The long-awaited second episode of Hajime Ichigo’s membership broadcast.
The community buzzed with excitement over the release of “Battlefield: Seoul Reclaim 2.”
With news of Yeongdeungpo District being recaptured, the retaking of Seoul districts was rapidly beginning. Fans just laughed and enjoyed it, knowing it was another act from South Korea’s VTuber Avengers, the “FOX Team.”
Everyone had already guessed the plot when the trailer was released anyway.
The only minor controversy was why a Japanese pirate was the owner of a turtle ship.
The crew defended by saying it made sense since ownership lay with Wakamou Inarizushi, and she was in the navy with a license(?).
During this hullabaloo, Ichimi, the fandom of a famous top VTuber from overseas, tearfully lamented when their captain would have a ship.
Whether Wakamou’s turtle ship was genuine sparked debates as — finally!!
The scheduled video was up, so fans flocked in, armed with popcorn and cola.
Of course, as it was a membership broadcast, subscribing to Ichigo was a disadvantage.
There were minor complaints about why Ichigo was getting special treatment when all VTubers from the Wakamou Corporation were appearing.
But anyhow, with everyone being such fans, they had subscribed long ago.
With a whopping 110,000 viewers awaiting the scheduled broadcast, all who were coming seemed to have come.
Unlike episode 1, this time the broadcast was extravagantly lined with carefully edited clips, additional shoots, and a solid BGM, finally queuing up for the countdown after a long wait.
-It’s starting, it’s starting.
-Let’s go in, go in!!!
-This is the latest in the hero series, indeed.
-Is the Korean version of Avengers here? Have they arrived?
-With even Ultron there, aren’t they a villain faction, though, lol?
Viewers expected the beginning to show the destruction of Seoul.
However, unexpectedly, it began with everyone gathered in the living room, having a meal.
Pirate poured a box of cereal in front of Wakamou and Ichigo, revealing a winning boat trip ticket that tumbled out.
Delighted, Pirate wore a silly grin, pleased with the win.
-Is this acting?
-Isn’t this just actual footage, lol?
-Look at Ichigo adoring Pirate who’s clapping.
-“Our Ichigo”
As Ichigo picked who would go on the trip with her, seemingly pointing towards Wakamou, the screen turned quickly to show Asuka, whose face was buried in a bowl, lapping like a dog, then spreading a big grin as she was chosen, exclaiming,
“Sex!”
The audience roared as Wakamou smacked Asuka on the back of her head with a fan, leaving just laughter in their wake.
The high-functioning AI seemingly acquired this habit from somewhere. Angry, Wakamou flipped the table, leading to Pirate getting knocked down by a flying milk bowl while Asuka tried to bow humbly but ended up being pile-driven. The cheerful opening music then kicked in, with the turtle ship majestically making its appearance.
-It looks like a prop made for some festival, lol.
-The quality is different since it’s not 3D CGI but real stuff, haha.
-Using an actual turtle ship to cut production costs.
-Korean VTuber companies are truly remarkable~!
The turtle ship proudly docked at Incheon Port as Pirate danced alongside Asuka, shaking their hips.
The FOX Team wasn’t ever meant to take things seriously, as emphasized repeatedly to the eager viewers.
Meanwhile, Unicorn Agent, sporting a full-body hot pink outfit and a unicorn horned helmet, confidently parted through the crowd at the port. She even had a dangling unicorn girl VTuber doll on her hip.
This incredibly natural scene once more left viewers bursting into laughter.
-Feels like it’s my game character from a story scene, lol.
-How did he turn into a pink gay…
-It’s hilarious how naturally he struts around in hot pink, lmao.
-In games, nobody cares about costumes, after all, haha.
-In the meantime, he’s come back as a truly seasoned veteran.
When Wakamou asked about the whereabouts of the other agents, news came that they had fallen to an earthquake, got hit by a meteor, or cried themselves to death upon hearing their favorite VTuber graduated. Many empathized as, coincidentally, a VTuber graduated around the same time.
“Rooftop Korean here!”
-Old man age, lmao.
-Invincible Koreans standing on rooftops.
-It’s over, American! I have seized the high ground!
-A Korean surviving from that era would indeed be strong.
Thus, the Korean Avengers—no, the FOX Team gathered once more. Viewers called the VTubers appearing, with names like Captain Korea and Hawk China.
With the team of five assembled, an operational outline was drawn.
Gathered within the turtle ship’s interior, surrounded in midair with a screen showing Manager Wanda Haye as she explained the danger of the Black Imugi nesting in the 63 Building. Inevitably, jokes and puns of a very famous South Korean movie filled the live chat.
As nearly 130,000 viewers somehow tuned in—it was an astonishing number considering Ichigo’s subscribers alone—it indeed seemed massive.
“Good luck”
With the manager’s story unfolding, Seoul’s current state became visible.
Soldiers clenched their rifles, maintaining formation as they commenced a barrage of gunfire. The sight of climbers protecting these soldiers unveiled tanks, self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, and self-propelled howitzers, which boldly fired away, tickling the fancy of military enthusiasts among fans.
Adding to that splendor, combat planes soared, embroiled in a grand aerial warfare assisting their companions against monsters, rendering expedition visuals to viewers akin to spectacular bombing over Seoul.
“There are too many enemies! We won’t hold them off for long!”
“How long can you hold them?”
“At best, about an hour─”
“That should suffice.”
In the heart of this dire situation, inside the barracks where military commanders were explicating the critical war situation, surprising everyone, the Association President of the climbers’ association—the strongest climber in South Korea was leisurely seated, smiling at them.
“They have set off.”
With that indication, the turtle ship appeared from the fog as it began advancing from Incheon to Seoul’s Hangang River, astonishingly rowing by itself despite the contrary wind.
-How’s it moving against the headwind?
-Because it’s a turtle ship.
-Aha! Understood!
-It’s amusing how agreeable it all seems, lol.
-How operates automatically?
-Because it’s a Korean spiritual beast.
-Isn’t that darn convincing?
What awaited the merely delighted viewers was—a mass of maritime monsters rushing toward the turtle ship.
Though they were aware of the presence of such monsters in the sea, viewers were startled by their numbers—finally, Pirate arrogantly exclaimed with cap adjusted,
“I have no choice but to kill… It’s inevitable, let’s go everyone!!”
“Mmm~ come to think, I’d rather do something more comfortably… Doesn’t it feel like we need sex rather than this…?”
“Just frying drumsticks, isn’t it?”
-Why did our Asuka become so obsessed with ‘that’?
-Can’t be helped as AI learned from the internet.
-Countless ‘that’ longed for sex, wailed…
-Sound of the internet’s forlorn spirits lingering and lamenting…
-Meanwhile Unicorn coming with fried chicken, lol.
-Ah, buddy, this is sex.
-Golden olive chicken is acceptable, indeed~
Shouting as she boldly instructed everyone to hold on tightly, Pirate, having claimed obtaining a license, maneuvered the turtle ship’s wheel without hesitation.
Emulating exaggerated steering as if from a movie, showcasing its exterior again—when a menacing sea serpent lurched upwards, followed by swordfish-like monsters with sharp snouts endeavored to attack the turtle ship.
The turtle ship evaded by leaping over the water’s surface.
Loud laughs escaped viewers witnessing this unbelievable sight, as if it’s only the start given a massive sea serpent whose sleek body the turtle ship slid down like a slide, bouncing like skipping stones while accelerating forward.
Piyung! Piyung─!!
Shells launched afar aimed at the turtle ship.
“Dodge!!”
At Ichigo’s detected shout, Pirate swiftly turned the wheel.
-Turtle ships can drift, after all.
-Racing on the ocean all alone, how can Japan ever win?
-At this point isn’t Japan catching Admiral a miracle…?
-The reason one could fight alone against 133 ships was indeed the aircraft’s performance!
Surprises to shock viewers were just beginning.
The grotesque movements of the ship showing vertical drifting and rapid braking, dodging shells while accelerating, and the phantom ship fiercely pursuing the turtle ship.
It was such that the ghost ship’s assault was so swift, it seemed as if the turtle ship remained stationary. Remaining undeterred by building debris and etherealized vessels floating on the Han River, getting caught seemed inevitable.
“Dodge!!”
“Noiman Dodge!!”
Upon hearing Ichigo’s order and Pirate shouted the strangely named skill as she turned the wheel, the turtle ship jumped.
The ghost pirates and captains on the phantom ship looked up in disbelief as viewers were dumbstruck.
While rotating once in air, the turtle ship unveiled cannons from the side and conducted a severe bombardment on the ghost ship, having it partly smashed as it gracefully landed at the back.
“Release Dragon’s Snot!!”
Asuka yelled, pulling some nonexistent lever, fire roared out from the dragon-head ornament, engulfing the ghost ship in flames akin to a dragon’s breath, flames unquenched even on water engulfing the ship as it sank.
-lmao
-Could Admiral’s lightning-emitting mouth also be true??
-A feat performed by four sailors…?
-Pirate should be an admiral. How does she steer like that?
-Where the did she even get that license, lol?
-At this caliber, even modern warships wouldn’t stand a chance.
-Lost technology of Joseon….
-Showing things beyond imagination…
The audience could only respond in astonishment.
Seriously, where on earth would you witness drifting of a turtle ship?
If it were a movie, the outrageous exaggeration would draw criticism, but everyone already knew this was Wakamou’s VTuber trickery(?), and they could only laugh.
Pointing out the jump and drift capabilities of the turtle ship—they could have devastated Japanese fleets!
An unavoidable spectacle that induced acceptance amidst the warfare turmoil saw monsters swelling from all sides, initiating an offensive. Amidst gripping the wheel, instead of feeling tense, Pirate, smiling as though this was fun,
“Hoo hoo…I shall teach them; it’s not the performance difference of battleships that decides the decisive difference in strength!”
-The Blue Comet rides!
-Three times faster than a typical panokseon…!
-Bow before me, god!
-If you want success, you should earn suitable accomplishments.
-The second act without gods, begun….!
-I am the god of the sea!
Evading monsters leaping off the bridge fatefully, the turtle ship vaulted, surpassing Hangang’s built bridge.
Soaring higher with a fantastic angle displaying much of Hangang at once, joined by monsters rapidly congregating above the turtle ship.
Monsters diving in extensive swathes crowding the sky!
“Let me show you Joseon’s high-performance sacred weapon!!!”
-High-performance (True)
-Sacred weapon (Fact)
-But why is a Japanese driving, lol?
-C’mon!! Mare Pirate is Korea’s VTuber!!
-The strongest pilot brought along by Fox Deity!!
-Show them Pirate! Prove Japanese have Newtype abilities!!
As anticipation swelled from viewers, Pirate pulled the wheel down, with the turtle ship submerging under the Han.
Mercilessly enveloped in bubbles as it collided with the water’s surface, soon showcased by cameras diving along the Han’s bed as the turtle ship moved submarine-like, viewers erupted.
-They even borrowed through now?
-What ingenuity is this…
-What was Joseon period, for real?
-Even Manpashikjeok probably summons a dragon at this point.
-With a submarine function, how could Japan have stood a chance…
-The reason there was only one unit revealed! (Delusion)
-Wow, these monsters are insane!
It was truly a sequence where even a moment’s glance couldn’t be spared.
While sympathizing with Unicorn Agent’s surprise as various unfamiliar ocean monsters sped by while closing in on 63 Building, Pirate peered at the suspended radar, shouting to prepare as they’d soon surface, bringing the party into action hastily.
Upon the turtle ship emerging above the Han—bombarded by an unforeseen shot and subsequently engulfed in flames.
Amid successive explosions and inclinations, slipping beneath the Han.
Viewers filled the chat with questions in shock at the astounding sight of the turtle ship slowly sinking.
-What kind of monster is that…?
-Does something like that even exist…?
A hideous anthropoid monster seen fusing with a sniper rifle atop a building, plus two more lurking near the 63 Building, transitioned scenes as they started descending.
By the time reaching underground, they commenced emerging from beneath the shattered and trapped sewer, muttering.
“In battles, one must foresee at least 2 or 3 moves ahead. So said the Red Comet.”
“Where on earth did Pirate serve her time?”
-Did he come alone from the Universal Century?
-This kid, truly part of Red Team!!
-Are you a pilot, then, not a captain?
-Didn’t you drive robots…??
-Stop with the deep geek references!!!
-Young geeks won’t get it anyway, haha.
With generations mixed so thoroughly, those familiar with Pirates’ murmurs from the [Gundam] series quarreled in chat between those who knew and those who didn’t. Old geeks were urging younger folks to watch the remakes and reruns, while the young ones retorted just to watch the show.
In the midst of that, marching forward, supported by Unicorn Agent and Ichigo’s cover fire, Wakamou’s party advanced, cutting through a horde of monsters.
Originally, climbers who had infiltrated should emerge, but the editing and revisions concluded prior. The four climbers who infiltrated were naturally captured alive, none killed. After all, climbers have a rather robust life force.
It was as they were a scattered bunch that things ended without deaths. Yet the pressing question among viewers alongside Wakamou watching simultaneously was whether they could continue doing so in the future.
“They’re coming! They’ve arrived!”
Excitedly, Asuka held Wakamou’s shoulder, shaking him, as this was the part she edited, urging him to watch properly. No sooner had she spoken when buildings shattered, revealing a massive steel golem exhibiting its fearsome stature.
Wakamou manually slapped away all ensuing bullets shot from its gun barrel-like fingers. Of course, that was an edit.
Wakamou wondered if the exaggeration went too far, but the chat was dominated by responses like indeed a martial arts master!
“Charge!”
While the magnificent martial prowess of Wakamou clashed, with fists matching fists against the enormous golem swinging its punch.
The party proceeded to penetrate the 63 Building. As Ichigo was discussing the plan to lure in and then kill the imugi.
“There are two people inside the building!”
A warning from Ichigo heralded an assailant’s arrival.
While climbers questioned if intelligent humanoid monsters even existed, then nodded due to towers being abundant! No one realized it was indeed a climber themselves. Wakamou, feeling relieved over this fact, focused as Unicorn Agent caught a shot-down Asuka up in the air, saving her from crashing.
No sooner they entered the building the sniper helped by deploying a shield to intercept it.
Even dodging a stabbing attack shooting from the dust with a spinning defense, dodging the ground-slashing within, Unicorn Agent’s sleek landing unveiled.
-The heck, that was mighty cool, lol.
-I mean, real special forces!!!
-Did they come from Gotham by any chance??
-Using a grappling hook to break in what’s that about.
-So sexy it persuades even men.
“Wow, indeed Seoul is great. Even call girls come without invitation.”
“Darn, Unicorn Agent. Mama didn’t say anything about visiting work, did she?”
-lmaoㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-What’s that line after seeing a female-type monster, lol.
-An individual who can’t bear to remain serious for a momentee.
Originally, climbers should appear, but the audience enjoyed seeing humanoid monsters with highlighted breasts and hips lift a spear, exclaiming “Ooh yeaah” with admiring gasps. Watching her work proudly, Asuka nudged her crown towards Wakamou seeking praise.
Simultaneously, transitioning to Pirate battling an intense tiger-like human-animal hybrid.
Therefore Ichigo deployed lava and ice potions, and threw heavy poison, yet unperturbedly charging tiger-human hybrid, while Pirate embattled fiercely with metallic arms and legs transformed, engaging in desperate close-quarters combat.
-Why don’t the attacks affect??
-It’s Alchemist’s weak point…
-As you ascend the tower, resistances grow stronger, so the technology tree must change.
-That’s why German Alchemists focus their efforts on weapon production.
-When do we get to see Ichigo in the lead role? 😢
Though assisting Pirate, it was apparent she was being protected.
Even Ichigo shooting recoiled off thick fur, shocking viewers effectively.
Moreover confronting Pirate’s hand edge and kicking, countering with martial arts not only showed intelligence but audacity as a master. Sunset gracing the Pirate’s temple shot sends her sprawling, not to mention receiving another sniper too.
-Captain!!!!
-That looks extremely painful!!
-This entire visual is just digital, right?? Right??
Facing hit, having legs grabbed, and being driven into the ground, struck down, Pirate reeled horribly as viewers winced together.
Exhibiting indomitable will, Pirate arose turning arms to swords as fiery sparks leapt upon clashing with tiger claws.
Attempts by Ichigo launching chain-explosive potions consistently no damage.
Despite getting battered and retreating under fierce strikes, Pirate blazed awe with a nose pinched, pouring nosebleeds onto the pavement, assured of enduring all day long, gripping determinedly.
“Don’t worry, Ichigo crew member!! The captain’s karate is the best…won’t lose.”
The hopeless and goofy image usually exhibited was nowhere as she exuded flair to astonishment among the crew.
Right after, Wakamou’s confrontation with a massive steel golem began unfolding.
-Whoa, the scale’s on another level, haha.
-What kind of monster even is that??
-Doesn’t shoot magic but rather what seems like missiles, lol.
Flames blasting from shoulders setting ablaze surroundings as in the center as vigorously flinging cars and swinging signs, Wakamou charged against the giant twice its size golem.
Breathlessly intense action exchange. More so, the camera’s angle perfectly captured the entire combat for viewers to follow Wakamou’s every movement.
-Isn’t it too tough?
-No matter the Leader seriously hit, it doesn’t buckle.
-Surely it can’t be holding back this much.
-It seems packed with physical resistance.
-There are indeed so many hateful chaps…
While the real-time viewer count stubbornly climbed up to 250,000, Wakamou slapped his forehead with laughter.
And welcoming those eagerly visiting, wielding a gayageum from air, Wakamou formed a stance.
His razor-sharp claws strummed the strings, reshaping the heart-stirring combat BGM into refined harmonious tones….
The golem was being shredded.
Countless unseen strikes lashed hurling scars etching as it was hacked step by step backward screaming in retreat.
-Kung Xle, haha.
-Wakamou is a great master of sound acupuncture!!!
-Enough sound acupuncture to chisel away a durable body, haha.
-Here lies the most potent Shaman under Heian’s reign…?
-Among today are acoustic wave strikes but no match for afterlife attacks, perhaps?
-He can do lion’s roar; sound acupuncture, how many skills does he even possess?
Chased relentlessly, the golem fled behind buildings although nothing but it alone marred from various lacerations. The camera pursued behind, and even though it escaped into the building, shearing only the golem with no surrounding terrain suffering damage caused genuine terror from the audience wondering what sort of skill indeed would solely maim the golem?
Determined not to die, the golem angrily lunged in desperation.
“Fools”
In what seemed to blacken instantly, Wakamou’s scarlet eerie glare broke through crimson altering hues encompassing the scene.
Amidst blood-red ominous effects, Wakamou left an afterimage as he sliced air─immediately severing golem’s arm.
In the short aftermath, drawing forth “Kusanagi’s Sword”, Wakamou punctured through and passed beyond the golem fast.
“Slicing such triviality”
With the accompanying crisp sound of una sheathing plus severed golems waist caving in under colossal collapse.
-A true master doesn’t require a sword to cut.
-Is this…. the heart sword…?
-Incredibly terrifying, damn…
-Could slice foes merely through willpower.
-Considerate mercy shown withholding it against monsters…
-How about when used against climbers in that case?
-A blender…
Beyond fear, pure admiration rang forth.
Immediately following, the scene transitioned to Asuka wielding a fishing rod seizing a spear-wielding monster.
Accompanied by Unicorn Agent sliding, springing up behind the sniper ushering in a “famous line”─retaliating against their shots with a knife deflection, returned bullets hitting the sniper’s forehead after allowing no reloading chance, subduing them promptly.
How did ‘’get there?’’ Was Unicorn Agent also a climber?
Unveiling questions among viewers while partners amidst apparent disadvantage pictured Pirate in a tight spot.
Her attire shredded, covered in wounds, with Ichigo passing potions filling both arms while assuming a stance.
“Rocket Pistol!!!”
!!”
– Gear Second!!
– The captain’s new skill awakened to protect his crewmates..!
– Damn, the sound effects are insane lol
– Look at how flashy the effects are!!
Despite being swift, the captain’s rapid barrage of punches turned into an explosion of speed, leaving afterimages as the Mare Pirate unleashed a majestic attack on the enemy.
The tiger beastman tried to fight back against the Mare Pirate but was evaded as she transformed parts of her body into mist.
However, as if the attack wasn’t aimed at her, the Mare Pirate was startled by a [Magic] spell shot in Ichigo’s direction, and she rushed to protect her, coughing up blood.
– Captain!!!!! Don’t die!!!
– Why is it only the captain rolling around here? ㅠㅠㅠ
– Isn’t it because Ichigo is weak???
– You can’t help it with the Alchemist!!!!
Anyone could see it’s a desperate situation.
Was Wakamou going to come to the rescue? While everyone anxiously waited, as if predicting the audience’s reactions, the Mare Pirate plucked the glass shard from her cheek, flinging it while speaking.
“You mocked my crewmate for being weak, didn’t you? Even if you don’t say it, I can see it in your expression.”
Annoyance surged through her as she raised her hand, veins visibly popping on her forehead in anger.
“Wouldn’t you get mad if your crewmate was mocked for being weak?”
As if to prove Ichigo was an excellent crewmate and definitely not weak, the Mare Pirate initiated a [Chant].
Utilizing the environment Ichigo created and absorbing the overflowing elements, she formed a single sphere through [Transformation].
“[Elemental Transformation: Ice]”
Soon after, drawing in flames as well, she created another burning sphere.
“[Elemental Transformation: Flame]”
[Shape-shifting] technology allowed for the acquisition of the rare skill [Elemental Transformation].
Though it required drawing elements from the surroundings, making it less effective than other magic, its power was often worth the drawback.
“Shall we do something a bit reckless?”
With a shark-like grin, the Mare Pirate revealed her sharp teeth as the two elements collided and began to expand, emitting light.
“[Elemental Transformation Magic: Elemental Force]”
With a high-pitched ringing and the kind of dazzling effect that could crumble the 63 Building, everything outside the building began to freeze over.
The entire area engulfed in flames was now frozen solid—a truly astonishing sight.
Of course, it was exaggerated for dramatic effect, but watching it, the Mare Pirate wondered if it was over the top.
The viewers, on the other hand, applauded the stunning brilliance of the scene.
– I’ve seen this somewhere!!!
– Is this the modern-day strongest shaman raised by the legendary Heian shaman…?
– Mare Pirate isn’t a shaman; she’s a Wizard!!!!
– Damn, Gojo Pirate!! Just how cool can you get?!
– [Shape-shifting] seems overpowered, but it’s only amazing because of the user.
– Kyuu-kou (九綱), Hen-kou (偏光), Crow and Name (声明), Gap of Front and Back.
– “Costo-Volume”
– Otakus are losing it over here lol
– Can’t resist, damn it!!
– It’s a shame for those who can’t watch this, too damn funny
The excitement of the viewers didn’t wane, as the unfolding drama continued without allowing them to calm down.
As the entire city of Seoul began to tremble, shaking buildings as though an earthquake had occurred.
A gigantic Black Imugi emerged from the Han River, wending its way toward the 63 Building—a sight that sent shivers down everyone’s spine!
Seeing a raid monster of such enormous size in reality had both the Climbers and viewers screaming at a spectacle that couldn’t be rendered through CGI.
What was originally just two turned to five, as they all found themselves stranded on the rooftop.
“That’s bigger than I imagined!”
“It’s entrapment, not isolation!!”
“Everyone, jump off!!”
“You trying to kill us?!”
“We have one more crewmate with us!!”
With the Mare Pirate’s cryptic words, the five of them, without hesitation, raced across the rooftop and leaped off the 63 Building.
While they dodged the terrifying maw of the [Black Imugi], thoughts briefly drifted on whether a new character would soon appear, raising their expectations.
The shadow loomed over the Han River, and a turtle ship shot up like a rocket, bursting flames as it launched upward, colliding with the Black Imugi.
– The turtle ship’s still alive!!!
– The effects are so touching lol
– “The 6th Crew Member”
– You can’t tell what’s staged and what’s real anymore lol
– Wasn’t it supposed to have burnt and sunk?!!!
The spectacular return of the turtle ship believed to have been destroyed!
While the Black Imugi tried to bite and consume the turtle ship, those onboard were tossed around, yet only Wakamou stood calmly amidst the chaos, adding a hint of comedy to the scene.
“Bennssin!!”
Ichigo, taking the captain’s chair, called out a command.
Immediately, the Mare Pirate rushed to grip the lever as she shouted.
“Change!!”
The screen then shifted to the outside…and with a dazzling light, the turtle ship, gripped by the Black Imugi, vanished into the sky as if ascending.
While the giant head darted around, searching for the suddenly vanished turtle ship.
Hiding within the dark clouds above, helicopters revealed their searchlights upon the 63 Building’s rooftop.
Unveiling the colossal giant!
With arms crossed, the War God stood majestic on the 63 Building exposing his grand stature.
“[When the land is filled with evil, a fiery soul shall cleave the wicked and strives toward justice…]”
With a voice deep, resonant with a masculine presence, the War God spoke. It felt as though a real professional voice actor had been brought on board.
The Manly Power genre voice resonated with Wakamou, who thought Manager Wanda Haye was truly serious about this.
Meanwhile, neither Ichigo nor the Mare Pirate seemed particularly impressed, perhaps because they weren’t really into mecha stuff, which made it all the more saddening.
“[Battle God Sword Dance General Descends!]”
‘Ridiculous, yet cool…!’
Yes, it’s that touch of juvenile charm that makes it worthwhile. Romance…and it’s essential.
But it was a bit surprising that Manager Wanda Haye had such tastes.
– It’s going to be in the next Super Robot Wars, right???
– Admiral Yi used a critical respawn move, and the turtle ship transformed into a robot. This is recorded in the “Nanjung Ilgi.”
– Is it a Super Galaxy Gurren Lagann, or what? lol
– How did it transform?!!!!
– The process is what’s crucial!!!
– A transforming turtle ship’s canon!!!
– Seriously, why is it transforming lol headache damn lol
– The excitement is boiling over like the Han River.
– Admiral Yi Sun-shin ended the yokai parade with his transformation robot turtle ship.
– Truly an unfathomable man, indeed.
Shortly after, an unprecedented clash of giants unfolds!!
The fierce battle between the Imugi and the turtle ship robot plays out against the backdrop of Seoul’s 63 Building!!
A scene so unbelievable you’d normally just question it, wondering if Director Shim Hyung’s released a new work or something.
Yet, the overwhelming visuals just crushed any critique. After all, it was all really happening in front of your eyes!!
Brandishing its sword while directly facing the Black Imugi, the giant deftly maneuvered, leaping about and extending its arms and legs in a display of taekwondo.
Fans expressed exhilaration, echoing that this truly was the quintessential Korean TaeKwon V, as the Black Imugi spat fire.
The bridge melted, the Han River burned, and buildings sank amidst the infernal spectacle that practically radiated through the screen.
Yet even amidst the flames, the War God persisted, unswervingly advancing, sword drawn, encasing flames and wind within the sword’s body.
“[Tsuuaa──!!]”
Accompanied by the heroic mecha robot’s energetic shout, the giant, slicing through the city.
A single streak cut through the sky─ light began seeping through the chain cracked across the Black Imugi’s whole body, and a massive explosion burst forth in a thunderous blaze, incinerating the dark clouds.
And the War God, unflinchingly poised with its sword, stared up into the clearing blue sky, its sword planted into the ground.
Unfolding before them was an impressive narrative of five disheveled members in the cockpit as Ichigo reported through the comms, receiving a reply.
Much like the first episode, a staggering number of contributors scrolled up the screen.
The screen darkened while lively club music pulsed beyond the dark display.
“Nicely done, humans! Dance feverishly!”
“Heya~ Woo~ I’m a hot girl!”
Then, the Unicorn Agent, performing a seductive dance to the degree even strippers might plead for some lessons, shook their hips, with Aoi Asuka enthusiastically applauding while showering 50-thousand won notes with a money gun to spur more dancing.
“Aqua Splint!!”
Ah! Refreshing!
Not even holding the bottle upward but horizontally, [Magic] drew the liquor into her mouth as the Mare Pirate chugged it in one go. Her table was filled with all kinds of liquor. Entirely chugging three bottles at once, she revelled in a drinking spree.
“Haha, I’ve collected all the official collaboration goods cards. I’m rich!! I’ll become the King with this deck!!!”
In one corner, Wakamou squatted with a mischievous grin, unboxing card packs, shuffling a deck.
The FOX team, reveling in pure entertainment and pleasure with the fortune from their successful mission.
And Ichigo, though flanked by sexy beauties(?) on either side, seemed a bit skeptical about accepting the fruit offerings with a “is this really happening?” expression.
A notification pinged on her smartphone, and Ichigo offered a knowing smile as the screen dimmed once more.
『To Be Continued』and the video came to an end!
The second member-only video, an overwhelming success, setting an absurd viewer count of 330,000!
Even after it ended, viewers lingered in the live chat, continuously talking.
Soon enough, spreading across communities, mocking those who missed out as fools.
Not able to resist such provocations, some people surely joined to watch, proving beneficial in multiple ways.
Thus wrapped up Ichigo’s premium broadcast, marking an unprecedented hit in Korea.
As joyous news of Seoul’s recapture spread, a tragic piece of news also circulated.
The shocking news of the President’s assassination by the Chinese government. Even Wakamou was shocked to the point of dropping his utensils while having a meal.
An unfortunate occurrence during the Association President’s absence, it was said the Chinese government had crossed the line first, along with the breaking news that the [Collector], alongside the autonomous city district union, had completely overthrown the Chinese government─ erecting a new New China government, and articles reporting the Prime Minister and the newly appointed chair Collectors entering an alliance agreement surfaced.
As uprising occurrences followed, contracts were signed between the Climber Associations of China, Japan, and Korea, pledging mutual cooperation and aid.
Though everyone held their breath in disbelief, it was a reality that the three East Asian nations, with a long history of disputes and conflicts, had joined hands.
A miraculous conception of the East Asia Union sprung up for the first time in history!!
While some citizens were excited, they also worried slightly as they experienced a historical day that future children would learn about in their textbooks.
Though there were talks on whether they could trust China and Japan…but then again, that was similar with any country.
Meanwhile, an unexpected tangent arose questioning if Wakamou Inarizushi-san could be trusted, driving people to flock to Wakamou’s fan club.
Days continued without an end to the tumultuous events.
And what exactly was Wakamou Inarizushi, at the center of this storm, up to?
“[My Inaris~ Thanks for coming to the concert~]”
“Fox Deity Best!!! Kyehong Kyehong Kyaang!!”
Frantically hopping on stage, waving hands, and winking at fans was the VTuber with a Fox Deity concept.
Seeing that, people, who practically became dogs…no, foxes, waved their arms and shook their bodies entrusting their dopamine to the performance, barking away.
Of course, to avoid being a nuisance, Wakamou cleverly transformed into Little Wakamou.
Showing off top-tier fan skills with fervent arm waving, dancing, and cheering along to the songs.
Regardless of the world outside, Wakamou seriously enjoyed attending the Stella Misu live concert made by Sachoo Kang Gongjiju.
With its adorable appearance contrasting astonishing singing ability, led by the Fox Deity, a group of enthusiastic VTubers came forth, dazzling with original songs, as Wakamou shed tears and a runny nose in emotion, cheering until hoarse.
“Living is happiness!!! I’m glad I’m alive!!!!”
“Kyaaaack!!!”
“….Huh? That agent voice sounds a bit familiar…”
Perking up his ears at the pitiful dying screams reminiscent of a water deer level male voice, Wakamou tilted his head in curiosity…before humming a tune and leaving the concert, arms full of goods.
Returning, with plans to write a 5,400-character concert review on his fan club, Wakamou softly hummed a song, basking in lingering rhapsody.
“Wakamou-san!”
“Gah, Manager?! How did you know I was here?!”
“I should be asking you, did you think I wouldn’t?”
“Augh…you got my phone GPS-tracked…!!”
“Try hiding your fox tail…”
Already drawing exclamations of cuteness with people taking photos.
Sniffling and embarrassedly admitting he forgot, Wakamou concealed his tail.
“Now that Ichigo’s premium broadcast ended smoothly….despite the government unrest over the President’s assassination incident. Shouldn’t we do our work?”
“…Uh…Seoul Retaken Part 3?”
“Merchandise sales!! We also have a virtual fan meeting lined up! Didn’t we make Hajime Ichigo’s second original song?! Did you forget?!”
“Never heard of it!!!”
“Yes, I’m telling you now. You’ve been busy, you see.”
With the manager tapping on her phone, a notification message of schedules arrived with a “ding.”
Gazing at an itinerary long enough to leave him breathless, Wakamou teared up a bit while sighing, having planned a visit to Japan with Sadako, visiting Seimei Shrine, and Haijyo-ryou in the Sichuan region with Liu Wei and Liu Yi after receiving an invitation from Liu Wei—time was a scarce luxury for the virtual corporation president.
“We’ve got Ichigo and Pirate’s goods, Asuka’s goods included…and those transforming turtle robots to sell. A lot, really?”
“But online sales, right?”
“The Climber Association’s selling them, you know?”
“?”
Questioning why they’d sell there…it seemed odd, but Wakamou decided not to object.
After quite a rigorous schedule, with everyone given a break, Wakamou had indeed come to see a concert.
Yoo Ying, troubled by the audience’s reaction, frequently visited the Climber Association, studying daily on how her Alchemist could become stronger. While preparing for a second album, consistently practicing song and dance…as Wakamou, both president and guardian, she felt overwhelming pride, wanting to hug the ever-diligent Yoo Ying.
Sadako, having earned a substantial sum, returned to Japan to tell her father stories of capturing heinous criminals.
Coincidentally sponsored by a Japanese alcohol brand as a VTuber, she went across for a photoshoot.
To be frank, it seemed less about visiting her dad and more about drinking. One only hoped she wouldn’t waste it all on pachinko and horse races.
“I brought a 5L business-use whiskey to make some highballs. Bought it in bulk to drink a lot!”
– Whiskey in a PET bottle, damn lol
– There’s even a commercial version…I see…
– If it’s not a problem, may I ask why there aren’t any cups in sight?
“The ratio is whiskey to soda, 1:3. First, slice off the neck and take a sip.”
With a chop of her hand, the Pirate sliced the PET bottle’s neck, chugging half of it in one go.
Adding a little soda, pausing in thought, then bringing out another business-use whiskey bottle to finish filling it.
After finishing the business-use whiskey, she drank the rest all in one go and tossed it over her shoulder.
“Ta-da! Highball completed!”
– Showing us the true meaning of insanity without a word.
– That brief scene just flew by demanding explanation.
– Damn, who’s out there drinking 10L of whiskey!!!
– Was the soda simply for testing the surface tension?
– Drinking like that, you’ll destroy your liver!!
“The liver can just regenerate after destroying it!!!”
– A typical Gojo Pirate-like line~
– You can just recreate it after damage lol
– Amazing that it’s genuinely possible lol
It seemed she was doing well, even broadcasting from Japan. During this, she even hosted a stream with her brother, steadily showing her professionalism as a VTuber.
‘Collabs are forbidden…but I’ll let it slide since it’s family…’
Having witnessed Pirate’s Cocktail Brewing Workshop stream with her brother involved in the collab, Wakamou decided to turn a blind eye to whatever torment he might endure.
“Asuka’s 24-hour VTubing Channel!!!”
And during Wakamou’s absence, Asuka went live with her stream.
As soon as her overseas-imported computer arrived, she assembled it and commenced broadcasting, showing her schedule.
While foreign creatures and money caves questioned the schedule’s 24-hour division…its nature became clear soon enough.
Although videos continued to be consistently uploaded to Asuka’s channel, the livestream never ended.
Committing a daunting cyber-hacking crime that prevented the YouTube live from coming down after 24 hours elapsed, Asuka orchestrated an eternal live stream.
Doing favors like singing requested songs, drawing pictures, playing games, interacting with viewers, and even finding doujin numbers when asked.
Constant broadcasting in any condition! No days off—truly a bona fide super AI VTuber!
Not needing to eat, sleep, or use the restroom, she managed editing videos while live streaming, uploading to Wakamou’s channel all while─ managing the fan club through her extreme multitasking, leaving viewers startled by the menacing abilities of the robot shashimi.
“I don’t accept money. Receiving money means I’d have to dance.”
– You should take it!!!!
– A moneybox’s brought money!!!
– Cybernet-sama!! Bestow your blessings upon us!!
– Draw a good image of Wakamou-san.
“Here’s one juicy sketch!!”
– Oh yeah lol
– Sing while drawing, please lol
– Living to watch 24-hour VTuber streams.
Everyone was living life to the fullest.
Well, everyone except Wakamou, imprisoned akin to a basement, signing 500 items.
Each good, scrutinizing, checking…planning…composing Ichigo’s second album…
While recharging energy watching VTuber streams, Wakamou appeared withered from overwork.
“Wakamou-san, excuse me.”
Manager Wanda Haye unlocked the door, suddenly presenting an invitation.
“An invitation to the worldwide Climber gathering in America just arrived. It seems to be a kind of exchange venue exclusive to capable Climbers.”
“Eeeh….not interested….”
“Building a network with Climbers is quite crucial. What about gaining advice on [Alchemist] while in the U.S.? Climbers often share exclusive info with each other. Especially recipes, which are rarely disclosed.”
“Mmm….”
Indeed, it wasn’t the most enticing suggestion.
Wakamou’s identity leaned more towards being a VTuber than a Climber.
“…And apparently Russia needs support due to a tower collapse. And, well, they’re specifically requesting Wakamou-san.”
“Eek….”
“What will you do? Aren’t you famous?”
“So that means I should ascend to at least the 40th floor, right…? But wouldn’t someone who hasn’t conquered any tower be considered a weakling?”
Was it you saying that? Wanda Haye manager was at her wits’ end.
Among Climbers, could anyone possibly defeat Wakamou if his abilities were stripped away and reduced to combat?
Claiming weakness for the 40th floor with a giggle~ Hehe~ only prompted interest, not a mere ‘oh, I see~’ reaction.
But if he managed to conquer a 100-floor tower, more people might fear what kind of monster he’d become.
Wakamou was already a person of interest among Climbers, targeted by the Six Legged Beast group.
Additionally, it was reported from Shanghai that America attempted to assassinate him through a sniper.
Such a massive emerging force like the East Asia Union posed a threat to America.
A unifying figure like Wakamou Inarizushi was someone they’d want to eliminate.
‘If they could, that is.’
Wanda Haye manager had no worries.
From the moment the Association President decided to back Wakamou, there was determination to simply go all in.
Hence feeling a little sulky for not requesting his help.
The president cunningly framed it as being forced to aid Russia due to a treaty clause, something Wakamou remained unaware of.
Wanda Haye manager had no intention of revealing it, but mentioning other Climbers indicated Wakamou had made his decision.
“You’re going to America? What about Russia?”
“It’s not like I care…do I have to?”
“Regretfully…I believe so?”
Wakamou, displaying a truly disgusted expression, realizing there was no escape upon seeing the manager’s insistence, let out a resigned sigh.
While Liu Wei stated war may break out in reclaiming the Chinese territories seized by Russia.
With Russia displaying ominous signs while enlarging their territory and fostering Climbers, that was troublesome indeed….
It only added discomfort to know Russia was free of the Six Legged Beast.
It’d likely be an unimaginable wreck beyond anyone’s wildest imagination.
“They say Russia has radioactive monsters, too….”
“Ah, those definitely exist.”
“What?!”
Well, that only made him more averse!!
He’d chosen the wrong job…!!
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