Chapter 107
Chapter 107
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 107
Chapter Title: Museum-Worthy Loot
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"So, that's why four items came out...? Every single one is museum-quality."
Won Da-hye examined the [Immortal Scale Armor] this way and that, looking flustered.
When she equipped the belt, which seemed to encapsulate the essence of an ancient era, and activated the gear, a metallic clinking sound rang out as steel scales covered her entire body.
It wasn't just full-body armor—it even perfectly formed a helmet. She couldn't help but wonder what the mechanism behind it was.
"......To be honest, even as an adult, I still bought belts and played around with them. There were tons of defective products, and they'd break all the time, which was frustrating.... But this feels like a childhood dream come true!!"
"Want to debut as a VTuber if I give you that?"
"I'd do it!!"
"You can do it!! Vector Man Bear!!"
"I don't even know what that is!!"
Wakamo felt a bit hurt that the young Manager Won Da-hye didn't know about it... but she handed over the belt anyway.
It was stylish enough that Wakamo wanted to wear it herself... but the only one here who could use this gear was Sadako.
"No, really, is this okay?"
Sadako asked repeatedly, holding the belt in her hands, genuinely worried.
She was already piloting the turtle ship—what was so bad about getting even more shameless here?
Still, she felt this crossed a line, and she broke out in a cold sweat.
She had already confided her worries about anti-Korean folks in Japan constantly harassing her, and how even after going to her father, there were crazy people nagging her.
"Is that so, Asuka?"
"This guy'swww pretty entertaining."
"Go cause some chaos. I permit it."
"You little... begged three times, and it finally happened."
Asuka's lips curled up to her ears like a mischievous kid, giggling as she dashed to her room saying it was great. Sadako warmly praised the girl who had been itching every day to cause trouble and show malice to humans, finally achieving her wish.
What kind of terrorism would the anti-Korean Japanese face? Wakamo wasn't particularly curious.
"Wakamo-nim's collection of animal dick pics is running!!!"
"Oh my."
"We respect your tastes."
"Agh, it's Asuka."
"I get a bit excited seeing the bear from Golden Kamuy too."
"Manager, don't say another word."
"That's what friends talk about!! Wakamo-nim, you get turned on by foxes too, right? Like Renamon from Digimon! Or you love the Space Fox series!!"
"Don't interrogate me out of nowhere! I'm already distressed enough as it is!!"
She latched on relentlessly.
After messing around in Russia and seeing everything there was to see, she had become completely open, spouting things she shouldn't.
Wakamo somehow calmed down Won Da-hye, who was voluntarily diving into darkness toward debauchery as if granting the fox idol a time for reflection, by twisting her into a shrimp.
"Anyway... I got it, so I should use it! I'll make good use of it, boss!!"
"Yeah...."
Images of the Korean government, Admiral Yi Sun-sin associations, and all sorts of groups protesting to Wakamo flashed in her mind, but Wakamo planned to insist it was a reward from the tower and dodge responsibility.
No matter what, she didn't want ridiculous nonsense spreading that Admiral Yi Sun-sin's invincible legend came with Wakamo's help!!
That would be an insult!! She'd deny it however she could!!
"Man, the effects are insane."
[Immortal Scale Armor]
Rank: Relic.
Restriction: [Strength 200+]
Armor used by the admiral who wrote an immortal legend of never losing a single naval battle.
[Must be deployed after equipping to fully function]
All stats +30.
Attribute resistance increased.
Leadership +50%.
Stats +30 underwater.
[National Treasure Summon][Cooldown: 3 days]
Summons 2 long swords, 2 Japanese swords, 2 short swords, for a total of 6.
Long swords cast [Great Slash] when their [Sword Name] is recited.
Can always be carried lightly as a belt and transformed into armor.
On top of that, it had the absurd performance of +30 to all stats.
It was preposterous specs that made Wakamo think the Korean tower had gone all out.
Moreover, the restrictions were surprisingly lenient, a thoughtful consideration that nearly brought tears to her eyes.
She thought it was just armor, but it even let her use six swords, and the long swords came with an ultimate technique.
With just this one armor, she had no worries about gear or weapons!
"I only have wing clothes, earrings, and a necklace for gear items right now!!! Nghhh...."
Gear was equipped to gain lacking stats, resistances, or skills in the first place.
Hanging useless junk was pointless due to restrictions, and since Wakamo only had mana, using item skills just wasted mana with penalties, so she didn't bother.
Even if she did, it was only for defense against her weakness, [Mana].
When dispatched to Russia, radiation destroyed everything, leaving Wakamo with truly nothing.
She was living the sorrowful life of a tower climber...
'No, in webnovels, at this level, don't you have every weapon and gear under the sun? Why am I the only one like this....'
Next, Wakamo pulled out and handed over what was clearly a gift from the Chinese tower, tailored for Yu Ying.
"Isn't this a dragon robe? The kind the emperor wears, right, President? Another one of those?"
Yu Ying received it with a hunch, and sure enough, Wakamo sighed deeply as her hunch was confirmed.
Yu Ying inspected it closely, then frowned hard at the serious item effects, pouting her lips.
The overall effects were fantastic. It nullified ranged attacks completely!!!
But maybe they gave it because wearing it made dodging ranged attacks basically impossible.
[Golden-Red Dragon Robe]
Rank: Mythic.
Restriction: [Emperor].
A red dragon robe embroidered with a golden dragon.
Bestowed by the tower solely for the emperor.
The owner of this relic is none other than.
The king under heaven.
Leadership +100%
Charm +200%
Agility -500%
Complete poison resistance.
Nullifies ranged attacks.
The dragon robe came with the legendary debuff of -500% Agility.
Wakamo had never heard of stats going to 0 or negative.
So probably it maintained at least 1.
Meaning Yu Ying, whose greatest strength was nimble movement, would be forced to waddle around.
Thinking about it, an emperor scampering around didn't suit anyway.
But still, was it reasonable to give Yu Ying's reward as Wakamo's spoil?
At least the item from the Russian tower for beating Bogatyr was somewhat decent.
[Heart of Zmey]
The dragon Zmey from myths.
A special item allowing class change to Legendary class.
Note: Tower records have been reset.
Yes, it was an unprecedented item for class changing to a Legendary class!
[Zmey] could transform into a beautiful human form and use tools, a dragon from Romanian legends...
Why Zmey, though?
Curious, she dug deeper.
It wasn't just Russian—it was Romanian, which puzzled her more and spurred further research.
Digging into connections, it turned out Zmey was the transformed Zmei.
The "Zmei" from Russian folktales was essentially evil, monster-like. Probably a boss in the Russian tower.
Depending on the region—but the Russian tower, like the Korean one, had prepared or created the most benign class suitable for a climber, helpful to people.
Bluntly put, wasn't the Russian tower saying that for Wakamo, who had fought apostles as a non-combat VTuber job, a different class suited her better?
Wakamo had no intention of using it.
Switching jobs now would upend her entire life built so far, with plenty of inconveniences—so she thought of giving it to Olga Romanova.
But should she change her to shrine maiden first?
──She was probably planning her debut stream right now.
"At least the one good thing I salvaged is this..."
At the very bottom of the box lay a single Japanese sword.
She had broken it and discarded it mid-battle, forgetting about it, but the tower had apparently recovered and repaired it naturally.
The item, symbolic of Wakamo in a way, returned in an even more ornate and dazzling form.
【True·Heavenly Mass Fortune Sword】
Rank: Unique.
The real deal lost in the Battle of Dan-no-ura.
Reconstituted with [Prism Hardness Diamond].
A ceremonial sword without a sharp edge.
Usable only by idols.
Doubles success rate of rituals and ceremonies.
Charm +50%
Idol-exclusive skill effects +50%
Stamina +50% for believers in the idol.
Mana recovery speed +50%
Blow mana into it, and iridescent light shines forth.
[Myth Recreation][Cooldown: 30 days]
Swing once to create a wind.
That extinguishes all flames.
[Orochi's Heads][Cooldown: 30 minutes]
Attack 8 times at once.
"It's amazing....!!"
Attacking 8 times at once was great, but the blade was made from a famously durable mineral.
Infuse it with mana, and it scattered glorious rainbow light—a true legendary sword.
Even the name had changed, making Wakamo hop around joyfully.
The Japanese tower really understood a VTuber's heart.
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"Huuuuh...."
Olga calmed her trembling heart with song.
"Are you listening to Wakamo-nim's song?!"
As a VTuber fan... especially of Virtual Alive, Olga had begged the famous VTuber Wakamo to take her in the moment she was free.
Her simple yet precious goal: to become a VTuber like her idolized idol VTuber...
Hugging her bear doll, curled up like a sinking mermaid in the deep sea evoked by the song flowing from her clamped headphones, Olga opened her eyes at Adelheid's frivolous voice.
"......President, the singing... is too bad... hurts my ears... so I'm not listening...."
"It's just different tastes!! Everyone has their favorite genres!! That brain-tingling sensation.... Aaaah...! It sparks inspiration!"
"You wouldn't like my songs anyway? At the interview, the 'comfort from song' was obviously Virtual Alive."
Even if it seemed otherwise, Wakamo—no, Mei—had debuted as a VTuber less than a year ago.
She lacked conversational flair, slightly causing misunderstandings... but worries about her airheaded nature causing accidents soon took precedence.
"So, decided on the 1st gen name?"
"Of course!! Red!! Consistent! Plum blossoms!! Team Eternal Plum Blossoms!!"
"I'm fine with anything...."
"Two votes in favor, so majority rules?"
Honestly, if the VTubers liked the team name, that was it.
Arguing deeply over one name felt off.... The 0th gen still didn't have a team name.
Viewers arbitrarily grouped them as [FOX Team].
The Seoul reclamation op was so iconic, and introduced that way, so some viewers misunderstood.
"So, Olga-unnie. Decided on a name?"
"The one who received the most love from God... close enough to talk VTubers with Wakamo-nim. Joseph."
"Nice~ VTuber naming is free anyway!!"
Some VTuber who burps or farts loudly for viewers probably has a name like [xxBringItHereQuick].
"Age is astronaut certification... blue-eyed white dragon from the moon concept...."
".......That's surprisingly well-put... I'm serious!!"
Had there ever been a kid who set up a VTuber concept this normally(?)?
No, never!!
Mei passionately helped with character design and advice beside her, collaborating on the character sheet.
Adelheid wondered what "age is astronaut certification" meant.
Some dragon's age was a pilot's license, so no issue.
"VTubers are free──!!!!"
Don't nitpick details—hide age, Mei fiercely objected.
But shouldn't there be at least a number?
Thus, a new VTuber with wings made of hair on her head, dragon tail, and suit attire.
Her name—
"Iosif Khan!"
Khan meaning ruler in Mongolian tacked on, no big reason.
She remembered the orphanage director calling her a mutt with Mongolian blood.
Wakamo texted Asuka about the pitiful story beyond sad.
Mei vented anger on her behalf: make them regret living(?).
"Loosely translated: Leader receiving Wakamo-nim's love and favor... Meaning the top believer!"
"Dreams should be big."
"Worried it's too big, but whatever!! As long as we get along!!"
"Yeah... release tons of songs.... music videos.... concerts on big stages...."
"Such ambition...!!"
While Yu Ying diligently studied VTubing for Wakamo.
Finally!! A serious VTuber with a proper big dream and clear goals joined!!
"Personally.... it's tough..... Wakamo President is serious and passionate about VTubing... so I think I can do it....."
"Yeah, in the red ocean of blood and tears from VTubers, crossing alone requires mega-corp power...!!"
With over 100 million views on a song, matching three Japanese VTuber corps solo—a once-in-a-millennium legendary super JK loli god VTuber could, but otherwise, joining a corp was easiest for success.
"Not superhumans, so we pool strength to cross the sea!! Idols! We can do it!!"
"Yeah...! Huge size... not girly at all... but VTubing doesn't care...."
"Honestly, excluding me, everyone in our company could debut as idols and succeed."
Even Wakamo couldn't deny Adelheid's words, clamping her mouth shut in silence.
Turtle neck, dark circles, gaunt thin body.... Adelheid was... beautiful, yeah... anyway.
....
..........
Time passed...
Actually, not much time passed.
Won Da-hye delivered a 2D model in just one day.
"Before debut stream—let's class change first!!"
"Yesss."
With a languid reply, Olga Romanova came to Wakamo with Mei, bear doll tucked in her waist dance, holding a broadcast plan.
Wakamo had seen it via Mei, but procedures mattered.
Wakamo smiled warmly at Olga's passion, having scheduled post-debut activities.
"Then, 1st gen Team Eternal Plum Blossoms members: Mei Shaolongbao, Adolf Lucia, Iosif Khan. Character design good.... I'll reclass you as climber while model finishes."
"Ah, please take care...."
She had climbed towers desperately as a Russian soldier.
Failed quotas meant no food or sleep, but here no worries, she grinned, adjusting glasses.
Wakamo hugged her, saying splurge freely now; Adelheid and Mei hugged too.
Everyone so warm, the big kid beamed; Wakamo cast [Skill] immediately.
"【Manager (Shaman) Recruitment】!"
[Recruit Olga Romanova as Manager (Shaman)?]
"Yes."
[Registered.]
".....That's it?"
The procedure was so anticlimactic it deflated her.
Hadn't even given [Tower Entry] skill yet, but Korean tower handled it swiftly like a true Korean tower and left.
Olga couldn't see [Status Window], so Wakamo checked skills for her.
No marks, so checked status—listed oddly.
[Status Window]
[Climber: Wakamo Inarizushi]
[Job: VTuber]
[Age: 1,000 years]
[Dedicated Manager (Shaman): Olga Romanova]
[Stats]
Magic Power: 1,500,000
Apostle of the Idol: 1,750,000
[Additional Stats: 84]
[Faith: 792]
[Believers: 41].
That was truly all.
Worried, checked [Skill Purchase]—normal.
No good skills to buy.... Planned Legendary class anyway, no need for misc.
Manager Won Da-hye whispered behind Wakamo to join Bear Gomgomberdan too... creepy.
Unexpectedly many Korean climbers were [Shifters]; hope no sinister furry plot.
Already tons of believers asking when to show fluffy furry mode!
"Umm umm...."
Confirmation done, handed [Heart of Zmey] to Olga; she popped it in her mouth and chewed hard.
So tough, Wakamo worried it'd taste like tire; used knife to feed like mother bird.
"Got a skill, President. [Dragon Change] skill."
"Yeah, check guide on training and use skills—"
"Ah."
Olga used the skill mid-Wakamo's words, turning with an oops face.
Then a massive light burst.
A pure white dragon about 4m tall, neck Wakamo had to look up to, twisted around, turning head 90 degrees to check body.
Then adorable arms groped itself, standing wobbly on hind legs: Olga Romanova.
"Cancel transformation?"
"P-President."
"Yeah?"
"No cancel transformation..."
Suspected from [Dragon Change] name, but no return-to-human skill.
Shifter Won Da-hye said mana depletion or recast returns, but no dice waiting.
Accident on debut day... cursed?
"Can't debut as VTuber.....?"
"You can! If it were me....!! I can make you debut!!"
Wakamo patted the now tiny doll hugged tight, assuring no worries, and posted debut notice without hesitation!!
Mei and Kang Yeo-ul popped out, using points to build outdoor broadcast setup.
Desk rose, mic appeared—wonders unfolded rapidly.
[1st Gen Debut Begins!!] title blared notification; busy Asuka notified viewers for break.
-Are you here Adolf?
-Mei-chan debut???
-Who's 1st gen debuting lololol
-Posting no setup too rushed??
-? Intro for today's debuting VTuber up.
-What?
-White dragon from the moon.
-lololololololol
-lmaolmaolmao
-So cringy.
-Real VTuber?
-Better than dual personality eating tarantulas....
-Your desired purity eaten by Hajama!
-Kraaaaaah!!!
As pro, Wakamo quickly posted new notice, adding explanations on screen for viewers.
Plausible concept: blue-eyed white dragon returned to Earth from moon, idolizing moon VTubers!!
Of course, backlash galore.
Sudden concept otaku crap, too cringy can't watch, ruined vibe—abuse nonstop.
Just a handful though. Would Wakamo quake for a mere sprinkle?
Mei and Kang finished setup, left.
4m frame too huge—but point-bought outdoor studio born.
Territory so vast, pondered use.... Outdoor PC, landscape background—perfect?
No bugs, no rain—zero issues.
Olga relieved at custom-sized keyboard, scanning around.
As Virtual Alive fan, rehearsal during prep flawless despite brief.
Reassuring? Knows VTubing, easy to teach, mind eased.
Anyway, giant dragon looks? Illusion filter fixes all.
"Dragon form is first and only in a sense."
"Eh, really?"
"Yes!!"
About to cast illusion on Olga, manager spoke up.
Exploit scales to blood endlessly, urged learn return skill ASAP.
Won't take out anyway, no biggie?
"Wakamo-nim!! Wakamo President!!!"
New manager growth viewable in notes, find optimal return skill route—no worries, Wakamo reassured.
Tower-granted job, won't go feral.
"Wakamo President!!! Big trouble!!!"
Thus, reading [Zmey] notes, Adelheid yelled.
Ran over, ignored focus, yelled turn on stream.
No illusion yet for emergency, 2D model on cam screen.
Wakamo forgot talking to manager.
"Yeah, sorry... huge issue."
─What huge issue?
So many panicking, Wakamo turned on stream: flustered pure white dragon face beside character on cam.
Wakamo Corp's historic first broadcast accident: believers' chat flooded laughing madly.
-lololo wasn't concept lolol
-Any chance to apologize?
-Wtf real dragon lololol
-Accident cam on? Red pill?
-Say didn't see or moon guy won't kill.
-Curse video lmao lolololol
-Humble servant blinded 3 days ago, sees nothing!!!
"Uh.. um.. eh.... Sorry...."
Wakamo briefly distracted fiddling doll, Olga caused massive accident, head hung low.
Thick dragon fingers, even enlarged keyboard, fat-fingered something.
Horror show, about to cast [Idol's Illusion] or [Idol's Form], manager apologized interrupting.
.....No one's fault.
Just tragedy....
Korean tower tormenting Wakamo like this.
Busy Asuka fixed screen late, put up character.
-Everyone, saw nothing right?
-Say saw and believers die.
-Fan cafe already rushing saying great.
-Red pill leaked to forums lolololol
-What happened? To those guys?
-Lawsuits lol.
-Kyahahahahahahaha
Cute dragon girl hiding behind, white dragon(?) identity exposed to world.
"Thinking about it, not true form, so no issue?"
"So they say...."
Guilty Won Da-hye affirmed Wakamo without rebuttal.
Believers' wild misunderstandings lit up communities.
Hope of safely hiding in [My Worlds] till grown, shattered amicably.
But fox god streams, dragon can too—believers adapted fast.
Helpful misconception lucky.... Wait, still believing real.
"Misunderstood as real dragon.... awkward, but perfect red pill hide?"
"Right? I'm not really fox god either, Manager."
"Haha, such jokes... so cheerful."
Wakamo switched gears fast.
As long as red pill safe!!
Positive thinking!!
Following Wakamo's advice to boost fame, Olga spectacularly set fire.
Well-taught, Wakamo nodded pleased.
People call this escapism.