Chapter 10
“Haha, this is truly exhilarating.”
The chairman of the Tower Countermeasure Association was impressed in many ways by the power displayed during the live broadcast of the 5th floor.
Countless Climbers wield dazzling, destructive, or even terrifyingly fearsome power through the [Skills] granted by the Tower. While countries like the United States study this power or use it in movies and live broadcasts like Wakamo’s,
people generally prefer primitive and straightforward violence.
Sure, using magic or slashing with a sword is impressive, but the impact is different.
In this day and age, with all the superhero movies, comics, and animations—there are countless fictional media that stimulate imagination, right?
Even now, UFC matches are maintained under the condition that Climbers cannot participate.
Besides, it’s not like nations would operate fighting arenas where important Climbers fight each other.
From the beginning, the Tower greatly respects ‘cooperation’ among Climbers.
After all, the Tower only wishes for humans to conquer it. Haven’t people already felt that the Tower filters humanity by granting them the qualifications to be Climbers?
Thus, fights between Climbers arise not for any good reason, but from personal greed, corporations, or guilds,
or the typical problems involving money exchanging hands.
There have even been cases where countries tried to use the collapse of the Tower to eliminate other nations by killing their Climbers. Fighting between Climbers is nothing but a hundred harms and no benefit.
And unfortunately, this country drove all its Climbers away. Would you believe it if I told you that the number of first-generation Climbers could be counted on two hands? It was that tragic and dismal.
As a result, the power and rights of Climbers in this country are higher than in other nations, and the punishment for crimes involving Climbers is also severe.
“If this is an act to deceive viewers, I would commend her for her excellent performance, but I think she genuinely wants to do broadcasts.”
Even during live broadcasts, she’s watching other streams. Regardless of the reason, isn’t it clear that the Fox God VTuber is captivated by the world of streaming?
She’s hiding behind a virtual character, expressing her talent as a VTuber. She might be fumbling clumsily, not fully understanding whether she’s doing this out of admiration or because she truly wants to become one,
but surprisingly, people are drawn to such imperfections.
As she grows from a newbie into a first-rate streamer, she’ll accumulate memories with her fans.
“The only concern is her Red Pill VTuber concept.”
The fatal flaw is that she must never reveal her real self behind the character Red Pill.
Is it a reference to the pill from the movie The Matrix, the one taken to wake up from the dream and face reality? If she’s forced to face reality, that metaphor couldn’t be more fitting.
If she’s truly backing the VTuber persona, the image she shows will likely be just a character designed to captivate viewers.
Whether she is truly the Fox God or something else remains a mystery.
“Either way, we need her cooperation.”
The 5 floors of the tower gleamed beautifully in silver.
With the appearance of the Complete Conqueror Floors, companies and guilds were desperately trying to locate Wakamo. However, the young man who bought real estate and had a resident registration card was likely a disguise.
After all, isn’t she a fox? Changing into someone else’s appearance would be trivial.
In this chaotic era, where dead people’s IDs are being recycled to create fake identities, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Fox God, who has lived for a thousand years, blended into society.
At the same time, she likely fell into the charm of modern technologies…like the VTuber. If one spends all their time on the internet, it’s only natural to encounter them.
“If that’s the case, there are more problems to consider.”
Each floor of the Tower provides a unique environment for Climbers. It’s rare for Climbers to encounter each other, except on difficult floors where cooperation is essential.
But would she attempt to climb recklessly, being a VTuber who cannot reveal her identity?
Being the owner of the Complete Conqueror Floor, it’s possible someone might try to capture her to learn secrets or strategies, kill her, and then use a newly awakened Climber to take over the Complete Conqueror Floor.
This would be a foolish act. There’s no way a new Climber entering the 1st floor would be as powerful as the Fox God, right?
Realistically, it would make more sense for another country to kill her because she’s such a promising Climber.
“I sincerely hope the chief’s persuasion plan goes well. Haha.”
Even if it fails, we could just invest money to hold a collaboration event or invite overseas VTubers for a domestic fan meeting.
Compared to other Climbers, this would be an incredibly cheap solution. It would also be peaceful.
“──Hmm?”
[Incheon Tower’s 6th floor has achieved Platinum Condition and is now open to all humanity!!]
“Oh, she’s quite diligent, climbing the tower every day─”
[Incheon Tower’s 7th floor has achieved Platinum Condition and is now open to all humanity!!]
[Incheon Tower’s 8th floor has achieved Platinum Condition and is now open to all humanity!!]
“….Hmm?”
A rapid climb, progressing every 5 minutes. It was almost certain that she knew how to clear the Complete Conqueror Floor.
But why would she suddenly climb the tower like this? And without broadcasting?
Is something going on…?
“So that’s why everyone is demanding the streamer go live.”
The chairman began to understand the viewers’ impatience.
Isn’t it maddening to not know what’s happening?
Is it an unspoken protest to make her audience unable to resist watching her stream?
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Let’s rewind time for a moment.
The scene goes back to when Wakamo had just finished clearing the 5th floor.
[Climbing the Incheon Tower’s 5th floor]
- Let’s hunt the first dangerous monster, Killer Ankole Watusi, while conserving strength!
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
- Do not use attack-related [Skills] against Killer Ankole Watusi (1/1)
- Defeat Killer Ankole Watusi without taking damage (1/1)
- Do not flee from Killer Ankole Watusi (1/1)
- Defeat Killer Ankole Watusi by striking its weak point (between the eyes) in a single blow (1/1)
[Incheon Tower’s 5th floor has achieved Platinum Condition and is now open to all humanity!!]
“As expected, maybe the cooking stream was a bit much?”
After all, this generation has become desensitized to brutal scenes due to the appearance of the Tower. People who say things are grotesque or disgusting are outnumbered by those who treat blood running down a person’s collarbone like some form of art.
Men wonder whether all it takes is a big chest for something to be appealing…but even Wakamo thought so, so there’s not much to say.
This beautiful female character was filled with all of his preferences! Everything was big!!
Even a video of monsters eating people is shown on YouTube channels for educational or training purposes to highlight the dangers. People who let their guard down in front of cute-looking monsters and got killed came out every year, so it was understandable.
For those people, watching a beautiful woman tear into meat was, in a sense, close to an erotic video that stimulates those with strange fetishes.
[Due to the Platinum Conquer achievement, rewards have increased.]
As Wakamo thought about how to edit the videos, she watched other VTubers while her hands busily clipped videos to upload two more to her channel, waiting for the rewards to come in.
This time, she planned to acquire an attack skill.
She knew that viewers loved primitive violence, but if she were roleplaying as the Fox God, wouldn’t it be necessary to show something mystical or magical?
[You have obtained the artifact-grade item Seal of the Emperor]
Thunk.
“…Huh?”
Wakamo picked up the jade seal that had fallen to the ground and inspected it. Unfortunately, her knowledge of history was too poor to identify it.
“An artifact-grade item…Is this one of those rare rewards the Tower occasionally gives?”
Sometimes the Tower rewards significant items from humanity’s lost history as items.
She had expected the chance to select a new [Skill], but…the Tower’s rewards are always varied! Since she had already reached the 5th floor, the Tower assumed she had basic skills and instead gave her an item! Of course, since she conquered the floor with Platinum achievement, the item was perfectly suited to Wakamo, right?
[Seal of the Empero]
Grade: Artifact.
Made from the jade known as “Heshi Bi.”
Inscribed with the words: “Bestow longevity upon heaven, receive abundance forever.”
An authentic item lost during the Tang Dynasty.
Leadership +50%.
“Don’t tell me the viewers mentioned the Tang Dynasty, and the Tower really gave me something from that time?! Well, technically, it’s even older than that… But isn’t this something you’d see in Romance of the Three Kingdoms?”
While denying the reality of it, I cautiously examined the jade seal, making sure not to scratch it.
The intricate patterns made me gasp in admiration—it really was a jade seal.
But come on, a +50% boost to leadership? That’s straight out of Romance of the Three Kingdoms!
Does the Tower think my 340,000 subscribers are an actual army?
With that many troops and a jade seal, could I go to Liu Bei and have him immediately propose we become sworn brothers over a cup of wine?
“What am I supposed to do with this?!”
In an RTS game, does this mean my troops work more efficiently? Even though I have a body that never tires, I felt a bit dizzy.
“Status Window!”
[Status Window]
[Climber: Wakamo Inarizushi]
[Occupation: VTuber]
[Age: 1,000 years]
[Stats]
Mana: 72,305
Even when I was streaming, watching other streams, or resting, my mana was constantly depleting.
Of course, my mana would be severely drained when I never turned off the stream!
The footage from my second day of streaming had already been turned into GIFs circulating around the community.
People even photoshopped scenes from cooking mangas and raw-eating memes together.
Users like “Return of the Bear Guy” were sharing clips of blood dripping down my chin and pooling in my cleavage, praising it.
Some fans even turned those clips into fan art.
The popularity was undeniable.
But honestly, if someone asked me if I could maintain this, I’d be overwhelmed to the point of wanting to die.
VTubers battle with this kind of pressure every day… And I’m only on day three.
Even though I started with more comfort than most other VTubers, I already felt this burden…!!
“Well, nothing else for it. Let’s just climb.”
The viewers might protest that I’m grinding on the back floors, but if I capture awesome footage and edit it into a cool highlight video, they’ll forgive me.
“I’m a VTuber, not a Romance of the Three Kingdoms general, you damn Tower!! Are you telling me to become a king with this jade seal?!”
I really hope that’s not the case.
Did the Tower give me this leadership boost so I could control the chaotic chat better?
Are believers who don’t listen to the words of their idol not real believers or something…?
I can’t understand the Tower’s thinking!!
“Up we go!”
Climbing to the 6th floor, a refreshing sensation swept through my body.
I felt so light, as if I could fly!
[Stats]
Mana: 412,467
My maximum mana had increased! This meant my subscriber count was growing fast!
But mana is never enough, no matter how much you have.
Without acquiring natural healing skills, the dreamy life of watching VTuber broadcasts would never return.
I had been too complacent, relying on the Tower’s world information.
[Climbing the 6th Floor of Incheon Tower]
- The Tower is home to various monsters. Defeat the Skeleton Warrior!
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
- Destroy the sword held by the Skeleton Warrior (0/1)
- Defeat the Skeleton Warrior without taking damage (0/1)
- Break the defense of the Skeleton Warrior (0/1)
- Pierce the weak point (mana core in the skull) of the Skeleton Warrior in one blow (0/1)
In the dim cave, with only torches on the walls to light my way, I realized I was in an abandoned mine.
And before me appeared a Skeleton Warrior holding a rusty, chipped sword and a shabby wooden shield.
The glowing eyes in its empty skull glared at me as it clacked its teeth together and raised its sword.
Adjusting the Video Recording angle to capture the monster well, like in a fighting game, I readied myself.
I beckoned the Skeleton Warrior to come at me, and as it swung its sword, I caught it with my hand, twisting my wrist to break the blade.
How was this possible?
The answer was simple: enhanced vision.
After watching countless VTuber streams, I had trained my eyesight.
There was also some natural talent involved.
Of course, just having good vision didn’t mean my reaction speed or reflexes were great—I’d been called trash in FPS games for missing my shots.
But now, my body was so high-performance that it covered those weaknesses.
The sword snapped in two, and as the Skeleton Warrior raised its shield to defend, I kicked both the shield and the skeleton itself, sending it crashing into the ceiling and shattering its skull.
It was a perfect high kick, like something drawn in a manga.
With no bones or muscles, my body moved with incredible flexibility—my leg extended horizontally, and my thigh touched my chest.
It was amazing to see such mobility, something you’d expect only in manga, made possible in reality.
As I stretched lightly, the system messages appeared.
[Incheon Tower’s 6th floor has achieved Platinum Condition and is now open to all humanity!!]
[Due to the Platinum Conquer, rewards have increased.]
[The skill Video Recording now has the options Summon Additional Camera and Share Viewpoint.]
[The skill My Worlds has been upgraded to Medium Room Size.]
“…This is… underwhelming.”
Normally, this achievement would come with free attribute points to distribute, but for Wakamo, there were no other attributes besides mana.
As a result, the only enhancement I got was to Video Recording, which was further strengthened.
My Worlds was probably just upgraded because I had ascended to a higher floor.
As I went in to check, I noticed that at least it had expanded enough to allow me to lie down.
The urge to clean the room and arrange my figurines on proper display shelves rather than the floor was overwhelming, but I knew I could do that later, so I headed to the next floor.
[Climbing the 7th Floor of Incheon Tower]
- You’re not the only one using skills. Defeat the Frog Fighter!
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
- Get caught by the Tongue Bind of the Frog Fighter (0/1)
- Defeat the Frog Fighter without taking damage (0/1)
- Break the defense of the Frog Fighter (0/1)
- Use mana against the Frog Fighter (0/1)
A sensation of damp liquid wetting my ankles. Luckily, it was just ordinary water, but some towers are known to drop Climbers straight into the ocean, so knowing how to swim was essential for all Climbers.
The complacency that I would be able to acquire an attack skill soon was slowly replaced with the worry that the opportunity might not come, causing anxiety to spread across Wakamo’s face.
“Ribbit…”
Standing on two legs, a frog warrior puffed up its belly and let out a thick croak. It was unarmed, but the armor it wore was clearly metal.
This floor was designed to warn Climbers that even monsters had intelligence and could use skills.
The conditions of the Platinum Achievement required me to get hit, but what bothered Wakamo most was the part about using mana. Normally, using a skill that requires mana would naturally consume it, but… did Wakamo even have such a skill?
“Croak!”
With a sound like someone vomiting, the frog’s tongue shot out. Wakamo, offering an arm, allowed it to catch him.
The tongue instantly coiled tightly around him, pulling Wakamo toward the frog.
While the fear of being eaten might have caused beginner Climbers to panic and struggle in the puddle, the Frog Fighter was the one who grew terrified as Wakamo stood still, unmoved, despite the tugging.
With a powerful swing of his arm, Wakamo threw the frog into the air.
Just before the Frog Fighter could crash into Wakamo, he twisted his body, putting all his strength into a punch that collided with the frog’s armor, producing a loud clang. The armour crumpled, and Wakamo’s fist sunk cleanly into the frog’s body.
“Whew…”
[The 7th Floor of Incheon Tower has met the Platinum Achievement Conditions and is now open to all humanity!!]
Contrary to Wakamo’s fears, the message echoed throughout the floor. It seemed that because Wakamo’s entire body was essentially composed of mana, he had fulfilled the requirement.
“That was lucky.”
[Due to the Platinum Conquer, rewards have increased.]
Now, please—just give me a skill already! If I keep climbing these back floors, my viewers will start to get annoyed.
[You have obtained the artifact-grade item: Golden Fan of Absolute Beauty!]
A large fan fell with a soft thud.
It was a relic, so surely this would be worth something, even if it appeared on the lower floors, right?
If I didn’t have a skill, I could just use a weapon, right? While I wasn’t fond of using a fan, striking an enemy’s neck with one might look cool enough.
[Golden Fan of Absolute Beauty]
Grade: Artifact.
A golden-plated fan adorned with intricate patterns.
Charm +50%.
“Ugh…”
Another useless item.
Still, it was better than the jade seal, at least. I fanned myself, hoping to cool the heat rising to my head.
Not that I was actually sweating, but in retrospect, charging up the tower so aggressively wasn’t a wise decision.
If I had just created two Complete Conquer Floors in quick succession, it would be obvious to everyone that I knew the secrets of these floors.
But since it had come to this, I figured I might as well boldly conquer the next floor too.
“I don’t care if the difficulty spikes—just give me one attack skill…!”
Bathed in blinding light, I ascended to the 8th floor.
And my vision was blocked by the World Information display.
[Climbing the 8th Floor of Incheon Tower]
- Never let your guard down. Corrupted Dwarf Snipers will kill you.
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
- Don’t get hit by the Corrupted Dwarf Sniper’s Bullet (0/1)
- Deflect the Corrupted Dwarf Sniper’s Bullet (0/1)
- Take no damage from the Corrupted Dwarf Sniper (0/1)
The sharp scent that pierced my nose immediately reminded me of the gunpowder I used to play with as a kid.
Through the semi-transparent window, I could see the stubby dwarf aiming a gun at me.
Because my vision was blocked by the message, my reaction was delayed.
I’m going to die.
Bang!
The gunshot echoed.
In the fleeting moment when time seemed to slow, I saw the bullet’s trajectory, and with a desperate swing of my arm, the fan’s edge traced an elegant arc, sparking as the bullet split and scattered.
“Whoa, shit! That scared the crap out of me!!”
Mana flowed along the Golden Fan of Absolute Beauty, now trailing behind like golden threads.
Still trembling from the sudden ambush, a message appeared in front of Wakamo.
[You have acquired the skill: Mana Manipulation].
“If this is the only skill I get, I’ll come back and kill you twice, you damn dwarf!!!”
A furious roar echoed across the floor.
Wakamo, enraged, flung the folded fan, which landed squarely in the dwarf’s forehead.
[The 8th Floor of Incheon Tower has met the Platinum Achievement Conditions and is now open to all humanity!!]
The dwarf collapsed to the ground.
[Due to the Platinum Conquer, rewards have increased.]
Silence followed.
And in Wakamo’s hand appeared a figure.
“…..”
[You have obtained the legendary-grade item: Idol’s Statue!]
[Idol’s Statue]
Grade: Legendary.
A figure created for the worship of an idol.
It depicts VTuber Wakamo Inarizushi.
When placed on a display stand, all stats increase.
All stats +10.
“……”
Wakamo has no stats except for mana.
A legendary item worth about the same as 10 subscribers…
If I gave this as a gift to my devoted believers, wouldn’t they lose their minds?
The quality was absurdly high, almost as if the Tower, smugly confident, had prepared the perfect gift for me.
Inspecting the figure closely, even down to the black underwear, the craftsmanship was exceptional. The delicate sleeves were sturdy, and the attention to detail in the eyeshadow and hair tips was incredible. I couldn’t even imagine how much it would cost.
But why is it me?
“If you’re going to give me something… why not give me one of our Queen’s statues… Damn it…”
Why did these tears feel so bitter?
Being an idol was such a hard life!
The Tower was blameless. After all, it was only giving Wakamo things it thought Wakamo would need!
You didn’t choose an attack skill. If you’re mad, why don’t you try climbing the Tower again? That’s what the Tower seemed to say with its silent condescension.
No, this is definitely not just my imagination…
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