“By the way, these effects are amazing.”
[Immortal Pauldrons]
Rating: Artifact.
Requirement: [Strength 200+]
The armor used by a general who composed the immortal myth of never losing a naval battle.
[Activation required to utilize full capability]
All stats +30.
Elemental resistance increased.
Leadership +50%.
Stats in water +30.
[Summon National Treasure][Cooldown 3 days]
Summon a total of six swords: long swords, sabers, and curved swords, each in pairs.
The longsword can recite “Sword Name” to unleash [Grand Slash].
You can casually carry it as a belt and transform it into armor, on top of boasting an absurd stat boost of +30 on all stats.
The Korean Tower has truly determined to give this unreasonably spec’d item.
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Moreover, the requirements are surprisingly lax, leaving tears of gratitude at the unneeded meticulousness.
Who would have thought it allows you to have not only armor but also six swords and a longsword with a special move?
This armor alone means no worries about equipment or weapons!
“I only have wing clothing, earrings, and a necklace as equipment items even now!!! Grrrr…”
Originally, equipment is used to obtain lacking stats, resistance, or skills.
Having unnecessary items hanging around is pointless if you can’t use them due to restrictions, and with Wakamou having only Mana, using item skills would mostly consume Mana, leading her to avoid using them.
Even using them serves only as a defense against [Mana], which is a weakness.
While spending time in Russia, she ended up having nothing left due to all the radiation damage.
She’s living the sorrowful life of a tower climber…
“Don’t web novels usually have loads of weapons and equipment for characters with this much experience? Why am I the only one like this…”
The next item Wakamou took out was undoubtedly something meant for [Liu Ying], gifted by the China Tower.
“Isn’t this Dragon Robe? It’s for the king to wear, right, Boss? Is it one of those again?”
Liu Ying asked skeptically, receiving it, and Wakamou sighed deep enough to hit rock bottom, affirming her suspicions.
Liu Ying examined it with a scrutinizing eye, lips pouting due to the significant item effects.
The overall item effects were exceptionally good, as any long-range attacks were completely nullified!!!
However, one wonders if it was provided because it’s nearly impossible to avoid long-range attacks while wearing it.
[Gold-red Dragon Robe]
Rating: Myth
Restriction: [Emperor].
A red dragon robe embroidered with gold dragons.
A gift from the tower, meant solely for the emperor.
The one who owns this artifact—
Shall be the ruler of the world.
Leadership +100%
Charm +200%
Agility -500%
Complete poison immunity.
Complete negation against long-range attacks.
The robe, boasting an unprecedented debuff of -500% agility, emerged.
Wakamou had never heard of stats dropping to 0 or negative.
Thus, it probably meant at least maintaining a minimum of 1.
This meant that Liu Ying, whose foremost merit was agile movements, was reduced to slowly dragging herself about.
In retrospect, the image of an emperor gallivanting around energetically does not suit such a figure.
Yet, regardless of its absurdity, how on earth is it fair to replace Wakamou’s rewards with Liu Ying’s rewards?
At least, the item awarded by defeating Bogatyr from the Russian Tower was somewhat better.
[Heart of Zmiy]
Legendary dragon Zmiy from the myth.
A special item enabling a Legendary Class transition.
Be cautious as this resets all tower-related records.
Yes, it was an unprecedented item allowing a transition to a Legendary Class!
[Zmiy] is a dragon in the myth that can transform into a beautiful human and use tools, mentioned in Romanian lore…
Why Zmiy, you wonder?
Curious, upon deeper investigation.
It wasn’t a creature originating from Russia; its presence was a puzzling matter that aroused further scrutiny.
When explored in more detail, it turned out Zmey was a creature that transformed into Zmiy.
In the Russian folktales, “Zmey” is practically evil and akin to a monster, likely appearing as a boss when one climbs the Russian Tower.
Differences depend on regions, but within the threshold of becoming a climber, Russia seemed to have separately prepared or created a class that could help people like the Korean Tower.
To put it bluntly, it seemed the Russian Tower was saying that switching jobs might be better for Wakamou, who courageously fought apostles with a non-combat Legendary Class.
Thus, Wakamou had no intention to use it.
If she were to change to a different type of job, it would transform her life, built up until now, and was inundated with inconvenient factors—she thought it might suit Olga Romanova nicely.
But, should she change it to a priestess class before giving it?
She would be formulating plans for a debut broadcast around this time.
“This is pretty much the only decent one I’ve got…”
At the very bottom of the box lay a single Japanese katana.
She had forgotten it after discarding her broken sword and carrying on fighting, but it seemed the tower had naturally retrieved and repaired it.
In a sense, it was Wakamou’s symbol, a weapon that had returned, even more splendid and dazzling.
[Genuine Celestial Shrouded Cloud Sword]
Rating: Unique.
Authentic piece lost in the Battle of Dan-no-Ura.
Reconstructed with [Prism Hardness Diamond].
A ceremonial sword with no edge.
Usable only by an idol.
Doubles the success rate of rituals and ceremonies.
Charm +50%
Idol exclusive skill efficacy +50%
Energy of believers in idols +50%
Mana recovery rate +50%
When Mana is infused, it exudes a radiant light.
[Recreation of Myth][Cooldown 30 days]
Once wielded, with the breeze it generates—
It can extinguish all flames.
[Orochi’s Heads][Cooldown 30 minutes]
Allows 8 attacks in one go.
“It’s fantastic….!!”
The capability to attack eight times at once was amazing, and the blade was also crafted from a mineral renowned for its hardness.
Infusing it with Mana would cause it to scatter a resplendent kaleidoscope of light, truly a masterpiece of a sword.
Delighted, Wakamou leapt around, pleased that even the name had changed.
Indeed, Japan Tower knows a VTuber’s heart well.
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“Hooo….”
Olga calmed her trembling mind with song.
“Is Wakamou-sama listening to my song?!”
A lover of VTubers…particularly virtual lives, Olga, eager to become a VTuber the moment she regained her freedom, had implored Wakamou, renowned VTuber, to take her in.
The simple yet precious goal of becoming a VTuber like the one she idolizes and aspires to…
Cuddling a bear doll and curling up like a mermaid sinking into the ocean’s depths, Olga opened her eyes to Adelheid’s boisterous voice.
“…Boss, the song… it’s awful… hurts my ears, can’t listen…”
“It’s just a matter of preference!! People have different tastes in music!! This brain-numbing sensation… oh gosh…! I’m brimming with inspiration!”
“Surely, it’s the virtual live you found comfort in during the interview, not my singing?”
Despite having not yet been a VTuber for a year, Wakamou… no, it was Mei.
Regardless of the slight misunderstandings caused by her lack of conversational skills… the worry that she might get into trouble due to her dazed personality loomed stronger.
“So, have you named the first-gen?”
“Of course!! Red!! Constant! Plum blossom!! Team Blooming Red!!”
“For me, it’s fine….”
“With 2 votes in favor, it’s a majority, right?”
Honestly, the team name was good as long as it pleased the VTuber themselves.
Naming it way too thoroughly and meticulously was somewhat exhausting… wasn’t the 0th generation still unnamed?
Among the viewers, it had been arbitrarily dubbed [FOX Team].
The Seoul retrieval mission left a strong impression, and being introduced as such there likely led to the misunderstanding among some viewers.
“So, Olga, have you decided on a name?”
“The person most loved by God… Wakamou-sama and I can talk about VTubers. Yoseph.”
“Nice~ The naming is free for VTubers!!”
Some VTubers somewhere unabashedly burp or fart in front of their audience, and the name was something like [xxIWillBringBack].
“Age-wise, an astronaut license… blue-eyed white dragon from the moon concept….”
“… This is quite well thought out… sincerely, seriously…!!”
Was there ever a child who formulated a normal(?) VTuber setting and concept like this?
No, there wasn’t!!
Mei intensely joined in from the side, helping with character design and offering advice as they collaborated on writing out the character settings.
Meanwhile, Adelheid wondered what having an astronaut’s license for age meant but let it slide saying somewhere a dragon had a pilot license for age, so it didn’t matter.
“VTubing is freedom──!!!!”
There’s no point in nitpicking such meticulous details; keeping your age hidden is better, Mei feistily argued.
However, shouldn’t at least it be in numbers?
Thus, with wings made of hair adorned atop the head and a dragon’s tail with a formal suit attire… a new VTuber emerged.
He who is called—
“Iosif Khan!”
Khan, meaning ruler in Mongolian, is tagged on the end for no particular reason.
He recalled being called a mutt by the orphanage director, who claimed he had Mongolian blood.
Shifting from sad to pitiable, Wakamou sent a message to Asuka.
Mei angrily asserted she’d make them regret it(?) if they were alive.
“Decoding, it means you’ll become the leader showered with Wakamou-sama’s love and affection… essentially, the foremost believer among the believers!!”
“So you mean to become the greatest among believers!”
“Dreams should be big.”
“Isn’t that a bit too high? But who cares!! It’s good if everyone gets along!!”
“Yeah… I’ll release lots of songs… make music videos… and hold concerts on a big stage.”
“You have big ambitions…!!”
While Liu Ying diligently studies VTuber work for Wakamou, finally!! Someone has come with serious goals, diving into VTubing with a proper big dream!!
“As an individual…. it’s tough….. But Wakamou the CEO is earnest and passionate about VTubing… I believe it can be done…..”
“Yes, in the red ocean made of V-Tuber’s blood and sweat, a single entity crossing that sea holds power equal to that of a major company…!!”
Unless you’re a legendary super JK loli VTuber with a song that surpasses a hundred million views in Japan, just joining a corporate and receiving their support is the easiest way to succeed.
“Since we’re not superhumans, we gather our power and cross the sea!! Idol! We can do it!!”
“Yeah…! With that huge stature… doesn’t even seem like a girl… But VTubing doesn’t care about that….”
“Honestly, aside from me, most people at our company are only able to succeed if they debut as idols.”
Even Wakamou couldn’t deny Adelheid’s words, so he tightly closed his lips and remained silent.
With turtle necks, dark circles, and frail bodies… Adelheid, though a Beauty, is there anyway.
….
……….
Time passed…
In fact, not much time passed at all.
Because, in just one day, Manager Wanda Haye came with a 2D model ready.
“Then, before debuting─ Let’s do a job change!!”
“Yes!”
With a lazy response, the doll clung tightly around the waist as Olga Romanova came with the broadcast plan along with Mei to meet Wakamou.
Although he had already seen it through Mei, the procedure was surprisingly important.
Wakamou was naturally pleased with Olga’s enthusiasm, who made a schedule of what they would do after debuting.
“Then the members of the first team Blooming Ten, will be Mei Xiao Long Bao, Adolf Lucia, and Joseph Khan. Character designs are good…. I’ll transition you back into Climbers while the models are made.”
“Ah, thank you…”
Having worked as a soldier in Russia and climbed Towers to death, as she smiles brightly and adjusts her glasses, she assured not to worry as, unlike back home, there would be no repercussions for not meeting quotas here.
Wakamou comforted her warmly, telling her indulgence is now allowed as he embraced and comforted her, Adelheid and Mei also gave her a heartfelt hug each.
Wakamou immediately cast [Skill] on the large but lovely child who appreciated everyone’s warmth.
“[Manager (Shaman) Hiring]!”
[Would you like to hire Olga Romanova as a manager (Shaman)?]
“Yes.”
[Registered.]
“…..That’s it?”
The procedure was absurdly anticlimactic.
Without even granting the [Tower Access] skill, the Korean Tower managed its tasks with astounding speed as expected from its nature as a Tower in South Korea and quickly exited.
As Olga couldn’t view the status window, Wakamou scrolled through her skills on her behalf, checking each section.
With nothing marked, upon opening the status window, the entry was bizarrely misplaced.
[Status Window]
[Climber: Wakamou Inarizushi]
[Occupation: VTuber]
[Age: 1,000 years]
[Exclusive Manager (Shaman): Olga Romanova]
[Stats]
Mana: 1,500,000
The Lion of the Idol: 1,750,000
[Additional Stats: 84]
[Faith: 792]
[Believers: 41]
That truly was all there was to it.
Curious, he pressed around to find that sections like [Skill Purchase] surfaced normally.
There weren’t any skills particularly worth buying…. and planning to upgrade to [Legendary Class], teaching trivial matters seemed unnecessary.
Manager Wanda Haye from behind whispered about joining the Bearer Gang… and began to give off an eerie vibe.
Rumor had it there were surprisingly many [Shifters] among Korean Climbers, and he only hoped it wasn’t some sinister, suspicious furry conspiracy.
Already receiving countless questions from believers asking when he’d showcase fluffy furry mode!
“Eumool eumool….”
Having confirmed everything, Olga was handed [Heart of Zmyu], which she industriously chewed on.
The heart was so tough, anyone watching would worry it might taste like tire.
Without anticipating they’d use it as a consumable, Wakamou cut it up, handfeeding it to her like a mother bird to a chick.
“Boss, I acquired a skill. It’s called [Dragon Change].”
“Alright, we’ll consult a guide on optimal upbringing and then use the skill──”
“Oh.”
Mid-sentence, Olga activated the skill, casting a regretful glance at Wakamou.
And then a brilliant light burst forth.
A massive, roughly 4M tall white dragon, craning its long neck this way and that, seemingly attempting to comprehend its status, twisted its head 90 degrees to survey its body.
And feeling around with adorable hands, Olga Romanova, teetered on two feet, rising.
“Could you revert the transformation?”
“Boss.”
“Hm?”
“I don’t have transformation reversal…”
As expected from the “Dragon Change” skill name. There was no [Skill] for reverting back to a human.
Manager Wanda Haye, being a [Shifter], said she reverted either when mana depleted or by re-casting the skill, but it was a no-go, no matter how long they waited.
Just their luck to have such an incident on debut day… was this a curse?
“Am I unable to debut as a VTuber…..?”
“You can! If it were up to me….!! I would make it happen!!”
Now, holding the too-small doll tightly, Wakamou assured Olga, who questioned in a distant stare, that there was nothing to worry about by posting a notice.
Unhesitant debut broadcast notice skyrocketing!!
Mei and Jiang Yeoul simultaneously leapt out, starting to set up the outdoor broadcast environment using points.
Desks emerged, microphones materialized─ rapid and extraordinary happenings unfolded.
In grandoa style, as the title “[First Generation Debut Begins!!]” boomed notifications arose, Aoi Asuka, while taking a breather, sent notifications to viewers.
-Did Adolf arrive?
-Mei’s debut arrived???
-Which 1st gen is debuting lol
-Isn’t it too rushed without even posting the setting??
-? They revealed today’s debut VTuber.
-What is it?
-White dragon from the moon.
-lololol
-loool
-Feels so cheesy.
-Real VTuber came?
-I think it’s better than the split personality eating tarantulas….
-The innocence you desire was devoured by Ha-chan!
-Kyaaaaah!!!
Like a true pro, Wakamou immediately issued a new notice with additional explanation visible to viewers.
The VTuber concept of a green-eyed white dragon yearning for VTubers from the moon and descending to Earth!!
Of course, there was significant backlash.
Complaints about why the sudden crafty concept, it’s too otaku-like, it feels cringe and unwatchable, it lost its vibe, insults poured continuously.
Yet, they were just a handful. Could Wakamou really be swayed by such a trivial few?
Once Mei and Jiang Yeoul finished preparing for the broadcast completely, they left the scene.
Despite the size being excessively large at 4M─ a point-utilizing outdoor broadcasting studio was born.
Wandering to where the computer was set up outside to use background scenery as broadcast visuals wasn’t such a bad idea after all.
No bugs lived here and it didn’t rain, hence no issues existed.
Relieved by the custom size keyboard matching her stature, Olga glanced around inspecting it.
Having watched virtual live broadcasts as a fan aptly, the rehearsal, albeit briefly during preparations, held no serious issues.
Perhaps feeling relieved? Understanding VTubers eased teaching and comforted the concerns.
After all, no matter how large the appearance as a giant dragon, everything resolved under illusions.
“Being the first to transform into a dragon holds a special and unique significance.”
“Oh, really?”
“Yes!!
Just when about to cast a concealment skill over Olga, Manager interrupted, starting up a dialogue.
With assertions about extracting even a limitless amount from the dragon’s scales to blood, they stressed quick comprehension of acquiring a human-reversion skill.
No plan existed to bring it outside regardless, seemingly of no issue.
“Wakamou, Wakamou CEO!!!”
As the newly appointed manager followed the notebook’s guidance on [Zmyu], finding the optimal skill acquisition route for human reversion alleviated Manager’s concerns assuredly by Wakamou.
Endowed by the Tower, there was no way she’d lose her mind and run berserk yet.
“Wakamou CEO!!! We have a big problem!!!”
Then, as he skimmed the note’s section on [Zmyu], Adelheid called out loudly.
Assuming Wakamou didn’t hear concentrating, she came running, demanding to turn on the broadcast.
Despite having no illusions, the hasty 2D character model was displayed.
Assuming potential emergencies, Wakamou hadn’t cast illusions… right?
“Ugh, I forgot while talking with Manager.”
“That’s true, my apologies… it was quite a big hit.”
─What’s the big deal?
Rather baffled by the overwrought behavior, Wakamou opened the broadcast to find a flustered white dragon’s face displayed beside the character in the webcam.
In no time, Wakamou Corporation’s history marked its premiere broadcasting accident with chatter unstoppable from believers laughing themselves dizzy.
-loool it wasn’t a concept kidding lool
-Is there still a chance to apologize?
-Why is it a real dragon looolol
-Did you accidentally turn on the cam? Is this the red pill?
-Better say you didn’t see to avoid Dalki’s wrath.
-This is clearly a cursed video lololololol
-I lost my sight three days ago, so couldn’t possibly see anything now!!!
“Ah.. um.. sorry….”
As she fiddled with the doll, Wakamou who had momentarily lost gaze, Olga Romanova, having committed a major blunder, drooped her head low.
With dragon claws too thick, despite a matching large keyboard, it seemed something was accidentally pressed incorrectly.
Planning to cast [Illusion of the Idol] or [Form of the Idol] to fix the horrid disaster, the Manager began to apologize for speaking out.
…..it’s no one’s fault, really.
Just a tragedy….
Inadvertently, the Korean Tower decides to torment Wakamou this way.
Aoi Asuka, who was occupied with other chores, hurriedly fixed the broadcasting screen and showcased the character.
-Everyone, we saw nothing???
-Tell everyone you didn’t see anything or else you’ll die believers.
-Already dashed off to the fan cafe celebrating.
-The red pill is already loose on the community lol
-What happened to those guys?
-It’s obviously lawsuits.
-Kya lolololololol
With the adorable dragon maiden hiding behind, the true identity of the white(?) dragon was revealed to the whole world.
“Thinking about it, isn’t there no problem since it’s not the actual form?”
“Supposedly….”
With that, guilty Manager Wanda Haye echoed back to Wakamou without objection.
Dialogue from starting misconceptions of believers was heating up the community.
Safely raising the dragon hidden in [My Worlds] until nurturing well was a hope shattered amicably.
Nevertheless, the swift believers adapted, remarking if the Fox Deity could stream, then why not a dragon?
This beneficial misunderstanding in awkward moments felt fortunate somehow…. or not, I’m still genuinely believed as something factual.
“Getting mistaken as a real dragon…. although awkward. This is hiding the red pill in perfection isn’t it?”
“Right? Honestly, I’m not even a Fox Deity, Manager.”
“Haha, what a delightful sense of humor.”
Wakamou briskly adapted his stance.
Not revealing the red pill was victory!!
Living positively while keeping a sound mind!!
Following Wakamou’s advice, Olga picked up fiery momentum boosting her own recognition.
Feeling validated for good teaching, Wakamou approvingly nodded.
As they call it, this is what people describe as, an escape from reality.
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