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Chapter 34

[Written by: GodWonGameGod]

[Title: Boob Sword Plagiarism Alert]

(Gif of Fox Deity drawing a sword from the chest and swinging it around.)

Nationwide royal seal… Kusanagi’s Sword…

The very legitimacy of the three countries of East Asia.

She holds the genuine articles that China and Japan are searching for.

Our Fox Deity possesses the national treasures of two countries.

She holds the royal seal lost circa 937 and the sword lost at the Battle of Dan-no-ura in 1185.

Our thousand-year-old Fox Deity, whose homeland is the Korean Peninsula.

Do you understand now? We have never been a small country…

– But isn’t this boob sword thing a plagiarism of that godly game?

ㄴOST is originally from God-tier anime Crown, you know?

ㄴRevolutionary Girl Utena came first, you punks….

ㄴAren’t you old guys supposed to be sleeping?

ㄴWhy are you fighting here, HP kids? LOL

– Doesn’t Mazinger also draw a sword from its chest?

ㄴYou know about Super Robot Wars!

ㄴThere are also combined super robots…

ㄴStay out of it if you don’t know Voltus’s Heaven Sword, kids!

– Please remember Arise too…

– Isn’t it domestic if it’s about dokkaebi, damn it?

ㄴAll the nationwide otakus are gathered here, it’s the end times.

ㄴThere’s even an Exorcist of X…

[Written by: Anonymous]

[Title: Why on earth is our Leader called a Monster?]

(Internet record photo of the Leader)

Leader can’t live without pure love stories, yuri, and villainess stories….

Leader even wrote pure love yuri stories of girls’ schools….

Leader practiced drawing to draw couples they like….

Even now, Leader simply admires beautiful VTubers….

Leader thinks the bigger the butt and chest, the better….

Leader finds the triangle between the thighs appealing….

Leader who’s been on the internet even before the Tower collapsed, cozy and close-knit community.

It’s true, the identity is the Fox Deity, but what’s the problem?

Is it because they’re a black fox that they’re being discriminated against?

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Are you saying our Wakamou-sama is a freaking Asian Negro?

-Why do things get crazy just when it was going well LOL

-Japan has more white foxes… the Leader is discriminated against.

-Does even beasts get bullied in Japan…?

-Only Inari-kami treated them well….

-But how did they get the real ID? Didn’t they switch it? Still, we should worry.

ㄴAre you smearing the Leader who boosts national prestige more than the president?

ㄴIt’s the government that’s screwed anyway, not us LOL

ㄴIs the Fox Deity ruling us? Being protected by a monster sounds good, no?

ㄴOh…? You’re right…?

ㄴIf they regain their divine power, can’t they foresee natural disasters too? What’s the problem?

ㄴBut still, they’re not human, that’s why it’s dangerous…

ㄴYou, aren’t you a communist?!

ㄴGet out of South Korea!

[Written by: Anonymous]

[Title: Honestly, if you’re scared poopless, pet the dog]

Worried that the Leader likes VTubers so much that they might not return from Japan.

If they climb the Japanese Tower too, is there really a need to come back to South Korea?

Moreover, hearing a shrine was built in the King of Authority’s dojo, I thought, ah… it’s become a rocket launch pad.

But it wasn’t the case.

Our Leader didn’t abandon our believers.

(Cute Wakamou photo wanting candy)

Wakamou who just likes South Korea….

Damn it, with China and Japan trying to kill, what is our government doing?

Domestic foxes are a protected species!!!

-Government doesn’t even give rabies shots to the Leader, reflect on that.

-Shouldn’t the Leader just be the king? Let’s return to a monarchy.

ㄴWow~ an idea that only Britain might have.

-We’ve been invaded so far, can’t we invade for a change?

ㄴ(Wakamou with the nationwide royal seal) The tradition of the Chinese imperial family.

ㄴ(Wakamou wielding the Heaven Sword) Owner of Japan’s divine sword.

-If our 500,000 subscribers rise up, we could reclaim Goguryeo territory too…

-Seriously, these guys have completely lost it LOL

-But China is freaking out and asking for the seal. Isn’t the Japanese government doing the same?

ㄴIf a monster has it, then they can take it if they’re so mad.

ㄴMonster (has a friendship with the King of Authority).

ㄴFox Deity… you’ve become too popular…

Whenever Wakamou shows something, the community flares up passionately as always.

Her age being what it is, there was a small uproar among fans from different generations arguing over where drawing a sword from the chest originally came from. Yet again sprang up the question that sometimes surged before—the biggest buzz, as expected, was about Wakamou’s identity.

Initially, malicious rumors suggested she was just some Foxman who got a Legendary Class or something.

Some pointed out that there were clips of her broadcasts, claiming she’s just a VTuber broadcaster, but with the skills and items she has, people were increasingly convinced, nothing matched any job they knew.

Having the nationwide royal seal was already incredible, but then she boldly produced [Kusanagi’s Sword], the most distinguished divine sword in Japanese history, suggesting that whatever the Japanese royals held was fake—that was shocking.

The tale that she existed even before the Tower collapsed convinced believers that she was indeed the true Fox Deity.

Naturally, this catalyzed differing opinions: since she existed before the Tower collapsed, she couldn’t be a monster, so what exactly is she? Was she fabricating lies after leaving the Tower’s bounds?

Manager Wanda Haye, rumored candidate for the next head of the Climber Association, knew all of this—leading to conspiracy theories that the government knew everything too.

In the end, everything would be resolved if Wakamou just disclosed the truth.

Wakamou simply insisted she was the Fox Deity. Her confident, straightforward approach—asserting that anyone unwilling to believe wouldn’t believe no matter what—left many believers with nothing to say.

Since she was the sole complete strategy layer climber in the country, even the media stayed quiet, waiting patiently for when she might make a misstep someday. Nonetheless, if she was indeed a divine being, earning public disdain was utterly pointless, so waiting for the right moment to act careful satisfaction discretion was major.

As a VTuber, she claimed she doesn’t speak of forbidden things, asserting she was a pro-entertainer.

Moreover, she casually pretended to be a rural yokel, saying she didn’t know history well.

“Political matters are for politicians to solve! I’m just a VTuber! It’s enough for a climber to focus solely on climbing!!!”

Could there ever be another fox who’s so brazenly blatant? Seeing problematic posts disappear without a trace and famous troublemakers on the forum vanishing one by one, believers could only applaud Wakamou, who had fostered a cleaner Internet culture(?).

The viewers, on the other hand, had long settled into just soaking up patriotic euphoria amid the expectation that the government and association would resolve matters on their own.

※※※

Shortly after Wakamou announced her return to South Korea.

King of Authority, infinitely displeased and unable to hide his discontent, inquired next to the Association President.

“So, what’s Japan’s stance? Are they telling our Wakamou-sama to hand over what she has?”

Caught between the King and the President, unfortunate Diet member Tetsuya wiped his sweat nervously with a handkerchief.

Even in modern times, Japan has its Imperial Family and its royals. So when an ancient divine relic of Japan has finally revealed itself, it’s natural to claim ownership.

But they were not fools. They had long calculated which course of action would be to their advantage.

Especially when the Korean President had just labeled Wakamou as a monster, claiming she posed a threat beyond Korea to all of Asia.

The Prime Minister, contrarily, thought offering support would be beneficial, even going so far as to suggest creating a plaque of gratitude for Wakamou for providing the “Complete Strategy Layer” to the climbers.

Wakamou declined, stating she couldn’t accept because VTubers can’t show their alternate realities—

But the manager was permitted to receive it on her behalf, showcasing an agreeable stance on the counterpart’s end.

And, of course, they mercilessly staked the Shaman Association, snapping them instantly. Even the media mercilessly criticized them to the point that, with King of Authority stating he destroyed buildings, claiming he intruded into his dojo during interviews, 4 Companion Companies were devastated in no time.

Although it was the largest [Shaman] group in Japan, many climbers came from overseas to learn martial arts, and many climbers emigrated to Japan, so political clashes aimed to whittle down their influence swelled up instead.

Observing this scene, the Japanese Association President was in admiration.

“Truly, she is a divine Fox Deity! Demonstrating that acquiring any ‘Complete Strategy Layer’ is possible and charity passed it onto the Japanese climbers too. With the shaman association imposing hindrances, she’s now in a favorable position.”

From the moment King of Authority dropped by, perhaps the Fox Deity had orchestrated this grand scheme.

Of course, no ordinary person would go out at dawn knowing there’d be a raid, information possibly reached through Manager Wanda Haye.

She must have realized the Shaman Association would attack, hence avoided the entrance, clearly aware of a figure as strong as King of Authority visiting at dawn.

With unparalleled prowess, winning over the finest climber in Japan.

Gifted a “Fox Deity’s Shrine” to show appreciation despite having few apprentices at the dojo. Demonstrating that she hadn’t completely fallen out of love with Japan as a nation—she adeptly averted plots from both shamans and ninjas.

Then she showed what ‘True Shamans’ were with a showcase of might.

“If Wakamou Inarizushi’s job is [Shaman]….”

It’s essentially confirming she is indeed the true Fox Deity!!

Moreover, if not registered as a Companion, she remains, ‘Original’…

“Could it be…. Is she the legendary onmyoji Seimei’s true mother, Kuzunoha?”

However, Kuzunoha wasn’t a white fox. Perhaps just friendly(?)-related.

If affirmation like that bubbled up more, it’s eerie.

Since she can show illusions, did she mimic what [Shamans] demonstrated to deceive the public into thinking she’s a shaman?
Because he could mimic what the [Shamans] showed, didn’t he deceive the public into thinking he was a real shaman?

He could actually use the real [Kuzunoha Style Magic] regardless of his profession!

‘It’s been so long since something this chilling… I’m being played like a toy…’

Deliberately targeting just the 10th Complete Strategy Layer was a taster. It was her way of testing the nation to gauge her worth in an age where the new humanity, the Climbers, held superiority.

‘Even one layer could serve as a refuge in the event of an earthquake or natural disaster…’

In reality, the layers where the yokai appear at Kyoto Tower didn’t have many useful resources. Perhaps, Wakamou targeted the 10th layer, the boss layer with the widest domain, considering all this.

In the future, as long as they stood by him and supported him, he could offer Japan even more silently!!

‘Hehehe… You old man… Where did you pick up such a monster…’

Though the fellow member was originally sly and evil, he was such a monumental figure that it sent a chill down her spine, making her hands tremble.

Holding a cigarette she thought she had quit, she looked at the colorfully changed Kyoto Tower with half worry and half anticipation of how the new era she would face would unfold.

“…Though, it does seem to be true that he likes people.”

Before leaving, when they asked her whether she really didn’t need any interests from the Complete Strategy Layer.

“Just get rid of the black companies. An acquaintance VTuber is having a hard time.”

It was said jokingly—but it was from a sincere wish for people not to suffer.

If the resources that could be obtained from Kyoto Tower increased… Japan would become wealthier, and people’s lives would be easier.

Was leaving without a promise of when they would return a plan to keep people expecting?

“This is… I liked it when there were no people.”

The man, who had been scorned as a gorilla of the era and discouraged because he had no disciples despite being known as the King of Authority, turned back to the Association President.

A line of people had gathered to see the Fox Deity shrine.

If Wakamou continued showing such actions, more people would come to his dojo.

“I hate to cry at this age, but… such a kind person…”

Tears welled up in the eyes of the trembling King of Authority, despite shutting them tightly.

“When I was in distress, I climbed the shrine stairs every day and wished as I passed through the shrine gates. It seems the deity granted my wish.”

Among the flock of people, seeing even an apprentice made it feel like the years of hardship had been rewarded.

It felt like the Fox Deity had come to say he deserved to be rewarded because he truly did his best for his dream.

“Damn it… I shouldn’t cry…”

The King of Authority couldn’t suppress the anger welling up from deep in his heart. He, a man who should know how to completely control his mind and body, scolded himself for being endlessly immature, but the Association President handed him a handkerchief in silence.

Not a word was spoken.

The Association President, instead of looking, exhaled cigarette smoke with a smile as if to brush away half of the existing worry.

※※※

Regardless of how many people misunderstood Wakamou.

The VTuber Wakamou, for whom questions about the red pill were forbidden, was looking at the rewards of successfully conquering the 10th floor of Kyoto Tower.

[The rewards increase due to the Tower Platinum Strategy.]

[You’ve obtained the artifact-level item [Ceremonial Bronze Bell]!]

[Ceremonial Bronze Bell]

Grade: Artifact.

It is a divine object symbolizing the authority of the ruling class.

Also known as the Eight Jewel Bell.

+33% Bonus to Rituals

Jingle jingle—

“Isn’t this an octopus massager…”

It’s like… similar to that thing for pressing hotteok…

Jiggling the bell with its handle, Wakamou lamented why they gave him such trash.

There was nothing else obtained aside from this.

Job-specific skill [Broadcast Points]

– Accumulated points from broadcasting can bestow blessings on believers.

Current Points: 551.

[No available blessings to use]

I have no clue what I’m supposed to do with these points.

[Status Window]

[Climber: Wakamou Inarizushi]

[Occupation: VTuber]

[Age: 1,000 years]

[Stats]

Mana: 583,402

[Additional Stats: 27]

Not even given stat points for conquering the Complete Strategy Layer on the 10th floor.

I want to increase my mana, but Wakamou doesn’t have stat points to increase mana.

It only rises with the number of subscribers!!

Shaking with rage…

I can hold it in….

[B] The ability to endure a little is the ability to endure forever…

Curse it… curse it!!! This kind of fury!!

Don’t obsess over climbing the tower, Wakamou.

What’s more important than anything as a VTuber is the audience.

Did the believers enjoy it? Is it not enough for me be satisfied with that?

Yes, I was satisfied. That’s all that matters.

Exhaling deeply…

Even after returning to South Korea from Japan, the anger that hardly subsided was cooled by pouring cold water over my head in a bid to regain composure.

Maintain clarity of mind, Wakamou.

If today’s broadcast went well, plan tomorrow’s, and create even bigger content after that…

Sitting in place, calming the anger, not swayed by the tower’s trickery.

Chosen for the profession of VTuber… The love for what I do as my professional occupation…

As the VTuber Wakamou possesses the love for a dream similar to what the King of Authority showed, I must always commit sincerely to everything….

“I’ve laid the foundation sufficiently.”

Now—let’s consider reality, not dreams and romance as a VTuber.

In Japan’s ‘Virtual Market’, all sorts of VTubers exist. From one who performs death metal at a professional level to a being called the emperor leading a group who shifted the trend from 3D virtual VTubers to live 2D.

Corporate taxes of the group may vary, but what is the main income of Japanese VTubers?

On YouTube, there’ll be Super Chats, broadcasts known as membership streams, and voice packs.

Even the miserable Shiba VTuber who was hated somewhere asked, wouldn’t it be nice to sell a voice pack?

‘After researching the 80 voice packs I bought from VTubers I know, it’s still too early to make one for Liu Ying… probably membership streams would be it.’

ASMR would be good too… But let’s think calmly, slowly.

I’m currently not a VTuber, but as the CEO, I need to think about my affiliated VTuber ‘Hajime Ichigo’.

I must not be swept away by anger. Only anger intended for entertainment should be displayed.

As a warrior, control myself and manage the anger… How many streamers have fallen into ruin due to reckless words from sudden anger.

Always speak seriously and cautiously. And wield humor that could make the believers laugh, as sharp as a keen blade.

Grasp the flowing trends and enjoy the fun broadcasts while breaking predictions like karate.

Constantly pondering what the ideal VTuber broadcast is…

“A good idea came to mind.”

“Shazhang… Liu Ying… is it okay to do this?”

Wakamou, who seemed enlightened, was performing a waterfall meditation in the shower when Liu Ying timidly asked for permission.

Were you watching, by any chance?

Damn, it’s embarrassingly dirty.

“WAZZUP!!! OHAKOS!!! It’s Wakamou Inarizushi!! You all waited long, right?”

– Leader’s red pill is a must-see!!
– Show us loli, show us loli.
– Finally back, the domestic fox!!
– Here comes my dopamine!!
– Truly dedicated to doing broadcasts diligently…
– By the way, is today’s title right?
– At least an expert isn’t it? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Upon starting the broadcast, the believers were thrilled to rush in. Among them were newcomers who tossed numerous questions regarding what was shown in Japan, but Wakamou didn’t mind.

He merely pointed with his finger to the top of the screen to the broadcast rules written down.

The prohibition of discussing the leader’s red pill, not causing harm to other VTubers, and the prevention of harsh words to VTubers is all!

As Wakamou didn’t even receive donations, the believers mockingly told newcomers to adapt while glancing over the broadcast title written by the leader once more.

[Proxy Drawing by the Fox Deity. Will do any feat!]

Conspicuously posted with the [Imperial Seal of Japan].

Something possessing an aura of madness was behind him, with a banner reading [Genuine Confidence! The Fox Deity of the Homeland!].

Holding [Kusanagi’s Sword] in his hand while jiggling the [Ceremonial Bronze Bell] in the other, Ichigo accompanied him, beating a drum to the rhythm.

-Is it right…?
-Seems I found the right place.
-It must be just the leader who does such a content in the studio.
-Doesn’t he ride on also known as Cutdo?


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