Chapter 21
[Written by: Gyul Jjang-i]
[Title: Summary of Ichigo’s Game Stream with Fox God Yesterday]
(A screenshot of Ichigo teaching Fox God how to shoot in the training ground)
If it’s about learning the game, then Wakamo is like Ichigo’s student, right?
They have similarities, indeed.
If you’re bad at games, you bring a friend who’s good at it.
But why is Ichigo shooting the leader in the back of the head during all this?
Is he under Kyoka Suigetsu or something? Seeing illusions?
Yeah, maybe it’s better if the leader doesn’t come.
The leader is probably… the worst among us!
– So slow… you can’t even hit it…
– Is that so… Do I look like an enemy?
– Leader!! Who are you attacking right now!!
– You want to control your aim, huh?
– Welcome. To the reverse world.
┗ Allies and enemies are all reversed.
– Since when… did you assume the leader was above Ichigo?
– You’re the only one who can climb in the game, Ichigo!!
– Well, if they find out I’m good at games, they’ll just make me do game streams all the time…
– The path to mental victory is always ugly.
┗ Nobody said it was ugly though.
┗ Ah, right.
– No, what’s this? Why did the leader become a beast?
– Stop projecting your worries onto Ichigo…
– Wakamo, you’re such a blockhead.
– You know, rookie, if you lose, there’s no chicken dinner.
┗ “Then just win.”
– So that means what we just saw was the users’ skills, right? Thanks. If there are 98 of them like that, we might manage.
┗ (After scoring 58 kills)
┗ Damn, lol, get out of the casual game!!!
[Written by: Baby Chick]
[Title: Let’s Get to Know Our Cute Newbie Hajime Ichigo]
If you interpret the name, Hajime = Start.
Ichigo roughly = 1st.
Yeah, so our Ichigo’s name means “VTuber 1st Unit.”
From what I heard, She seems to be a [Tower Collapse Victim].
She’s supposedly an Apocalypse Survival Expert for 10 years, yet she’s only 17 years old.
She awakened as the youngest Climber when She was 7, so even if he’s not a veteran, it’s been 10 years.
How do they even know this? Her gap moe is insane.
When asked what the fandom name is, it’s [Friends].
She said she didn’t have anyone to chat with like this before.
So she asked us to be friends… it’s heartwarming…
Mom, I made a girl friend.
– Why is it so emotional and then weird at the end?
– If Ichigo ever quits streaming, I’ll find him and hunt him down.
– “Okay, let’s be friends” made me choke up a bit.
– She says she’s happy the boss kidnapped her, but isn’t she just a minor foreign worker…?
┗ “I’m above the laws of Korea.”
┗ “The younger the VTuber, the better.”
– And damn, lol, there’s an Ichigo clip on the leader’s channel.
– The super incompetent Wakamo doesn’t show up…
– Absolutely pathetic, seriously!!
– Hearing “Fresh bread without Mold is soft and delicious” made me open my wallet… I can skip a meal for this.
– Her smile makes her look like a man-eating snow girl, but as soon as she speaks, she’s like a golden retriever, lol.
T/n: A man-eating snow girl is often a concept from mythology, folklore, or fantasy, typically describing a female supernatural being associated with snow and cold who is dangerous or deadly to humans.
[Written by: Selemos]
[Title: Memorable Quotes from Our Friend Yesterday]
“Even if it looks okay, you can eat it.”
“Humans are scarier than ghosts.”
“If the bullet misses, I’m the one who dies.”
“You have to rely more on your ears than your eyes.”
“A bullet that grazes through is better than a clean hit.”
“If you don’t kill, you get killed.”
“Can’t I search through the trash?”
“Friends are kind, and that’s nice.”
“I’ll work hard and get praised by the boss.”
“Boss, Ichigo is doing a great job.”
“Boss’s chest is soft and warm.”
– I’m really worried that this might be some sort of manipulation towards a minor.
– It’s hard to criticize when you pick up a struggling kid and raise them…
┗ Didn’t they just abandon those who had no talent for VTubing..?
┗ That’s how they do it in Sparta.
┗ Hey! This was normal a thousand years ago!!
┗ Yugi is always Wakamo, lol.
┗ (Picture of Wakamo abandoning Ichigo and running away to survive)
– She has to grow strong…
– I mean, she looks sharp but speaks so cutely, yet her tone is like some secret agent.
– Didn’t you know? In martial arts, you have to be wary of women, the elderly, and children.
– Watching her get shot and lose her helmet, then counter-sniping back, was amazing.
– I’m happy that she did a 12-hour game stream, but… isn’t this exploitation…?
– When she made a mistake and died, Wakamo comforting her was funny too.
┗ “There, there, it’s okay, it’s okay.”
┗ She says she won’t scold over such small things, lol.
┗ For real, shouldn’t the leader be more considerate when she’s even worse at the game?
┗ She looks like he wouldn’t shed a single tear, but she’s wild inside.
┗ “I’ll buy you ice cream.” “Yay! Ice cweam!”
┗ Yeah, this is definitely the Fox God picking up a stray kitten.
┗ What’s with this stray cat reversal world?
[Written by: Anonymous]
[Title: Aren’t VTuber Fans the Most Pathetic Group on the Internet?]
I guess I’ll join the pathetic group now.
Ichigo is so pitiful… I need to donate 1,000 won to Ichigo…
Watching her stream all day is so entertaining.
They did a duo in League, playing ADC and support.
The leader sucked so badly, and Ichigo carried her hard.
She served up kills on a silver platter, telling our old boss to “chew slowly and enjoy,” then seeing her flounder around in confusion like she was losing his mind made me sigh.
In the end, winning by solo backdoor as a support during a guerrilla attack was impressive.
Turns out, she truly was meant to be a [VirtualLive Stand-in].
– For real?? From today, this is the moment we become best friends!!
– You, come on in, lol.
– Are you afraid? This is the new era!!
– VTuber fans are pathetic, and now they even have a community? Isn’t that double pathetic?
– It’s not like we’re going to go out and meet friends.
– If a friend is streaming, aren’t we just gathering as friends?
– “The boss told me not to stream with men.”
┗ By mistake, she ended up doing a duo with a guy, so she just killed him since he was a guy.
┗ Even unicorns would be shocked at this crazy virgin.
┗ Aren’t those unicorn bastards always raving about pure virgins and Valkyries?
┗ Those guys have always been nuts.
Contrary to concerns, 『Hajime Ichigo』’s stream was a success.
Although her profile introduction revealed almost everything, this turned out to be a good thing.
A 17-year-old cute girl Climber who has been fighting to survive in a world like the Apocalypse for 10 years.
It might sound over-the-top if it were just a concept, but when she shared some stories about her vivid survival journey, the 『Friends』 shifted their reaction, wondering where on earth Wakamo found such a girl.
Ichigo praised the Boss as a saviour who saved her life, saying she bought her delicious food, gave her a soft bed, and when she hugged her, she was warm…
She spoke in a way that made it clear how much hardship such a young child had endured, turning the mood into a pit of sorrow.
Of course, during this time, there were also those who persistently asked about the texture of her chest or tail and even asked about her underwear colour, along with trolls drawn by the cheap donation prices, but it was the first day, so we decided to let it slide.
It seemed like they needed to raise the price a bit.
Still, it couldn’t go beyond 10,000 won.
When Wakamo kept failing in the game and dying, there were reactions calling Ichigo cute as she whimpered every time, and some weirdos seeking motherly affection gathered around seeing Wakamo comfort her like a mother.
When doing other content, she worried that she might get nagged to climb the Tower, but the stream was successful in many ways.
At first, Ichigo was incredibly nervous, but she realized that the people beyond the screen couldn’t actually attack her.
To her, they were kind, gentle, and even gave her money, so she called them “friends” and enjoyed it, but that part was a bit concerning.
What if she got too attached and a few malicious people tried to manipulate her? There are many who try to grab and twist the power, especially those who want to control corporations.
We live in an era where people mock others for joining big companies and having many subscribers.
I thought it was truly a relief that the backer was the government.
“Really, you’ll buy me all that?”
“Yeah, yeah, I’ll buy everything.”
Spending the whole day watching VTuber streams, clipping videos, and hiding away while searching for new VTubers is possible only because I truly like it and it makes me happy.
Now that I had a cute VTuber I was nurturing, I had to dedicate time to her. Even if it meant eating more cold leftovers, what’s the harm?
I promised to take responsibility for Yu Ying, who genuinely strives while streaming VTuber content.
There was no way I would just abandon a girl with a physically grown body but lacking in knowledge of anything beyond survival skills.
That would be irresponsible!!
On the other hand, the fish-brained Boss who dreamed of creating a VTuber idol company might have made some mistakes with women due to his lack of understanding, but she hired managers to cover for her shortcomings.
She quickly identified her weaknesses and handled what she could.
So, as a boss, not intervening too much and keeping a reasonable distance while running VirtualLive made sense, but since the boss herself was a VTuber, it would be more like Stellamis, where she communicated directly, took care of them as if raising children, and entertained the viewers by being involved.
Above all, there must never be any Owner Risks.
Wasn’t there a notorious yellow giant somewhere, rich but constantly facing issues due to frequent operational mistakes?
When I think about those things, I can’t help but feel that I’m incredibly lucky.
“Walking on the road paved over the wilderness that countless pioneers worked so hard to build… If I learn from their journeys, I can walk comfortably….”
Is life allowed to be this easy??
If so, then I should never let my guard down or act complacently!!
Anyway, while waiting with Yu Ying on my lap, wiping the ice cream off her chin and reminding her to brush her teeth before bed, the Tower Countermeasure Association brought the Ice Cream as they waited.
“Have you been waiting, Wakamo? The identification process is finally complete as of today. You won’t change your name, so your nationality will just be switched to Korean.”
Won Da-hye, the manager, handed me Yu Ying’s naturalization permit. Since she was still young, I was listed as her guardian, and they said she would get an ID card once she became an adult.
When I worried about Yu Ying having to attend school or something, she shook her head, saying that it might be difficult.
“Even naturalization was possible because she met the requirements for special naturalization. Wakamo, you are a Climber with merits in Korea, after all. Besides, Yu Ying is also a Climber, which worked in her favour. As you know, Climbers are superhuman. If she accidentally got into a fight with her classmates at school, even a minor scuffle could result in fractures. Home tutoring or online education would be better.”
“Nya, I will work hard.”
“Just don’t push yourself too much.”
No matter what Boss Wakamo told her to do, Yu Ying eagerly wanted to do her best, so I wiped the ice cream smudges from the corners of her mouth once more.
Sigh, I couldn’t help but feel guilty, wondering if I was being too demanding of this clumsy child out of my own selfishness.
“In any case, Yu Ying has excellent talent as a VTuber, but as a Climber’s Companion, being an Alchemist is an ideal role. If you achieve Complete Conqueror, the Tower Countermeasure Association will supply the materials, and she can craft what’s needed with those materials.”
“Is that so?”
“Since you’re here, would you like to check out the items from Wakamo Inarizushi’s 1st floor? VTubers do hand-cam streams too. It could be used as content for crafting.”
Won Da-hye was unexpectedly professional and serious as both a manager and a consultant.
Of course, all of this was a benefit that came from my dedicated efforts in climbing the Tower.
‘I used to worry that it was too one-sided, but now I realize that other Climbers watch my stream as well.’
Didn’t a Chinese Climber terrorist known as 『Collector』 once invade Korea with his followers?
As a streamer, it’s essential to keep certain cards hidden, but at the same time, I had to ensure that my weaknesses wouldn’t be exposed.
Like the weakness that “My body is made of Mana.”
When I drank the potion Yu Ying made and felt the burning sensation of mana, I realized that I was far more vulnerable to Wizard-type attacks targeting mana than I had imagined.
On the other hand, when fighting an opponent immune to magic, my attacks might be nullified if they’re perceived as similar to magical attacks.
It would be a disaster if such things happened.
At the very least, I needed to create an illusion where wounds would bleed if I got injured.
Looking at the butchered remains of [Angry Boar] and [Feral Deer], I had another flash of inspiration.
However, I also worried about meeting the conditions of Tower Conquest, which required not showing any signs of injury.
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“Name is Yu Ying. Age, 17 years old, originally from Beijing. Awakened at age 7… the youngest 1st-generation Climber. It seems she used Tower Entry and Climbing Abandonment to travel long distances efficiently. She acted very wisely at such a young age.”
Among Climbers, those with particularly sharp minds often Awaken as [Wizard] or [Alchemist].
People mockingly call this a Fortune Coin.
And it’s no wonder, given the significant gap between professions.
A Wizard who commands the battlefield with dazzling magic and an Alchemist whose creations could make or break a Tower Conqueror.
The difference is so great that some call Alchemists duds, going as far as abandoning Climbing to change their Occupation somehow.
Still, they weren’t entirely without advantages. You could say they’re of the so-called late bloomer type.
In the early stages, they need an enormous amount of support just to get a foothold. Even with backing, it’s a tough Occupation to succeed in.
Moreover, being a Non-combat Occupation class capable of creating things like [Potions], they were essential.
However, choosing an offensive skill tree for potion-making was an unavoidable decision for those who intended to participate in combat.
As a result, competent potion-makers became quite valuable.
Now that materials are more readily available in Korea, these Non-combat Climbers can be cultivated, so the future looks bright.
The Chairman stood with a disinterested expression, looking at the photo of Yu Ying that had been taken, reading the part that described her as a “Climber matched by the Tower”, lost in thought.
“Well, it is one of the most representative surnames among the Han Chinese.”
“Huh? Is that so…?”
“Haha! Well, I guess Manager Won Da-hye wouldn’t be interested since she’s a woman. It just reminded me of Sun Jian, Yuan Shu, and finally, Cao Cao, who obtained the Seal of the Emperor…”
The Chairman laughed it off as mere speculation. But didn’t their descendants survive even into modern times?
It was just a vague guess. But if it were true, then what? Should they set out to conquer the world with an army of 500,000 to achieve unification?
“This is fun, so much fun…”
It was something that happened a few hours ago, but the Chairman had been watching Wakamo speaking with Manager Won Da-hye from a distance. Wakamo was wiping off Yu Ying’s ice cream while holding her on her lap, caring for her like a mother.
For a child who had struggled to survive alone, such kindness and motherly care would be all the more special.
However, being a Tower Conqueror and someone who had climbed countless Towers, the Chairman could sense it.
Even though it wasn’t clear where those closed eyes were looking, he could feel the massive flow of Mana beneath that skin.
She spoke calmly, feigned ignorance, laughed, and interacted with viewers over a single screen as the Fox God VTuber.
But if Climbers of a similar level saw her, they wouldn’t be able to avoid a chilling sensation.
It wasn’t just by sight—the Chairman could sense Mana more acutely thanks to the [Skill] he possessed.
A lower-tier [Wizard] class could typically hold Mana stats ranging from 500 to 1,000.
But even by rough estimation, Wakamo’s levels placed her among the highest tiers.
Her Mana was so intense that everything appeared tinged in red, and he almost forgot she was a lower tier than himself.
‘If that is the power of an idol who lost all her prime strength and declined… heh…’
It felt almost terrifying enough to imagine that perhaps real gods had existed during the mythological era.
And he felt a sense of relief. This was a monster that, if it wished, could destroy the Incheon Tower single-handedly.
Yet, this creature clung so desperately, almost pathetically, to the love of humans.
‘Should I be grateful that she’s addicted to the dopamine provided by modern civilization?’
If the President could see what the Chairman could, he might have sent in the military to hunt her down.
It seemed like she was already engaging in secret dealings with foreign entities, but if they knew the truth, they would have acted more directly.
“Heh… So, what’s the schedule for today’s stream, Manager Won Da-hye?”
“They plan to climb the 12th tier.”
“I’m truly pleased with how passionate she is about climbing. I just hope she doesn’t overdo it. Make sure to give her full support.”
“Yes.”
Overwhelming strength could protect a nation simply by its presence.
If she grew even stronger, perhaps one day she could turn all the Towers in South Korea into national resources.
‘Still, it is concerning. What if she truly is a descendant of Yu Huangshu?’
The Chairman couldn’t ignore the rumours he saw on online forums, claiming she was adopted because she resembled an ancient figure.
‘That girl… Did she lie about her age?’
She claimed to be 1,000 years old, but could it be like a person in their thirties claiming they’re 17?
‘I’m too scared to ask in case I get slapped…’
After all, a woman is always a woman.
A certain degree of manners should be upheld.
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“Boss! Ichigo! It’s done!”
To make it easier for Ichigo’s viewers to watch, she streamed a special Alchemist content session where she crafted potions using a hand-held camera. The results were quite something.
The liquid looked delicious, with a beautiful colour and pleasant fragrance, but the descriptions were rather harsh.
[Sweet Flame Throwing Bottle]
- Grade: Consumable
- Contains gum, giving it a strawberry scent.
- Ignites and explodes upon impact.
- The sticky substance makes it cling easily.
[Soft Milk Potion]
- Grade: Consumable
- Tastes like soft serve ice cream.
- Drinking it causes the lungs to harden.
- The whole body freezes, so be careful.
– “This room is seriously engaged in alchemy LOL.”
– “The kid made that for her mom, after all.”
– “Shouldn’t you drink it? Look how eager she is, hoping for praise.”
– “It really looks tasty though…”
– “Compared to that blond bean next door, she’s an angel!”
“Ugh!”
BOOM!
“Wow, it tastes like strawberries.”
– “Did she… actually drink that??”
– “She’s a VTuber, so she won’t die~~”
– “That explosion sound is straight out of an anime.”
– “I’d drink poison if it’s from my kid!!”
– “So this is what intense parenting looks like….”
– “Didn’t you know? You have to eat the mud pies during pretend play.”
– “There are realms that boys don’t understand…”
– “What if she gives those to her friends as gifts?”
– “Well, you have to eat it… It’s the first gift from a girl…”
Although Ichigo shocked viewers by actually drinking it, she reassured them that poisons had little effect on her.
To those questioning if she truly drank it, she showed an empty bottle to the camera that displayed her hands.
Most of Ichigo’s potions were traps—poisonous substances only useful for certain situations.
However, their potency meant they could be used effectively despite the severe penalties.
Of course, the problem was that only Wakamo could handle such extreme experiments.
‘The potion I used earlier turned out to be really useful.’
She even bought a small flask disguised as alcohol, filling it with [Sweet Flame Potion].
If someone else drank it, their stomach and throat would burn, and they would likely die, but Wakamo could spew it out as flames, so it wasn’t an issue.
Besides, even if she wasn’t sure how it might be used… being a mana-based being made it seem fine, right? She even packed a special potion for emergencies.
[Crispy Elastic Potion]
- Grade: Consumable
- Tastes like fried chicken.
- Greatly increases body elasticity.
- Stretched and torn muscles will not heal.
‘But if I think about it, I don’t even have bones, do I?’
It was the kind of thing that made people say, “She looks like Fox God, but she’s not the Fox God!”
If she showed too much of her monstrous side, her human appeal would diminish, potentially harming her reputation, so she remained cautious.
For now, she demonstrated on stream that most poisons wouldn’t work on her.
“[Entering the Tower]!”
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“Ah, damn.”
[Currently Climbing the 12th Floor of Incheon Tower]
- [Wakamo Inarizushi] The difficulty will increase according to the achievements of the Climber!
- Defeat the [Elite Monsters]!
- Eliminate the [Cunning Goblin Horde]!
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
- Hunt the [Cunning Goblin Horde] (0/10)
- Take no damage from the [Cunning Goblin Horde] (0/1)
- Remain undetected by the [Cunning Goblin Horde] (0/1)
“Well, I’m screwed…”
This is truly difficult. How is she supposed to hide a 2-meter-tall giant…?
And it’s not just any monster but an Elite-grade one, which made her sigh in frustration.
In fantasy stories, goblins are often seen as weak monsters, but in some comics, they’re portrayed as unbeatable fiends, right? Unfortunately, this was the latter.
They wield poison-coated blades, shoot poisoned darts, dig traps, and lure enemies, using their small size to their advantage in ambushes.
They have a keen sense of smell, can see well in the dark, and have extremely sensitive hearing.
– “Why is the Boss’s difficulty so high?”
– “Wow, it’s like the Vietnam War front!”
– “You’d lose big if you face guerrillas head-on…”
– “Even America couldn’t win, I’m telling you.”
– “Why did it have to be this cursed forest LOL.”
– “The Boss is immune to poison, but she’ll probably curse a lot while searching the forest.”
– “Many awakened Climbers have retired after underestimating these guys. Is she okay?”
Seeing the concerned messages from viewers, Wakamo crouched down and spoke to the camera.
“Oh dear, this is quite serious, Mr. Cameraman. Goblins are a tricky bunch. Staying undetected is key. In that sense, let me show you how to hunt in the wild.”
– “?”
– “?”
– “Is this a survival lesson?”
– “We’re not foxes, so we won’t learn anything useful.”
– “Can you even be stealthy with that size?”
– “If there are no witnesses, it counts as an assassination, right?”
– “We’re just curious to see what the Boss will do next.”
Wakamo laughed at the viewers’ reactions.
And soon, seeing what she did, the Believers expressed their condolences for the goblins.
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