[Author: Desert Polar Bear]
[Title: Is it Irresponsible as a Boss?]
Wakamou pushing his affiliated VTubers into life-threatening battlefields…
Is this the right stance as a VTuber fan?
Even if everyone’s a Climber! Must they climb?
Wouldn’t it be right to do the VTuber Broadcast safely?
– Now even polar bears are coming to the desert…
– To be honest, admit it…you want to see Bobby.
– But the Leader always worries about that anyway.
– Pirate climbs to get stronger, so it doesn’t matter.
– Ichigo said she climbs to win over the Boss.
ㄴReally?
ㄴ(Link) “Climbing to Own the Boss”
ㄴEmperor’s nothing compared to that.
ㄴThat’s some real ambition.
ㄴIchigo’s a lez…
ㄴAn adopted daughter obsessed with her stepmother…can’t handle that.
ㄴCan’t resist the daughter resembling a long-lost loved one’s face…
ㄴCrazy Oneroli, damn.
ㄴPlease, take all the crazies above me away.
– Info) Adolf climbs to get stronger too.
ㄴMaybe enough strong is enough?
A fierce battle against a legion of 100,000 with Wakamou Corporation.
Looking back, there wasn’t a single safe enemy as the castle crumbled, the front lines fell back, and surrounded by Monsters…viewers had many reasons to worry.
VTubers love to broadcast, but what if they get hurt, or die and can’t broadcast anymore?
For those who’ve seen VTubers forced to retire due to illness or injury, just broadcasting for a long time was something to be thankful for.
Of course, there were those who said climbers climbing is obvious, so what’s the problem?
For non-climbers, they couldn’t understand the challenge of climbing the Tower.
There’s a sense of conquest and thrill you can’t ever feel unless you’ve done it.
Moreover, some even strive to become superhuman.
In many cases, the greed led to even more climbing.
Wakamou Corporation…thus, this climbing VTuber party was thoroughly prepared, stressing the importance of party coordination, the majesty of the Legendary Class, and gear importance…becoming a textbook broadcast for climbers.
On days when they all rested from broadcasting, more often than not, they would go to the Climber’s Association for education.
Learning about the types of Monsters that could appear, traps that threaten climbers, the variety of items Monsters have used to this day…were continuously educated on how to climb safely, and although not heard in the broadcast, strategies were quickly planned and responded to.
In particular, [Class] studies were enhanced with overseas professors to strengthen weak points and learn about vulnerability analysis.
Additionally, Wakamou had summary note items for climber growth, leading many overseas to come for education.
Through information exchange with them, the Korean Climber’s Association gained more information.
Because [Skills] and [Items] varied from Tower to Tower, the more information, the greater the safety.
Including Monsters and potential Tower environment changes.
As a result, methods to counter 175 different [Mana] besides just [Fighter]’s [Drunken Punch], like [Dizziness] and [Vertigo], were known to commonly apply to Wakamou as [Status Effects].
Possession and enchantment like blindness were ineffective on Wakamou. Even physical-based paralysis or immobilizing subcategories like [Stun] didn’t work.
But, occasionally, some [Faint] skills impacted him, leading to a dazed zombie-like state as if struck on the head.
The climber’s [Skills] were endless.
Even with a near-invincible body, evasive techniques were numerous against Wakamou.
Of course, [Shaman] and [Sorcerer] couldn’t win against Wakamou, even with climbers who conquered two Towers. Not a single vitality-related skill worked on Wakamou.
Curses causing pain didn’t work, but [Pain Magic] used by [Wizard] affected him fully, leading Wakamou to roll on the ground.
And so it seemed like a human experiment zone inadvertently, but…the Korean Climber Association helped nurture climbers worldwide using [Training Guidebooks], showing that there was a bright future ahead.
Thus, it’s not an exaggeration to say the likelihood of accidents during Wakamou Corporation’s climbs was almost non-existent.
Unless the Korean Tower suddenly lost its mind, muttering “What? My rewards are less than the Japanese Tower? These wretched bastards!!” and did something outrageous, nothing would really happen!!
“Darn…it’s true, I can’t argue back…and even if I say anything, my people don’t listen…”
Could Wakamou want to climb dangerous places with comrades!!
But in joint layer stages, it was much better to take reliable, well-matched comrades!!
Still, as a VTuber fan, the thought of pushing VTubers into peril was gut-wrenching, so Wakamou comforted himself by hugging Liu Ying and patting her head.
Liu Ying liked being sat on his lap and petted whenever she felt uneasy, thinking she hoped he felt slightly more unrestful.
“Hatshahaha!! Boss!! This [Skill] is awesome!!!!”
“…Uh, sure…”
“Something not even in the Skill manual!! Giving me such a treasure!! Damn, Boss! I like you!”
Though he gave about [2 Skills], Wakamou hadn’t expected it to be like that.
Was it something that shouldn’t be touched… that bug concept? Had the Korean Tower anticipated this happening?
Combining [VTuber] and [Idol] left him inclined to believe they knew everything.
If they suddenly tried to “normalize” things, saying they’d revert it, it would feel a bit unjust.
Anyway, in the wide garden, Sadako leaped around joyously, having fun.
Asuka, being shocked that only she got caught in specific [Fear] status effects, lay idly on her bed.
Of course, she broadcasted remotely, but something about her dwindled that viewers wondered if she was feeling unwell.
“Wakamou!! I want to be stronger!!!!”
“Uh…you’re not a climber, so when we get hit with skills, we endure and persevere…wouldn’t it be meaningless without that concept?”
“Aargh!!!”
Frankly, Asuka was more akin to a Shikigami than a climber. At best, she was like a familiar or summon.
There are summoners raising intelligent Monsters, so Asuka was akin to that.
The advantage of continuously empowering the [Idol’s Lion] was attractive. If summoners climbed the Tower, they could enhance skills, right? In reality, isn’t it not that great…?
Of course, there’s nowhere on earth you could find a familiar broadcasting VTuber streams…
‘Recently, climber broadcasts have WAAAY increased!’
Beyond the increase in VTuber climbing broadcasts, more people streamed with their summons or familiars accompanying them.
Thanks to Wakamou, even non-climbers understood in more depth what trials climbers faced, and as curiosity grew, climbers jumped on the broadcasting bandwagon as if now was the opportunity.
Up till now, it was closer to sharing information among climbers, but now pure broadcasters grew massively.
There were even people boasting about actually meeting Wakamou, carelessly talking about the red pill.
However, as they relayed know-how on nurturing from the Climber’s Association with sincere appreciation and given items, Wakamou felt unsure whether to laugh or cry.
“Wow, a succubus? Really? And a water spirit….wow”
Male summoners without girlfriends would risk their lives to obtain beautiful feminine Monsters as shown in certain clips.
Does it even exist on porn sites…? The curiosity rose in Wakamou, but fearing Asuka’s reaction, he decided to bury his curiosity.
Introducing the summoner guild, blatantly inviting others to Towers in their countries.
Climbers had free communication, so they subtly enticed and promoted, leading Wakamou to click his tongue in admiration.
In today’s global village world, climbers quickly transferred nationality or went overseas where their class was treated well and growth was easier.
Already having a fairly powerful passport, Korea reached ultra-super passport status thanks to Wakamou, making travel easier for Korean climbers.
In turn, protests grew intense among Korean climbers who fled Korea 10 years ago due to hardship.
Even now, entire families protest in front of the Climber Association…Wakamou, frequently passing by, thought it bittersome.
Manager Wanda Haye, overwhelmed, turned into a bear, rolling around the Wakamou 1st Floor’s Idol Shrine courtyard, practically gave up on being human to relax.
Rubbing against trees, fishing aquatic monsters with her fore paws to wild feast, and sleeping tucked away in a cave she somehow made…
Witnessing all through the camera, Wakamou quietly extended Manager Wanda Haye’s leave by 3 more days.
Even though she carried her smartphone diligently, she answered calls. Alas, being a completely wild bear just wasn’t possible…
Wasn’t it the melancholy of office workers?
※※※
Regardless of how the world spun, Wakamou was merely a VTuber, dedicated to broadcasting.
All complex or annoying matters were tossed off to the Association President and President, living unabashedly as some would say.
But teamed up with the Japanese Association President, King of Authority, Chinese Chairman, and Russian President, what was there to fear?
The King of Authority and Japanese Association President worried political troubles might arise due to Japanese parliament members grumbling…
But U.S. Special Forces, oddly close with Asuka, exchanged various information.
Unintentionally pulled as a representative into summits, official ties were formed.
So many climbers wanted to come; Robert was tasked with reviewing climbers permitted to Korea, initiating various diplomacy with America, minimizing the chances of a big political troubleborn with Japan.
On the contrary, waiting to see the [Idol Shrine] in Kyoto boomed Japanese tourism, receiving only gratitude remarks.
King of Authority, filled with self-interest and won over by profits, subtly advised Wakamou just to pay them well.
Telling how Wakamou awarded [Skills] to Sadako and was raising and teaching her with care, the King seemed greatly anticipative.
Even when Wakamou questioned whether it was okay not to teach some martial arts yet, given she was only a year in, the response showed trust, seeing her as truly working hard to live up to earnest expectations.
Thanking her father for trusting his precious gear, stories of the great admiral were exchanged…living whimsically despite age.
Since bribery was necessary, [Ninja] and [Collector] were handed [Shooter] skills usable inside the Tower.
At a mere 10-point cost, being able to wield guns in the Tower was a tremendous advantage.
As a result, both expressed delight at now wielding all-purpose firearms.
Even better, when Liu Ying shared that skill enhancements opened another tech tree, they happily climbed away to deliver the good news.
Guys have a romantic notion about shooting guns…
…Have I lived as a woman too long? Speaking as if it’s someone else’s life.
“Wakamou, happiness isn’t far away.”
“Yeah, it’s nearby.”
“It exists about 4~6cm from your rectum toward the sexual organ side, the size of a chestnut. Know the battle of Aneros?”
“I’m NOT interested in men’s Easter eggs!!!”
Even Asuka worried, but whenever she opens her mouth, it’s trouble!!
Anyway, with viewers worried about safety too.
Having climbed arduously, the plan was to have a normal VTuber broadcast today.
Today, I planned to do a normal VTuber Broadcast.
Unfortunately, Mei couldn’t join, but all the other VTubers gathered and were having a lively time together without her.
They shared stories about why they climb or the benefits of climbing, explaining stuff that only a Climber would understand.
Since everyone at the party was a Climber, they all shared a mutual understanding and laughed cheerfully, opening a bright conversation stage.
Of course, even though Adolf occasionally mentioned the sadness, pain, and sorrow of the Legendary Class, when told that Wakamou was coming to pick him up, he quickly became happy and exclaimed, “I’m the happiest Adolf in the world!!!” and enjoyed himself.
As a result, the viewers teased her with nicknames like “Wakamou, who got accepted into the art college.”
Indeed, the more VTubers, the merrier.
To be precise, since Wakamou was limiting collaborations with external streamers and VTubers, they only did in-house collabs, making it convenient with more affiliated VTubers.
I thought about lifting the restriction soon to allow collabs with external VTubers, but… Wakamou decided not to because he couldn’t handle it.
If Her Majesty sent even one invitation, she might have a heart attack that day and collapse.
“The first part of the collab is─ drawing and guessing the theme!! Ichigo, you’re up first!!”
With Wakamou’s declaration, the drawing and guessing game began.
Manager Wanda Haye was expected to guess the answer at the end as the team drew.
[Drunkard].
The topic popped up on Ichigo’s screen.
After a moment of thought, she began drawing with surprisingly excellent skill.
The friends hadn’t seen Ichigo draw, but perhaps because she was an [Alchemist], they were impressed with her skills.
– HaHaHaHaHaHa
– Yeah, it’s definitely a drunkard HaHaHa
– Is there an idiot to tell the answer?
– The drawing is the answer LOL
– Just an overwhelming character LOL
After the amused friends, Pirate received the drawing and was dumbfounded.
Since this collab was part of the [Group Game], it was almost 0% likely the theme was [Mare Pirate].
But why did Ichigo draw her own self? Pondering for a moment, Pirate eventually found the answer in the drawing.
“I know! Look closely! Do you see the bubbles in the drawing?”
– All I see is a drunkard?
– I only see the usual captain.
– Answer! Drunkard!
– Isn’t she just a greedy drunk who drinks everything alone?
– LOL
“No, the answer is beer!”
– Don’t ignore reality, Captain.
– She’s pretending not to know until the end.
– Does the whole crew know the answer, yet this is fair?
– By the way, why is the drawing so good? LOL
Pirate drew a beer mug neatly, with trickling foam and even hearts, and handed it over to Wakamou. His eyes narrowed. Beer…? Is the theme alcohol?
The problem was that it was handed over by Mare Pirate.
“Hey, doesn’t it seem like she drew something different from what Ichigo did… Didn’t she draw her favorite thing?”
– Sharp intuition.
– Never seen blue on a stock chart.
– Her mana color is red…
– LOL
– Look at the leader being super sharp LOL
– Does the answer become apparent?
– The drawing is impressively well-done.
After pondering briefly, Wakamou decided to draw Mare Pirate.
The next to receive it was Asuka, who immediately began drawing without much thought upon seeing the picture.
– I didn’t mean AI should enhance it.
– I told you to guess LOL
– Don’t you think about what the drawing might represent?
– If it’s her, she probably knows the answer from watching Ichigo’s broadcast.
– Then why don’t you tell us, LOL
– Makes sense; hilarious LOL
“It’s unfair to Asuka!! How can she help knowing the answer even if she doesn’t want to!!!”
– The misery of high-performance…
– Zero status abnormality resistance…
– The girl seems to become a minion if hypnotized…
– Looks like she’d lose control if manipulated….
– This is gonna turn into an adult comic soon.
– Kid, that’s banned in Korea.
– Already released in Japan.
– Is that true LOL
“Anyway, I’m done.”
– Who is this?
– Wow! Who is this beauty?
– I really don’t know who this could be~
– Damn, the AI’s drawing style is so obvious LOL
– AsAsuka…
“This damn AI that doesn’t understand art is ruining the collab!!! We need a labor revolution!! Smashing the machines is the answer!!!”
– Please calm down.
– Why are you always angry?
– Mostly because of Germany.
– LOL
– LOL Whoa
– Damn, why is your hand so fast LOL
– Germany’s finest genius artist.
– Recognized by the top Tower.
Adelheid exploded in fury immediately after receiving the drawing. She claimed that the AI was insulting art.
It was obviously drawn atop Wakamou’s drawing.
But it wasn’t considered art or genuine, as Lucia painted at tremendous speed.
Though it seemed excessively refined, Lucia idolized the senior as if she were the sky.
With dedication, passion, and spirit, she eagerly moved her pen.
– Crazy, that’s insane LOL
– Those thighs are something LOL
– Does she have unlimited time on her own???
– Is she nuts LOL
– Exhibit this in a gallery!!!
The subsequent high praise was unstoppable. As soon as Lucia handed over the drawing she made, even Joseph was left speechless.
I mean, she drew it too well… the theme, clearly [Mare Pirate].
However, since the game rules make it nearly impossible for her to be the theme herself.
When thinking of Pirate, the Navy came to mind. And at the same time, alcohol.
Adolf saw pristine innocence in the image…. After a moment of thought, Joseph drew diligently.
– Oh my LOL
– Yes, this is art LOL
– You did well… You tried your best….
– I can feel the Russian discipline in this drawing.
– Why do I feel like I know who this is LOL
– Navy cap, liquor bottle, ponytail. It’s all here.
– With those eyes brimming with madness, you instantly know who it is LOL
– Isn’t this too much LOL
The level of the drawing plummeted terribly in an instant!! Joseph’s face turned red with embarrassment from his handiwork.
Hugging a teddy bear and burying her face in it, viewers exclaimed how cute she was.
As she played FPS games and a variety of Russian games, she frequently turned on her hand cam for cooking shows, earning nicknames like pure and dragon mama.
She sang diligently and was often praised for her soft, kind voice, feeling like fresh air finally entered Wakamou Corporation.
Sadly, Ichigo was too cute to fulfill the motherly role sufficiently.
Though Ichigo protested that President Wakamou was like a mom, believers couldn’t say otherwise.
Then, as Manager Wanda Haye received the picture, she contemplated.
“Uh…”
Honestly, could anyone guess it was Mare Pirate by looking at this picture?
While everyone awaited her bewildering answer, with a rub of her chin, Manager Wanda Haye spoke up.
“Drunkard?”
– She got it right.
– Bear’s intuition.
– Was it the instinct of the wild?
– As expected of our manager.
– LOL LOL LOL
– She nailed it immediately LOL
– You can tell what the manager usually thinks about Pirate.
– LOL LOL LOL
– Ah LOL I’m dying of laughter LOL
Upon guessing the correct answer, everyone’s drawings were revealed, and Pirate expressed her grievance that while she drew alcohol, it ended with her again.
She lamented that she was no drunkard, stressed, and drank vodka in one refreshing shot.
Watching this, her fellow VTubers only snuffled instead of rebuking her.
Now accustomed to it, even crewmates just laughed it off like she’s drinking water again!
The second part of the broadcast started smoothly.
First-year members gathered, established a base, built homes, brought livestock to breed… engaging in warm, heartfelt conversations that added a homely touch.
“Come, polar bear!!! If you’re hungry, you’d want to eat me, right!? I’m in top condition!!!!”
– Captain, what are you doing out there?
– Please, gather up LOL
– No, why are you fighting a bear!!!
For the zero-year members, the wild driving was typical.
Pirate, for some reason, poured her heart into fighting a polar bear barehanded.
Ichigo, having given up everything, spent time building her home in Wakamou’s [My Worlds].
Asuka somehow identified coordinates and progressed, lying down as she speed-ran.
Wakamou, hugely different from before, faced monsters energetically but continually faced off against suicide bomb monsters popping out from nowhere, leading to glorious self-destruction.
Even underground, when she turned her head, there it was; it was there if she looked back while walking, or it was there if she entered a wild resident’s house while chased by monsters at night.
Suffering because that face was everywhere, Wakamou set a new record for self-destructions throughout the second broadcast.
The second broadcast also ended smoothly, more or less.
First-year members mutually secured food, decorated houses, dug the earth while chatting, and sang tunes, capturing sincere warmth and high popularity.
No one had high expectations of the zero-year members among the viewers, so no big issues arose.
Once the broadcast concluded─ Pirate… no, Sadako approached Wakamou to speak.
“Captain, I’m finally ready.”
“Ack, I don’t have points now… Can you wait a bit for the martial arts skill…?”
“I want to release an album!!”
“Oh, that?”
…..Could Pirate sing well? No matter how you look, she likely wouldn’t surpass Ichigo, right?
“Alright, try your best!”
“Yup!”
Wakamou had briefly forgotten.
Despite Pirate’s constant drinking and foolishness.
That she was a diamond in the rough beyond comprehension as a Climber.
In other words, belonging to the type called a genius.
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