LIGHTNOVELSTORY If you’re a professional broadcaster, you must never panic at any moment.
While panicking and falling can be charming, that’s only if you’ve built up a certain image.
In Wakamou’s case, he always showed a triumphant image while climbing the tower.
If it were any other variety game broadcast, it wouldn’t matter, but during a tower climb, showing fear or a disgraceful appearance due to an accident is not an option.
Imagine the live broadcast – where the VTuber named Wakamou Inarizushi is doing a tower-climbing content, and if it happens to be the one and only of its kind.
Especially if you’re a pioneer venturing into the wild!!
Mistakes are absolutely unacceptable!
What is a fox? While it is a cute creature that charms people, in South Korea it symbolizes wise behavior, and in the West, it stands for a problem-solver. A fox is a symbol of quick judgment and adaptability.
If one claims to be a Fox Deity, a beast that showcases cleverness oneself.
──Just overcome and surpass this situation with your wisdom!!
By understanding the [Skills] he possesses and the remaining [Mana], and analyze the enemy’s pattern and skills – finally comprehending everything with his eyes. With ultimate multitasking ability and focus, an otherwise daunting crisis is elegantly and beautifully navigated.
And as always, overpoweringly break it down head-on.
Yeah, the line would be──
“To show you this look… I wanted to keep it a secret from my believers.”
His voice hasn’t changed, but people surprisingly pay more attention to appearance.
Although I didn’t expect to be using the model I prepared for sneaking out like this.
ASMR gets 1 point, but should I give 5 points for this presentation…!!
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The unprecedented broadcast accident that occurred during Wakamou’s stream.
But both viewers and believers, as well as the climbers, knew that it was a situation bound to happen someday. Climbing a tower is no different than always being prepared for the unexpected.
If one leisurely trusts only the given information and something unexpected pops up that they can’t deal with, such climbers often develop trauma and quit climbing or… they perish, failing to return alive.
That’s why there are those who find vicarious satisfaction in a VTuber climber hosting the one and only tower-climbing broadcast domestically.
Jealousy, envy, admiration were feelings some felt too.
Even without reaching the 20th floor, the pressure was so severe that it felt like the tower intended to kill. The viewers worried about Wakamou amidst the vivid murderous intent that could be felt beyond the screen.
Though they called her a monster or Fox Deity, being a believer ultimately meant being her fan.
No one was envious anymore from the appearance of [Elite Monster] and the emergence of a monster meant to appear on the 30th floor. Instead, those who once climbed the towers themselves were increasingly amazed at Wakamou, who stood unfazed and overcame the odds without any information about the tower such as in the initial climbs.
Some claimed that it might be possible because she’s not human─ but even if not human, any being has only one life.
Hence, the believers were shocked.
– No!! Why is a demon-type monster from Europe appearing!!!
Not just one, but six monsters unrelated to the Incheon Tower appeared. Enemies that would only make sense from the 30th floor upward.
But Wakamou had not yet even reached the 20th floor.
Some viewers wondered if they were similar to [Goblin groups]─but Goblins naturally appear in swarms, and it was a different situation. Ever since then, hasn’t the difficulty seemed bizarrely high? The believers typed in chat.
– It’s harsh without Companion Skills against demon types!!
And there were comments from some viewers believed to be South Korean believers watching from overseas.
As mentioned before, the tower influences the entire world. Being affiliated with a large organization sometimes bestowed a 『Companion』 skill depending on the group.
Therefore, the influence of the Vatican in Europe had increased significantly. Just by joining, one could gain a [Companion Skill] that inflicted great damage on demon-type monsters.
Almost all climbers in Europe would’ve joined the Vatican.
To fight the demon-type monsters lurking in the tower!!
But here is South Korea.
Moreover, Wakamou didn’t have such [Skills] either.
– Why aren’t the chains breaking?!
– Even the leader’s strike leaves no mark???
– What can one do if the weak point is the chains and it won’t break?!
– If caught, it’s over!
The chat, more confused than Wakamou, was aflame.
The unfavorable situation began with six chain devils surrounding, and the chain that wouldn’t break bound Wakamou completely. Watching the chain devils rushing towards her, the viewers imagined the terrifying scene about to unfold.
Even if Wakamou could withstand the collision─ being trapped and burnt alive by the [Hellfire] of six monsters looked like an imminent horrific scene.
However, Wakamou presented a scene that surpassed their expectations boundlessly.
The overwhelmingly large mountain that seemed ready to crush vanished, and from within the bundle of slack chains emerged a loveable and cute figure that you couldn’t help but want to embrace.
“To show you this look… I wanted to keep it a secret from my believers.”
While her voice stayed the same─ the little Wakamou, with jingling sounds as she walked, grinned while revealing a golden fan.
Soon, red plum blossoms began to scatter across the screen.
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Clap─!
“You guys, six against one? I’ll humor you, since I think our believers will enjoy this.”
Scattering red plum blossoms as he shielded his mouth with a fan and laughed nonchalantly, the blossoms bloomed and fluttered in the empty void.
Was it just an effect visible on the screen? Otherwise… what kind of [Skill] would cause flower petals to scatter?
Swish──!!
The six chain devils, rearranging themselves, shot out their chains toward Wakamou once again.
When one’s action is uncomprehended like Wakamou’s simple fan gesture in the air.
The chains, destined to hit with inevitable certainty and bind, were halted mid-air and shook before descending limply to the ground.
Of course, there are ways to counter it. One could parry with a weapon, block with a shield, or deploy a [Barrier]─ this would negate the binding effect succeeding the guaranteed hit.
However, Wakamou neither looked nor moved and brushed away all six chains.
Such splendid and dignified movements appeared akin to those of a martial arts master from novels.
But the imprudent believers were too captivated by Wakamou’s adorable appearance to care.
The excitement turned the chat into a frenzy, faster than any pace seen before. It felt like the chat scrolling speed had quintupled.
The believers, rotten at heart, are they so pleased?!
Pulling and lowering the camera, giving a wink, while waving the fan.
─The current display was a kind of misdirection.
The [Red Plum Blossom Effect] was hastily registered in the [VTuber Asset]. These falling petals clearly had physical substance.
Knowing from past experience that items materialized when cards were placed on the [Dual Disk] had a physical form according to what they represented, this was the chosen option.
The scattering petals consumed all of Wakamou’s [Mana] while they lasted.
They quickly vanished once fallen, and new petals continuously fell from somewhere, but conversely, all these petals were said to be just like Wakamou’s physical self.
The petals gently following his hand. As he opened the fan, the red plum followed the path traced by his swinging arm, as if a wind had blown.
Wakamou, wielding the fan with his [Mana Manipulation], created red slashes along the path utilizing [Idol’s Form].
Watching the humanoid monsters dodging the incoming slashes, Wakamou scattered a mirage mist he made with [Idol’s Form] and petals all around.
Understanding that the monsters perceived by sight, Wakamou dissipated his mana everywhere and hid.
Within this, differentiating Wakamou was impossible.
Not breathing nor beating his heart, entirely composed of mana, he cloaked himself in mana, akin to a fish diving into water.
The cats standing on the water must wait until the fish reveal themselves.
Unbeknownst to them, their positions were wholly revealed to the 3 cameras set up for filming.
Enchanted by the jingling sound of the steps, the unaware devils turned their heads toward the direction of the sound.
When jingling sounds echoed from all 3 cameras set up, the devils hastily turned around gazing at the cameras.
As the sound rang out simultaneously, he swiftly turned around to gaze at the camera.
The viewers who accidentally made eye contact with the demon were terrified.
He’s coming.
With the anticipation of the believers─ Wakamou’s spinning kick, emerging from the dissipating smoke, slammed into the Chain Devil’s head. It was a powerful kick with enough acceleration to crumple the protruding sharp nail, but it only managed to tilt the head slightly.
─The damage is insufficient.
[Stats]
Magic Power: 501,231
Even though Wakamou, who was constantly monitoring his magic stats in real time, delivered a powerful strike filled with 10,000 magic power, he couldn’t help but sigh at the lack of impact. Even though there was a way to deal with the chains, it didn’t mean that the Chain Devil could be defeated, especially considering [Hellfire].
Therefore, he gambled with the skill handed to him just before ascending the tower.
[The Weight of Faith]
-It can become lighter or heavier in proportion to the number of believers.
It was a brief and modest description, but─ he decided to increase the weight as much as the total number of believers [545,876].
[Weight increases by 545,876KG]
‘Huh?’
A rapid mental calculation gave 545 tons.
A truck-type hydro crane weighs roughly 500 tons. Right now, Wakamou, who was riding on top of the Chain Devil, was something beyond the weight of a large truck. Considering that a tank only weighs 50 tons…..
Boom!!!!!
As Wakamou vertically plunged and collided with the ground, the Chain Devil crumpled and exploded with a pop.
Dirty black blood splattered roughly everywhere, and red plum blossoms scattered over it, settling like blood on the demon’s blood.
In the center of the impact site, as if a meteorite had crashed, stood Wakamou.
‘I can’t move!! No wait, if I move, I’ll die!!’
[Stats]
Magic Power: 501,231 -> 172,563.
He couldn’t move a finger. While he could physically move, he instinctively felt that his mana was insufficient.
Moreover, the impact from colliding with the ground as he fell had dealt substantial damage.
Simultaneously canceling the skill─ he judged that some adjustment was necessary.
He smiled at having finally acquired the coveted [Attack Skill].
If it can get heavier, it can also get lighter.
Even as five Chain Devils, cloaked in [Hellfire], whipped their chains and shredded the plum blossoms, advancing on Wakamou, he soared into the sky at a moment’s notice, flying freely like a bird.
Standing on the falling petals.
He manipulated [The Idol’s Body] to define his own reference for all physical laws and used [Mana Manipulation] to scatter the plum blossoms and slowly descend. He then set his body weight to zero with [The Weight of Faith], so at a glance, it appeared as if he was stepping on empty air.
Keeping the skill active was costly to maintain.
Though showcasing a leisurely scene, his mana was rapidly depleting. [The Weight of Faith] drained mana!
The shock from the weight’s rebound was also something Wakamou had to expend mana on.
Muttering small complaints inwardly, he sprightly dashed across empty air, stepping on the plum blossoms.
Crunch─
A 1,000KG Fox Deity imbued with mana slammed down onto a Chain Devil, breaking its neck.
Swish, swish, swish─!
[Stats]
Magic Power: 172,563 -> 101,416.
Practically a sinking ship, Wakamou, drowning in the sea of death, charged straight at the onslaught of whips.
Wildly swinging his fan, he repelled the [Hellfire] with controllable plum blossoms, while wielding a gold string enhanced with [Mana Manipulation] beneath them.
Inside the red sunglasses, his eyes darted about with incredible speed, tracking and responding to the trajectory of the whips.
Rather than running, his little legs propelled him forward with a sense of kicking the ground away.
Because the weight was light, he burrowed in with nimble movement, akin to using Qinggong.
And just before the strike landed, he increased the weight with a leap!
Boom!!
The Chain Devil bent in half, flew, and collided with a wall, flailing its limbs like a doll with joints ripped out.
Slash!!!
Avoiding a whip swung horizontally through the plum blossoms, he evaded with acrobatic maneuvers reminiscent of circus tricks, slipping through the visible gaps in the oncoming attacks that three cameras captured from all angles.
One gourd popped out from the round, spinning fox tail.
Hooking a finger on the cord, he spun the gourd and imitated martial arts moves seen in Drunken Master movies, gulping [Sweet Flame Potion].
Empowered with magic and shrouded in glowing assets, the red flames that could overwhelm his believers were then spat out, turning three Chain Devils into ash in an instant.
Cleaving through the flames that pierced through, as if knowing of the chain wrapped in Hellfire, he anticipated its trajectory and flicked the fan with a firm clap, closing it seamlessly.
Throwing with full force all remaining mana, Wakamou’s toss speared through the final Chain Devil’s head.
Thud—
With the dying wail of the demon’s body, falling powerlessly.
Standing in the background of falling plum blossoms, Wakamou slowly adjusted his sunglasses and manipulated the camera.
With the battle’s vivid traces remaining. The intertwining blaze spat by Wakamou and the Hellfire wielded by the Chain Devil created a consuming scene sucking everything in, with plum blossoms pouring down inside a world seemingly cut off.
A single Fox Deity stood regally within.
Without turning his head.
Just rolling his eyes to the side, he showed a smile.
“Well, that’s it for today’s stream. Sleep well, my believers.”
He does not explain what this is.
Nor does he reveal what the red plum blossoms signify.
Displaying all sorts of dazzling sights to drive the believers wild; the broadcast concluded in such a manner!
[Stats]
Magic Power: 53.
And in reality, there was no more reserve to maintain, so he hurriedly turned everything off!!
‘I thought I was really going to die’
Too scared, he was nailed to the spot, unable to take a step. The small comfort was that [VTuber Model] didn’t consume mana. A mere change in appearance, though whether it included weight changes was still uncertain.
After all, it was the first time he used it today with just the settings prepared!!
How many skills did he even use for the first time today!?
Though he showcased a composed exterior, in reality, he was flailing desperately because he didn’t want to die!!
One can only see the swan gracefully floating above the water, but must never show the viewers below the surface, right?
As mana replenished, he waited a long while for the Tower’s response.
[Incheon’s Tower’s 17th Floor has achieved Platinum criteria and is open to all mankind!!]
[Rewards are being settled due to Platinum Strategy in the Tower]
[Climber [Wakamou Inarizushi]’s mana is being restored]
[Climber [Wakamou Inarizushi] has received 1 [Tower Ascent Ticket]]
“….Huh…?”
[Tower Ascent Ticket]
Grade: Consumable.
Allows ascent in a different tower during current tower climb.
Unaffected by tower ascent penalties.
[Exclusive to Wakamou Inarizushi]
“…..What am I supposed to use this for?”
Is the tower trying to say something..? How did he meet the Platinum criteria that wasn’t visible? Though accomplishing it was certainly welcomed, the rewards were still being calculated.
He had quite a few complaints. Not as if asking would yield a response, making it more frustrating.
Should he be grateful at least that his mana was being restored? It was the first time such a circumstance occurred without advancing tiers.
Honestly, wasn’t it possible that his very existence caused a glitch in the tower…? Should he lay low for a while?
“Maybe I should just climb without obsessing over the Complete Strategy Layer…”
Casually fiddling with the ascent ticket, Wakamou’s words started to trail off as if something dawned upon him.
Feeling a lightning bolt crash down on his head, Wakamou’s pupils began to dilate.
───This is a jackpot item!!!!!
Among all the rewards received thus far, this one was the best!!!
“Believers!! Wakamou is heading to Japan!!!”
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Can’t resist a warp gate!!!