“I’m not a Chihuahua!! I’m Mei!!”
“I’m not Mei!! I’m Wakamou!!”
“Together, we are Mei-Ka-Mou!!”
-Lucia, who was promptly betrayed by Mei.
-Mei, who’s somewhere between zero-th and first generation.
-They’re basically the same person, right?
-So, you’re saying they’re equally intelligent?
-Did you split into two to watch more VTuber broadcasts?
-Too terrifying…
-They might have divided themselves to make more dumplings for us.
-Then let’s have one Wakamou per household for more Wakamous.
-Have you lost it, Believer? LOL
“Okay~!! Today, let’s all leisurely play a city-building game!!”
“Yeah, yeah!! We’re playing a game called [The Man of Dawn] recommended by the viewers! Become a leader of a primitive tribe and develop the tribe~”
“Though it’s a bit complicated, it’s a headache. I’m open to backseat gaming anytime.”
“Yeah, yeah, we should have broadcasts where we get backseat suggestions!”
-Why is the Leader in such a high tension today?
-Because he’s broadcasting instead of climbing the Tower.
-As long as we’re smiling, it’s all good.
-He’s got editing, management, defeating the Six-Legged Beast… a ton of work, yet he’s broadcasting for us, appreciate it…
-But seriously, how are we supposed to backseat?
-Isn’t it possible?
-It’s being done by two ancient idols, right?
-LOL
-We can’t tell if it’s set in the Paleolithic era but feels like a civilization-building game.
-Watching Jackson build a city looked fun, and bickering with Mei while gaming—a definite synergy there.
-And importantly, there was no need for gaming skills. Why is Wakamou so bad at games?
-Great eyesight and coordination, but maybe the press speed is too fast for the controller?
-It might just be a lack of gaming instinct. Can’t keep up with human response-designed games…
-The mouse and keyboard! The controller can’t keep up with my reflexes! It’s slow!!
-Thinking ahead seems too far-fetched, so it’s impossible.
-Got used to turning into lightning, so practicing with Mei improved reflexes and vision way beyond humans, making games designed for humans harder.
-Always in the fast world, and suddenly… is it just about rhythm?
-Anyway!! As long as he climbs well, who cares if he’s bad at games?
“Wakamou’s first floor is almost finished and accepting residents now, right? But not everyone can come and go, so everyone’s curious.”
“Since Jackson made a channel. You can visit to see what the city is like. The house prices are low, so you can move in. Going out might be an issue, though.”
“Did you know there are three parking lots built near the Climber Association? You need two cars for inside and outside?”
“The [Idol’s Shrine] there is off-limits, so don’t approach. There’s a warning sign saying “Entering may result in being burned alive.” It’s for confidentiality, enter at your own risk~”
-Isn’t that an intelligence issue? LOL
-A cleansing of the bold ones who want to see the red pill, huh?
-As residents, is having two cars really needed? LOL
-It’s huge inside, even entering and leaving is a chore…
-But refreshing in some way. Fewer bugs too.
-Jackson builds something new every day, so there’s a lot to see.
-So, are they increasing parking spaces? LOL
-Except for the risk of disappearing when the Leader dies, it’s good.
-Honestly, it’s nerve-wracking every day LOL
-Just broadcast safely please LOL
Requests from congress for Wakamou to refrain from climbing as the first floor’s value soared, and citizens’ petitions were pouring in. Wakamou also wished to stop climbing and live quietly.
However, with the [Six-Legged Beast] being such a headache, there were no choices but to climb the Tower.
Initially climbing for survival, then for VTuber, and now once again for survival.
What a never-ending loop…
“Alright, the game has started!”
In the game, the Fox tribe was building huts and gathering.
It was a meager start, but Wakamou began skillfully gathering twigs.
Like playing [Build Craft], gathering twigs, creating spears, and instructing them to hunt fish in the nearby river.
-Aren’t you catching deer?
“You can’t catch them. Even if humans have great stamina. We’re short on hands now?”
“Yeah, yeah, keep gathering fruits, Wakamou. Let’s build a warehouse too?”
“Make spear-throwers with twigs and hunt deer with those.”
“If you eat immediately, you’re a savage. Dry them for jerky to prepare for winter. Let’s build a drying rack.”
Wakamou and Mei, in perfect synchronization, moved the tribe swiftly to develop their living foundation.
Gathering fruits, fish, and tackling deer or bison with spears, preparing leather, all achieved rapidly.
As winter approached, they donned leather clothing to fend off the cold and started gathering wood and stone for future needs during winter.
“In this era, bones are better than stones! Let’s make tools with bones!”
“Next, make earthenware with clay to advance through the Mesolithic, since water storage is crucial.”
-What’s being built in the center? Looks ominous.
-A tradition of decorating with human skulls, right?
-Well, it’s fitting for the era LOL
“Of course, it’s Idol worship, Believers? People back then believed everything had spirits. If it were me, I’d make it rain and more.”
“Could even prevent Believers from falling ill, but that’s not possible, so we made leather clothes to prepare for winter?”
-Their timing is amazing LOL
-Said they’re one person, but it might be right seeing this.
-Instead of backseating, shouldn’t we take notes?
-Someone who played this game should backseat LOL
-Why backseat when ancient idols are playing themselves? LOL
The unexpected reactions made Wakamou and Mei glance at each other, shrugging.
They erected a symbol of Idol worship at the village center to relieve people’s anxieties─ made stone tools from flints, making branches easier to cut, setting up tanning tools to process leather.
“With lots of leather, the houses should be made warmer.”
“Researching pottery development; using clay houses for warmth might be better?”
“Hunting is becoming successful. See? Humans learn from experience.”
Relentlessly speaking while gaming, hunting, processing leather, making bone tools, clothing for the tribe, rapidly advancing Wakamou and Mei.
Maybe because it required brains, they steadily structured a tech tree.
Though one was thinking, another exchanging ideas, leaving little room for silence.
“It’s still too early for farming! Harvest wild wheat to make flour and gather it!”
“Make sledges for transportation; use them for flint, meat, and stone.”
“We gathered wood; Idol worship needs to evolve with totems!”
“Fast progress LOL”
“No stopping them LOL”
“Let’s start farming, right? Plant wheat now?”
“But can’t they just make bows? Why make spears?”
“There are raiders around usually.”
“Look! They’re coming now!!”
Right after Mei’s warning, raiders from another tribe attacked, but with bows and spears ready, the Fox tribe easily defeated and even counter-raided.
-Leader? What’s up?
Then, Wakamou boldly moved the tribe upstream, bewildering viewers.
“You never know when droughts come. Going upstream to build a dam.”
“Uh-huh, if it doesn’t rain, it’s troublesome~must consider pests too!”
Building livestock sheds, dividing farming above and below, working smoothly with two tribes along the river, expanding territory naturally.
Surpassing various eras─ displaying staggering innate talent, Wakamou was surprisingly adept at this city-building game.
Even she hadn’t anticipated her prowess in such games, leaving her flustered.
“When beside the river, only fence one side, it’s easy.”
“Raise sheep, goats, immediately milk them, make new clothes with wool!”
With advancing game progress, a drought did hit, but the upstream dam prevented water shortages, helping upper farming thrive.
Though pests also tried, curtailed damages with livestock farming.
Minimizing wasted time, collecting resources, fabricating tools, the two continued developing the tribe rapidly.
Believers, laughing, rather than backseating, watched the seamless progress.
Setting fences and guard towers for defense, producing charcoal, refining copper, constructing bronze tools, advancing through the ages swiftly.
“The farming era commences! It’s time for agricultural revolution!”
-What’s agricultural revolution?
“Farming with oxen!! More oxen, the better!!”
“Farms here… preparing for raiders… Change mud houses to stone ones…”
Muttering, Wakamou rapidly advanced the village with swift navigation, fishing with nets, and cultivating grains, constantly communicating with viewers.
“Believers~ Aren’t you going to backseat? Are we doing well?”
“With grains, make alcohol in brewery under oxen farming… More oxen, bring better life!”
-Professor, the pace is too fast.
-Took my eyes off for a second, we’re in the Iron Age.
-Already a watermill installed, look at that.
-When did they make the furnace LOL
-Creating at the forge already…..
“As living standards improved, idols must fade, right?”
“Well… Belief in gods is vital, but. Can live without them.”
“Believers~ understand Idol worship fades naturally, okay?”
-Why’s there a sudden bad end?
-Ousting your hardworking Fox Deity in a betrayal end….
-“Wakamou raised your tribe! Then cast idols away, you scoundrels!
-We still love you, humans, regardless…!!
-Erect religious structures for them!!!!
-Now in Korea, there are more churches.
-Are there only one Idol Shrine on Wakamou’s first floor?
-Leader said Idol worship is forbidden in these days.
-Doesn’t want to be betrayed anymore…
-Hurting to watch, about to cry…
-Why ousting idols with a smile and positivity?
“What the…??”
The two glanced at each other, baffled by the sobbing Believers.
Isn’t prioritizing civilization development over idols the natural order?
Some misguided backseat suggestion of building religious buildings, so Wakamou placated them by constructing a dolmen.
Yet, once unleashed, memories of a nonexistent past intertwined with Idol ousting, readers concocting heartwrenching fiction on Wakamou’s sealing and experiences.
The well-written phrases felt worthy of Noble Pia, befuddling Wakamou—Shouldn’t they consider writing instead of just watching…actively calming the Believers nonetheless.
“It’s okay!! Forcing beliefs is bad, living well without idols is possible!”
“Exactly. Now’s a peaceful era, a new age Idol, VTuber, brings us happiness.”
“Yes, yes. We are VTubers. That’s enough, right?”
-Can’t see clearly with teary eyes….
-Idol memories from watching VTubers…
-Inari… a different Idol exists…
-Men don’t cry from such things!! Boo hoo.
-But seriously, a perfect pro at city-building.
-How many tribes did Wakamou develop for?
-Only to be cast away after no longer needed?
-Staying true to pattern….
-Humans are Earth’s cancer cells.
-Those who even crucified Jesus….
“Calm down!!”
“Boo hoo hoo”
With the broadcast going on, Liu Ying burst through the door, crying, and hugged Wakamou tightly.
“Chief!! We won’t kick you out!!”
“But, Wakamou is the boss, right? Shouldn’t lesser beings be the ones groveling? We gotta revolt for Idols.”
“Revolution! World War III! Japan, China, Korea unite for peace. Create a Lebensraum called Wangdonakto, worshipping Wakamou Fuhrer as eternal Idol!! GRAND statues!! More cheers!! Lucia is ready!!! What’s life? Life is the nation, individuals should die anyway?”
“Uh, could the last person kindly leave?”
-LOL
-Looks like WW3 might actually come.
-Evaluating power, who wins?
-Wakamou Leader wins by dropping Jupiter’s storm…
-Who could win against that LOL
-Do they not know mercy is being shown…?
-A walking nuke with no difference…
-Realizing our Leader is gracious LOL
-Gods loved even while sealing! Understanding!!!
-If it were me, I’d wipe out descendants immediately after unsealing.
-How is watching VTubers after unsealing…
-Our Leader just likes Idols.
-Adolf Lucia’s first appearance, is this real?
-Skip introductions, straight to worship….
-An SS commander wanting to write “My Struggle” by Wakamou’s side…
-Late Nazis were in Korea?
“Hey, stop with the dangerous comments!!”
“Don’t make any harsh remarks!!”
Lucia, who was quite excited, calmed down and expressed her hope that everyone enjoyed the broadcast, then said her goodbyes.
Wakamou was quite surprised to discover his talent in city-building games, given that he was terrible at Starcraft. Why was he so good at this one, though?
Could it be that his selection as an idol took even this into consideration? Such a thought suddenly crossed his mind.
The [Shrine of the Idol] and [Wakamou’s First Floor] are good examples…
The fact that the conditions for achieving platinum are visible means it was intended to gather floors and create territory.
Of course, no matter how the tower tried to raise the difficulty and hinder growth, they couldn’t foresee Wakamou’s brute-force climbing approach.
Well, who cares!! After a few days of VTuber broadcasts without any issues, Wakamou’s spirits were sky-high.
Since he’d gathered quite a bit of [Faith], he planned to visit the [Shrine of the Idol] to add some things.
He needed to nurture Asuka too, but since he only planned to put her on VTuber broadcasts, he wasn’t really inclined to put in much effort.
But he had to train to avoid meeting enemies he couldn’t handle and dying…. He also needed to give skills to Sadako…..
‘Why am I always poor when I have a structure where stats accumulate by just staying still…?’
It was a job that needed a long-term perspective, so was it arrogant thinking on his part, considering it’s only been a year?
Thanks to teaching Liu Ying a skill, the remaining assets were [Additional Stats: 20]. Seeing the [Faith]’s stock prices go up and selling at the highest point, Wakamou boldly invested with vague hopes that climbing the tower would yield more ways to gather Faith.
What could he do with [Additional Stats: 73]?
…..Maybe take a trip to Japan after a long time.
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“Hey, Fox Deity! How have you been! Come to Kyoto often. Imagine how many tourists come to the [Shrine of the Idol].”
To not startle the Fox Spirits, it began with banning photography and the entry of mobile phones… King of Authority’s domain had become an oddly stringent tourist attraction.
It was apparent they weren’t just hiring part-time workers but experts, seizing visitors’ mobile phones to prevent them being brought inside for safekeeping.
Thanks to this, Wakamou had no worries about being filmed here.
To the point of being excessively thorough, even installing metal detectors.
“There are punks who try to bring in small cameras, you see.”
“How did they know that?”
“The young lady at Wakamou’s side told them?”
In some sense, it was indeed an invincible information control. He seemed to be making friends and conducting social life well enough, saying that he even has connections with U.S. special forces VTubers and received help from them, contrary to what people worried about.
….Does this mean he has to be liberated as an independent entity and respected…?
“Today, I plan to add a buff to the shrine.”
Wakamou also confirmed that as he climbed the tower, the [Purchasable Items] increased.
Typically, choosing skill options while climbing the tower was the most beneficial.
So, Wakamou immediately chose the [Fox Ball].
And spent all 12 points of the remaining stats to help those training in the dojo.
[Companion]
[Group: Shrine of the Idol]
[Idols Worshiping and Revering Shrine]
[Membership Requirement: Idol]
[Companion Buff]
[Within Companion Range, Lifeforce Recovery +15%]
[Within Companion Range, Stamina Recovery +15%]
[Small Production of [Inari’s Dew] at Companion] [6 per day]
[Small Production of [Fox Ball] at Companion] [6 per day]
He spent 12 points to buy two each for lifeforce and stamina recovery. Feeling a sense of emptiness at having only 1 remaining additional stat, Wakamou knew that Jackson withstood this for several years.
[Fox Ball]
Grade: Consumable.
A life ball obtainable only from the [Shrine of the Idol].
Recovers lifeforce quickly and heals wounds swiftly.
It has the same effect on ordinary people.
“Hmm?”
The Fox Spirits were dutifully placing down the beautiful balls.
Somehow, there wasn’t a single item that could [Recover Mana], indicating the meticulous malice of the tower, not providing for Wakamou.
“Master! The effect is very noticeable!”
As the lifeforce and stamina recovery increased by +15%, the King of Authority’s favorite student turned a somersault, remarking on how fast the recovery was even after making several vigorous moves. It seemed she had already climbed the Kyoto Tower up to the 20th floor.
Thinking it wasn’t that high, Sadako and Liu Ying received a lot of stats with Wakamou’s help and climbed quickly, thanks to abundant support from not only the South Korean government but also the Japanese and Chinese governments.
“By the way, Liu Wei asked if something similar could be installed for them too.”
“Hmm~”
In response to the King of Authority’s story that this was a reward from the tower, Wakamou put on a troubled expression.
Thinking back to the moment when, unexpectedly, the tower might gift a [Shrine of the Idol].
Although Wakamou provided significant help to Japan or South Korea, there wasn’t anything particular given to China, which might be why they were resentful. Besides, wasn’t Liu Ying possibly becoming an emperor by wearing a crown someday, providing a vague hope that made Liu Wei happy?
“Shall I summon rain….”
“Huh..? Can that be done?”
“Because I’m a Fox Deity?”
“That’s amazing!”
It was necessary to try using the skill once. Whether summoning rain or not, understanding its range and consumption were essential.
In case of a forest fire, Wakamou could quickly extinguish it.
Currently, with a dodo bird, three-legged crow, triple-headed hawk, and biyi bird at Wakamou’s plot, it seemed feasible to distribute them.
For now, sending a message asking if such gifts are alright, the response came back gratefully immediately.
….Being allies, Wakamou decided, at King of Authority’s request, to send some of the shrine’s items to the New Chinese government too.
Apparently, they were genuinely saddened, judging by the lengthy message Liu Wei sent to Wakamou with gratitude and a plea not to forget them.
Furthermore, the manager communicated an undelivered message about [Monsters Breaching The Tower’s Border].
Mysterious monsters from Russia with intelligence yet rampaging despite the tower’s presence─ a mysterious monster of the [Chimera] lineage.
Although unclear from which tower’s collapse they emerged, they displayed behaviors inconsistent with the previous monsters’ ecosystems, with Liu Wei mentioning they were descending into South Korea while sending a photo.
Identical monsters to those thrown after being killed by an unknown being at the edge of Jongno-gu were depicted.
‘Could this be a biological weapon from Russian monster experiments?’
Was it a shared suspicion with Liu Wei, as indicated by their mention at the bottom of the message where they suspected it might be made in Russia?
Amidst such a scenario, Wakamou received a support request from Russia for the restoration following a tower’s collapse.
Somehow, the newly assigned president was postponing things, but Wakamou received urgent requests from the former president known as a superhuman not to delay sending him there.
Even suggestions of only sending him post-Seoul’s retrieval were dismissed as they exhibited rather coercive demands.
Recently, the reports from German climbers hinted hugely at the possibility of the Russian dictator being affiliated with the [Six Legged Beast] group.
Although suspicions existed before, this nailed the conviction.
‘I need to climb to the 50th floor?’
The despair of putting off the tower climb reached right up to his nose again.
Boom….
A bleak feeling as if dark clouds clouded his mind and he heard a thunderous noise….
Wait, the ground really shook! Shocked, he flinched, seeing people scrambling for safety.
“An earthquake in Kyoto…! This one’s quite strong…?”
The King of Authority seemed accustomed to this, maintaining balance on the trembling ground. Amidst it all, Wakamou stood unwavering, causing the King of Authority to marvel at his remarkable presence, prompting Wakamou to give him a bewildered look.
Meanwhile, the Kyoto Tower, apparently familiar with earthquakes, swayed like pudding, wavering side to side as if it could topple at any moment.
Would the Korean Tower wobble like this too..? Was the Japanese Tower unique in adapting and evolving?
“Recently, earthquakes have increased quite a bit, you see. In Japan, it’s a common occurrence….”
Hearing the ominous talk from the King of Authority, Wakamou made a discomforted expression, questioning whether it was some sort of an omen.
Finding themselves amidst countless incidents making Wakamou feel like the world’s protagonist, he wondered if it was all right.
“Whew─”
Nonetheless, thinking the timing was fortuitous, Wakamou raised the Kusanagi’s Sword and bronze bell, assuming a posture.
Triggered the skill, slowly transitioning into ritualistic movements as his arms and legs naturally flowed, appearing to dance unconsciously.
Korea’s? Japan’s? Maybe even China’s, not knowing?
Shaking the bell in hand, extending the sword upright and swinging it, exuding a specific beauty fitting for ceremonial and ritual implements, captivating both the tourists fleeing and martial artists from the dojo.
With no cameras to record, even if one were present, it probably wouldn’t have been captured.
Displaying a holy vigor akin to a divine spirit.
A dance not for displaying but rather for ritual, demonstrating restrained beauty flowing like water.
Unbroken, as if engrossed, the idol danced before everyone, swinging his sword and shaking the bell.
[[Companion Skill] [Calming Fury] activated!]
As the dance began, the earthquake conveniently started to settle.
And suddenly, for everyone, including climbers and ordinary folks, the tower seemed to provide a simultaneous information window.
[Idol [Wakamou Inarizushi] subdues the [Kyoto Earthquake]!]
An unbelievable sight.
It was a scene where an idol was suppressing a natural disaster.
Before one’s own [Shrine of the Idol] stood a modern-day idol who, like the olden days when many people begged gods to subdue natural disasters and had their prayers fulfilled, enacted perhaps a reality of what could’ve seemed merely unbelievable records.
A breathtaking and dignified scene creating an illusion that every record was perhaps real.
Some people used to call her arrogant, boastful, or a liar for claiming herself as the “Fox Deity”.
Mocking and dismissing the Idol that wasn’t even recorded in the Inari Shrine, questioning how grand a minor Idol could be.
But Wakamou himself, knowing all these were true and essentially being a scammer, didn’t mind it.
Since showing something like this would flip the public opinion, she would truly be called a Fox Deity.
Ding─!
While the hand shaking the bell ceased as the earthquake completely quited, Wakamou exhaled a weary breath.
Was it true that suppressing an earthquake cost 500,000 mana? Understanding why legends of idols dying after stopping natural disasters existed.
This moment could’ve been a record where an idol stopped an earthquake, protecting people and sacrificing themselves had he used it thoughtlessly.
“──Timed the visit well, didn’t I? Right, King of Authority?”
“Yes… Indeed…”
As soon as the dance concluded, the King of Authority, having unexpectedly received a call from the Japanese Association President, lost his composure and answered the call.
It was a shocking event, and articles started swarming at a tremendous pace.
Could manipulating stocks end well? Should I try targeting the Japanese stock market too? As the reactions heated up, Wakamou scratched his head pondering the greed entering his thoughts.
Come to think of it, it indeed was something utterly groundbreaking.
Henceforth, wouldn’t Japan ask Wakamou for help whenever an earthquake occurred?
“Ah..! But since this has been proven, does that mean they’d believe I can make it rain too?”
“….Of course, they would?!”
Right now, are you even serious, mocked the King of Authority, shouting like Sadako.
Even after committing such an outrageous event, Wakamou shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly.
“When I said I’m the Fox Deity VTuber, did nobody believe me at all?”
“Now, might as well remove the Inari Shrine and build a Wakamou Shrine instead”
“Still….”
While it indeed went that far, that wasn’t it.
A shrine collaboration might occur unexpectedly there!!
Wakamou subtly exposed his greed, wishing for a collaboration with a Nia maiden.
Sacrifice to offer a collaboration… A concert would be even better..!!
The menacing greed of the nefarious Fox Deity inevitably surfaced.
But even when the concert was organized, Wakamou couldn’t attend due to being busy.
Resulting in him fainting from the mental shock, leading to a broadcast break.
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The author’s embarrassing drawing skills.
Honestly, it was doodled while turning the corner.
While still undergoing rehabilitation exercises.
Readers, the author has become a wandering ghost, barely grasping anything.
Original commission… Archive too, floating just like that, the wandering ghost has become.
Manager Wanda Haye.
Her proportions seem off because her chest is larger than expected.
Full-body suit included in the sketch.
The inspiration, possibly an Asiatic Black Bear.
Because the Asiatic Black Bear actually has large ears and fluffy fur.
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