“Waaahhhh!!”
“Why are you crying…?”
“The cornerstone and heart of Virtual MYTH, the clock detective, just announced a broadcast suspension! But look!! Among the immortals, they shed their mortal flesh and sit on the golden throne! They’ve chosen to become the king of the basement…! It’s like they’re coming out like a senior Kamen Rider in a theatrical film instead of a broadcast. Even graduation is innovative now.”
“I don’t really know much about the VTuber scene, so I don’t get it… What are you talking about?”
“To be precise, they became a civilian employee. They can’t just play around freely with the soldiers they lived with anymore, but they can help with work and eat together while living apart from those dark officer bastards. They can have a home outside and go on assignments all around.”
“Got it immediately!”
“When you’re down like this, you need to watch something fun… Our Empress’s broadcast is on hold, but she’s saying Twitter is fun. As long as she’s happy…”
After clearing the 100th floor of Kyoto Tower and seeing the festival concert, Wakamou Inarizushi… became lazy.
He achieved everything he wanted to see quickly, and burnout hit him hard after achieving his goal.
He confessed to Manager Wanda Haye that he experienced burnout after a year of climbing non-stop, and she was understanding.
How could one become a Climber and break a hundred floors in a year? After dying and coming back to life again, not experiencing burnout would’ve been strange.
In any case, the era has met the [Era of Great Upheaval].
Due to the emergence of subclasses, everyone was desperate to climb the Towers to unlock new jobs, especially the possibility of becoming a [Legendary Class] and [Idol].
Though, none of this was known to Climbers like Wakamou, since [Idol] didn’t exist.
It was only a class that barely existed due to Korea Tower’s desperate allocation of resources. Except for creating Climbers, any minor mistake could lead to instant death, with a 99.8% probability of sudden death, causing other Towers to just gaze in pity.
And what of the Korean Tower now?
An unstoppable VTuber demon who only knows how to defeat by charging head-on.
An alcoholic with explosive growth potential due to genius talent and luck.
A survival expert with excellent combat prowess despite being an Alchemist.
Just a mad Artist.
Including the President of Korean Association, who maintains peace in South Korea, fights off monsters when the tower collapses, and endures like a guardian deity!!
After seeing such Climbers, the Korean Tower, which began to grow slowly like other Towers after 10 years, took off.
With barely any data to learn from, having only a handful of Climbers, their growth turned monstrous.
[I would bet my whole fortune that the Kyoto Tower will lose to Wakamou Inarizushi.]
[Are you crazy, Korean Tower…]
[Besides!! I will raise my soul against Wakamou Inarizushi!!]
[No, such a feature doesn’t exist.]
Looking at Korea Tower’s soaring growth curve and Japan Tower, a cold relic after going bankrupt, only China Tower shivered in fear.
Panicking, it feared being butchered, wondering, will they climb the Chinese Tower?
Achieving the [Complete Strategy Layer] should increase difficulty while providing rewards.
But since Wakamou is a non-combat class, they should limit it to his standards.
Climbing with a non-combat role was truly insurmountable, but with a combat role, maybe he could scrape by.
Yet, he wore a non-combat job title only—but was a monster that would make even the heroic Xiang Yu cry.
As heroes like Hercules, Xiang Yu, Richard the Lionheart, or Joan of Arc appearing in human history would.
Whichever way, how could someone with such job conditions not live a proper life?
[All Towers around the world will have new features!]
Anyway, the Towers updated as always.
Previously, they opened the [Subclass] along with the [Tower Coin Store] inside.
Climbers, anticipating this since Wakamou conquered the hundred floors of Kyoto Tower, had been waiting endlessly for notifications.
[Mystery Towers that can be freely accessed appear around the globe!]
[These Towers can be conquered for ownership and resources not found in other Towers!]
[New [2nd Generation Legendary Classes] are added!]
“Nothing about the [Fragment of Babel]?”
Wakamou, with all his strength lost, absentmindedly fiddled with the mysterious item, grumbling.
Regrettably, it signified new sacrifices due to Wakamou.
Having new 【Smyu】 or 【Emperor】, Wakamou might not be the last 1st generation Legendary Class, but it might never appear again.
But rather oddly, the emphasis on “2nd Generation” piqued his interest. Perhaps they adjusted the balancing different from before?
‘Towers greatly desire to manipulate humans…’
From the outset, since Towers gained information from their Climbers, it seemed pointless to ask—they wouldn’t know.
Nor did he care.
Wakamou was just content with VTuber broadcasts; as long as there were VTubers, he was happy!
Even the Six Legged Beast boss said they hoped for the civilization and culture to survive!
“Though I wished on compensation─ from the start, considering my class, this outcome was expected…”
Other affiliated VTubers, having received rewards like [Ultimate Skills] or [Ultimate Gear], were excited and abuzz.
Having conquered the 100th floor, they clearly received top-tier skills meaningfully for each job group.
Would Mare Pirate become even stronger? That would be terrifying…
The problem was figures like King of Authority, Liu Wei, or the President of Korean Association also shared in these rewards.
Wakamou, thus effectively, shattered the balance completely.
They weren’t satisfied with the rewards from clearing 90+100 floors—they took the befitting rewards from the Complete Strategy Layer’s 200x difficulty, ascending level.
Only the President of Korean Association had something of a bitter smile—his warning left an impression on Wakamou’s mind.
At some point, he would inevitably be blocked by an obstacle.
Climbing makes Climbers stronger… Would it impose a cap or…enormous trials?
Well, since it’s a future matter, he chose not to concern himself.
Having died once before, he regularly stocked mana potions to the brim with huge tanks, determined not to repeat the same method again.
Why try completely clearing a strategy layer in the Korean Tower when you don’t know what’s next? Just forget about achieving Complete Strategy Layer.
After clearing the 100th floor, no need to press on so aggressively. He’d enjoyed the festival concert and amusing VTuber broadcasts…
Basically, regardless of Tower updates or revisions, Wakamou simply cleaned his ear nonchalantly.
“It’s great that it’s enhanced, but what do I do with it?”
With his mana limit removed, Wakamou now reached a whopping 3 million output.
While excited about potential strength─ he equally dreaded the severe rebound.
Despite repeated mentions, having the body of an Idol brought no physical enhancement, so strong output results in strong recoil, causing grave damage.
In a way, it limited any headway, while simultaneously balancing his odds.
At least no nerfs or restrictions arose. It’d bite for the 2nd generation Idol, but he didn’t care.
[Idol’s Body] had gained +[Additional Body Creation]. With no intent to expand the affiliated VTubers, he planned to save it.
As for the Job exclusive skill 【Open World】, its original description was as follows.
Job exclusive skill 【Open World】
-Qualification as the owner of ‘Wakamou Inarizushi’s 1st Floor.’
-Those residing within can enjoy [broadcasts] anywhere.
+[Distance limitation for entry is removed].
But now, after an overhaul, it looked like this.
Job exclusive skill 【Open World】
-Qualification as the owner of ‘Wakamou Inarizushi’s 1st Floor.’
-Qualification as the owner of ‘Wakamou Inarizushi’s 2nd Floor.’
-Qualification as the owner of ‘Wakamou Inarizushi’s 3rd Floor.’
-Those residing within can enjoy [broadcasts] anywhere.
+[Distance limitation for entry is removed].
Floor 1 in Korea, Floor 2 in Japan, so where did Floor 3 come from? Curious, Wakamou decided to inspect it personally.
There was a rather broad area… akin to [My Worlds], where Wakamou could add various functionalities.
It was the [Tower Floor Development Mode].
Of course, you couldn’t add Monsters, and he only wondered what to do with such an expansive floor.
Ultimately, the most enhanced skill was this.
Namely, [Job exclusive skill 【Viewer Participation Channel】]!
Admittedly, Wakamou also questioned why this skill received enhancements, but─ it was one of few he applied aptly as an Idol… well, practically the only significant one. Upon reflection, its enhancement made sense.
As you know, its prior description was roughly this.
[Job exclusive skill: 【Viewer Participation Channel】]
-Allows viewer participation during broadcast filming.
-Viewers are summoned as [Fox Spirits].
-Summoned believers count as summoned creatures.
And now, entirely revamped to the point of losing the original semblance:
[Job exclusive skill: 【Viewer Participation Channel】]
-Allows viewer participation during broadcast filming.
-Viewers are summoned as [Fox Spirits].
-Summoned believers count as summoned creatures.
-Summoned creatures can earn [Points].
-[Points] can purchase [Skills] sold by the Idol.
-Points are earned by defeating Monsters inside the Tower.
That was roughly it. [The Messenger of the Idol] also gained an additional member.
Pondering briefly, Wakamou considered what use simply displaying true combat power Fox Spirits could serve. Then, he hit upon a brilliant idea.
He immediately summoned the [Entomologist] and [Beekeeper].
“Are the insects or bees you raise classified as [Monsters]?”
“Yes! With the recent reward, it’s possible to create and evolve new insects!”
“My bees also became stronger! It’s so wonderful. I can grow various flowers for different kinds of honey!!”
“In regards to that… I’m considering large-scale content.”
“”Pardon??””
Honestly, this had nothing to do with ‘VTuber,’ but was rather deemed useful in ‘Climber Development.’
Thus, Wakamou conferred with them on varied matters and submitted the proposal to Manager Wanda Haye. Receiving it, she couldn’t hide her astonishment, but… on reflection, it wasn’t such a bad proposal, hence she decided to accept it.
Wakamou currently held about 200 Climbers as believers.
Believers made through [Tower Entrance] could purchase abilities with points, now a true idle game, literally.
Towers seemed to give Wakamou the third floor to craft and use freely, but falsely blind to anything save VTubers, this fool only considered using it for broadcasts and viewer purposes.
Lacking a channel was inconvenient; though the populace would swarm, challenging difficulties awaited to skim them off.
[By: Fox Devotee]
[Title: What’s with the announcement?]
[Wakamou World] is coming to fans.
Both Climbers and ordinary people can enjoy.
Transform into a [Fox Spirit] and enjoy survival survival.
Wild creatures lurking, prepared to devour you!!
Craft self-made weapons through insects and minerals to earn points.
Earn points to purchase [Tower Entrance] skill.
Climbers can purchase [Skills].
Should you choose to become a Climber, visit the association and perform a character test.
Transform into a true believer of the Fox Deity and become a Climber!
You can do it right now!
What the heck is this hahahahaha
-Our leader really made it, huh.
-The video is insane damn hahahaha
ㄴThe Fox Spirit gets eaten by a bug.
ㄴ Though blood doesn’t spill, it’s pure horror.
ㄴTo become a Climber, brace yourself for this much.
You have to handle a certain degree of challenge.
ㄴIs it true that some low-level ant mobs are the size of dogs…?
-What’s with these boss-level insect monsters, damn lol
-Armor and weapons made from insect shells…
-You can sell items to buy mineral weapons too.
-Isn’t this like… a virtual reality game?
-The Fox Deity who strengthens believers.
ㄴIsn’t this like throwing warriors into Valhalla?
ㄴThe way the real Idol works is beyond imagination lol
The insects handled by the entomologist and the beekeeper are monsters.
The Fox Spirits must hunt monsters to earn points.
Then, let’s make an additional space where the two can coexist!
Of course, there were inconveniences like having to shut down the server(?) due to Wakamou’s mana problem when climbing the tower, but now with the skill update, personal information regarding the Fox Spirits’ gear and equipment is recorded.
Wakamou, using the tower as a database by chance, opened the server with a mindset of “Good! At least the troubling parts are settled.”
Thus began the 【Era of Cataclysm】, which was season 2, newly opened by Wakamou. Now, even ordinary people could participate.
Disabled individuals with damaged or missing body parts could freely move as [Fox Spirits]─ By gaining the [Tower Entry] skill and becoming climbers, there was hope that climbing to the first floor would restore their bodies. In a sense, it could be seen as an event additionally held by Wakamou to clean up the mess left by the Mare Pirate.
On the first day, over ten thousand Fox Spirits logged in en masse, and as expected, the horde of ants lying in wait devoured them all.
It was no different from fighting real monsters. While there was no pain, the fear and dread of insects crawling all over were vivid.
The climbers, aiming to earn [Skills], worked together, grabbing branches or stones to fight back.
Ordinary people gathered in the village built as an early base, putting their heads together, figuring things out, and taking down monsters.
Raised aphids and tame insects were kept like pets(?), and a large screen capable of showing VTuber Broadcasts was installed at the early base for viewing.
They even put up ads received through the climber association, giving it a strongly Korean game-like atmosphere.
Wakamou, who created the world’s first virtual reality(?) game.
She, who delved into the virtual world, finally carved a new path alongside leading innovators.
Fans with fear of insects complained about whether there were any other monsters besides insect monsters, but they were convinced once Wakamou roughly explained the skills.
A single horned rabbit was as big as a Fox Spirit, and their strength, speed, or attack power were no match for the Fox Spirit.
“This is a revolution!!!”
The entomologist felt joy in the brutal ecosystem he created, observing in real-time as insects evolved by devouring the mana-laden Fox Spirits. Meanwhile, the beekeeper felt a mixed sense of novelty, watching the Fox Spirits collaborate with obedient bees for hunting.
[Author: DualDaggerLover]
[Title: It’s fun, but is this right…?]
(A photo of a Fox Spirit wearing a hastily made ant carapace armor)
The Leader made it for me… I’m trying to become a climber, but…
The bug disguises are genuinely impressive. Get careless, and you’re eaten damn it….
If you die, you drop all your gear. It’s truly Souls-like.
It’s risking my life, and it’s terrifying….
Is this the life climbers live?
Sorry for thinking they had it easy….
-You thought Wakamou Leader made it look easy? You fool.
-Saw someone get snatched by a dragonfly while walking.
ㄴA real dragon, damn lol
-Can’t even see where they come from lol
-Almost peed myself watching a spider pop out of the ground and drag away a comrade….
-Die right away after getting hit just a few times due to low durability lol
ㄴBut it’s the same for the bugs….
ㄴDid you think being a climber would be easy?
-In a way, the believers are being trained hard through this….
-If you can’t defeat these insects, you can’t become a climber.
-Even the climbers striving to earn [Skills] screamed.
-Amidst all, the production-oriented climbers were hammering away here too.
ㄴSolemn silence….
ㄴTo become a climber, you have to be strong!!!!
ㄴMaybe the Leader is going easy on us in their way…?
Watching that hellscape, those chosen by Wakamou to become climbers, and those who became climbers visiting the King of Authority’s dojo breathed a sigh of relief in some sense. Yet, Liu Wei and the King of Authority subtly pressed them with, “If you wish to learn [Skills], you must go too, right?”
They also set out to fight the mutant insect monsters created by the crazy entomologist, swallowing tears.
It was a miraculous and touching moment when the Korean Tower realized its desire for many climbers!! Even more climbers!!!
Of course, the Korean Tower’s form wasn’t what they imagined, but as the number of climbers increased, they smiled happily!
Not only the Korean Tower, but climbers from Japan, China, and Russia were also increasing in this virtuous cycle.
With additional abilities and faith steadily rising, when they taught VTubers skills purchased through the store… what would become of the strength of the VTubers under Wakamou Corporation…?
‘I feel like this will be patched and blocked soon.’
Since the basic premise was that the [Idol] couldn’t use skills due to lacking stats, yet Wakamou somehow managed to force skills by using his head, body, and mana─ He was anxious if this was really okay.
Meanwhile, in the King of Authority’s dojo, a white-haired woman, brimming with more than mere discomfort—outraged—sat with her legs crossed.
“So, this is how you do it, like this, to get that. Now, if you understand, go buy some goods.”
“Why is it a VTuber Broadcast lecture instead of a Shaman course…?”
“It’s because Aoi Asuka is a food spirit specialized in VTuber Broadcasts.”
Beginners were facing difficulty again today with the errant teaching methods of Asuka, who was instructing the newly transferred [Shaman]s at the King of Authority’s dojo.
However, a [Fox Deity], forcibly enlisted as a [Messenger of the Idol] due to Wakamou’s wish, looked at Asuka with a strong sense of reality hitting her.
She was despairing with an expression of ‘Am I on the same level as that?’ Though lamentably, she was in the position of a collared pet, hence she started the shaman education in Asuka’s stead.
“Here, capture the flow of the shaman magic in this way, construct the ritual technique like so, then connect it here…”
“Teacher, that’s enough. Tell us about your first love instead.”
Somehow mixed among the students, Asuka leaned back on her chair with her legs on the desk, laughing mischievously as she posed a naughty question.
“I’m the top, and Wakamou is the bottom.”
Remember not to neglect that the [Messenger of the Idol] gains knowledge not only from the tower but also from Wakamou.
“Given how crazy he is for VTubers, he’s definitely a seductive guy.”
“Oh boy, the rumors will explode.”
The [Fox Deity], intent on tarnishing Wakamou’s reputation as some barbaric animal woman, elegantly spread scandalous rumors Kyoto-style, bearing a grudge after resolving her resentment.
Unexpectedly, the image rebounded as many perceived him as a somewhat comprehensible animal rather than a beast.
Moreover, records showed him muttering while grasping a VTuber T-shirt or cuddling a dakimakura and figurine pants with, “Hehe…. I love Märchen-chan….” which amusingly restored his image to someone who was once a decent adult.
The Idol created by the Japanese Tower was an abyss… a bottomless depth of human imagination… She turned a beastly creature licking sauce off plates at collab cafes into a person.
A discussion arose, praising her Kyoto-style indirectness with comments like, “It’s enthralling the way she doesn’t speak straightforwardly, but subtly.” This sparked some 500-point yuri novels.
“I hate humans…”
“Why not have an affair here too?”
“Being in the same rank as this… I hate it too…”
Through Asuka’s suggestion of committing an affair, the Fox Deity shed tears of sorrow, sipping warm sake.
At least, crying out that she would never debut as a VTuber and becoming a shaman teacher and manager was some consolation, right?
People were saying it was because he parachuted his lover into the position.
…
……..
“Hoho— what Wakamou acquired is called 『Fragment of Babel』, I see? Humans are finally approaching the source of the tower, it seems.”
“Is that so, Boss?”
“Wakamou Inarizushi… a non-existent Legendary Class. ––And uniquely, there are 『2 people』 existing at the same moment.”
Wakamou has died once─ Such adjudication does not disappear.
Reviving scenarios might not have been considered by the tower, but…
Among those who transitioned into the 『2nd Generation Legendary Class』, there exists an 【Idol】, and the Mediator was laughing.
The transition conditions changed freshly, starkly differing from the 1st Generation… Far more advanced and special.
In a sense, it was horrifically discriminatory, but due semantics of sacrifice and diligence, respect befitting them was necessary.
There might be differences between the 1st and 2nd Generations…. This momentary coexistence of a “same Legendary Class” might be exclusive now.
“Which side’s Idol is stronger? Isn’t it intriguing…?”
“Oh, Boss”
“Hmm?”
“The 2nd Generation, who died. It seems this is the second 【Idol】 within the 2nd Generation.”
“…Died right after transitioning?”
“Yes”
“What’s the job structure for that to happen….?”
“Oh, taking another look, seems like the 3rd now.”
“……”
What kind of existence would the 3rd generation Idol of the 2nd Generation Legendary Class be… The Mediator lifted a wine glass, trying to regain the mood, chuckling gently.
Now, having grabbed the 【Fragment of Babel】, the world would be swept in huge change as the Six Legged Beast, Guardian, and Wakamou Corporation factions clashed.
The power embedded within that fragment… its value… and weight─!!
“Ah, and. Seems like having this is bothersome. President Wakamou asked to pass it to you, Boss.”
The Grim Reaper scratched its neck, placing the Fragment of Babel onto the boss’s desk.
“Fu…Huh… As expected, always showing unforeseen behavior….”
“And sounds like the 3rd Idol died too, now it’s the 4th generation.”
“Ah, seriously”
The boss of the Six Legged Beast, annoyed, dispatched the Grim Reaper with the message to find a lasting one, at least.
Told to pretty-package the Fragment of Babel and ensure it’s returned to Wakamou.
Instructed to remember that its owner is Wakamou, alongside a letter detailing item value and comprehensive future events driven by major forces.
Writing cheers to hold firmly the position of supremacy as many entities would aim for the Wakamou Corporation.
Next day, she received the Fragment of Babel back along with a photo of Wakamou flipping off.
The reason was simple.
Not concerned about climbing or whatever, just focusing on doing VTuber broadcasts, so don’t bother.
Wakamou valued VTuber broadcasts more than the existence rationale of the world or the tower.
“This is not the narrative I imagined!! I wanted…something more… covert… grand… magnificent and vast-scale…!!!”
“The 5th Idol lasted a bit. Heard the 6th Idol has slightly looser conditions?”
“Sigh…..”
Rumors of a Legendary Class that immediately died upon transitioning began spreading on the internet.
Someone posted about the transition conditions and, although Aoi Asuka quickly erased it─
Some secretly preserved it, dreaming of becoming a Legendary Class.
Why was it experiencing such sudden deaths when the conditions were revised unlike the Korean tower?
After about six died, the towers implemented numerous revisions.
Somewhere, an 【Idol】 included in the 【2nd Generation Legendary Class】 was born…..
That existence will surely dethrone Wakamou… perhaps…
The Mediator hoped for it….
Watching the 7th generation 2nd generation 【Idol】 struggling desperately to survive, my eyes welled up.
“Not Bitcoin either…. what is this…”
Apparently, humanhood doesn’t mesh with idols.
The Mediator, who thought the Fox Deity was merely human, accepted that it was a true 【Idol】.
Thus swelling misconceptions.
Already, Wakamou let go due to unmanageable situations long ago.
“Thought we’d be the first to conquer the 100th floor!!!”
“Our Legendary Classes have issues…all of them….”
The Six Legged Beast boss lamented over the abundance doing them no good.
Subsidiary classes including Man-eater with second generations benefitting, the innate sigh sunk ever more as they contemplated future stakes amidst American government clenching every advantage.
Even the Six Legged Beast had various hardships as an organization.
What will happen onward….?
Frankly, Wakamou didn’t care!!
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