All sorts of clips pouring into the community.
The exquisite delicacy shown by Mare Pirate or the amazing FPS skills of Hajime Ichigo.
Once it started trending in the community, it only took a moment to become famous, as viewers kept spreading the news.
However, the hottest VTuber among them right now would still be none other than Wakamou.
Frankly, calling it a VTuber was closer to a mutation.
Monopolizing resources as valuable as oil and broadcasting to the point of excess was indeed a brazen(?) business.
A vivid scene of violence you can’t see anywhere else.
The advantage of seeing firsthand what Climbers face off against in the Tower.
And─people flocking to see Wakamou Inarizushi itself.
Wakamou’s audience was mixed in many ways.
Wakamou was targeting these new audiences by earnestly promoting other VTubers to watch as well, saying they’ve been listed on the Queen’s Wiki─but apart from the already famous VTubers, the clip videos Wakamou produced had lukewarm views.
Still, they were just happy that there was even a small increase.
[One Punch Man VTuber], [Strongest Shaman Emerges], [Wagolas Descends]─just opening the community was enough to see posts related to Wakamou everywhere. Even on YouTube, there were clippers making shorts by whimsically taking clips.
As it spread overseas, it was becoming a time when Wakamou’s subscriber numbers could soar rapidly as well.
Though it still wasn’t popular enough to scale like a rocket, it was climbing after a stagnation period.
And finally.
The Climbers had been waiting for this day for a long time, thanks to Wakamou’s promotions, her Believers, friends, and crew were eagerly awaiting it too.
The 『Incheon Tower 3-Person Climber Joint Broadcast』 has arrived!!
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“Chiwa~su! I’m the president of Wakamou Corporation! Wakamou Inarizushi~”
“Shabai-ba pro shenjoga Hajime Ichigo~!”
“Assei, those who’ve entered my broadcast, abandon the thought of leaving.”
“What’s with that nasty introduction, aren’t you going to be blushing up?”
“I do have a captivating sesame oil-like charm! It’s Mare Pirate here! Nice tsukkomi!”
“That’s not a tsukkomi!!!”
“Why, just about─”
– Leader hastily grabs Pirate’s wrist.
– There are things you absolutely shouldn’t do in South Korea.
– Going beyond the Owner risk is the mercenary issue ㄷㄷ….
– By the way, when gathered, doesn’t Ichigo look really small?
– Pirate’s proportions seem unexpectedly off.
– Otherwise, isn’t Leader so big we only see her belly? LOL
Seeing the three Climbers together even before starting, the chat was abuzz with awe.
In the midst of it, some ignorant folks asked why Mare looked just like her model, only to be kicked out for breaking the taboo.
Even though Wakamou and Ichigo made it clear they based it off themselves, one might wonder if the perpetually dumb-looking Pirate could really look like herself?
Meanwhile, Wakamou caught Pirate, who was fiddling with fingers in her mouth, and wiped her with a handkerchief.
Seeing this, Ichigo, who was about to mimic the gesture, hesitated.
– Ichigo seeking motherly love and trying anything is adorably praiseworthy.
– Really lol shows she craves attention.
– Are you not going to give her milk after the broadcast? Won’t you hug her to sleep together?
– Ichigo’s loneliness, it’s more of a mother’s issue.
– Should we consult Professor Oh Eun-young?
– Shouldn’t leader contact Animal Farm?
– What if they say they need to live well in the wild and release them?
– That’s shockingly convincing LOL
“Now─!! Today is like my fourth debut broadcast, comrades! Great!! I’ll show off Pirate’s skills!! And get recognized to learn magic from Captain Wakamou!! I’ll become Japan’s strongest!!”
– Utter nonsense!!
– If you’re Japan’s strongest, aren’t you King of Authority??? Can you win??
– Rumor has it she’s King of Authority’s daughter.
– Ah LOL if you want to be strong, devour them!!
– Pirate!! Make your father proud!!
– Then, King of Authority without a wife…?
– You’ve gone too far, dude….
– This is why we get called losers….
– Rumor has it King of Authority fell for Leader.
– Leader might be in trouble;;;
– She’s way too young LOL
– Ah LOL onee-chan and shota they say LOL
“Don’t say crazy things, you punks!! But it is kind of appealing if Captain Wakamou were a stepmom?”
– No intention of hiding her identity…
– You realize we’d be dead if we accept this, right?
– Ah LOL [information redacted] incoming LOL
– Don’t fall for it!! It’s the trap of the deceitful ghost!!!
– Intent to drag us like water ghosts!!
– Ah, I heard nothing.
– Wakamou was the woman who could’ve been my mother!
– Ichigo pulled out a sword?
Whether or not Ichigo’s jealous gaze turned to Pirate, meeting eyes with her made Pirate grin wide and give a thumbs up.
Ichigo’s face trembled like an expression tracker was broken at the horribly clueless sight.
“Now, let’s not fight… Ichigo, let’s hold back? Good?”
“Huh? Did I do something wrong?”
Asking out of genuine curiosity, Pirate took a beer out of the bag and chugged it. About to start climbing, Ichigo flipped at the sight of her downing booze even before setting off. Picking her up, Ichigo vanished off-screen with a whoosh.
-The mother has a hard time raising her child.
-Stop guzzling booze…you’re climbing a Tower…
-This kinda…Wizard…?
-But why does the Wizard have neither robe nor staff??
-Because their body itself is the staff.
-Once muscles reach progression, even a personality forms and such.
-I saw that in a manga.
-This isn’t a manga, though.
It must have been a nerve-racking scene for viewers to see even before starting.
In reality, before climbing, they gathered to discuss what potions Ichigo could make and what she could do, with Pirate explaining what she could do as a [Wizard] and sharing opinions about what kind of Monsters might appear on the 25th layer, including Wakamou meticulously planning for it.
Although a layer where one must climb with Climbers attached, it wasn’t penalized like those party-formed layers.
There was no guarantee the difficulty would lessen for Wakamou just because two others joined.
She asked the Manager to fill the mansion with supplies. As they climbed, they prepared food in anticipation of a long climb.
To have the ability to return home anytime, anywhere, was incredibly useful. Truthfully, the best Skill would be [My Worlds], wouldn’t it?
“Alright! Let’s prepare a slogan!”
“Yap!!”
“Safety!”
“First!!”
“Life!”
“Priority!!”
“Three claps”
Clap Clap Clap.
“Great!”
– Definitely a corporate-like start.
– Whoa, adhering to safety rules is reliable?
– I almost muted it thinking it was safety education lmao
– You do have to do it before work lmao
– But when do you do this usually lmao?
“Before we go in, let’s have a moment to check consumables and equipment! Also, verify the snacks brought.”
“Teacher, how many bananas are allowed?”
“Check the potions first, Pirate, instead of bananas.”
“Ichigo will distribute it.”
“What?”
– This isn’t a breach; it’s a logistical move!
– The privilege of borrowing from the navy is the same.
– We are comrades, aren’t we!!
– Meanwhile, seriously got bananas packed LOL
– All I see in her bag is booze, is this okay?
Before setting off, showing viewers that they meticulously check like this, all together at the 24th layer, they moved to the 25th floor. Normally, the boss to appear would be [Orc Gladiator].
Known for an arena-like setting, three Orc Gladiators would pop out with various weapons, including nets, to commence a team fight, marking the first party-exclusive layer of the Incheon Tower.
[Currently Ascending Incheon Tower 25th Layer World]
– You don’t have to climb the Tower alone.
– Match with a suitable Climber under the conditions of your Climber.
– If you lack strength, unite your power!
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
– Defeat the [Orc Gladiators] (0/3)
– Defeat the [Orc Gladiators] solo (0/1)
– Sustain no damage against [Orc Gladiators] (0/1)
‘Oh’
It was a well-documented strategy floor.
Naturally, the orthodox strategy was teamwork. Climbers banded together to fight, rather than battling 1:1 honorably.
After all, fighting three at once right when you start, achieving the condition wouldn’t be an easy task.
The Tower always seems rather considerate toward [Non-Combat Jobs].
When reading up on the other 『Complete Strategy Layer』 information, they were all beyond strict and brutally unforgiving.
“Wowaaaahh──!!!”
In a dark passageway, the single light beyond it greeted the three VTubers standing together in a narrow road with a dead-end behind them. Seeing Wakamou nod without words, Pirate stretched her shoulders confidently stepped forward.
“Can you remain undamaged, and take down all three alone?”
“I’ll wrap it up in 3 minutes.”
A record holder in consecutive Complete Strategy Layer challenges and a Climber who had already conquered the Tower once.
Such skilled individuals would find an ordinary 25th layer almost akin to an amusement park, wouldn’t they?
Chasing the recorded sound of cheers beyond the light into the arena showed empty stands.
And then, the abrupt descent into silence.
Wakamou and Ichigo stood leaning against the passageway, while Pirate stepped forth alone.
“Seafarers─engrave this into your souls!! A ‘Monster’ is a ‘Monster,’ no matter how much they struggle!! Too bad the melee types don’t realize they’re at a disadvantage against a firepower-heavy [Wizard] like me!!”
– But why step forward?
– Claiming to use martial arts with magic!!! What’s Wizard about that?
– Seriously, Captain, you might crack your skull!!
– Maybe they’re confident because of their thick skull!!
– …That kind of makes sense!!
“Go on then, I’ll let you take a shot!!”
Strutting forward with utmost confidence, Pirate was met with an Orc Gladiator wielding a net and another equipped with sword and shield.
Finally, the one clutching a whip among the fully positioned Monsters approached in harmony.
“Tchiiick!!!”
An Orc Gladiator lunged with a fierce thrust toward Pirate, who appeared unconcerned about dodging.
Instead of blocking, the sword pierced through Pirate’s chest as she stood there.
With no time for shock, Pirate was gruesomely split in two, yet the witnessing believers paused their chat when they realized.
─Once realizing no blood flowed, and
Seeing the smoke that billowed from the severed sections.
-Wait, is it Laughing Bell?
-What’s Laughing Bell??
-There are some bizarre Wizard Skills.
-What’s it called, romantic but crap efficiency…?
-You grind endlessly but it doesn’t pay off…?
-People dying more to their own Skill than their enemies in that Job…?
-Whaat the hell!!
-Stop with inside jokes!!
With a pop, Pirate transformed into cloud-like smoke, taunting the Orc Gladiator before rematerializing.
Despite frantic swings, Orc Gladiator’s slashes accomplished nothing.
If it wasn’t a [Mana]-infused Skill, Mare Pirate was essentially invincible! Undying, an immortal!!
-Is this guy…? Did their body turn into mist??
“Tayaaa─!!!”
With one descending karate chop, the head of the Orc Gladiator was split, ending them instantly.
The overwhelming strength never exhibited by a [Wizard] naturally!!
How on earth could she possess such might!!
This is because her stats were piled into strength!!
[Status Window]
[Climber: Oyama Sadako]
[Job: Wizard-type Monster]
[Age: 20]
[Stats]
Health: 420
Magic: 3,000
Strength: 115
Agility: 40
Vitality: 42
Intelligence: 50
Wisdom: 30
Charisma: 1
Anyone could grab a random passerby, show them her stats, and ask: “Does this look like a Wizard?”, chances are 8 out of 10 would say no, with these grotesque stats.
A [Wizard] lineage, somewhat comedic and a laugh, seemingly splendid but inherently lacking efficiency, having chosen the [Shape-shifting] path and charged forward, describing Oyama Sadako… or rather, Mare Pirate.
Ascending the early layers, she learned about 9 [Magic Skills], and raised her intelligence accordingly, yet she was a Climber admiring her father, King of Authority.
Thus, she embarked on a path no one tread, diving into the reckless.
Definitely not smashing enemies with her fists gaily! Her crew needed to realize!!
Adding to the 9 magic skills were [Shape-shifting], [Metal Transformation], [Form Substitution], and [Fusion Assimilation] which Pirate picked up.
Like Wakamou, these Skills received further enhancements, but calling [Shape-shifting] Skill tree commendable for a [Wizard] was difficult.
Pros included merging with the environment, transforming into elements like fire, water, or wind, and turning her body to metal to be battle-suitable.
With this alone, considering it an invulnerable, self-aware natural phenomenon wasn’t absurd, but
Treated as the least compatible alternative for conceivable [Shifter] or [Druid], it gained scorn largely due to more dominantly glaring cons.
Supporting Skills like [Equanimity], [Calm Pool Water], [Resilient Mind], and [Firm Self] were all that Pirate boasted.
Among these, some innately came upon advancing in position.
Cons of [Shape-shifting Wizard] would be, transforming might make oneself disappear indefinitely. Being impenetrable against physical attacks but bearing a larger target for magic attacks. Morphing one’s body was possible but required high concentration due to calculations.
And ultimately, the most crucial detriment, wearing any equipment was impossible!!
Attempting to equip them results in them merely dropping off when she transforms.
Hence she was a [Wizard].
She possessed the tenacity to not lose self-consciousness even when transforming into Mare Pirate. Considering clothes as part of her body, her calculation ability to enact a complete shape-shift meant she wasn’t an [Alchemist]!!
The Tower didn’t deny her transformation, “Hmm─they’d just drink if they got this job”.
Limited to a single transformation at a time─that was more than enough.
“Jeahaha!!!”
Even when a net was thrown, she slipped away as mist.
Even when a sword swung, even when a whip lashed, the mist scattered and reformed.
Naturally, while unable to deliver a physical hit,
A punch suddenly emerged from the mist, piercing an Orc’s belly.
The overwhelming kinetic force emanating from having a strength stat above 100…!!
In plain words, she’s broken!!
“Mixing martial arts with magic! Doesn’t that make you invincible!!!”
– That’s just an airhead!!
– She’s broken!!
– A character that maxed strength on a mage character!!!
– Cast magic, for goodness’ sake, magic!!!
“Alright!! Flame fist──!!!”
Returning to Mare Pirate from mist instantaneously, she transformed her punch into fire, striking the net-wielding Orc.
Not an impact, but rather spreading flames upon contact led to rapid roast to the cry of kaaak!! over the cacophony.
Adding in, suffocating the air with mist, had the presumptuously breathing Orc Gladiator collapsed already unconscious.
“Oth─!!”
Uttering a spirited shout after handling the last Orc, Pirate posed vigorously.
“Mina Con Pirate. Raging Mare, Navy from Wakamou Corporation! Am I not fabulous?”
– If you run an air purifier, do you get sucked in?
– For Shape-shifting, couldn’t the figure be more shapely….
– It really feels like you made it carelessly.
– Is biting her finger, perhaps a trigger for confirming her existence?
“Eh…. I mean, simple is convenient. I didn’t think much about it?”
– Does that look like a face with thoughts?
– Wow, truly transparent, nothing there~
– Just a pure airhead…
– VTubers have big heads? Hers was unusually small?
“Manager, give the final ban─ Oooh!!”
[The Incheon Tower 25th Floor opens to humanity by achieving Platinum conditions!!]
[Reward tallying in process for Tower Platinum Conquest]
“Received 10 stat points and gained [Dual Transformation]! Piling into strength!!”
– Stop it!!!
“I also got a skill called [Alchemy-Artsy Form]! Chief! [Alchemy-Artistic Formation]!”
Breathless with excitement for acquiring [Alchemy-Artistic Formation], Ichigo boldly allocated all 10 points to intelligence.
Wakamou, on the other hand, hinted at increasing her skill [Idol’s Lion], pondering whether to distribute it among stats? She hoped for an opportunity.
To her surprise, a selection she didn’t foresee came to her.
[Choose your reward]
[1. Grant teammates 5 points each]
[2. Obtain a tally reward item]
[3. Obtain a tally reward skill]
‘Huh…?’
Momentarily taken aback, Wakamou paused. She chose option 1.
Despite the allure of 2 or 3, her love for her underling VTubers outweighed her personal gain; it was only natural.
“Chief…”
“Wow, Chief, that’s big hearted!!”
– I was kind of moved.
– Corporate welfare mind-blown lmao
– Nowhere else has such benefits.
– If I were born a girl, I’d have gone VTuber too!!!
– Jealous to the point of madness!!!
“Huh…? You saw?”
She had instantly chosen without hesitation, but this seemed to show up to streaming viewers unlike other things. Given this unfamiliarity, it was bewildering for Wakamou.
Ichigo was so overcome with emotion she asked Wakamou to hug her, and Pirate mumbled that the great one has a big heart… and said, “Hug me too!!” before being kicked by Ichigo.
Pirate, turning to mist and avoiding any blow, jested, “I’m a Wizard! You’re an Alchemist! Our powers have ranks!!”
Jestingly face Pirate who essentially was invincible to Ichigo, therefore laughing heartily.
A punch from Wakamou lands on the head of Pirate with a “bonk.”
“Owhay.”
Pirate’s neck disappears into her body, making the goofiest face ever with her lips pouting.
It was like Tom and Jerry, with her head popping back up and shaking. Wakamou was relieved internally that he hadn’t tried the same thing. It was rather grotesque, reminiscent of the uncanny valley, despite viewers laughing and asking if she was some kind of SpongeBob character—albeit dangerously so.
“Alright! Riding on the momentum, let’s set sail!! Depart, depart!!!”
“By the way, who gets the ownership of the layer then?”
“Let’s play rock-paper-scissors!”
They hadn’t used up anything much, and even though the Mana had dwindled, it would recover upon climbing the layer, so it wasn’t a problem.
The lively Pirate, eagerly urging them along like a child, and Wakamou and Ichigo took steps towards the next layer.
Since the 25th layer was that way, one could vaguely assume the 26th might appear in a similar fashion. As they climbed up, a searing gust hit them immediately.
Even before Wakamou could react to the ominous feeling, Ichigo threw a potion from her waist to lower the temperature.
She stabbed the plastic bottle with a knife to scatter the water, and quickly threw a frost potion to create a massive wall of ice.
Normally, one potion would have been enough, but the opponent was so strong that it was impossible.
Then, with a force enough to shatter the ice wall, a dangerous fiery blade was driven in.
[Climbing Incheon Tower’s 26th floor world]
– Trials befitting strong climbers are descending upon you.
– Overcome and fight together as three.
– Triumph against [Elite Boss Monster]!
[Platinum Achievement Requirements]
– Vanquish [Mana Burn Flame Aura─Superior Flame Giant] (0/1)
“Isn’t it the boss from Swiss Tower!! The [Wizard] killer!”
Pirate screamed panicking and breaking out in cold sweat.
The opponent was a supreme flame giant with a passive ability of [Mana Burn] and complete immunity to flame attacks. A foe so difficult that it’s counted among the top monsters in the Swiss Tower! The heat was increasingly heating the layer to the point where even if Ichigo threw the bottle, it would melt before making contact.
Clinging on tentatively amidst the confrontation felt like being inside a microwave, risking [Spontaneous Combustion] and burning to death.
But that wasn’t the problem.
“[Be Engulfed by the Purge of Fire!!!]”
The wide-area instant death attack crashing down over the whole layer was!!
“No way!”
Wakamou had warned Pirate and Ichigo that their [Counter] might be met as soon as they started climbing, but—it was truly beyond imagination.
Ichigo had no way to close in, and Pirate, being a [Wizard], couldn’t engage in close combat, making it impossible. Wakamou would be done for if he merely touched [Mana Burn].
Moreover, it seemed immune to their previous self-destruct trick!
Without having the chance to read the bustling chat, Wakamou signaled to Pirate.
“[Shape Switching]!!”
Casting the skill by putting her hand onto the ground, the earth transformed into black metal.
It seemed like a [Alchemist]’s alchemy, but Pirate’s usage was closer to a substandard version of it.
Ichigo, wanting to show them what real transformation was, adjusted her gloves and placed her hand on the ground.
[Alchemy-Metal Transformation].
Complete transformation rather than a mere quick shape change.
As a gigantic bell emerged to shield the three, Ichigo threw cooling potions inside while Pirat curled with her inside and Wakamou covered them from above to endure.
It was one means among others in the absence of time to open a portal.
Wakamou held the bell close using both arms to withstand, while Ichigo feverishly lowered the inside temperature. Pirate, having turned to ice, was enduring as well, but in an instant, the heat was deadly enough to turn her to water.
Klunk—! The screen shook wildly until the viewers too swayed with emotion.
Quickly once calm descended, Ichigo passed specially designed earplugs to Pirate, who immediately plugged them in as she executed a skill.
“[Metal Transformation]!!”
Making the bell with optimal curvature to induce resonance, Pirate signaled with hand gestures to Ichigo and took a stance.
With the bell lifted aside by Wakamou, a single hand chop caused the head to fall off with a thud.
Ichigo and Pirate stood holding the bell in position.
“Fwoooooooo!!”
Wakamou, feeling as if her chest was about to burst, inhaled deeply and gathered Mana to the fullest.
Holding the shattered part from escaping with both hands, she emitted a scream so loud that even a demon crawling out of hell would be terrified and flee.
With a whooshing sound, the “sound” shot through generating visible sound waves through the bell, directly colliding with the superior flame giant.
CRACKK—!!!
With the violent roar, the searingly hot ground cracked and shattered beneath.
The flames on the superior flame giant’s body died away, and it staggered, before eventually falling to one knee, followed quickly by its head exploding into smithereens with a bang!!
Dexterously spinning, Wakamou dusted off her hands after throwing away the bell.
“This is our Wakamou Corporation’s united ultimate attack!!”
“Duh….”
“Owhay….”
Ichigo drooling with eyes open in a daze, and Pirate chuckling with her entire hand inside her mouth.
Even with the earplugs, it seemed not fully protected, turning the two into fools.
Upon tenderly tapping their cheeks to bring them back to their senses, they finally came to and managed to stand.
-This scene seems straight out of a Chinese movie.
-“Essence of the Lion’s Roar.”
-Was originally told to be an incomparably beautiful woman?
-Stop whispering unwanted truths!!
-I knew martial arts films needed Chow S.
-Defense becomes attack simultaneously!!
-This must be the Emile Bell, cooking the girls with heated fire.
-Is this culture in Korea (Nope).
-Isn’t that Japanese, Kiyohime?
-Does China have nothing?
-Cultural Revolution?
-Get out…
[Incheon Tower’s 26th floor is opened to the entire humanity with the achievement of Platinum !]
[Computing rewards due to the Platinum layer strategy]
“YES!! I got [Elemental Transformation]!! They didn’t even give it after I conquered the tower!! Leader is the best!!”
“Sazangnim is the best in the whole world!!”
Though it seemed Ichigo didn’t receive any skills, she looked happy. Picking up a bag containing materials, Ichigo smiled like an angel as her cheeks were squished.
On the other hand, Pirate seemed to have obtained a skill…. What’s the difference between [Shape-shifting] and [Elemental Change]? Still, a little envy snuck in.
Even the Joker, as she was called in the Wizard industry, had the skills properly assembled.
So why only me!!
The choices of rewards remained the same, hence 5 points were distributed among the employees.
“A mother is happy if her daughters are fed even if she starves….”
-Just what one would expect from someone watching VTuber Broadcasts without eating…
-Stats, skills, and equipment, all unnecessary!!!
-She literally provides everything!!
-She’s provided everything!!
-The fact is VTubers are getting healthier.
-But isn’t she insane truly.
Gaining 3 points by climbing alone. Doing well grants 5 points. Complete strategy yields 10 points. And with Wakamou’s additional transfer of 5 points… they garnered 30 points in just 2 layers!!
This amounted to the duo climbing through a general layer strategy of about 10.
Thus, the climbers watching the broadcast were writhing with envy.
Being told they obtained a skill unachieved even after conquering the tower via complete strategy layer must be tremendously envious news.
“Let’s move directly to the next layer!!”
The ever-excited Pirate shouted with a rarely calming energy.
“Bock bock bock!!”
Receiving 30 points indeed made Ichigo eager and she agreed animatedly.
Having established many plans—there was confidence that the combination shown by the 3 VTubers would overcome anything that came up.
…..That should have been the case.
“Snerghghaaugh!!”
At the very moment they felt the crossing into the next layer, Ichigo reacted fastest.
Well, can it be called a reaction…?
Suddenly starting from inside water led her to desperately surface and scan the surroundings with bewildered eyes.
Nothing. It was a vast open sea, with only them in the middle.
“Save me! Save me!! I can’t swim!!!”
From a viewers’ perspective, it seemed so pitiful seeing Pirate flailing pathetically and shouting.
Ichigo swam over and punched her in the face to calm her down, then embraced her and swam away. Ignoring her whimpering about her hurt nose, she searched for Wakamou around, but couldn’t find him.
Why on earth….? Could it be he can’t swim…?
──And just as Ichigo’s guess suggested, Wakamou was sinking.
No matter how much his limbs scrambled, Wakamou couldn’t rise.
“So, he can’t swim.”
Although speaking was possible underwater and there was no need to breathe, swimming was not within his capabilities.
Having never been in situations requiring entry into the sea, this shocking truth was unknown.
Though Wakamou was frowned amid the unresolved situation where he simply kept sinking.
[Climbing Incheon Tower’s 27th floor world]
– Trials befitting strong climbers are descending upon you.
– Overcome and fight together as three.
– Triumph against [Elite Boss Monster]!
[Platinum Achievement Requirements]
-Defeat [Sea Tyrant Chainmail Shark Rider] (0/1)
There being no answers to counter it resulted in the assault by the environment…?
As simple as the Platinum achievement requirements appeared, it was virtually tantamount to a death sentence.
When faced with such a condition, one would naturally exit the Tower lest they suddenly plunge into the sea!!
Venturing through intricate thoughts and grievances about the Tower, Wakamou was seen folding arms while sinking, startling viewers too.
Because the possibility of not knowing how to swim never even struck!!
-Wow! Deep-sea exploration!
-Everyone get ready for diving!
-Leader speaking underwater… how’s this happening?
-How did he get to Japan?
“You lot, truly nonchalant…”
While the camera on Ichigo and Pirate indicated they grasped the scenario, their situation was grim just as much.
In a place abounding with water, Pirate’s worries aggravated as transforming into anything water-like bore the risk of their existence dissolving away. Furthermore, disoriented by the fear of water, concentrating was implausible.
Moreover, Ichigo showcased mastery over grasp and control through the premise of spreading potions. But in such a vast sea, it simply wasn’t feasible.
“This looks like the Italy Tower, doesn’t it…”
Occurrences where the environment itself transforms are exceedingly scarce. Where there, climbers who acquired [Skills] by adapting to that particular milieu flourish.
Randomly throwing mismatched climbers into sea-like conditions is practically a death warrant.
‘What do I do’
Indeed, feelings of helplessness like this arose after quite a while.
The intention seemed to be observing Wakamou’s movements cautiously as he sensed the underwater ambiance. However, they seemed to lose interest, possibly misjudging him dead, and began targeting Ichigo and Pirate at the water’s surface, thrusting upward.
‘…..Am I forced into doing it?’
There wasn’t a complete lack of options. The problem merely lay with pondering how to approach operating Wakamou Inarizushi under such circumstances.
──Nevertheless, it would need doing.
As it had always been like this!!
“Here it comes, Ichigo!!!”
“I already see it, dummy!!!”
Presently, with abilities matching only the basics of swimming, Ichigo had to resort to pulling out a knife. Pirate clasped her fist with a ‘I’ll punch it’ intention towards anything approaching.
Sighting the shark silhouette dragging under them…. observing the fast movements below the ocean surface with tense breaths was cut short.
Suddenly, a giant shadow emerged beneath the monster.
“Eh?”
“Huh?”
Though counteraction seemed impossible──without any prior warnings or indications, a massive ship popped out not from anywhere else but from within the ocean flipping over the water’s surface.
“Dragon…? Not it..”
“Pirate Captain has a ship!!!”
A colossal wooden ship soared with a dragon-headed ornament adorning the front, and the entire deck covered with nails was dauntingly positioned.
Panoechesn would be unfamiliar, and being unknown regarding the ship’s name was only natural.
But if one were Korean, failing to recognize this ship was intriguing.
-How is this a pirate’s ship, lmao
-Where did this come from, lmao
-Really? Is it truly the captain’s? I’d rob it hard!
-Nevertheless, isn’t it a ship you can’t claim as your own when Japanese, right?
Even with no captains aboard, the ship moved on its own wiles. Though no winds blew, it advanced.
Moreover, to top it off, the dragon-head unleashed fire, obliterating the chain mail shark.
Though they seemed air-born lying on blunt nails, they were unscathed, hence the two arose to discern the happenings.
What majestically appeared upon the sea—was none other than a ‘Turtle Ship.’
Upon seeing the ship, Ichigo immediately realized that this was Wakamou’s transformation, and Pirate too—being a [Shape-shifting] inclined Wizard was awestruck by the amazing transformation magic, though tried to conceal her impressed demeanor.
“Is it down?”
Attempting to clear up the atmosphere, Pirate’s question was quickly answered.
BAM─!
Rocking the entire ship, a merman with a mace appeared before the two on the prickly deck.
‘Dammit, I’m in real trouble. I can’t provide assistance like this…!!’
While relieved that even with [Model] change into a Turtle Ship, the consciousness hadn’t deviated anywhere, there wasn’t a means for Wakamou in offering aid.
In the absence of a human form, everything appeared completely unadapted and left nothing doable!!
Could they win? Would it be okay?
With anxious eyes, apprehensively observing, Wakamou prepared mentally to undo the transformation if push came to shove—when Pirate committed an act so insane that even Wakamou screamed internally.
“Hey crew! I learned sex is chicken in Korea! SEX!!”
“Wh-what are you doing!! Don’t eat that!!”
Urgently exclaiming about the poison while Ichigo tried frantically to reclaim what she just took away, Pirate gulped it down.
Ichigo had concocted [Crispy Elastic Potion], tasting like fried chicken!!
Making swift, vertical stretching motions over her cheeks, she displayed a playful grin.
Then, abruptly stiffened her expression.
“I can’t forgive those who hurt my comrades…you fish-headed wretch…! Show ’em karate!!”
Zooming—!
Ascertaining that it wasn’t well under her control yet, she began swirling her arms like a windmill. With [Dual Transformation], she applied [Metal Transformation] on her arms, converting them to black steel, and amassing Mana, she punched the rider’s chest fiercely swinging it out.
Were they in the sea, Pirate would have been ruthlessly hunted, but…. The merman having emerged from the water lost its edge sans the ride to battle against!! The tension accumulated through centrifugal force extended Pirate’s arms freely then and initiated a speedy retraction employing [Dual Transformation].
“Naval Martial Arts!”
As timing coincided during the return for matching [Metal Transformation].
“Flame Iron Fist─!!!”
With a dazzling dance of ignited flames and her trained fist striking combined with the metallic physique, making the rider’s chest cave in as it spat blood and retreated. Desperately summoning its final strength attempting a swing towards her head with the weapon, yet the rubber merely contracted then shot it away.
Huhoo—
A boss worn down crumbling.
A terrifying force in the sea—but mere weak opposition in this instance.
Ichigo unveiled a bag, drew out a white coat, and draped it over Pirate’s shoulders, then struck a pose.
“Justice triumphs─!! Ossu!!”
“…..Vomit!!”
Abruptly recalling and disposing of what she had, Ichigo began pounding Pirate’s back vigorously urging her to puke it out in one go.
Spurred by the ‘Sanzon!’ scream from within, she steered herself not to dodge completely turning around and puked splendidly.
While Ichigo covered in the puke sensed some déjà vu, opted not to mention it.
She just reached in for another punch to the face.
‘Well….Kids grow while fighting…’
Admist being a turtle ship Wakamou displayed ʻSee you all tomorrow~” on-screen before ending the broadcast.
Even made sure to overlay text stating Wakamou was rescued by the turtle ship for the sake of believers’ concerns.
“Ah─ Merging broadcasts sure are intense!!”
[Incheon Tower’s 27th floor is opened to the entire humanity with the achievement of Platinum !]
[Computing rewards due to the Platinum layer strategy]
Contrary to being startled by the speaking turtle ship, the two girls responded as expected assuming it to be the case before turning around.
“Broadcast’s end!! Let’s go and grab some pizza….”
“”Yeah~””
Exhaustion was genuine.
Unable to shake off anxiety about what might surface in the forthcoming 3 layers, seeking support from the manager seemed imperative.
‘Could…there be turtle ship content…’
Indeed contemplating content feasible using it, perhaps potential sponsorship from a worship game…. Caught off guard in haste choosing the turtle ship, though pondering whether this was alright.
A mere empty slot used in urgency felt truly disappointing, prompting Wakamou to heave deep sighs.
Life often doesn’t unfold ideally…
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