Echoes.
A joyful song echoes.
At a historic moment where ancient and modern humans meet and battle for the first time.
A legendary song sets the atmosphere at a moment destined to be recorded in the long history of humanity.
Since it’s being broadcast, it’s recorded in real-time for everyone to remember.
The only regret might be that the one dancing is not the singer himself.
No matter how well you dance or sing, you can’t surpass a legend.
Respecting and revering the legend, however, is still possible.
The Emperor who transcended genres, great by mere existence—the “Emperor of Pop”.
An outstanding composer, a great producer, a brilliant arranger, a genius dancer and choreographer, the ultimate stylist, and an ideal performance planner and director.
Experts are awed by abilities that inspire reverence from many toward the Emperor.
There are many songs, but the dance, matched with a lively beat, is undoubtedly the most famous.
Using the [VTuber Asset] initially obtained, [Light], he creates a spectacular spotlight upon himself.
──A VTuber can be likened to an idol, representing the current era’s 【Idol】.
Not all VTubers walk the idol path, but when Wakamou thinks of an “Idol,” that’s the kind of figure he envisions.
Snap! Snap!
Jiang Yeoul advances on the sandy beach with sliding movements, snapping fingers.
The moonwalk, a technique that looks like moving forward but is actually moving backward.
He executes it smoothly on sand instead of a marble floor, diving towards the enemies with his back turned.
Always fixed in place by [Idol’s Body], rendering sliding impossible, but [Job Exclusive Skill 【Idol’s Dance】] negates such demerits.
Thus, Jiang Yeoul dances freely, putting his heart and soul into the dance that couldn’t be fully expressed due to constraints.
The moonwalk isn’t just moving backward.
Perfecting the steps further, while stationary, he showcases sideways sliding, astounding many.
“An incredible skill!”
Even Robert’s eyes widen in amazement upon witnessing it.
It wasn’t just walking backward!! Observing this extraordinary display, the climbers too, despite lacking a deep understanding of dance, are awed.
With a body that never sleeps, watching 『VTuber』 streams led to intensive learning towards becoming a VTuber.
The versatile talent to pursue various concepts, from Cthulhu to diverse VTuber themes, was genius-like.
And as a VTuber Idol, it’s not just about singing but being adept at dancing too.
Even if Wakamou’s singing doesn’t improve despite relentless practice, would he not practice dancing?
He displayed dance skills as if a divine being descended within him, mesmerizing [Humans] who watched in awe.
──But can such a dance be an attack?
With both friend and foe focused solely on Wakamou’s immersive and passionate dance, Ava worried whether he was in his right mind.
The adversaries held mysterious powers rendering the [Skills] and [Attacks] of [Climbers] ineffective.
Could one really fight such entities with dance?
Even Olga with one severed wing watched the leader with anxious eyes.
“…..This isn’t the scene I imagined.”
And broadcasting to let the [Mediator] witness this jaw-dropping spectacle.
To tackle the “nearly invincible” monsters and [Gimmick] forms of these [Tower] floors.
The [Climbers] were forewarned by the tower to remain calm and composed against their encounters with [Humans], akin to a vaccination.
Three methods exist to face them.
The first is to block the aura from [Black Tower], lure them outside its range, or destroy [Black Tower] by treating it as [Tower] destruction.
The second is that only those with a 【Legendary Class】 can feasibly confront them.
There are various conditions, yet simple attacks will suffice for those who have changed [Race] or acquired power through [Innate Ability].
Since these abilities are awakened by the [Blood] flowing through their bodies.
Lastly, the third involves exploiting [Natural Phenomena].
Not things like fire created by [Skills], but ordinary flames from flamethrowers work just fine.
That’s why even the natural lightning dropped by Wakamou Inarizushi proved effective.
Ironically, unlike movies or anime, [Ancient Humans], no matter how miraculous, stand no chance against [Modern Humans].
Quick-witted climbers may have speculated that they, to survive like the 【Legendary Class】, underwent a change in 『Race』.
Yes, they were [Humans] who became non-human to survive with the [Tower].
Ancestors of pathetic humanity, who, driven by desire and greed, ended up competing against each other and perished together.
The ‘Modern Towers’ identified them as [Dangerous Elements] and informed climbers to fight, decloaking them.
Defeating them yields treasures akin to compensations, so effectively, it wasn’t deceiving.
Knowing this, the [Black Tower] sought to create advantageous conditions for [Humans] to overwhelmingly suppress them.
Initially, according to the plan, the [Humans], appearing invincible, would have exterminated climbers or dealt catastrophic damage, compelling them to retreat and thus reveal their existence.
While climber deaths inside the tower are a severe loss for the tower, they’re deemed nuisances worth enduring.
While the ‘Black Tower’ may easily exterminate them with a mere missile click, from the [Tower’s] standpoint, they’re akin to cancer cells.
The Mediator was aware of this too, like how mysterious towers are located in Antarctica for that reason.
[Hidden Towers], when analyzed, are entirely [Black Towers].
The current survival competition of present-day and ancient humanity begins…!!
Neither the tower nor the mediator can predict how the scheme will unfold, but they could guess.
Despite this, predicting such developments was a prohibitively high hurdle.
Both tower, mediator, climbers, and spectators looked to Wakamou wondering, “What’s that?” Jiang Yeoul made his move.
“[Ho!]”
Raising his hand, he strikes a stylish pose with a cry.
Red plum blossoms scatter as he receives the golden spotlight, forming a [Mana] hat and placing it elegantly.
And watching this, several [Humans] grasp their chests, collapsing dead.
“……Haa?”
The mediator, watching the broadcast, spat out cola in disbelief!
……
….
[Humans] collapse dead on the spot from heart attacks.
Upon seeing this, the [Towers] look towards the Korean Tower in shock.
Creating climbers while imposing a penalty as grave as starting rewards at 70% with a risk of death when mana depletes, lacking appropriate attack skills, exclusive equipment, and restricting equipment, 【Idol】 is all of these.
Even the mediator managing [Six Legged Beast] was unaware and deemed it non-existent, rendering it an unstable and chaotic class.
Starting from singular special equipment uniquely designed for one person, skills engraved firmly in the class are engineered and shaped to reflect the national tower’s tendencies, which is the Legendary Class.
Born from Korea Tower’s unprecedented autonomy creating a highly irregular class, threatening its very first pioneering climber to die of starvation.
Bluntly speaking, it’s the most inferior, worst-class Legendary Class!
Had Wakamou Inarizushi’s character not been set as a two-meter giant?
If they weren’t human-shaped? What if he had insufficient subscribers?
A highly hazardous class with lethal time limits, with the slightest mistake leading to death.
──And the mere existence of a second-generation idol reveals the arduous labor, even with other towers’ remakes, everyone knew it was disgracefully difficult.
Yet one more trouble arises from this.
Whereas the class is garbage, the potent user Wakamou Inarizushi is overwhelmingly strong.
Even if a slight talent meant it could somehow manage successfully, that talent, overflowing, challenged the class beyond tolerance.
Thus, partnering Korea Tower swallows alongside in rage, recklessly charging in tandem.
Having funds not just overflowing but restructuring [East Asia Alliance] to overhauled components, create new items, resources, and skills.
Korea Tower created skills befitting an Idol (VTuber).
Job Exclusive Skill 【Idol’s Dance】
-He calls upon special blessings in harmony with dance and song.
Dance and songs are essential for an idol.
A significant distinction existed between the second-generation idol (religion) remake by other towers and the first-generation idol (VTuber).
Considering Wakamou’s desire to sing, Korea Tower prepared this [Skill].
Its effects consist of what one easily associates when imagining [Idol].
Bringing or ceasing rain, triggering or halting an earthquake—such natural disasters.
Drenching in a rain of fire is impossible, or so [Korean Tower] presumed.
Apart from such blessings, it could “invoke” effects to heal or entertain believers.
Note well, it was “to invoke.”
Yes, just as he called forth lightning to strike.
Yet Korea Tower, unaware, missed a critical point as American Tower did toward Korean climbers: ignorance about songs.
A typical climber, reading [Idol’s Dance], would envision an “ordeal” almost resembling an “officiation” to conjure rain or so.
Then Wakamou concentrated on the “special blessings” aspect.
Though you’d notice, there’s no limit stated for what couldn’t be invoked.
The overflowing [Cost] and apt class made Korea Tower boldly design this [Skill], matching the broken class with a broken skill!
[Korean Tower is frantically stunned that the [Skill] was not made for this use!!]
Memory imprints songs, legends are etched in, and eventually, they record in history.
With prominent songs of the time, records filled with dramatics remain notorious.
Among those, Michael Jackson’s 1992 Bucharest concert in Romania stood infamous on account of 23 fatalities during the performance, gaining notoriety in human history.
Now, imagine dancing to such a singer’s song; what blessings might follow?”
More than 5 million viewers were watching Jiang Yeoul’s dance.
500 climbers observed Jiang Yeoul’s dance.
Faith, reverence, and devotion gather toward the Idol (VTuber).
[Korean Tower is speechless by an utterly ridiculous situation!]
“Ugh…!”
The climber nearby turned pale from the intangible oppression, stepping back.
“Everyone, fall back!! Don’t approach!! You’ll be overwhelmed by the greatest Idol’s stage!”
“What’s that?!”
“Such an indomitable presence…!!!”
“It’s unleashing!! The world’s greatest climber─!!”
Seeing powerful monsters, climbers sense opposition.
Reacting sensitively to powerful auras from fellow climbers instills fear and reverence.
Likewise, even monsters, upon seeing Wakamou Inarizushi’s vast mana, halted, or even suicided.
Such [Pressure], that [Spirit], that overwhelming [Presence],──invokes the 【Blessing】 enveloping him.
As fish of the abyss dragged suddenly to the surface, unable to breathe and crushed by pressure, perish.
As individuals succumb to shock from sudden events or mishaps, leading to death when a heart stops.
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【Special Blessing】 envelops Jiang Yeoul, near him [Humans] suffocate by pressure, dying.
– Wait, what LOL
– A celestial reality shock made him faint!
– It’s not fainting, they outright died…
– This is Celestial Michael Jackson…?
– Truly the “Heavenly God Dominance” is here LOL
– Heavenly Michael Walk insane.
– To invoke a dance battle, LOL
– Please, Leader. For Unaka, at least…!!
– The legendary Celestial Sovereign Dance!
“[!@#$%!!!$!@%%!]”
The [Humans], intimidated by Jiang Yeoul closer with the aura of heavenly blessing(?), retreat backward, unable to approach.
As [Towers] synthesize classes from [Human history].
[Idol’s Dance], through [Songs’], history, invokes [Special Blessings] bestowing celestial emperor’s (?) presence upon Jiang Yeoul.
Can it be called an overwhelming [Cultural Victory]─or pitiful when [Humans], foaming, collapse just by seeing him dance?
At a distance, a jellyfish-like human raises a staff to launch flames at Jiang Yeoul.
Although others hurled spears with might or shot scaly projectiles like machine guns from their bodies.
Jiang Yeoul elegantly twirls, like a skating athlete on ice, absorbing the assault into theatrics.
The firing flames provided backdrop effects, the shimmering scales offered sparkle effects, and the thrown spear deflected, standing unscathed in the explosion’s center, the poised emperor presents himself.
“Ho─!!”
Behind him, Jiang Yeoul moved with divine grace, her movements so enthralling they projected the image of a celestial horse to the Climbers.
It wasn’t just the Mediator and the Tower taken aback by this unstoppable advance.
Fans of Wakamou among the Climbers cheered and supported enthusiastically, as if attending a surprise live concert that erupted spontaneously in this place.
The [Humans] in opposition found Jiang Yeoul to be incomprehensible terror incarnate, and began to retreat.
However, the [Blessing] suddenly faded away with the song’s abrupt end.
No song in this world goes on forever.
Wakamou instinctively realized that if he played a 10-hour-long extended track as an [Idol], the [Skill] wouldn’t activate properly.
As the song ceased and the blessing faded, the retreating humans halted and charged forward, their swords slashing downward on Jiang Yeoul.
Looking up, Jiang Yeoul started a new track.
─[Wealth, fame, power. The man who has acquired everything…]
Of course, there was the trivial issue of some narration at the beginning.
But one couldn’t play this song without it.
[Idol’s Dark Music] calls forth [Special Blessings] based on the [History] embedded in the [Song].
Jiang Yeoul, spinning effortlessly out of the sword’s path, punched the [Human], only for starlight to erupt and nullify the impact.
Wakamou knew too well the feeling of his attacks not landing; he’d become thoroughly sick of it by now.
Jiang Yeoul absorbed the recoil from a powerful attack imbued with [Mana], her arm rippling slightly.
By liquifying the insides, she absorbed the shock and moved naturally.
With a rhythmic motion of her shoulder, she twisted the joints of her arms and threw another punch with the opposite arm.
As Wakamou delivered the shock received from his own attack into the [Human], the victim spewed blood from every orifice as their insides were obliterated.
It was an attack method that drained life three times faster with the [Mana] infused strikes and the recoil they incurred.
Unfortunately, Wakamou Inarizushi had always lived this way, without a sense of urgency.
“Gomu Gomu Pistol─!”
His arm stretched like rubber to grab a jellyfish-like wizard by the throat, flipping the battlefield into chaos, startling the [Humans] within.
“Ahaha!! I can’t stop laughing from the fun!!!”
Wakamou always had a concern.
He feared his character might become too fixed.
Mei Xiao Long Bao, with the background of a descendant linked to Xiao Liang, perfected her physical character by mastering a variety of martial arts and showcasing transformations. She even had a ‘foodie’ trait and gained much from the China Tower this time.
Wakamou Inarizushi was both an idol and a company president, so with his fame and memes, there wasn’t really anything new for him to explore.
But, Jiang Yeoul?
Although she had shown a cool side at the American Tower, she’d been pigeonholed into “Manager Character” due to her continuous work with Managers.
However, that was no more.
For a VTuber, the most essential thing is dance!!
If Mei’s dance was about martial arts, and Wakamou’s dance sufficed as a traditional idol, then who was it that could master every dance, from stylish to sexy? That character was born at this moment.
With an unrestrained dance even including the SpongeBob dance, Jiang Yeoul poured her heart into it, putting to use the dance skills she’d scarcely been able to employ due to the constraints of [Idol’s Body].
─Well, although Jiang Yeoul doesn’t actually do VTuber broadcasts.
Still, a new character dynamic was born!!
Celebrate the acquisition of this new character trait!!
[The Korean Tower argues that this skill is not meant for combat]
Are you watching…?
Celestial Horse…are you witnessing an idol’s dance being sent to you in this era?
Astounded, smiling at the endless possibilities achieved merely through [Song], starting with the [Rubber’s Blessing].
Infinite possibilities—an unbounded awakening as an idol!!
At last, in this moment, Wakamou Inarizushi had become a VTuber!!
He wanted to show—a dance’s grace not grounded by earthly limitations…!!
Clatter─
-Ended again!
-Only lasts about 4 minutes?
-But man, that new skill is crazy!
-How many things can he do with songs??
Yet, clearly, there were limits.
He had to dance along with the song. There was no room for other [Skills] amidst it all.
[VTuber Assets] had to be active and used, but performing another skill while dancing was not feasible.
“Boss!! Enemies are coming!!”
Could it be done?
No, it can be done.
[Korean Tower argues that just saying “do it” doesn’t make it happen!]
Wakamou’s faith in VTubers has never wavered!!
With the operation of his stored music playlist on YouTube, VTubers’ original songs resonated.
[Ki] is what [Mana] converts into life force.
Then what is [Mana]? It isn’t sorely missed even when climbing as [Climbers].
Most passive skills don’t consume [Mana].
[Mana] is like mental energy that takes various forms. Like how Wakamou feels deflated when huge amounts of mana are depleted.
Thus, regardless of whether or not VTubers’ music contains any extraordinary [History], there can be [Blessings] to call forth.
Just by listening, one’s mood is lifted, one becomes happier, with memories accumulated watching VTubers engraved in Wakamou’s life.
[[Idol’s Dark Music] summons [Special Blessings]!]
[[Mana Regeneration] speed increases!]
Merely listening to a song made energy swell.
Overwhelmed with excitement from the surging mana.
A human rushed towards Jiang Yeoul, who was momentarily spaced out and wriggling, to behead her.
Her hat, toppling and scattering into mana, made her demise seem certain.
However, despite being decapitated, her head did not fall.
“[צַעֲקָה ──!!!]”
Instead, the terrifying sight of the beheading human being torn apart by the mana burst shocked the Humans into despair.
[Idol’s Body] always strives to stay in optimal condition.
If mana continuously recovers beyond the permissible amount, what would happen?
“Time to dance─!!”
Sliding to close the distance, Jiang Yeoul collected a mass of [Mana] into her arms and legs, now wrapped in a red aura.
Along with a visibly perceptible level of [Body Enhancement], those watching the broadcast could see Jiang Yeoul dancing.
A human crushed and Jiang Yeoul’s arm blew out upon colliding with her spinning hand.
Yet, undeterred, Jiang Yeoul moved, tearing off a limb stepped on, her ankle too exploding.
But it did not matter.
Seeing this insane scene, the Humans recklessly charged.
“[Black Tower] is moving!!”
“What is that!!”
Yet more bizarrely, the previously immobile giant [Black Tower] began moving, revealing monstrous octopus legs.
Is it right to call it a [Field Boss]? Observing the massive leg sweep through the terrain, Climbers launched attacks against it.
Just like normal Towers, attacks were affecting the [Black Tower], and Climbers began full barrages upon understanding the strategy.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yeoul’s torso was torn away by a flying leg.
As gruesome as it seemed, there was no blood, only a geyser of [Mana].
Like a 3D printer scanning, Jiang Yeoul was reconstructed swiftly.
[Idol’s Body] forces a return to [optimal condition] regardless of Wakamou’s will.
Through [Camera Manipulation] and [Internet Connection], Wakamou can play music from as many cameras as he’s connected to.
No matter the attack, [Idol’s Body] feels no pain, rendering all strikes meaningless.
With [Special Blessing], mana continues to overflow until the song ends.
The [Idol’s Body] treats [Mana] as life, thereby never truly dying so long as mana doesn’t hit zero.
[Wakamou Inarizushi] can endure confusion, taunts, or fainting due to the 【Unwavering Mind】.
──Unfortunately, he was unable to manipulate [Substances], but that was irrelevant.
[As long as the [Dance] doesn’t halt even for a moment until the [Song] ceases, truly immortal…!!]
Unless there is a way to halt the song, the dance must cease. However, even with the [Black Tower] upheaving the ground, viewers watched in disbelief as Jiang Yeoul danced atop the tentacles, not missing a step.
Taking advantage of the momentary pause between tracks, the [Humans] charged.
But had things gone according to plan, it would have gone well.
Without a respite between tracks, the song resumed.
“Domain Expansion”
“【RE: WIND】”
A stunning cheat code of 【Replay】….!!
Rewinding back to the start, the replay charged Jiang Yeoul’s mana once more.
In the ensuing barrage of attacks, Jiang Yeoul took hits yet never ceased her dance.
Twisting while swirling within, she unleashed accumulated [Damage] back upon the [Humans] as an intangible shockwave.
No matter how much they struck or tried to kill her, she reformed, returning damage just as it was given.
Enhancing her limbs to the point of being unbearable, she swung and attacked, ensuring all caught in the defense were engulfed in the explosion.
Moreover, her limbs were instantly restored from the gushing [Mana].
Boom boom boom─ with deafening blasts and ceaseless dancing.
The Korean Tower was sweating nervously wondering what that was.
The Mediator was dumbstruck, witnessing the Idol shatter through adversity and rampage unfazed.
Among Climber assaults on the [Black Tower], they were mesmerized seeing an idol (VTuber) dance amidst the Humans.
Even viewers laughed so hard they collapsed, witnessing such absurd developments.
The strength of the 【Idol】, who spent days striving to find and demolish any weaknesses, exceeded even the expectations of the Tower and Mediator.
“Arabesque!”
And the finale—mixing capoeira with ballet kicking into a windmill dance.
The [Humans], churned up in the blender, were unable to be identified anymore.
Then soared into the air.
“VTuber Godfist Secret Art─!!”
Resembling a phoenix’s ascent, conjuring images of certain VTubers.
“Kikirikick─!!”
Like it was just another day, Jiang Yeoul flying kick severed the waist of the [Black Tower], slicing through the air.
A flawless landing earning 10s across the board.
To a spectacular stage performance, applause and cheers erupted from the audience!
The plan from the Mediator and the Tower to instill fear and opposition towards the Humans was smashed before it began.
The Korean Tower boasted, claiming our idol’s amazingness, at least.
Russia, China, and Japan Towers, being allies, expressed agreement, preventing any gang-up scenario.
In the midst of this, the Russian Tower clapped wildly, akin to a monkey.
“…..So, the second-generation pirate decided to pick a fight with someone like this?”
The Mediator, despite knowing their strength, couldn’t help but chuckle seeing the effortless domination even against the [Black Tower].
Facing disadvantageous odds daily in climbing, having a combat-obsessed powerhouse defied all norms.
[The Korean Tower boasts of our idol’s grandeur!]
And the China Tower, recalling skills the Korean Tower boasted of creating, just closed their eyes tightly.
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