Chapter 165
Chapter 165
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 165
Chapter Title: Unconscious Combat
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What do the movements of a typical climber look like?
They move their hand to throw a punch at the enemy.
When they activate a [Skill], the movement changes depending on how much it's been strengthened and mastered.
That's how climbers fight.
Eventually, they surpass unconsciously auto-activating it, reaching the realm where the body has internalized it and fights freely.
──On the other hand, what about Wakamo?
Even a simple roundhouse kick that she used to just do requires putting strength into the leg, swinging the other leg wide, twisting the waist, concentrating power into one point, and thrusting it out.
She meticulously adjusts every single movement while completely controlling the body she's manipulating.
With accelerated thoughts mixing consciousness and unconsciousness, moving the idol's body, leaping into superhuman territory to fight.
That's why she couldn't refute the claim that Mujun relies too much on his [Eyes].
Seeing and responding is Wakamo's most basic form of combat.
Not just directly seeing, but even with viewpoints dispersed via cameras, she demonstrates the skill to move.
Thus, moving the [Idol's Body] while unconscious is purely [Unconscious].
Up until now, to strike a punch hard, she'd used her head to perfect the motions, from mana flow to reinforcement values to boost impact power.
But fainted Wakamo just presses the controller's [Strong Punch] button, and it goes off exactly like that.
By inputting commands, the [Idol's Body] draws fully on the combat experience accumulated by Wakamo Inarizushi to fight.
Unlike forcing the body to move and fight, it's smooth, gentle, and operated without any "noise" whatsoever.
A true "precise motion" executed without a single inch of error.
She was terrible at games, but damn good at taekwondo—good enough to take down 12 guys rushing her.
Even if the body changed, the experience etched into will and memory doesn't go anywhere; it all blends together.
Combined with always splitting one consciousness into dozens to handle, even unconscious, it reflexively moves at that level.
Not just the tower or climbers, but even viewers would feel it.
Provoke to enrage, unlock new power through fury, show insane strength, rip the opponent apart.
Knock out to render powerless, then the trained body, without consciousness, exudes killing intent, crushes and destroys the foe.
From the Chinese tower's perspective, they'd think, what the hell is this bitch?
Even Inari God, who'd fought her once, was dumbfounded and speechless.
'Good thing I bowed my head and became number two right away...!!'
Ah! Looking again, our master really looks like a fairy!
Now I see, back then, no matter what Inari God did, it was a fight she couldn't win anyway.
Thought maybe reincarnation or transmigration from another world—but no, utterly ordinary!! A regular person!!
A pitiful clipper accidentally turned pro by the Korean tower!!
"Ugh.... My head hurts....."
Shaoliang applied an ice pack to Mei, who complained of pain from the blow to the head while she was possessing someone else.
The idol shrine's figures were all smashed, two shrines destroyed, and worst of all, fighting in [My Worlds] damaged Wakamo's precious merch and figures she'd stored carefully.
Wakamo had her wish for the [Babel Fragment] set.
Inari God just let her do whatever.
A typical climber conquering floor 100 gets the [Conqueror's Mark], but Wakamo Inarizushi's difficulty is too high, so it's always [Babel Fragment].
Other climbers can't even make a wish because she's mercilessly ladder-kicking them, but what can you do.
Jealous? Then fight her—can you win? No wonder the Chinese tower is keeping her in check.
[Sichuan Province Tower Floor 98 achieves Platinum conditions and opens to all humanity!!]
[Tower Platinum clear increases rewards]
"Phew, we barely won...."
Mei slumped down with a relieved expression like someone who'd ended a thousands-year grudge with Jiang Taigong after his crushing defeat.
The believers' reactions surging in chat seemed oddly off, so glancing at recovered Inari God—who had arms crossed, glaring like "What're you looking at?"
Calls herself [Idol's Lion] following the master's orders, but her actions make her seem more like a raw familiar.
Asuka can act autonomously too, but her performance is too good—that's the issue, while Inari God's strong ego is the problem.
"Mission complete well, so time for Reward??"
"Yes?"
Turning on the recorded stream to check what happened, Inari God stuck her face through the transparent window, grabbed her chin, and headbutted her.
"Mmph! Mmph!"
This is sexual harassment!! I'm your master!! You into this now??
Foxes are canines, so maybe kissing the master is her thing?
[Idol's Lion [Inari Fox God] drains [Additional Stats], [Broadcast Points], [Faith]!]
Guaaaah....!! Help...!!
Steals my treasure-like stats I'd been happily saving up!
Can't complain since she fought desperately risking life for the reward, but why suck it out with a kiss?
Pulling doesn't work—unlike Asuka, her strength is too high, so she hugs tight, rolling on the grass, slurping away at Inari Fox God.
"Awawawa....!"
Shaoliang frantically covered her face with both palms.
"So fucking cool"
"You shouldn't watch this..."
"Get off!"
In broad daylight, hugging and rolling around....!!
Sadako covered Yu Ying's eyes with her palm, but she irritably swatted it away.
"This is just an animal's instinct—reproductive urges strengthen when sensing life-threatening danger."
-Asuka's the smart one as always.
-She said it's a reward.
-Inari God crushing ex-husband and grabbing victory trophy.
-Hah, the yuri gallery dudes gonna lose it again today....
-They're on death's door, cut 'em slack....
-Tsundere: prickly personality, foul mouth, but honest with affection.
-Thrashing to get away but pinned by force lololol
"Next time, fight even better, okay?"
"No, why the hell do you do that?!"
"──Because it's fun?"
Asuka frantically shook her head at Inari God's words, saying she's got nothing to do with it.
Romance be damned, Mei—sucked like a vacuum, ragged—was even more drained, slumping limply.
Eyes unfocused like a bankrupt stock trader homeless on the street, anyone could see she's the victim.
"If─you take responsibility, even more..."
"No thanks, not interested"
"Eunuch bastard"
"What?"
-Angry fox wife fed up with rock-headed husband.
-Viewers' side just pure honey lololol
-Got her heated up and you leave her?!
-Unicorns about to flood rivers with tears.
-She enjoys putting him in awkward spots, right?
-Seems like it lololol
-Look at that fox's sly eye smile lololol
Even after becoming a proper familiar, her vibe of "I'm the one in control" was exhausting in every way.
She'd called her in a life-or-death pinch, but now she didn't want to... Watching the recorded stream made Wakamo feel that even more.
That fox god only wanted to torment Wakamo terribly. Turning her into a married woman...!!
VTubers get scandals if they date...!! Sure, some are respected, some are married VTubers!!
Whatever, screw it.... A fox god who's lived thousands of years can marry and have kids.... Just give up and let go.
Felt like bitten by a rabid dog—didn't want to think anymore.
[Choose 1 Reward]
"Awesome! Reward pick time! Only 1 again...? Can't they up it a bit...?"
Floor 98 and only 1 pick—could feel the tower's balance intent, annoying.
"Let's see─what's here.... Ugh"
[Idol's Curse]
-Consumes [Faith], [Additional Stats], [Broadcast Points].
-Permanently increases power by consuming mana.
-Curses the target with [Curse]
[Idol Performance]
-Performs like an idol on stage.
-Greatly boosts efficiency of all [Dance]-related things.
-Increases learning ability for [Dance].
[Fervent Cheers]
-Boosts stats based on real-time believer cheers.
-Must be within range where cheers are visible.
[Fan Service]
-Idol (VTuber) skill that [Charms] the target.
-Idols (VTubers) aren't in heaven.
-Effect increases based on caster's own capabilities.
Job-exclusive skill [Idol Livestock Raising]
-Raises and breeds livestock.
-Livestock raised by idol follows believers.
-[Tower Coin Shop] allows purchase of special livestock.
Job-exclusive skill [Idol Farming]
-Farms to feed believers.
-Greatly increases chance of bountiful harvest.
-[Tower Coin Shop] allows purchase of special crops.
Job-exclusive skill [Viewer Subscription Badge]
-Limited to viewers summoned as [Fox Spirits].
-Summoned believers can use 1 [Skill].
-Non-climbers temporarily job-change to suitable class.
-[Fox Spirit] appearance changes based on subscription duration.
[Lion's Ascension]
-Instantly strengthens [Idol's Lion].
-Evolved [Idol's Lion] has powerful stats.
"What the hell is all this"
The [Charm] skill direction was so VTuber-like, it drew a chuckle.
The rest fit an idol perfectly.
Curse popping up was surprising—no, divine curses are common, so weird it took this long?
Pondering briefly, Asuka dragged Inari God over to push [Lion's Ascension], but ignored.
Petty revenge for the unauthorized kiss too.
[Acquired job-exclusive skill [Viewer Subscription Badge]!]
─Yeah, couldn't resist a skill that looks intriguing.
[Wakamo Floor 3] was about to face a massive upheaval.
Most believers watch streams anyway, so added a notice about the new skill.
Something like: "With powers released by the tower, this idol bestows blessings upon you~"
"Shaoliang"
"Yes?"
"Let's rest a bit...."
".....Isn't that obvious...?"
Shaoliang retorted that Mei—body and mind in tatters—was the weird one.
No climber in the world climbs so brutally.
Jackson messaged about the smashed [Idol Shrine]: figures and merch unscratched like a miracle.
Even with Wakamo's room couch flipped and TV toppled, figures and merch intact like divinely protected.
'The smashed figures I saw while out cold... all a dream...?'
"Those sly Chinese tower bastards....!!"
Inari God clicked her tongue, realizing they'd protected carefully knowing Wakamo's merch rage trigger.
Seeing Mei grin like a fool at unscathed merch and figures, Inari God seriously pondered smashing them herself.
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The community was on fire.
Reasons aplenty.
[Author: EatingRice]
[Title: Updated Wakamo Wiki]
Mei Shaolongbao.
-Tried hard to become immortal, met Jiang Taigong, married.
Unknown if 20 years as caregiver wife.
Fought due to Nüwa's orders or Jiang's enfeoffment plans = Investiture of the Gods.
Jiang Yaolü.
-Survived somehow, went to Jiang Taigong, heard "can't gather spilled water," betrayal exploded.
Vicious look suggests White Bone Demon era, so maybe around here?
Might be the period cruelly avenging humans.
Wakamo Inarizushi.
-Black fox part suggests around Seimei's mother era.
Son sealed or exiled her, holed up at longtime friend Inari Shrine #3.
Betrayed consecutively by husband and son, Inari God licked wounds?
Present.
-Gods all gone era, sealed or whatever, stuck somewhere, hooked on VTubers #3.
"Idols are the best!" grinning lazily till tower dragged her in.
Life full of ups and downs? Updolu.
-This fucker just said updolu...!!
-Tearjerker tale of a persecuted newbie god...
ㄴFact: Even prehistoric primitive era, idol worshipped then backstabbed endlessly.
ㄴTeared up during game stream backstory.
-Humans suck sweet juice then spit out, accepted it till husband/son backstabs triggered blackening.
ㄴAha, husband made her White Bone, son made Paleface Goldenfur?
ㄴFucking convincing lololol
ㄴDamn, it all clicks perfectly.
-Fact: Polar bear got healthier?
ㄴHealthier but lost turf now.
ㄴZoo's fine igl.
[Author: GeniusVoltex]
[Title: Real otakus here? S-grade shitpost incoming]
So married Jiang Taigong, turned White Bone from trash hubby.
Came to Japan, raised maybe-his-kid Seimei.
Seimei that fucker filial impiety, sealed mom?
Pissed Wakamo became Paleface Goldenfur?
-Jiang Taigong fishing-mad lived, enough to blacken.
-20 years caregiving, didn't kill jobless ass = true immortal.
ㄴFuck lololol 20 years lolololol
ㄴSeimei filial impiety too, so ditched hubby/kid for VTubers—academy lunch.
ㄴSame flow as my mom hooked on Trot King Hero?
ㄴWtf lololololololol
ㄴlololololololololol
ㄴOh yeah lolololol
ㄴReason hooked on idols...!!
-VTubers are healing idols...!!
ㄴFr, no VTubers = S2 White Bone + Paleface Goldenfur fuck?
ㄴLooks like she rampaged pissed but lost cuz likes people.
ㄴEven hating humans, can't hate guild master... updolu..
-Dogs wag tail if owner returns.... Guild master too...
ㄴHumans sorry!!!
[Author: LemonJam]
[Title: Summarized Jiang Taigong's deeds so far]
Domestic violence.
Pillar hubby.
Nearly 20 years support, one trip home = ran away, instant divorce.
Back: "Can't regather spilled water," dumped.
Maybe Seimei's dad, high trash potential.
Decapitated blackened wife tho his fault.
Obsessed with thriving ex after divorce.
Fought current hubby.
Barged wedding home, "Your wife was like this" in front of kids while assaulting.
Main weapon effect: knockout.
This..... immortal?
-Seimei arrogant cuz dad Jiang Taigong(?)
ㄴNo wonder fuck lololol
ㄴWatching history's mystery solved in one go.
-Then Seimei's dad?
ㄴTrue love guy.
ㄴNot caught non-bio so Wakamo bounced to woods?
ㄴNo way, was real love.....
ㄴAncient myths' love all tragedy?
-Just xianxia thug? Historians gonna record....
-Defamation?
-Typical xianxia character!
[Author: DualWieldGreatswordThug]
[Title: Fighting unconscious makes sense lolol?]
(GIF of Mei overwhelming Jiang Taigong)
Maybe bad sleep habits caused divorce?
Possible?
Unconscious 3x faster than normal....?
-Real fucking strong lololol
-Jiang couldn't do shit, insta-wiped.
-Too fast... no, speeds up more....
ㄴClimber can't track with eyes, normies worse.
-Hubby problem or wife?
ㄴWhatever, post deepkiss GIF.
-Jiang Taigong fanart out!!
-Seimei too!!
ㄴLol announce New Spring Literary Contest!!!
ㄴFanfic Spring Literary Contest lololol
ㄴErotic novels overflowing lolol
ㄴThis ain't Alphas? lolol?
-Damn Wakamo! Unconscious pinnacle!!
ㄴNo wonder Ruyi Jingu Bang, blonde, King Kai Fist, Kamehameha....
ㄴUh.... yeah?
ㄴSaiyans lore accurate...?
-Jiang took beating in couple fight, so strong.
ㄴWife uses evil demonic arts in revenge, had to get strong.
ㄴWe need Jiang's side too....
-Wakamo Inarizushi, eternal warrior idol's true strength shines only without consciousness limiter....?
ㄴFr lol
ㄴBeast, so instincts stronger.
Believers overflowed with libido (desire) turned to power, rampaging.
Even self-proclaimed history prof with cert cried for just one story.
Towers existed in super-ancient civs too, so fewer denying idols now.
Inari God, absorbing history via [Japan Tower], sat as PM telling profs about records, history, era figures—causing huge waves.
Wakamo, knowing even more, lips sealed; frustrated poster wailed "stifling to death."
Seeing that gut-wrenching "creation from pain" post, Inari God tried manipulating opinion: "Send Seimei, ask her."
Too drained to stop evil fox puppeteering summoned Seimei, forging family tree(?), rewriting history to taste.
Result: Yu Ying's truth—bro Seimei, dad Jiang Taigong.
Yu Ying got absurd family register, clueless where to nitpick, but Yung Wei excitedly flipped history books.
Shaoliang felt pressure: dad mythic powerhouse, bro legendary onmyoji Seimei, sis modern tower-recognized [Emperor], so buckled down on studies.
Must succeed grandpa(?) to not shame ancestors.
Frustration from OP bloodline vs own lacking talent included.
Terrifying fox plot: Seimei puppet on PM throne, rewriting history—support rising, Japan VTubers gaining benefits not harm, so Wakamo ignored.
Just... didn't wanna get involved.......
Wanna live quietly, why not....?
Focused more on recalling sensation of manipulating character in [Unconscious] realm.
Memory hazy, but like game character, input [Command] to unleash moves.
Sat Wakamo, stood Mei in front, cut interference, pressed gamepad.
Whoosh—wind sound, Mei punches out.
.......How to use this well?
Issue: No way to set [Commands], only from her fighting game knowledge.... But seems can do most things, so not big problem.
Testing sidestep, Wakamo played [Real Tekken] in reality, thumped neck.
"But no sensation like when unconscious..."
Then, [Idol's Body] felt truly perfect.
Unlike input-overloaded Wakamo's burdens.
Spam hundreds = lag, but "one" = instant naturally.
"Asuka hates this!! Inari God's junior, why I collect fanart??!"
"Got Jiang GIFs? Seimei?"
"Shut up, alcoholic!!"
"Damn. Orphan from tower collapse actually emperor bloodline shocking, but dad powerhouse...?"
0th gen house rowdy too.
Yu Ying puberty incoming, storm-like.
Sadako collecting fave idol images mid-chaos.
Asuka, same as always.
'Floor 3 in uproar too'
New skill job-exclusive [Viewer Subscription Badge] effect.
Wakamo no membership, so based sub duration.
Longer = glossier fur, red/black colors, fancier outfit ornaments.
[Author: HubumioFan]
[Title: Dudes, update fucking lit?]
(Glossy red-furred fox)
Subbed ~6 months myself.
Early fossils black-furred, jealous af...
See: bell, neck ribbon.
Even stronger than other fox spirits.
(GIF red fox spirit lifting 4 white ones)
Plus uses [Skills] lolol new era lolol
I'm climber? [Log]
Fun boosted anyway.
-Climber? Why VR game then?
ㄴFor merch/1F housing...?
ㄴFair lololol
ㄴJust fan lolol
-Me climber, practicing 1 skill fucking great.
ㄴSome blew up from skill backlash lolol
-Black fox cool af.
-But saw black fox turn bear wandering? Nah?
ㄴGay, bear = manager mindset gone.....
ㄴNah, saw baby bear suckling on 3F....
ㄴAh that's manager yeah
ㄴlololololololololololololol
ㄴlololololololololololololololololololol
Fur color seemed to affect [Fox Spirit] power too.
Plus [Skills], non-climbers preview classes.
Idol-summoned fox spirits now viable for climbing.
Real versatile good skill.
Inari God drained faith/add stats to rock bottom.
Climber training stalled, explained to manager—agonizing.
Smiled "understand, good luck"—annoying, wanted punch but held back.
Good news not just this.
[Idol Shrines] in Kwonwang's dojo fox spirits powered up? Companion consumables production up.
Seimei subbed for busy PM Inari God, told [Mom (Wakamo)] stories—disciples increased.
How to handle fox's Northeast Project(?).
Too far gone to critique. Just resigned.
Worried if oshi married w/ kid = fan cafe burn.
But believers said "She's flawed anyway," so maybe ok.
[Author: MadUnicorn]
[Title: Pissed fans come here]
(Handsome smiling Jiang Taigong)
(Jiang eye smile)
Fuck, no jealousy.
Alpha male looks.
Mei locked millennia training.
Surely sweet-talked her like fishing sucker.
Handsome face too—how to beat fuck.
-But trash so White Bone exploded.
-Fr lololol
-Guild master victim no?
-No complainers here?
ㄴUwung... Wakamo mama... hug...
ㄴUwtadatta.... Tudatadatta....
ㄴComes 3F sometimes, really hugs/pets.
ㄴYou fuck why say now!!!!
ㄴFuck off logging in!!
ㄴLogin!! Login!!!
-Our guild master just likes humans....
-Just like her fine....
Everyone laughing, having fun.
Did tons for Korea, diligent VTuber streams, cares for agency VTubers like mom—word spreads.
Lucretia: laundry to cleaning to cooking—fans grilled "true?"
Believers know she cares on stream, but real mom-like buying clothes, health checks, everything—lost younglings(?) flock to maternal love.
Unique ancient widow idol VTuber(?) snags another blue ocean.
Believers uwwung mama... uwotadatta... intelligence regressing issue, but fine.
No scandals = no problem!!
For fans, drop 3F for fanmeet, pets, management, prep [99F].
Check [Tower Coin Shop] new items worth buying.
Shaoliang has 【Mujun】's weapons/gear fine, but need solid [Trump Card].
【UK Climber Holy Swordsman Alexander Doherty conquers UK 100F Tower!】
"Oho"
Yeah—knew it'd come someday.
Special functions added?
【All towers add items including new materials!】
"Eh?"
Kinda deflating...? Well, drastic changes weird?
Wakamo ahead too much.
Sub classes/Tower Coin Shop recent, what'd spawn.
No [Hidden Towers] found, [2nd Gen Legendary Classes] new too.
【US Climber Man-Eater Amelia Earhart Mason conquers US 100F Tower!】
"What...?"
How so soon...? Wakamo jumped up shocked.
Faster than before...? Some change?
Shocked at back-to-back 100F clears like competing, Wakamo sat awed.
【From now, 【Towers】 take more special forms.
Including towers w/ no simultaneous entry limits for climber-short nations,
【Non-Climbing Towers】 added】
【However, purely 【Tower】's own decision, unknown which nation's changes】
【『Russia Tower』 welcomes climbers!! Promoting: jobs aplenty, places to pioneer! Come to newly revamped unique 【Red Square Tower】! Rent mining/livestock/farming zones w/ 【Tower Coins】, climber training grounds, casino, special Tower Coin Shops await!】
"Ew"
Russia Tower ditched climbing like waited, built landmark.
East Asia Federation team, Japan accepts climbers, Korea big enough, China fighting Wakamo.
Kicked out climbers mid-climb, gut-renovated inside.
Worst for diligent climbers.
Gave 【Tower Coins】 as comp...?
『Russia Tower! Asks climber Wakamo Inarizushi to come!』
...Jackson built facilities across vast Russia for exports.
China-sized, factories anywhere, job seekers plenty.
Wakamo warned no black companies, Dmitri prez wants white corps max.
Japan black corps down too.
Easy job switches, merit-based, age-blind, vets hired...
Russia Tower flipped path eyes rolled back.
Korean tower gaslit "first mover advantage"?
『Alliance leader cuts ribbon pre-entry, says Russia Tower』
[Korea Tower: True, praises coin savvy!]
Fucking Korea Tower fanned flames...?
Stuck low floors? Enter easy tower, rewards, power up, overcome stuck floor.
Loop needs [Tower Coin Shop]? Buy where available since unknown when appears.
While [Japan Tower] flexes, [China Tower] checks Wakamo, [Russia Tower] rides wave.
[Korea Tower] yelling "How's that! Bitch! Our Wakamo owns!"? Imagination...?
Tower Coins stacked, time spend.....
『Sells VTuber goods too』
"Men! Wakamo heads to Russia!! Pack up kids!!"
"Yes, mom"
"Not your mom, Sadako. Boss."
"Just mom. Two moms good right?"
"Do you..."
"New mom's the best!"
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