Chapter 119
Chapter 119
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 119
Chapter Title: The Fox Goddess Snaps
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What do most people think about Wakamo Inarizushi, the fox goddess VTuber climbing the tower?
"Wakamo's practically a savior! Just look at how my luck turned around thanks to her!"
To Jackson, the American [Architect], she was the best employer and partner imaginable.
She showed him exactly what to do and the path forward, while still letting him do things his way.
Even when there were parts she didn't quite like and could have just ordered him to change, she consulted with him as the expert and respected his input as much as possible.
And now, including all that, she was even letting him use his profession just as the tower intended by building factory districts in Russia.
"Eh...? Of course she's a savior! My Führer... oh crap... gotta watch the community..."
To Adelheit, the German [Artist], Wakamo transcended mere idolization—she was a god to worship and be worshipped by, one who must exist eternally.
Adelheit, who wanted to found a full-blown religion to praise Wakamo, saw her as the only one capable of leading all non-combat Legendary classes. She was always ready with a flag to hold her up high.
Though it wasn't intentional, Wakamo naturally gathered capable, loyal [subordinates] and [companions] who followed her devotedly.
Of course, Wakamo saw them as equals working alongside her and hired them accordingly.
But starting from the "hanging" misunderstanding caused by the tower, and with all the displays she put on, they couldn't shake the delusion that she was truly a fox goddess.
Now, she wasn't just some successful climber riffraff. She was an idol, a forgotten fox goddess, the last remaining deity in the modern world—they worshipped her as such.
Who would dare think of such a figure as a mere business partner?
"At first, I wondered why she hired a perennial grad student like me."
Sebastian Eisenberg, who had been enslaved in the Austrian tower, living a slave-like life, said this.
Meeting Wakamo shocked him once upon learning that something absurd like the [Training Notes] item existed, and twice more upon discovering the true potential of his class.
He had thought it was a class related to studying—research theories, including skills, and writing papers to use skills in that lineage.
Not just empty words; studying other papers had effects too, so he could even use some of Jackson's [Architect] skills.
Naturally, that included [Alchemist] and [Wizard] ones—and he proudly showed off his talent and effort in researching [mana] to others by using even a bit of [Shifter]-lineage skills.
In reality, he held a position worthy of a professor rather than a grad student, but the tower branded him as one and denied him his degree. In Austria, his class was exceptional in some ways but largely despised as shameful, so Sebastian had accumulated a lot of resentment.
In the midst of that, Wakamo not only recognized his abilities and hired him but appointed him professor at a training facility for nurturing climbers—how could he not be thrilled?
Korea, Japan, China, and now Russia too.
Spanning four massive nations, providing all sorts of aid, employing talented people in diverse ways to generate profit, and even creating climbers to bolster national power.
In a sense, Wakamo Inarizushi was treated as something beyond an idol—practically a real god.
...This was the public perception and evaluation of Wakamo Inarizushi.
Naturally, Yong Wei, the [Collector], had no choice but to adore her.
One day, she burst onto the scene from the weakest nation with the fewest climbers, making her presence known like a comet streaking across the sky.
Crushing every obstacle, overcoming trials, seizing victory—her heroic figure was one where no superlative was too much: matchless, unparalleled...
And she had the Korean Association President, hailed as Korea's strongest, and Japan's Fist King following her!!
In terms of valor, it was akin to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's combined might under the great general!!
Moreover, she was raising even a tower-recognized [Emperor], so the world had no choice but to watch where she would go next.
Yet she remained humble, never arrogant in her strength, possessing the virtue of modesty. For important matters, she consulted her subordinates (?) first, prioritizing others over her own gain.
From [Wakamo 1st Floor] to [Climber Believers] and [Shrine of the Idol]... as a non-combat Legendary class [Idol], she displayed astonishing class abilities.
And despite having such a class, she wrote her legend with her innate (?) martial prowess.
The premise of a fox goddess unqualified to be an idol returning to a modern world without idols and dominating was enough to turn a Chinese commentator into the author of a [New Romance of the Three Kingdoms].
Though Wakamo begged her not to, Yong Wei was still writing her 21st-century Three Kingdoms saga in her diary today.
This ability to naturally draw followers (?).
Coupled with the charisma and charm to hire talent appropriately—not forcing submission, but making them follow willingly.
With the tower's emergence reshaping the world, a past idol stepped forward to show what a world-changing figure looked like...!!
Countless people were fiercely competing behind the scenes to join Wakamo Inarizushi's ranks.
Especially non-combat Legendary classes—they were the most desperate.
The recent [Cataclysm] confirmed their worst fears: the tower was truly using humanity's pinnacle (?) as test subjects!!
Of course, they had [skills] ensuring they wouldn't starve anywhere and were far from weak.
In fact, their mental fortitude overwhelmed combat Legendary classes in some ways.
But still—they envied others.
"I could do great work too!" Non-combat Legendary classes waited eagerly to be called.
Surprisingly, even the Six Freaks' boss encouraged job changes freely.
"High salary, way better treatment—why not switch? What era do we live in where job changes are banned...? You'd get sued."
When some non-combat Legendary classes asked their boss directly, that was the response—case closed.
Governments already culled Legendary classes if they got too strong, so they wanted a safe haven too.
They yearned to live in [Wakamo 1st Floor], the idol's absolute paradise!!
...That was a long digression.
Thus, Wakamo Inarizushi lived as a modern fox goddess worshipped and respected as befitting an [Idol], admired by many.
But as proven by the [Man-Eater]'s existence, Wakamo Inarizushi hadn't fully escaped human limits.
The world misunderstood and piled on delusions, failing to see her true pitiful self: just a VTuber with a fox goddess concept.
Devoured by her concept, worshipped as "the real fox goddess?"—a ridiculous yet unfunny, tragic situation.
"If I had to put it boldly... a perfectionist?"
Mare Pirate, one of her affiliated VTubers, said it might be rude but described Wakamo that way.
Having joined as a VTuber and learned much from her brother, she precisely grasped that Wakamo chased a lofty star, an ideal itself.
Racing endlessly toward an unattainable star, burning her life in pursuit.
Having watched her father, the Fist King, throw his life into martial arts, she saw it even clearer.
She admired the pioneers ahead, their mythic achievements and epic lives.
Beyond that, Pirate understood Wakamo's genuine love for hardworking VTubers clawing up from the bottom, yet her habit of endlessly self-deprecating by comparing herself to them.
"She's excessively strict with herself."
Those pursuing perfection often were.
She smiled warmly at other VTubers' cute mishaps, but if Wakamo botched a stream, she'd despair as "trash."
"Has any VTuber company succeeded this fast and big in nearly a year?"
VTubers kept 100% of stream earnings.
For their wants, she provided 100% support—gear, personnel—and even monthly retirement funds considering future quits.
Bluntly, she could brag as Korea's top VTuber megacorp, and everyone would agree.
Wakamo had surpassed corporate level to national scale; with will, she could force inches, yards, pounds on the world with her power.
Did it make sense for such a person to lament missing streams instead of wielding power wildly?
"Sachan has always been like that..."
Hajime Ichigo, another affiliate, knew nothing of VTubing but jumped in for her nurturing boss.
With singing, dancing, gaming—hexagonal talent beyond Wakamo's dreams.
Yet watching juniors join after her successful streams, Ichigo thought, "No issues."
They all thrived on individuality, captivating fans freely.
Iosif Khan, teased for glasses and called "auntie" thanks to Ichigo, claimed low popularity but was adored by "big spenders."
She had a fixed fanbase and cherished supporters.
No Wakamo Corporation VTuber lacked talent.
"The issue is her personality."
Aoi Asuka followed up, pinpointing it.
Wakamo held lofty ideals and a clear image of beloved VTubers.
If just any company VTuber, she'd stream steadily, care for juniors, follow company ethos.
But she was the company VTuber—and president.
More: the idol sustaining a four-nation alliance, the pillar propping up near-collapse Korea.
For ~7 VTubers, she hired masses of managers/staff, pouring near-infinite resources without minding losses, enabling all they desired.
Seems respectful of freedom, right?
Not wrong. She let them do anything.
But her ideals clashed with reality.
As president, burdened by their lives, VTuber existences, she obsessed over perfection, meticulously checking everything.
Wakamo Inarizushi was a perfectionist with ironclad responsibility.
Even turning climbers into VTubbers—though members loved it—she stressed if it endangered them.
Near-obsessive safety priority; she strained to give the best to those under her wing.
Even Asuka, mere familiar, could be abused freely—yet as affiliate VTuber, her whims were respected.
She took the hits, shielding followers from blame or pressure while pursuing ideals.
Unnecessarily strict on herself, desperately perfect, agonizing daily over pleasing stream viewers.
Result: superhuman, near-iron will, yet ultimately human.
Mediator duties, climber burdens, president obligations.
Spirit gnawed away; Wakamo hit her limit.
Lightning nerves sans body, super-acceleration, near-stopped-world cognition.
No meals, no waste, no sleep needed.
Three bodies, 24/7: caring for VTubers, streaming, president work.
Beyond 30-hour days—perceived 120-hour days.
Editing, streaming—personal time vanished.
Too buried in work to watch VTuber streams; Wakamo became yesterday's news.
Some streams missed, unrecorded, gone.
Cumulative mental damage.
Affiliates splurged money/time luxuriously, happy—while boss Wakamo skipped even water sips for work.
Plus reading new grad student's [mana] papers, studying as climber.
Tower content meant studying climber skills, all recorded monsters, world affairs meticulously.
She could've hiatus-ed regularly, but VTuber duty compelled steady streams—mind breaking, yet streaming on.
Must work hard as president, VTuber, climber...
No brain, no fatigue organs.
Always peak condition, yet spirit eroded—paradox.
Life's sole dopamine stripped; Wakamo neared total breakdown.
"What the hell is this!!!"
-Wow lol new gimmick lololol
-Wow~ This is the cataclysm~
-No lol it said cooperate~
-Is splitting up right?
-Wow, labyrinth too?
-No, not really...
-lolololololol
[Climbing Incheon Tower 54F World]
-Providing trials befitting sturdy climbers
-Difficulty rises per [Wakamo Inarizushi]'s achievements!
-Overcome trials with your companions!
-[Cataclysm] adds special benefits for all [Legendary Classes].
[Platinum Achievement Conditions (Eased)]
-Defeat 54F boss (0/1)
Entering the tower together, they found a dark, unknown place.
Torches lined walls—not pitch black—but passages everywhere: Wakamo party trapped in a labyrinth instantly.
Should've guessed from 53F arena?
Beyond coliseum: intricate maze trapping entrants.
Pondering 53F [skill]/[enhancements], Wakamo noted Legendary-only benefits.
Yeah, tower detached from human norms/common sense but tried fairness.
Thus, her conditions eased.
No time to rejoice: Wakamo separated with Mei alone.
Where others...? Camera check: Pirate with Adolf, Iosif with Ichigo.
Tower never scattered parties into labyrinths before.
Sudden new gimmick cornering Wakamo.
Said just beat [boss], but cameras showed [elite monsters] everywhere.
[Mid-bosses] guarding paths like mountains—boss room only way.
Help wanted, but vast maze, long distances, traps—tough.
"Ugh... ughh..."
Stressful...
Fan cafe chaos from communities; ego searches piled damage. Sudden crisis with VTuber comrades in peril was the final blow.
Normally laugh off... but 2 days sans VTuber streams, Wakamo cracked.
[Wanna shitpost anonymously...?]
[Wanna superchat for reactions?]
[Tell fox VTuber to play horror with donations!!!]
[Wanna post pervert shit on Paraguay site: Captain's thighs insane, wanna be crushed under ass!!!]
[But honestly, girl's now—perfume ok? Oshig's scent?]
[Style our queen in rainbow fashion...]
[Merhen power: all to inches!! Inch system, Wakamo!!]
[Wanna buy VTuber ero doujin at Comiket, photo cosplayers...]
[Wanna go ape playing self-made eroge by debut VTuber]
Exploding desires in head!!
Wanna... deviate!!
"GRAAAAH!! Get out of my head!!!"
-???? Leader? What's wrong suddenly?
-Mental attack? Nah?
-Eyes bulging why....?
-Not stress-fried from busyness?
-Not crazy...? Leader?
-Haven't seen on VTuber streams lately... streams withdrawal madness?
-Makes sense?
-For leader, yeah lolol
-Then no reason to split.
-Fucked.
Nail-biting, anxiety bare; Wakamo crumbling despite knowing on stream.
Tried music to steady—reason collapsing like Jenga bottom-sliced.
"U... uuugh... ughghhh..."
Eyes rolled back fully.
Showed human stress limit perfectly.
Mid-breakdown, reason screamed: stream accident!! Fix it!!
Thus, eyed 53F reward: enhanced [VTuber Model] with new entry.
"Fuckers, I wanna hiatus!!! Wanna watch VTuber streams!!! RAAAAA!!"
Suppressed lid exploded.
"GRRRRR... ARRRRGH...!! I'm pissed, Tower─!!!"
Reasons? Too many pinpoint one.
Foaming rabid-dog eyes bloodshot, Wakamo beast-mod rampaged.
Absorbed Mei bodily, [sub-body] reclaimed.
Shrinking height, blonde hair, tongue flick.
Nine golden tails like spun gold swaying seductively...
Not red—golden kumiho Wakamo, eyes unfocused.
Reason evaporated.
Pent-up urges... piled stress... bullshit haters...
Bluntly: she snapped.
Unleashed feral, concept-devoured beast-Wakamo yowled fox-like.
"Ero's delicious!!! Ah─! Wanna lie on thighs, beg ear-cleaning!! Kikiriki boss fitness outfit ass too hot!! Wakyapa─!!"
-Snapped mentally?
-Blonde no...!! Come back!!!
-2-day stream deprivation backlash too much.
-Who said confiscate leader's VTuber streams.
-Sob... Zotgan sorry....
-No!! Leader!!! Snap out!!! Don't get eaten by inner lust, madness, Vtubing!!! Back to ideal boss!!!
"Hek hek hek"
[My Worlds] skill: unpacked unopened figure box, tore packaging with teeth, checked panties happily.
Happiness incarnate, giggling with figure/doll in hands.
Watching, manager Oh Da-hye wept at disaster beyond stream accident.
Screen: suppressed beast howling Awoooo!! Wakamo full-merch armor.
"Weekends off... 3-day hiatus real!!!!"
-Got it, calm down.
-Asuka envy madness...
-Don't go golden fox for this.
-Where's manager.
-Korean tower's fault.
"Hehe... poor Wakamo can't watch streams.... Give Wakamo 1000 won... hehe...."
-Leader why dog-mode....
-Reason gone....
-Sad can't help pitiful leader.
-Info) Leader's donations closed.
-Give money, wipe tears...
-Leader richer than us, still pitiable.
-Korean Association President, do something~!!!
"Nom nom..."
Association President sighed watching her chew mascot doll head.
She hid it so well... how to know?