Chapter 142
Chapter 142
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 142
Chapter Title: Mystery Tower Results
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The guild master rolling around like a pile of junk.
Glasses who's trying hard but it doesn't show at all.
The esper doing a ton of stuff somehow.
The artist who's exhausted and half-dead because they can't recover.
The captain dragging this incompetent party along single-handedly and working themselves to the bone.
"Do you all know why this party keeps moving? Because I'm working my ass off like a dog!!"
And in the middle of all that, getting hyped over some good reward item is hilarious...
Finally, the much-anticipated problem child.
"Ichigo"
You can tell how she normally feels about the guild master from that.
Rough one-line summary: "Like a mom from a totally different generation who's great but speaks a ton of incomprehensible gibberish."
-Black-haired beasts shouldn't be raised, as our ancestors wisely said.
-Dumbass never changes....
-I raised her so hard, and now she's trying to eat me.
-She's 18, so it's that stormy rebellious age, I guess.
-Even I'd lose my mind buried in those royal titties.
ㄴLMAO frfr
ㄴWhat's wrong with a girl liking girls lol
ㄴShe's married tho.
-The guild master's old, got stabbed by a unicorn, and is on the heavy side—what's the problem?
ㄴThot.... watch your mailbox?
ㄴIt's gay, go browse the net and off yourself if you see Asuka's face.
ㄴIf you see Asuka's face, jump off the nearest ledge right away. It'll be better that way.
-Climbers say the artist gets taken away.
ㄴLife imprisonment as an eternal art exhibit for the crime of weapon possession.
ㄴWhere'd human rights go? But climbers get hit hard for any crimes.
-Hey hey—wtf lol Japanese election broadcast lolol check it out lmao
ㄴ???
ㄴWhat?
ㄴNo wtf lololololololol
The raid on the 【Mystery Tower】 shocked not just climbers but regular folks too, with its parade of unheard-of items.
One of them was totally unrelated to climbing.
On the flip side, it seemed like it'd be useful in everyday life.
Especially Pilot, who got a gourd that spits out booze and was over the moon.
It was a tower themed around giving climbers exactly what they desperately wanted.
Excluding that, the materials that dropped—nobody knew what to use them for. They were just annoying trinkets you couldn't even figure out how to utilize.
After grabbing the rewards, since Wakamo had conquered the tower, an unremovable headache called 【Mystery Tower】 popped up in [My Worlds].
You couldn't climb it again, and there was no reset, so they decided to leave it be, satisfied with the [Rewards] at least.
Maybe someday there'd be new ways to use something unfamiliar like [Tower Ownership].
For now, instead of showing it off to fellow VTubers, Wakamo called a meeting with the busy bigwigs dealing with national issues, including [Guardians].
They might've been annoyed at being summoned again so soon after the last time, but the group gathered immediately, postponing promises without hesitation.
"This is the reward from the Mystery Tower: [Idol's Glory]."
It boosts all recovery speeds, disease resistance, and mental resistance by 25%—and it even includes non-climbers, covering the entire country in a bonkers scale!!
After so long, the long-awaited 【Idol】-class exclusive item showed off abilities beyond imagination.
Even collectors who hoard relics were slack-jawed and speechless, and the Korean Association President was rereading the description in stunned disbelief—what more needs to be said?
"Plus, it has to be installed in a specific location... not [Wakamo 1st Floor] or [My Worlds], but outside the tower. But once placed, the effect doubles for the entire worshiping nation."
"—It's basically the symbol of an Idol!!"
"Korea has [Wakamo 1st Floor], Japan has [Idol's Shrine], so I wanna put it in China..."
Wakamo trailed off while watching Yung Wei clench his fist and barely hold back a cheer of joy. She shifted her gaze to the uncomfortable-looking Japanese Association President and Fist King.
"So, you two—what do you think?"
Ever since Wakamo started creating climbers, Sadako's been running around healing people with [Form Change], and Yu Ying's potions have been helping climbers.
『Wakamo Corporation』 was no longer just some VTuber agency.
It existed in a realm beyond mere companies, known to the world as the fox god's hobby project for training and raising special climbers.
Once you got hired, your life turned around—that was the rumor.
Architect Jackson, thanks to Wakamo, reclaimed his spot as CEO of a construction firm. He was personally working, using the facilities he'd built in Russia to create jobs, pioneer new ground, and rake in cash by the shovel.
As a result, shoddy contractors who'd lost trust were collapsing left and right, all absorbed and merged by Jackson.
His buildings sold at much cheaper prices than others, smashing real estate scammers and lease fraudsters who targeted that.
Complaints? With the Korean President and National Assembly all backing Wakamo, who could challenge it?
From China's Chairman to Russia's President—it wasn't an exaggeration to say Wakamo had personally put them in those seats.
An 【Idol】 awakened from ancient times to the modern era.
A being closer than anyone to the self-proclaimed fox god, making the world better for people—now starting to reveal true ambitions.
Politics? Not interested.
But—with an item like this, how could she not?
She'd heard of climbers corrupted by item power, but Wakamo never imagined it'd be her.
But the effect of her long-dreamed Idol exclusive item was perfect for an Idol.
A little lapse in reason couldn't be helped, right?
"Even if I handed this item to someone else, who could pull it off? No one's that amazing, right? This is something only I can do... as an Idol!! Uniting all of Asia's nations...!! I! Will become the Idol of the New World!!"
She seemed way too corrupted—but climbers needed free will too. Doctors' bodies break down too. Medical system collapsing...? Ridiculous... that won't happen. Items aren't invincible. Heck, surgery patients could recover even faster—great side effect.
No—wait... the real reason.
Japan, a VTuber nation, not getting her buff? That bugged Wakamo.
"From the start, no one stood in the heavens. But the empty throne ends now. From this moment... I stand in the heavens..."
Yeah, she'll become the white-faced golden fox!
Pull the Japanese government fully to her side... create a truly perfect, ultimate union...!!
Peace in Northeast Asia.... VTuber paradise...!!
She could do it. With this item, right now!!
"Democracy good? Dictatorship evil? That's flipped whenever. The one at the top overturns good and evil!!! VTubers are justice!!!!"
"I'm the one saying this, but... the boss has really lost it."
Maybe the item had some brainwashing effect? The group snatched it from Wakamo and inspected it thoroughly.
Anyway—Japan only had Kyoto(?), so Wakamo voiced her dissatisfaction.
Pipkin Mami... er, Aiba trembled in fear, declaring the white-faced golden fox's ambitions finally revealed to the world.
But no one could stop it now!! Even America owed Wakamo a debt, so they'd back whatever she did!!
"Japanese Association President, Fist King... are you prepared to make Kyoto Japan's capital?"
Japan's folks gulped at Wakamo's glowing red eyes.
In any era, those in power scramble to protect their authority and wealth.
So wouldn't an Idol who cares for worshiping followers be an eyesore?
Fist King sometimes thought that seeing Wakamo hailed as an Idol.
History is written by victors—easily distorted.
And, not to badmouth his own country, but Japan... from ultranationalists onward, it's got issues. Korea-hate runs deep, sure other countries have problems too.
Government was rebelling, saying they couldn't bow to Korea now that their influence had grown—no place for them.
Japan could've been first in line for second-in-command spot.
Wakamo treated everyone equally without ranks, so they were just deluding themselves.
"Gulp... what're you planning, Lady Wakamo?"
If she wanted, she could sweep from Prime Minister to all Diet members.
Wakamo already had massive support from Japanese citizens.
Blocking earthquakes and tsunamis. Plus providing [Wakamo 2nd Floor] and [Idol's Shrine] in Kyoto.
Her name led many to mistake her for one of Japan's eight million gods.
Ultranationalists or Korea-haters might protest, but brute force would handle it.
She could create endless climbers who blindly obey her!!
Fist King waited arms crossed for Wakamo's answer to the Association President's question.
Wakamo sipped tea from the table, gazing afar, then looked warmly at the white-haired woman opposite.
"Hey, Inari. Ready for me to pick you up?"
"......"
"Japan"
[Author: Renard]
[Title: Fox God-sama's Current Situation]
(Photo of Inari Fox God, the Diet member from Kyoto, for the Japanese Prime Minister election).
Inari Fox God Diet member debuts from Kyoto's Inari Shrine.
If elected PM: 4-day workweek, iron fist on black companies.
Including cracking down on illegal acts and tax evasion.
Slash pay in half for lazy Diet members.
And casually blocking earthquakes and tsunamis.
Oh, and as a god, gathered some believers, etc.
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-White-faced golden fox is here to swallow Japan...!!
-Wait, don't Japanese Diet members vote? They'll vote for that?
ㄴMost Diet members support her.
ㄴWhy?
ㄴDoes it need a reason?
-Like buying soda from a vending machine...
ㄴNothing impossible with brute strength.
ㄴNetwork dominated by the guild master—what ya gonna do.
ㄴVTubers with trash personalities vanishing from streams lately.
ㄴWhere do they go?
ㄴMajestic depths of Cheonggyecheon?
ㄴAha!
-Namu Amida Butsu... what evil is this...!!
-Situational judgment on point...!
ㄴMust be that era-mismatched evil spirit...!!
ㄴBelievers don't care!
ㄴGanbaroo!!
Wakamo came to snatch Japan's Prime Minister seat through perfectly fair and square means.
The Diet member sent from Kyoto during election season? None other than Inari Fox God! With Kyoto's fox god stepping up herself, no complaints.
She had support from Fist King, Japanese Association President, and various countries, but her charisma overshadowed it.
Her [Divine Eyes] pierced everything—those lacking courage wet themselves just meeting her gaze.
Even those forcing endurance broke into cold sweats, fleeing terrified or fainting with a little pressure!!
"Finally showing a form befitting an 【Idol】. As her apostle, I have no choice but to follow. Ufufu..."
For reference, the pledges were 100% from Inari Fox God herself.
She had confidence, demanded to handle it, but used Asuka to highlight rivals' dirtiness, making them drop out—shady tactics.
This'd birth a Neo-Kyoto soon, but the fox obsessed with VTubers would handle it fine—they dumped it on her and watched VTuber streams.
Caring for a rotten master is a subordinate's duty too....
And she had a [Plan]. Japan fully under Wakamo's hand had benefits.
She smiled like a goddess descended to earth, but the fox inside grinned wickedly, ready to devour humans....
She was grinding her teeth to graduate Wakamo from that damn VTuber life, remake her into a proper Idol, and make her roll!!
Curse you VTubers...!! Curse you virtual live...!!
May your motion capture glitch...!! Remember Kyoto Tower's curse and grudge...!!
"I'll somehow force her to graduate from that VTuber crap and class-change her into an Idol...!"
'Not happening.'
Asuka knew the truth but said nothing—sounded fun.
Former boss, now lower-rank junior anyway.
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Humans are resistant creatures.
Humans fundamentally don't seek ideals.
In a small group maybe, but for a huge union like this, separate leaders per country are easier.
No, correction: even small societies are impossible. Dictatorship ain't a walk in the park.
Wakamo just wanted the current society to stay peaceful, people live better, and they'd watch her VTuber streams—that was her goal.
Too modest, bluntly honest, zero ambition—baffling to listeners.
But unwavering like this? No worries.
In a way, steel-willed—unshakable no matter what.
Community went nuts over white-faced golden fox revealing desire for Japan, but her dopey innocent face revealing [Idol's Glory] caused even bigger chaos.
All union nations listed—Japan missing, so Japanese government ate shit.
Even non-climbers benefited—who'd hate that?
With tower changes, not just "climbing items" but "unrelated items" started appearing one by one.
Especially 【Mystery Tower】 purely fulfilled "desires" with items.
Mare Pirate got booze gourd.
Iosif Khan got a magic tome, Pipkin Mami a mysterious exclusive.
Ichigo got some Pharaoh's golden mask nobody knew what to do with.
Still better than Adolf's pistol?
Anyway, each got desire-fulfilling goodies.
Even now with Mystery Towers popping up and getting raided, no one's cleared a 100-floor tower yet.
Whether folks thought Wakamo'd raid another 100-floor or not—
Wakamo finally held her long-dreamed 『Wakamo Corporation 1st Anniversary Event』.
It was long.
So damn long.
Memories flashing: countless days, meeting comrades, events.
And all disasters ruining Wakamo's happy VTuber life—
Looking back, more tiring hard stuff than joy, but she shelved it.
Massive concert hall!!
Jackson's heartfelt mega-venue with dozens of screens!!
Built where [Wakamo 2nd Floor] and [Inari's Shrine] are visible, over 100k winning fans gathered.
Not [Fox Spirits]—real fans!!
They bought Wakamo merch at a Wakamo goods cafe(?) she didn't remember making—
Felt like that legendary festival, suspicious, but Wakamo started selling affiliate VTuber merch too.
[Korea Tower] blessing? 2nd Floor weather clear and nice.
Hired staff working their best, fans seated expecting the concert.
Wakamo, as a VTuber fan who'd attended tons, knew pain points perfectly.
Countered them preemptively—no issues, fans ready to enjoy comfortably.
No regrets—for fans who've been there from day one...
Live stream for non-winners too...
Wakamo checked on nervous VTubers.
"Stage... I'm shaking...! My fans are here too, right?!"
Wakamo nodded to hyped Iosif Khan.
Remembered Dmitri President begging "pretend you didn't see" on the way, smirked.
"You guys aren't nervous?"
"Miss Asuka's a shame."
"We've waited for this day, President."
Stars Ichigo and Pirate totally chill unlike others.
Mami, sudden debut singer, stretching to loosen up; Lucia sculpting to calm.
Ichigo full-body Wakamo merch armor; Pirate no booze so gnawing jerky, scratching belly.
For Ichigo, proving her VTuber efforts to fans.
Pirate: did her best so far, just do usual.
"But... you okay solo? All by yourself..."
"Who else if not me!!!"
"I'm saying this, but... tons of staff below, doing everything yourself? Bound to collapse."
Wakamo soloing all instruments—not worried, but always like that? Big injury later. Adolf and Lucia, who'd hit rock bottom, advised seriously.
That's why Wakamo delegates to Association President, Wanda Hye manager, Asuka.
Still, VTuber stuff? Inspects all as President—problematic.
Planning too—even with 3 bodies, burdensome?
Wakamo got what Adolf meant.
But—handing off 'cause tiring?
Wakamo loves VTubing too damn much!!
"Thanks for coming!!! Friends~!!"
Ichigo dashes onstage waving—fans who came for her roar. Sensation [Fox Spirits] couldn't feel.
Ah, it's real—they really gathered to see me.
Wakamo, Kang Yeo-ul, Mei. Plus [VTuber Model] loli Wakamo clone. Four Wakamos grab instruments and play. Lil Wakamo short arms, no big ones—but flashy flute.
Controlling 4 bodies, different instruments/performances.
Not easy, but for 1st anniv concert promise, she mastered it.
Starts with cute original "Giggle Bloom Smile", then intense rock #2, thankful-to-friends ballad #3—then Ichigo unveils [new song] dancing tirelessly.
Always different genres—this time K-POP vibe, fast rap, backdancing flips.
High agility flashy dance—thunderous applause.
"You all came—thwank you!"
Hiding excitement? Slurred speech, beaming Ichigo—sliding onstage acrobatically: Mare Pirate.
Side-by-side: how they started VTubing, ended up here.
Thanks to fans who watched, and hardworking Wakamo.
Wakamo tears streaming, puddling floor in emotion.
4 crying creepy, but Mei ugly-sobbing snot bubble—everyone cracks up.
Cackling Kang Yeo-ul evil-lady happy over her masterpiece—Pirate/Ichigo flinch...
But duo sing, move on lightly.
Ichigo off, Pirate solos.
Singing accidental hit [Blue Foam], innocent charm overflows—crew ???? over heads.
"Who's that girl?"
"Give back our captain!"
"That purity ain't our captain!!"
"What... this warmth... these heart feelings... fell for Oshi.... me...?"
Usual gap-moe captivates.
Clear beautiful voice, powerful song, innocent smile—Pirate seals with wink finisher.
Next, buried first song—Iosif pours every grievance, sings desperately.
Sings 5 covers like hating to go solo—today all chant her name.
""""Iosif!! Iosif!!""""
"YES!! This is it!!! The idol I dreamed of!!!"
Bouncing tail-wagging joy—Wakamo shoves her off.
Encore! One more!! Wailing plea—then Lucia up.
Tosses diorama—piano appears onstage. She sits opposite Wakamo casually lifting/dropping piano.
Silent key duet, then Kang Yeo-ul grabs mic: "Can't skip piano duel?" movie homage fun battle.
Lucia violin out, sings mic—Wakamo/clones gather mini-orchestra.
Last: Pipkin Mami. Unexpected finale, sweating buckets.
[September] to [Don't Stop Me Now].
Ultra-famous hits Koreans all know—belts them, heats up crowd.
All agency VTubers onstage, busy Asuka AI VTuber onscreen—group sing.
Dreamed [1st Anniv Concert] grand success.
Heat lingered—community same topic 3 days.
Her nurtured VTubers' concert, fans who came, their cheers....
Wakamo guilty for not singing.
Worried it'd tank vibe, stuck to instruments—but community wanted fun one song.
Personal stream: begged "stop already"—sang her fill.
"Ha... so happy.."
Final group [Welcome To The Black Parade] huge hit.
Wakamo skipped...!!
"2nd anniv... what to do..."
Forgot Japan takeover ages ago.
Korea Tower needs climbing...? Won't forget me...? VTuber immersion peak.
Gorgeous stage.... tons fans.... dancing singing laughing VTubers....
No regrets even dying.
Close eyes in bliss... how nice...?
All lingering attachments gone, dreams fulfilled—heaven-bound Wakamo.
Replay performance in head nonstop—delaying VTuber streams, soaked.
1st-gen Mei "why no sing?" no hit!!
"I'm so so happy!!!"
"Lady Wakamo!! The [Guardians] are causing trouble!"
"You fucking bastards!!!"
Heaven-bound Wakamo slammed to hell.