The 21st century… a time of radical change with the emergence of the Tower.
In this world where all sorts of mysterious events occur, an utterly shocking incident has broken out.
Including the various criminal acts of the Six-Legged Beast.
The collapse of the Chinese government and the establishment of a new one.
The crisis in Russia that almost led to its destruction by an apostle descending there.
And so, an alliance has formed among Russia, China, and South Korea, nations that seemed unlikely to ever form an alliance.
Japan, while nominally limited to the Climber Association and the King of Authority including Kyoto, had individuals with enough influence to render the Japanese government unnecessary.
Taking them into account as part of Japan, a historic East Asian alliance was born….
In such times, with our power growing too large, the United States might now feel the need to check us, which we jokingly mentioned on community forums.
But then, it actually happened.
[Author: Teenager]
[Title: Are we just gonna ignore that???]
Wakamou could take a break from VTuber activities and visit the US with Liu Wei and the Russian President (whose name I can’t remember).
Or say, “Is it okay if we start assassinating future U.S. Presidents?” since you claim it’s not a crime, right?
Or take their warships to Hawaii under the guise of “having some business there” and conduct land, sea, and air exercises.
Or impose a 200-fold tariff on American goods and subtly support anti-American countries.
“Did you know? It’s easier to cause an earthquake than to calm one.”
What are they going to do without any evidence that Wakamou caused it??
Even just considering these things… Is it right to just let them happen??
It’s frustrating. Wakamou is a crazy VTuber fanatic, but at the same time, she’s very humane. I don’t know if it’s right for someone who values their team so much to keep exposing them to danger.
– Info) Not related to the U.S. government.
– Official, what do you know!!!
– They really didn’t know, lol
– Damn lol
– Might as well conquer US soil now?
– The Russian President’s name is Dmitry… Memorize it at least if you’re allies…
– Right now, everyone’s too heated, but there’s something important. The U.S. President didn’t know either.
– Can’t you see the chaos in court?
– Looking at the state of the country makes you crave a soda because of all this nonsense. I can give you 30 reasons why this shouldn’t happen.
– What are they?
– The leader likes people.
– What’s next?
– Unless we’re really starting a world war, we shouldn’t do this stuff ㅋㅋㅋ
– So should we just take it?
– You fool, we’re not related to the US, damn it.
– My believer… the story never ends.
– I know there are a lot of crazy people in the world, but why are they really doing this?
– A lot of things happen where people are left wondering why humans act this way.
– What kind of damn scam abduction skill does the leader have to handle this?
– The hopeless part is that you can’t confirm it until it happens.
– What is our country’s president doing, damn it?
– I miss you… sob…
“The country’s in chaos.”
In the assembly hall of the Asian Alliance─ [Wakamou 1st Floor] located in the Shrine of Idols, the representatives of each country gathered to discuss what actions to take.
“So, what excuse did the U.S. President make?”
Liu Wei, so enraged he would lead his forces to war, was grinding his teeth.
It was an incident where Liu Ying, the descendant of the emperor he held dearest, was abducted by the United States and nearly killed.
This was no minor crime.
If China had been in its currently weakened state, the U.S. might have tried to brush it off with tariffs or trade pressure, causing Liu Wei to overreact.
Manager Wanda Haye let out a sigh as if the earth would cave in.
Really…. Wakamou’s fan club was critiquing them for letting those guys live, asking why they didn’t just kill them off…. All sorts of people outraged that their precious VTuber was kidnapped charged in, causing an uproar.
In particular, the friends in Liu Ying’s fandom were rallying with Shu Han flags, calling it war and demanding the military be assembled, so they had to be forcibly dispersed.
“For the nth time!!! Chief Liu Wei!!! I’ve told you this is the ninth time!! The US government wasn’t aware! It’s a group created by the former president hidden behind the scenes of the state!”
“Then shouldn’t we capture all of them and give the death penalty!!? You said it’s a point organization, didn’t you?! We should track and exterminate them completely!!”
“It’s an extreme stance, but not wrong. While Wakamou’s scale has grown─ like this, we could be underestimated.”
“Even the King of Authority…?”
Yes, it was enough to make one angry.
Wakamou had been living with Liu Ying using the [My Worlds] skill, among others, to protect her VTubers.
Choosing to kidnap her because she was a dangerous element and could be taken hostage, it was nearly impossible to stop Wakamou from dropping the sun on America in a rage.
Truly, if it weren’t for the miracle that Wakamou was late to realize the situation because she went to an American VTuber Concert, she might have lost her timing to get mad.
“I can understand the anger from the citizens. But this matter doesn’t involve the U.S. government. Yet, we can use this as leverage. We have the upper hand.”
With his hands behind his back, Climber Association Chief Yoo Kyung-yeon was wearing a meaningful smile.
The previous U.S. government, claiming to help evacuate citizens under the guise of allied nation assistance, had taken so many South Korean climbers. Watching those begging to return to South Korea now, the Association Chief found relief despite knowing it shouldn’t be so.
He understood their feelings, but recalling those desperate days where they rolled and struggled to ensure the nation wouldn’t crumble, he had no intention of granting them entry for the rest of their lives.
“If only this had been tied to the U.S. government, it would have been perfect… A shame…”
The U.S. President, dodging before the President of South Korea, presented evidence that they had no knowledge of this, which wasn’t forged in any way, leaving them rather disheartened.
The “Tactical Wakamou,” who tagged along before returning to Korea, kept pressuring the U.S. President with her arms crossed and eyes narrowed, barely hiding her angry emotion.
“Chief Liu Wei. Allow me to correct two things. First is “image.” You know how important reputation is just as much as justification, right?”
“Tsk…. That’s true. We cannot tarnish the image of our noble Asian hero, Wakamou…. People love and adore her as an Idol, and maintaining that image is vital.”
“Second is “position.” No matter how you see it, should the Fox Deity step forward and solve this?”
“Ugh… That’s also true..! That’s why we’ve gathered here!!”
Wakamou also had flames of rage at the notion that Liu Ying might have died.
But when it became an issue of national scale, out of concern for innocent Americans and American VTubers, she chose not to express her anger and instead bore it within, telling herself that since Liu Ying was safe, it was okay.
Still, if the U.S. government, more specifically the President, had been involved in that trickery, Wakamou would have struck the White House with lightning.
The association president, who found it enormously regrettable, muttered softly wishing he could have seen the White House ablaze.
“Manager Wanda Haye… Know this. When wronged, one seeks revenge… that’s true…. But you’re too soft! Even if they’re not wronged, you take revenge. Even if they’ve never met you, they’ll meet their demise when caught!!”
“That’s just plain reckless!!”
“If violence begets violence!! Then strike before it begets!!”
As light burst from the Korean Association President’s eyes with sincerity in his roar, Wanda begged him to refrain from doing that.
Knowing full well this person would indeed follow through if he wanted!!
“I agree. Our Fox Deity is too soft…. Even turning them all into living ice sculptures would be lacking…. The targeted enemies? Then make them yield…. There’s nothing like fear to make people worship God.”
With a seductive smile and a blow of cold air that released snowflakes in the air, the Fox Deity Inari, sitting alongside Asuka, agreed with delight.
Amidst it all, the storm struck Dmitry, the Russian President, flicking snow off himself while agreeing with Inari’s perspective as the correct course.
“Aren’t we obliged to handle those involved in the incident at least? There’s no need for the Fox Deity to dirty her hands.”
Wakamou, half exhausted, just replied, “I’m just a mere VTuber…” already resigned to her fate.
Famed as she was, too unique to live quietly, the world wouldn’t leave her alone─ she had become an involuntary darling of the world─ misunderstood as willing to spare nations for the sake of her love for humans.
Despite several assassination attempts and the dropping of nukes, Wakamou selflessly fought for the people living in Russia, and those who knew better than anyone her kindness and mercy as an idol were none other than Dmitry (?).
Would they burden the gentle Idol with such a painful ordeal?
“Ah, as for that, there’s nothing to worry about. Hehe…. I would have loved to conquer Hawaii, claim it as Korean territory, and mock it by planting a Japanese flag there─ All involved have been brought to Korea. They were used as an example. Even the Fox Deity was asked.”
Q. What shall we do with the captured Guardians, the cause of this calamity?
A. I’m not a judge, you know… I’m not well-versed in law matters… I’m just a mere VTuber, right..? Ha… What did they say in the U.S. court? Life imprisonment? Then it’d be over..? I can’t deal with an issue on a national scale…
“This was the answer given. I even recorded it on a voice recorder.”
“If it’s not too much trouble, Chief of the Association, I can’t quite understand what Wakamou’s response means?”
“Isn’t she saying not to kill them?”
…….
….
“Now, adorable little visitors on a tour to the Wakamou 1st Floor!! This is Artist Adelheid-sensei? As you can see, she’s the owner of this museum~ Pleased to meet you~”
“””””Yes~!!”””””
“Sensei, Sensei! What’s this?”
[Wakamou 1st Floor], at Adelheid’s Gallery.
A student on the field trip, curious about a particular thing inside, asked.
“Ah~ this. It’s called [Environmental Protection]. Inside is waste that’s not worth the air it’s breathing~ Make sure you don’t end up like this, okay~?”
“””””Yes~!!”””””
After passing by the art piece symbolizing that even those who deceive with eloquent speech end up the same inside a coffin, Adelheid began showing off the paintings one by one on the walls.
Stopping in front of the Outlaw, Rain Maker, and Phantom Thief works, she provided explanations to the tour members.
“And over here, this is a piece titled, [End of A Thief]. Isn’t the vivid expression amazing? You mustn’t kidnap anyone, okay~?”
….
……
“All the Guardian-wannabe, 2nd generation Legendary Class Climbers, were handed over to us. They shall rot away for a lifetime in life imprisonment.”
“But why are they in a museum instead of a prison…. um.. Chief of the Association? Then, what about the others related to that incident?”
“These days, it’s delightful raising bugs.”
…….
…..
“Hey, Bug-raiser. Did you feed them or something? Why’d they get so big?”
“Did you feed them too much meat?”
In response to the entomologist’s curiosity, the beekeeper tilted his head, unsure.
Having to raise insects for users to hunt and release, they inserted them without much thought.
….
……
“They claimed to be in the right, so since the world is tough for such kind people, I sent them to heaven quickly.”
“….I’m hesitant to say this, but… was the Korean Association President always this radical?”
“He apparently mellowed with age.”
“He used to be one of the prime targets the former Russian government wanted to eliminate, after all.”
Although Liu Wei was very angry, after witnessing the mad aspects of Association Chief Yoo Kyung-yeon, he turned pale and questioned King of Authority and Dmitry.
Even though Liu Wei was exhausted, he asked the King of Authority and Dmitry about the madness of Yoo Kyung-yeon, the Association President.
The King of Authority shared his knowledge, nodding in agreement that once the switch flipped, there was no stopping the lunatic often mentioned by the Japanese Association President. Dmitry added that his tenacity and resolve in standing alone to maintain a crumbling South Korea were traits of a climber full of grit and determination.
Originally, the Russian trap, rather than Wakamou Inarizushi, was meant as a means to eliminate the Association President.
In hindsight, considering the Association President’s strength, there emerged an almost unreasonable belief that even before a nuclear missile fell, he might have run out of its range.
As impossible as it seemed for even the Association President to outrun a nuke, there was a strong feeling that this monster might not die from being hit by one.
“For now, I’ve verified the data acquired from the Guardians’ contacts we captured. ── The fact that they conducted everything on paper anticipating being tracked since before Aoi Asuka gives me chills. And here… the most puzzling part is [the 2nd Generation Man-eater]. Why didn’t they hand her over to us?”
Liu Wei couldn’t help but be awed at the Association President’s negotiating skills, having concluded the matter with the contacts and received all the data from the Guardians.
Of course, behind it lay the implication that the U.S. government wished to avoid conflict with the Asian Union.
And it greatly helped to calm the fury of Idol Wakamou Inarizushi even slightly.
Handing over all the personal information of the 2nd Generation Legendary Classes was beyond imagination.
──However, in the end, they were all just husks.
They were fools who, under the delusion of being special, didn’t realize they were swallowing poison and faithfully worked under the Guardians.
Failing to bring back the 【2nd Generation Man-eater】 from the U.S. was unequivocally a loss.
“The U.S. likely doesn’t want to hand over a trump card that can battle Idol and maintain American peace.”
A police car’s black box captured evidence of the【2nd Generation Man-eater】 pursuing and chasing to kill employees (VTubers) of Wakamou Corporation, making denial impossible.
Hence, Yoo Kyung-yeon chuckled, saying the Association President must be quite agitated, as the U.S. President signed a contract filled with toxic clauses.
“For now─ the U.S. government is incredibly angry. It was an act committed recklessly, prioritizing patriotism. Even the EU is involved, and political pressure has already begun.”
“Now that their extreme actions have been revealed, the Guardians have lost their justification and power significantly.”
“[Six-legged Beast] seems to have done some Legendary Class hunting, so they’ll likely face enemies on all sides.”
“The informant from Germany… there’s a climber associated with [Six-legged Beast] introduced by Miss Adelheid. According to that climber─ was it a doppelgänger that infiltrated this time? Apparently, it was an agent from Germany’s secret government. Even though they are part of ‘Guardian,’ they were also there to monitor them…..”
“Uh, my head hurts too much… can you explain it simply?”
While Liu Wei and Dmitry grasped the big picture from the Association President’s story, the King of Authority scratched his head, having no clue. The Association President smiled, reminding him that not knowing was nothing to be ashamed of, and summarized it simply for him.
“We obliged the U.S. to hand over the 2nd Generation Man-eater, binding them with the duty to fight ‘Guardians’ on our behalf. Germany, though complicatedly entangled with [Six-legged Beast] and [Guardians], prioritizes its own country. An engineer is probably leading it. [Six-legged Beast] is associated only by name; their individual activities are free, so considering them is ridiculous.”
According to Sebastian, former Six-legged Beast and now [Professor], the Grim Reaper who shifted to Korea occasionally brings news from the Boss, saying not to worry about Wakamou, along with a shard of 【Babel】.
“Wakamou, you’re sending it to the Six-legged Beast Boss, even though it said that keeping it would be troublesome?”
“It’s actually better this way. If that’s the case, they can understand the location, and Phantom Thief and Liu Ying would have stolen it.”
“…..Oh? That’s right, isn’t it?”
“Please pass on the message to Manager Wanda Haye that Wakamou handles matters involving politics and the Guardians on our behalf.”
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“….Understood.”
Declaring it now a discussion for adults, the Association President laid the covenant received from America on the table.
The vile political plans of sinister politicians were flying back and forth, discussing how much special forces the U.S. would use to find the Mystery Tower─ thanks to a military dispatch to solve the Guardians.
Obliged to relay it to the Japanese Association President, the King of Authority couldn’t leave yet, finding himself just listening in, but he was excited too.
“Maybe take a few pieces from the museum? How about stealing the Statue of Liberty?”
“That sounds fun!”
“Sigh….”
Hearing this from beyond the door, Wanda Haye felt overwhelmed, realizing she would have much to study if she were to become Association President soon, and left the conference room.
Coming down the Idol Shrine’s steps, seeing the enraged fans on the community and the fan café, she was happy seeing so many people caring for Wakamou… yet also hoped they’d understand precisely how burdensome it was treating a VTuber and national climber like the country’s weapon.
‘Anyway, it’s really fortunate….’
If Liu Ying had died, there would have been no means for recovery.
On top of that, it was fortunate everyone was in America at the right time…. If Wakamou had been alone?
While fighting the Man-eater to the death, battling American soldiers and police, yet still deciding not to kill anyone sparing his hands while…
“America is in chaos….”
A video of a Guardian official eloquently extolling American freedom and glory, claiming he’d lay down his life for everyone in court, had exceeded a million views.
A faction supporting him emerged, and fan clubs were even appearing. Unfortunately, such a path was bad news for the Guardians, who meticulously tried to maintain secrecy.
Also, the official spiritedly asserting his opinion in the video wouldn’t likely see daylight again.
The U.S. President, angry and adamant about justice, declared [Guardian] a terrorist organization and even announced war. Now, caught on the backfoot, Guardians that had been hiding started surrendering one by one, surprised at being branded evil terrorists.
Not out of patriotism but for a paycheck, there’s always one or two like that.
Who would want a blemish on their resume?
Once the water starts to muddy, it can never be clean again, just like a secret organization, once exposed, is ultimately useless.
“Striving hard, aren’t you….”
The only thing inscribed on the climbers of the American Tower was a “ranking.”
Now it’s been changed globally to “grade,” announcing Wakamou Inarizushi as the strongest worldwide.
They were trying to mold a climber to represent America like a superstar or idol, desperately employing every means to restore America’s tarnished honor.
“Wow….”
Well, in reality, protesters just stormed into the White House.
The Capitol occupation incident unfolded, and even the notion of America being a beacon of democracy fell to the ground, leading to the media sarcastically labeling it as a banana republic.
In the meantime, the lectern plundered from the U.S. House of Representatives went up for auction on eBay for $99,000.
Contemplating whether to buy it or not, Manager Wanda Haye scratched her chin but ultimately decided against it.
“Truly, they would be scouring for it.”
The USA was by no means a weak nation.
Yet here, within its very borders, even soldiers were! Engaging in such acts led to a thorough crackdown, seeking out [Guardians].
The main perpetrator, the former U.S. President, seemed to have vanished, either buried underground or vanished to the heavens, which only made them grind their teeth more.
“Wakamou, seriously….”
Descending the steps and checking the fan café again, she noticed Wakamou had posted an announcement.
Probably about the 1st anniversary concert…. was… but…..
“【Mystery Tower】?”
It seemed Korea Tower.
Perhaps it was more adept at responding than Wanda initially assumed.
At this point, maybe they’re used to handling Wakamou Inarizushi?
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