Chapter 143
Chapter 143
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 143
Chapter Title: Live Concert Afterglow
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[Author: Fox Follower]
[Title: The Live Concert Was Killer]
(GIF of Wakamo and her clones putting on a circus show)
During the break in the instrumental performance, they all showed off some crazy acrobatics.
I thought I was watching Cirque du Soleil lololol
But thinking about it, isn't this the original...?
Super ancient something-or-other, right?
(Photo of Mare Pirate flashing a fresh, innocent smile)
And then a famous Japanese singer showed up.
How do you pronounce that fresh idol, Mare Pirate?
Our captain apparently couldn't hold his liquor, so he skipped out, sadly.
(Photo of the VTubers performing)
For real, it was a massive success after just one year.
Once a fellow VTuber became the boss, the whole level jumped up.
She's an idol who raises people, so her training skills are on another level.
- Fr real lololol
- Turned one wizard into Japan's strongest in a year.
- Tried raising a mere alchemist into an emperor.
- The kind of being who could put a peddler on the throne...
- The concert had me hyped the whole time.
- They used holographic stereoscopic screens, must've cost a fortune.
- The boss makes bank, so no biggie.
- From basic objects to live shows, the prep must've been insane.
- Heard from climbers that the merch has item effects attached.
ㄴFor real, recovery options and everything.
ㄴJust buy it to display, even if you're not using it.
ㄴBut they only sell that stuff for Tower Coins. Figured it's an item thing.
ㄴClimber-exclusive merch? That's rare af lololol
[Author: Sushi Squadron]
[Title: Fox God Inari Announces Prime Minister Run. Is This For Real?]
(Photo of candidate Inari receiving support and cheers from a majority of lawmakers)
No, seriously curious... like citizenship or whatever...
Is this legit? Can a familiar just sit in the PM seat like that?
White-faced golden fur trying to take over the country?
Japan's in an uproar too.
But after revealing the item effects, her approval ratings are crushing it.
-Lord of Wakamo's Thousand-Year Kingdom, Kyoto Republic.
ㄴGanbarujō—!
ㄴWakamoto Kan=Prime Minister! Please! Deliver us mortals!!
ㄴDoes the OP not know Wakamo-sama's will?
-To avenge the humiliation of being sealed, drag down the king.
-For Japan's VTubers, sweeping away all obstacles?
ㄴDon't talk crazy lolololol
ㄴYou think she'd run for PM for that?
-Japan's government dominated by Korea's idol? Kinda scary.
ㄴJapan was born from Baekje, it's even in Watermelon History.
ㄴDude's totally lost it.
The 1st anniversary concert wrapped up in huge success, and with the footage uploaded for free viewing anytime, views were skyrocketing.
The affiliated VTubers even held watch parties for the concert video, sharing practice stories, behind-the-scenes tales, and memories with viewers.
As the buzz spread and fame grew, subscriber counts were climbing fast.
Wakamo was grinning ear-to-ear in a runaway train with broken brakes, subscribers pouring in nonstop.
Finally, the VTuber company Wakamo had dreamed of was a true success—a proud mega-corp marking its glorious 1st anniversary!!
Countless fans showed up for the concert—not just fox spirits, but humans cheering her on, even singing along. The VTubers, moved, were fired up, packing schedules tight to ramp up streams.
Eva... well, Pipkin Mami makes albums, pockets all the profits, and since Wakamo covers 100% of production costs, the more she makes, the more she rakes in? Smart girl, cranking them out.
Iosif Khan got hooked on replaying his footage and reading comments—dangerous habit—now squeezing his brain for a 2nd album.
Adolf Lucia, meanwhile, focused less on VTubing and more on managing the [Wakamo 1st Floor] gallery as Adelheit, handling the tourist boom from [Wakamo 2nd Floor].
Art pieces multiplied daily, the gallery expanding with a new cafe inside—now a full-blown [Hall of Arts] flexing serious scale.
Ichigo seemed satisfied with the concert but was a bit off, maybe puberty hitting hard from the humiliation in the [Mystery Tower].
She'd get mad at [friends] teasing, going "Uuuu—!!" all cute, but her clinginess to Wakamo was off the charts—cat-like mewling nonstop. Sadako shook her head watching.
"The gutsy kid who studied hard to repay the boss turned total mama's girl."
"Sadako, go drink or something!!"
"Who you calling the head of this dump?! Drinking's my right!! Damn this house!! Booze! Can't hold back without it!!!"
Sadako bantered back like a skit, cracking up. First love's a wild typhoon in stormy youth.
Black history from puberty? Memories! She was filming it all to tease her later as an adult.
"Sadako, no plans for a 2nd album?"
"Sorry to disappoint the boss. I'm a pro. Even if I'm instinct-driven... better to drop something polished, right?"
"Mmm, solid mindset."
"So I outsourced it. Better to booze and chill than agonize."
"Hey."
—Anyway, all the VTubers were thriving happily.
Asuka was geeking out watching her junior fox god Inari's cutthroat politics, streaming rants on human ugliness—human zoo drama—doing great her way.
"Huuuuh...."
And Wakamo, high on concert dopamine overdose.
She used to unveil new skills with fun shows, but too many members now—kinda misses it.
Or couldn't target Wakamo boss's 『weaknesses』 for intense fights—less thrill.
Misses solo climbing days, etc.—browsing fan posts, plotting next climb.
Consumables, gear, [skills] from [Mystery Tower] and [Kyoto 100th Floor Tower]—tons of unused trump cards.
Wakamo figured she could milk at least 10 episodes if she wanted.
Next collab stream—what game? Virtual live or underworld idol inspo for big events? Vetting collab/ad offers meticulously when—
—Tragedy struck without warning, plunging Wakamo into despair.
"Damn guardians!! At least they didn't crash my 1st anni bash—got some tact!!!"
"Most alert time, and it's safe, so probably that?"
"Please!! Just!! Let me VTuber in peace!! That a problem?! Leave the quiet fox god alone!!!"
Wakamo stormed to the Climber Association with Eva, fuming.
The Korean chairman, spotting her, looked apologetic and apologized first.
Manager Won Da-hye bowed tense, agents armed and waiting.
"—We had an inside traitor. From the ex-president's era, looks like."
"Figured. Guardians formed right after Tower spawn, just a year in."
Only reason for spies in weakling Korea's Climbers: the chairman himself.
From Russia to Japan.
He'd wandered abroad as merc, fighting to save his country, bringing back aid—got too strong unintentionally.
Not Legendary class, but strong enough to prop a nation. Guardians eyed recruitment or elimination.
Plan flopped, so they lurked.
From the "Six Freaks" thug under Yung Wei who attacked Wakamo, to ex-prez connections—Guardian meddling undeniable.
No wonder trust issues.
"Russia research data included—some Guardian agents in Russia stole files and bolted."
"Omg—how?"
"Like how Wakamo kept Climber status. Hid under different nationality."
Truly slick in every way.
Jackson asked Dmitri for help bringing stuff to Korea for Wakamo.
Dmitri gladly packaged the gift with care as thanks—someone swiped it with a "thanks."
Wakamo's fault for not claiming it sooner—most would've been trashed.
Without it, Wakamo dies in Kyoto Tower.
Not blame time, though.
"Japan's far-right raging over [Inari Fox God] is an issue, but... remember? Ex-Korean Climbers begging to go home after ditching country."
"...Yeah...?"
"They blame the late-bloomer idol for their mess, switched sides."
Korean holdouts, escapees, Japan haters who hate Wakamo—all flipped to Guardian remnants.
Extremists only, and with US base weakening, they scattered to Mexico, Sweden, Africa—regrouping orderly.
"Sweden...?"
"Tower collapse refugees ballooned mafia. Perfect for [Climbers] as muscle."
"Haa... stress...."
No clue where the human-to-monster experiment escapees hid. Glad no one close hurt.
Just wanted to climb and VTuber—how huge is this fox god shtick...?
Idol worship heresy pressure abroad, complaints on Wakamo VTubing—chairman spilled.
Quit wasting time on dumb streams, reclaim Seoul/North Korea like a Climber; why help other countries; taxpayer can't enter [Wakamo 1st Floor]? National asset should be open, etc...
"Wanna hear more?"
.......
Wakamo vowed to treat Asuka better.
Asuka's keeping this crap from VTuber streams.
"—So, the escaped Korean spies went where?"
"China, looks like. Yung Wei's headaching over 『Black Society』 too."
Chairman smiled: Keep growing Climbers, it'll sort itself. Staff tracking tails.
Not just Guardians—other issues. Wakamo shocked more topics? But yes!!
"[Six Freaks] Legendary class hunting items."
"—Items?"
Tons of suspects. [Mystery Tower] loot.
Pharaoh mask—Egypt demanding return.
'To VTuber carefree, world conquest?'
"Fought over Mystery Tower ownership? Good luck. Fox God won't lose anywhere."
Must be comfy. But busiest body/mind.
Planned final Korean Tower climb... Yung Wei had request, sent Mei Shaolongbao—guessed the ask here.
"...Hold up, Chairman. The [Six Freaks] thing—is it ongoing?"
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Youth is arrogant! Strength breeds hubris!
Arrogance ingrained doesn't fade easy till defeat's bitter taste hits.
Especially for genius talents who excel at everything—pride's natural.
Humble too much? Backlash for those on top.
Looks fake to others.
—Climber: Enter Tower, fight anytime.
—Karate master: Street fight? "Ready~ Fight!" anywhere.
Reality: No alerts.
"Needs 'ready, fight' ain't a Climber."
"—Bragged you got it? 【Oni's Sake Bottle】. Saw on stream."
Two tall horns, red skin far from human, club his height.
[Six Freaks] 1st-gen Legendary 【Oni】 confronted drinking Sadako.
1st anni success, permission to play—Sadako back in Japan, melting cash at fave pachinko spot.
Oni glared murderously, ready to brawl; Sadako didn't look back, pulled the item like it was hers.
【Mystery Tower】 gift to Sadako: 【Oni's Sake Bottle】 gourd.
[Oni's Sake Bottle]
Rank: Unique.
Concentrate fills periodically.
Mix with water: 75.5-proof booze.
[Oni] class drinker: stats up.
Sadako thrilled at Unique item—endless free booze infinite!
Daily: Fill water, mix, chug; refill, chug—harsh, but that's booze!
Item theft fights common among Climbers.
Early Wakamo used [Scrolls] to steal hers.
High-ranks hard to yoink; later, no one dared vs Wakamo.
"Honestly—thrilled this day came."
".....Hah?"
"Dad in youth... dojo-busted, beat yakuza punks. No such thing now. Street brawl fantasies... tons."
Gulp gulp, chugged gourd booze in Oni's face.
"Your eyes say it: You're smitten!!"
Want it? Take it.
No words needed—Sadako's grin/taunt; Oni swung club at head.
But Sadako grabbed chair, kicked him flying outside.
".....Knew I was after it!"
"Duh, dude~! That's even a question?!"
Wakamo boss'd never let her go—Sadako cackled.
Forgiven via 2nd album; light stretches, raised fists.
Screaming crowds fleeing Climber fight, screeching brakes.
Bathing in anxious stares, Sadako dove in: "Legal fights are the best!!"
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"[Black Society] boss delusions 'I'm special.' Chosen Climbers all claim uniqueness. Mimicking my Chairman rise, building forces."
"Not enough Climbers, Yung Wei?"
"Hard to manage?"
Mei & Yu Ying quizzed en route to summit with Yung Wei.
"Emperor" heirs meaningless now.
Only "strength" rules—new boss preaches this.
Smashed old boss skull; brutal monster rules thugs with charisma, rallies homeless/poor from old gov—new 【Nine Dragon Fortress】 expanding turf. Headache city, Yung Wei vented.
Silver lining: No Guardian ties?
China too vast. US covers Taiwan, but Yung Wei swamped sorting internals—no bandwidth for Korean escapees.
"New 'special' boss no 【Legendary Class】—not special. But hid identity, schemed well—tricky standard class with sub-class potential."
Sub-classes exploded Climber builds/power variance.
Standard > obvious-limit Legendaries.
"Were I nation's lord, Black Society boss is outcast rallying gov remnants—underworld king. Peace talks post-summit, then countermeasures."
"Sounds like 'help cuz unpredictable'?"
"And I came for 『Emperor』 fetch?"
Yu Ying tuned rifle: "Grabbin' today." Boss loot/money jackpot—eyes sparkle.
[Mei=Wakamo] puzzled how kid went evil; arrived at summit per Yung Wei.
"Hoo... Never met a sane 'special' guy."
Wakamo Corp VTubers? None claim "special."
Even narcissistic Asuka says talented, not special!
"No net, Asuka can't snag—wild savage off-grid maybe, Yung Wei?"
"True. Rumors scream sewer/underworld..."
Let's see face—Yung Wei flung doors open.
Gun-armed thugs glared; Wakamo scored 10/10.
Uniforms, muzzles down, awaiting orders... annoyingly pro.
"Nice to meet ya, hero of chaos. Black Society boss—......eh"
Black twintails tied high, sharp eyes, heavy liner—impressive dragon-embroidered cheongsam lady spotted Mei Shaolongbao beside Yung Wei, jaw dropped.
Yu Ying/Yung Wei gawked at Mei; Mei eyes popped at nonsense plot.
Heaven screwing me... fate's prank?
Heard lookalikes tripled.
Mei Shaolongbao alter ego... wild.
—Flash: VTuber concept in Wakamo's brain.
Vowed lifelong fox god? Floor it—unbreakable pillar Hubuny whispered.
"Yung Wei!! Super special!!"
"Uh.. yeah??"
You should've clocked it... who am I?
Concept to art realm: I am fox god, fox god is me—oneness.
Yeah, soul-infused BS!!
"Girl, descendant!! Bow to ancestor!!"
"Eh, ehh?"
Thugs stirred; Wakamo seized, jammed concept.
Fake becomes real—who said...!!
This moment: Must VTuber fox god...!!
Nah! Always been fox god idol!!
"I'm 1,000 years your senior, kid!"
1st line, Seoul bus, airport—
Classic boomer Mei nailed vital spot on first meet.
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Short n' light today.... Sorry readers...
But for you, Kaku brought art.
Simple Eva & Pipkin Mami sketch.
Mami's astral design? Asuka's fault.
Inari Fox God & our Wakamo Fox God.
Skill ain't growing...
But steady gaze shows progress....
Bottom: Heavy filter version.
Long-time artist special thanks.
And their AI art.
Kinda... all too pretty.
Future artists doomed.
Final highlight: Iosif Khan commission.
Night, readers.