Chapter 43
“Huuu, sssuuu―”
Wakamo intentionally dressed in a cute and pretty outfit.
There wasn’t a significant reason behind it.
Mare Pirate’s older brother, who was part of Bamiyuk, often said to men, “Men understand men’s hearts better,” while creating various content using female models.
“Don’t think you can’t do it just because you’re a man. Do it because you want to.”
When Wakamo heard that, she was utterly shocked.
The resolve to become a Bamiyuk, to be a female VTuber because he wanted to… it was on a whole different level.
His passion extended to creating ASMR content, erotic doujinshi, and even erotic games featuring himself, going as far as hiring professional voice actors.
Wakamo had seen clips of him while doing research, as he was a famous figure.
A nekomimi, athletic-type, bloomers-wearing, twin-tailed, busty anime girl… how could anyone not recognize him?
He was the terrifying Bamiyuk guy known for kidnapping acquaintances and turning them into Bamiyuk.
Anyway… in some ways, wasn’t Wakamo also someone who had transitioned from a man to a woman?
If that was the case, shouldn’t she work harder to make her broadcasts visually enjoyable for her viewers?
After much deliberation, Wakamo decided to prioritize enhancing the charm of her VTuber persona, Wakamo Inarizushi, over her own sense of shame and embarrassment.
However, she was still torn. Wouldn’t dressing too scantily be a problem in its own way?
In the end, she resorted to thoroughly reading women’s fashion magazines, studying what kinds of makeup and perfume were popular, and even considering the thoughts and mindsets of women.
Of course, it was all, 100%, for the sake of improving her VTuber broadcasts!
Is this the time for Wakamo to truly understand women?!
Let’s not mince words: Wakamo was an attractive woman.
She was tall, but her proportions were ideal, like a model.
On top of that, if she wanted, she could make slight adjustments to her appearance.
While practicing these adjustments, she realized that the scope of her starting skill was much broader than she initially thought.
‘I need to research my job skill more.’
[Body of the Idol]
- All physical abilities of the body are based 100% on mana.
- The geocentric coordinate system is fixed to her, making all physical laws revolve around her.
- Mana increases in a 1:1 ratio proportional to the number of Believers.
- If mana reaches zero, she vanishes.
Recently, she discovered that she didn’t slip on icy surfaces.
While she didn’t fully grasp how the physical laws centering on her worked, she did understand the “physical abilities of the body.”
The explanation that her entire body was based 100% on mana meant that all of her mana was allocated as stats, even if they weren’t explicitly displayed on her status window.
Even if Wakamo wasn’t consciously aware of it, her mana was being proportionally distributed to maintain her physical stats.
Though she initially thought she was fighting by enhancing her body with mana, it turned out that her skill automatically allocated her stats to keep her body in peak condition.
‘So, I could theoretically move like a supersonic hedgehog if I wanted to.’
Wakamo’s body constantly aimed to stay in perfect condition.
When mana enhanced her physical stats, the distribution automatically balanced itself.
For instance, if she focused on boosting her strength, her endurance would also consume mana, along with the associated recoil damage.
In the end, everything drained mana rapidly, so she needed to increase her number of Believers.
“How do I look, Believers? Does it suit me?”
As mentioned before, Wakamo’s default state was practically nude.
Instead of physically changing her clothes or adding illusions, she experimented by altering the appearance of her mana, shaping it into a different form.
This was a result of practicing her skills.
Though intense battles would revert her to her original state, it was now manageable enough for everyday use.
The skill [Mana Manipulation] also played a role in her progress.
‘It’s versatile, to say the least.’
Her research revealed that the results were… unsettling, to put it mildly.
Her neck spun like a robot, her limbs stretched and twisted unnaturally, and her body squirmed like a boneless mass of flesh crawling across the floor.
At this point, she wasn’t the Fox God anymore; she was something resembling the Fox God’s form.
It was akin to the alien creatures from Parasite or The Thing.
Then again, given her malleable form, perhaps those comparisons were accurate?
The additional techniques she developed, which could be considered another kind of Red Pill, were reserved for situations where she might need an advantage during a battle against other Climbers.
For instance, she could modify the inside of her sleeve to create a flesh drill or use her body to hide blades and potions for strategic deployment.
She maintained a balance that didn’t stray too far from the Fox God archetype.
After all, it would be strange for the Fox God to suddenly shout, “Gomu Gomu no Pistol!”
‘I wish I could emit mana as a direct offensive attack.’
Though she had spellcasting skills, they were impractical and felt more like a burden. She longed for simpler magical skills.
She had the VTuber Asset skill, but she was still unsure about what to add with it, so she hadn’t decided yet.
Currently, there were no blank slots, but one would eventually open, so she needed to keep it in mind.
If she could add fire as an asset, would it work like actual fire? She wasn’t confident.
Since changes couldn’t be undone, she had to be cautious with her decisions.
Timing a new ability for maximum impact during broadcasts would be ideal, but introducing something lackluster could backfire.
‘I don’t even know if guns and ammo would count as separate assets.’
In the end, there was much to research, and the irreversible nature of decisions was a critical issue.
There were too many floors to climb, and wasting resources recklessly could lead to significant losses.
“Uuuugh….”
On top of that, Mare Pirate cautiously asked Wakamo to teach her spellcasting.
“Can Climbers even teach each other techniques?”
Though she found it puzzling, it wasn’t entirely impossible. After all, she had naturally acquired Mana Manipulation through controlling her body’s mana.
‘[Wizards] often share common skill trees, so maybe it’s actually possible?’
Alchemists could also create items if they had the recipes, with the help of other Alchemists.
In that sense, Mare Pirate’s expectations were, unfortunately, not something Wakamo could fulfill.
‘Unless there’s some divine blessing or a skill transfer feature through a Believer Point system…’
The thought crossed her mind briefly before she instantly regretted it.
After all, this Tower might actually introduce such mechanics someday.
“Alright, shall we start the climb from the 21st Floor today?”
Wakamo passed the time chatting during her broadcast, watching Ichigo’s stream, and even checking out Mare Pirate’s chaotic stream. She couldn’t help but smile.
As soon as Wakamo smiled, the Believers teased her, asking if she was just watching other VTuber streams again.
She didn’t even bother to deny it.
Instead, she shamelessly uploaded a clip of Mare Pirate’s silly eating mishap, effectively committing an act of “terror” on her behalf, before coolly heading to the next floor.
[Climbing Incheon Tower’s 21st Floor World]
- [Wakamo Inarizushi]: Climbing difficulty increases based on the Climber’s achievements!
- Defeat the Elite Boss Monster!
- Defeat the Swarming Ultrasonic Cutter Bats.
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
- Defeat the Swarming Ultrasonic Cutter Bats (0/3).
- Simultaneously defeat the Swarming Ultrasonic Cutter Bats (0/1).
As soon as she entered, an ominous sense of foreboding swept over her.
Was it because she had strengthened her body beforehand? Even though she couldn’t see it, Wakamo instinctively felt something and immediately dodged.
“Crack!”
The ground split as if slashed by an invisible blade.
Dozens of intangible slashes crisscrossed the area, carving deep scars into the ground as Wakamo gracefully dodged, performing spinning aerial maneuvers.
Her sharp eyes caught the bats flying high above, far beyond reach.
The bats moved silently in wide circular patterns, never crossing paths with one another.
However, just because Wakamo couldn’t hear them didn’t mean the attacks weren’t relentless.
‘Every time, I feel like the achievement conditions are getting easier,’ she thought.
Though challenging, it seemed like the conditions were increasingly tailored to Wakamo’s abilities.
Judging by the audience’s reactions, this monster seemed to belong on a higher floor.
An Elite Boss Monster, typically found on Incheon Tower’s 40th floor, had appeared here as part of a swarm.
Was the Tower adjusting the hurdles to match the difficulty level?
‘The Tower never creates a situation where it’s impossible to progress.’
In a way, Wakamo was climbing the Tower like it was an open book.
She could identify the monsters as soon as she entered and, even now, was gathering intel from the audience chat, learning that ultrasonic attacks were their weakness.
BZZZZZZZ──!!
– How is she dodging without even looking?!
– Incredible!! Wakamo-sama is a martial arts master!!
– If she can dodge the secret techniques of the Tang Clan, these beastly slashes are nothing!
‘This method is more efficient than I expected,’ Wakamo mused as she flipped through the air again without even glancing at the attacks.
Defying gravity, she clung to the wall horizontally and began running like a ninja.
Because her physical laws centered on her, any surface she touched was considered “ground” from her perspective.
To the Believers, unaware of this truth, Wakamo appeared to be performing actual martial arts as she darted around midair.
‘[Body of the Idol]’s mana consumption has increased.’
Normally, her skill would only drain 1–5 mana points per second while idle.
But now, it was consuming 1,000 mana per second.
Though the exact strength of her abilities was unclear, she could definitely feel her body becoming unbelievably light.
‘Instead of toggling my output during battles, what if I maintained it at full power continuously…?’
If she were to fight recklessly, she might burn through 10,000 mana per second, displaying superhuman power for a full 60 seconds.
However, at such an immense cost, her mana reserves would likely deplete in under 10 seconds.
– It’s too dark to see anything. Where are they?
– Seriously, the attacks are coming out of nowhere, but Wakamo is insane.
– If it were me, I’d be dead already…
Checking the chat filled with awe, Wakamo inspected her body once more.
If she drank a potion, it would pass through her stomach, so she must have an operational digestive system.
Unconsciously, she might’ve created a fully functioning body.
She must have lungs too, since she could breathe.
In theory, she could even alter her voice.
However, as a VTuber, her voice was her lifeline.
The distinct tone of Wakamo Inarizushi’s voice was part of her identity, and she couldn’t sacrifice it.
Still, she could use it as a weapon.
“Huuuuuuup──!!!”
As Wakamo’s chest swelled dramatically, the Believers erupted in cheers.
“─────!!!!!”
A deafening pressure wave rippled across the entire floor, so intense that it shook the environment.
The sound was inaudible to humans, but it was destructive.
Knowing her audience was safe behind their screens, Wakamo had thoroughly muted her broadcast to prevent any harm.
With her mana fully circulated, she let out an unrelenting sonic roar.
THUD─
Three bats plummeted to the ground, dead on impact.
“Haaa─”
– …? What just happened?
– Did she just unleash the Lion’s Roar? LOL.
– Did the bats get obliterated by her singing?
– Even a glancing blow from this is lethal.
“I mean, I could literally kill someone with my singing, but don’t worry, Believers, the stream is muted.”
– Excuse me?
– We’re never asking for a singing stream again.
– Some singing streams can only be heard once.
– And even then, you wouldn’t survive till the end.
“Could I kill someone with a sonic weapon if I screamed with full power using mana, given that I have no limitations on breathing?”
Wakamo had wondered.
And it turned out, she could.
The only issue was that it was a wide-area attack incapable of distinguishing between friend and foe.
While it could be used for surprise attacks like a Lion’s Roar, its effect was absolute, dealing fatal damage.
‘This isn’t just incapacitation. It’s instant death,’ she thought, shaking her head at the sight of the utterly destroyed giant bats.
If even the elite boss monster, which had sensitive hearing, couldn’t endure it, how could any Climber?
If she unleashed it at close range, it might blow their heads off.
[Incheon Tower’s 21st Floor has achieved Platinum conditions and is now open to all of humanity!!]
[Rewards are being calculated for the Platinum achievement of the Tower.]
[Please select one reward.]
[Idol’s Protection]
- Grants buffs proportional to the floor number to Believers.
[Divine Blessing Obtained]
- [Price of Faith]: Allows the user to grant skills to Believers in exchange for points.
[Companion Buff]
- Recovery speed of Believers +50%.
[Idol’s Illusion]
- Allows the application of [Idol’s Form] exclusively to Believers.
- Limited to the physique of the Believer.
“Wow.”
They really gave it to her.
It was as if the Tower had read Wakamo’s mind and thought, “Here’s a skill for someone so selfless!”
But where was the Attack Skill she so desperately wanted?
‘Your face is what I really want to see,’ she thought bitterly.
[Skill [Idol’s Illusion] acquired!]
With a collaboration planned on the 25th floor, she figured it wouldn’t matter for now.
However, if Ichigo grew taller in the future, she might need to consider that, so she decided to learn this skill in advance.
As for Mare Pirate, her job’s nature allowed her to maintain a VTuber-like appearance, so there was no worry in that regard.
In another sense, though, her efficiency was at rock bottom, making her job one of the worst.
But as a VTuber-Climber, she had one of the best high-tier skill trees.
‘I’d love to tell her, but that would ruin the fun. Let’s keep it a secret for now.’
‘Still, I can’t wait to see the reactions of the Believers during the collaboration.’
“Alright, everyone, let’s move on quickly!”
Clapping her hands to gather the attention of her audience, Wakamo interrupted their silly debates over whether her deadly singing was the origin of the myth of haunted wails.
When the Believers kept joking around, she “threatened” them, saying she’d sing during a viewer participation event as a surprise if they didn’t behave.
The chat immediately quieted down.
‘A VTuber who can’t sing…. It’s a bit sad, honestly.’
FLASH
CLINK!
As soon as she reached the 22nd floor, a familiar sound echoed.
Wakamo instinctively jumped backward, but the unavoidable binding effect took hold. Shackles clamped onto her legs, pulling taut.
As she landed on the ground, she saw a beast larger than herself standing before her.
“You’ve got to be kidding me!”
The bull-headed monster, which brought back bad memories of being sliced and diced, snorted heavily as it stared at Wakamo.
[Climbing Incheon Tower’s 22nd Floor World]
- [Wakamo Inarizushi]: Climbing difficulty increases based on the Climber’s achievements!
- Defeat the Elite Boss Monster!
- Defeat the Hell Chain Executioner Taurus.
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
- Defeat the Hell Chain Executioner Taurus (0/1).
- Do not lose any body parts to the Hell Chain Executioner Taurus (0/1).
– Whoa! That’s the boss from the 50th floor of America!
– Wait, is that a weapon? A fire chainsaw?!
– Fire Chain Cow Woah….
– Crazy cow boss introduced by the Tower.
– I’ll be the Fire Cow if I have to….
– No time for jokes! Wakamo is going to die!!
The massive double-edged greatsword in its hands emitted a loud CRAAACK as molten metal or flames spewed out of it.
Its weapons, known as Hell Chains, glowed red-hot like they had just been pulled from a forge.
The Executioner Taurus accelerated, its massive body exuding suffocating pressure.
Leaping backward, it tried to yank Wakamo forward with the chains, but instead of being pulled, she stood her ground without moving an inch.
THUD!
Confused, the Taurus landed in place, looking at Wakamo in disbelief.
– Not even a flinch.
– There’s no way a measly 500 kg cow could overpower her.
– An upside-down triangle will never beat a proper triangle.
– Is it even possible to not move an inch after that jump?
While the Believers found this entertaining, Wakamo grew anxious.
What kind of condition was “Don’t lose any body parts” supposed to be?
Wouldn’t they freak out if she had to reattach or regenerate an arm during the fight?
“One for All!!”
She decided to go light at first—5,000 mana.
– What?!
– Stop! Your body can’t handle that!
– Where did Wakamo get this quirk, LOL”
– I’ll beat her up and watch the broadcast!
– Harnessing power through restrictions that shave away at your life force…
– The British detective just announced an unarchived karaoke stream, Wakamo!!!
– If you say that, she’ll activate her Eight Inner Gates!!
– Here it comes! Wakamo’s Bankai!
An unarchived karaoke stream?
“100% Full Cowl!!!”
[Stats]
Mana: 605,321 -> 555,321.
[Additional Stats: +35]
Using Body of the Idol, Wakamo burned through 50,000 mana per second to fully enhance her body.
On top of that, she spent an additional 50,000 mana per second using Mana Manipulation to further strengthen herself.
BOOM!
As she stomped forward, the ground shattered, sending dirt and stones flying into the air.
Yet, it was as if everything had slowed down, like someone had cast a deceleration spell.
Was it because Taurus had activated some form of berserk mode?
Despite Wakamo moving at an astonishing speed, Taurus wielded its Hell Chains even faster.
It was absurdly quick, catching even Wakamo off guard.
By the time she noticed, the rotating chainsaw-like blades were already carving into her.
But she endured.
The spinning Hell Chains relentlessly tried to slash through her exposed skin and neck, but not even a scratch appeared.
“Fluffy Muscle Commander Punch──!!!”
[Stats]
Mana: 555,321 → 4,652.
[Additional Stats: 35]
Wakamo’s punch, with tremendous force, struck directly into the abdomen of Taurus, who was clad in armor made of some unknown black metal.
The resulting recoil caused mana within Wakamo’s body to explode outward.
Even Wakamo herself was stunned by the absurd power she had unleashed.
Whooshhhhh….
With that one strike, Taurus’s upper body evaporated entirely, leaving only its lower half standing upright.
It didn’t even realize it was dead.
The viewers were just as shocked as Wakamo herself.
“Are you seriously going to do an unarchived karaoke stream?”
– Yes, I am! Dobby doesn’t lie!
– Exactly! Posting the link now!!!
– VTubers don’t joke about this stuff with their fans!!
– Please, stop trolling after seeing this… You’ll actually die!!!
– I’m trembling right now… What do I do?
– What else? Intervene….
“I have no time to leisurely climb the Tower──!!! Full speed to the 25th floor, Believers!!!”
– Yes, ma’am!!!
– Strap in tight. This is life-threatening.
– I’ve never seen a monster vaporize like that before….
– Just how ridiculously strong is she?
Ridiculously strong? Nonsense.
She was just a muscle-bound balloon using loopholes to recover while climbing the Tower.
To hear the precious unarchived karaoke stream as soon as possible, Wakamo stomped her feet impatiently.
[Incheon Tower’s 22nd Floor has achieved Platinum conditions and is now open to all of humanity!!]
[Rewards are being calculated for the Platinum achievement of the Tower.]
[The skill [Body of the Idol] now has the [Additional Body Generation] feature.]
[The number of assets that can be registered in [VTuber Asset] has increased.]
[The skill [Idol’s Form] now has the [Mana Efficiency Boost] feature.]
“….?”
[Additional Body Generation]? What’s that? Does it mean I get two bodies? What about my consciousness?
──I’m just now starting to grasp using this, and they’ve made it even more confusing.
Still, the additional asset was a welcome feature. She could experiment with various setups.
──Climbing the Tower does make you stronger. That’s an undeniable truth.
But… why does my job always feel like some kind of “circus performance”?
The life of an idol, never receiving applause unless you score a perfect 100, was unbearably difficult.
Even modern idols were scrutinized harshly for the smallest mistake.
Lost in such thoughts, Wakamo reflexively dodged an arrow as soon as she entered the next floor.
She marveled at her own talent for dodging upon sight, gritting her teeth as she checked the information screen.
[Climbing Incheon Tower’s 23rd Floor World]
- [Wakamo Inarizushi]: Climbing difficulty increases based on the Climber’s achievements!
- Defeat the Cunning Human-Hunter Elf Archer!
- Defeat the Cunning Human-Hunter Elf Archer.
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
- Defeat the Cunning Human-Hunter Elf Archer (0/1).
- Do not step outside the designated zone (0/1).
– What’s this?
– Did an arrow just fly at her?
– If it’s an archer, does that mean it’s an elf?
– But aren’t elves exclusive to Denmark’s Tower?
– Why is the host climbing some multinational Tower??
– More importantly, where is the enemy even hiding?
More baffling than shocking, Wakamo dodged another arrow and noticed a circle drawn on the ground around her.
She realized she couldn’t step outside this circle and would have to deal with an archer firing from a distant forest barely visible on the horizon.
The distance was so vast that she doubted she could even hit her target with a throw.
– Host! There’s a bow on the ground below!
– Ah, this nostalgic feeling… Time to channel the spirit of Joseon archers….
– Host’s location is prime for getting shot by a scholar.
– Oh, this is definitely her trauma.
– This is fox abuse!!!
In desperation, Wakamo picked up the bow lying on the ground.
[This is not a usable [Class] for you.]
“Then why leave it here?!”
– LMAO!!
– Who’s trolling her? LOL
– Is she not a bow-using class??
– Classes that can use bows are rarer these days, LOL.
– Seriously, who even uses bows anymore? Just go to America and grab a gun.
– True LOL.
Suppressing the urge to curse, Wakamo caught another incoming arrow, only for it to disintegrate into light in her hands.
It was as if the Tower was taunting her, showing that she couldn’t even reuse the arrows.
Staring at her now-empty hand, Wakamo felt a wave of helplessness.
Wasn’t the early Tower climb supposed to be easier? This trial was excessively harsh.
Had her eyesight been any less sharp, she would’ve already turned into a pincushion.
While she nimbly dodged arrows for now, the circle began to shrink, making her temple twitch with frustration.
If this was going to happen, they should’ve just added a time limit!!!
“Haaah….”
Clutching her hair in frustration, Wakamo yanked at it, creating a makeshift bow from the strands.
The sight of short-haired Wakamo shocked and delighted the viewers, but Wakamo had no time to pay attention to the chat.
The arrows were coming faster and faster.
Pressing the bowstring crafted from her hair to its limit, she activated [VTuber Asset].
A single arrow materialized.
She had vowed to save it for the most critical moment─yet using it immediately felt like the Tower had robbed her, leaving her seething in frustration.
Ping—!!
The arrow Wakamo fired with all her strength was accompanied by a [Camera] following its trajectory.
Thunk!
– Wow!!
– Wait, how did she do that??
– Can anyone even see this?
Wakamo displayed an extraordinary feat by intercepting an incoming arrow with her own.
Moments later, as another arrow flew toward her, she dodged to the side and lowered her stance, pulling the bowstring with full force and releasing another shot.
– Oooh, ooooh
– Whoa, that’s crazy fast
– How does this even work
Viewers were left in awe as they watched from the perspective of the arrow.
The arrow flew powerfully over the green meadow and into the forest.
Deep within the forest, far from the entrance, an Elf Archer camouflaged with protective coloration was caught on camera.
Contrary to expectations, it resembled an Amazonian tribesman. Its white, upturned eyes gave it a monstrous human form, which felt unsettling.
Viewers marveled at Wakamo’s skill as the arrow, shot from an unseen location, flew accurately toward the Elf.
– But why is she so bad with guns
Amid the praise, someone asked an honest yet harsh question.
Thunk!
– A shield???
– The Spirit blocked it!!!
– Wait, how does wind block an arrow?
The invisible Wind Spirit hidden nearby deflected the incoming arrow. The Elf Archer moved to a new sniper point without even looking back.
Just as the Elf turned its head, the spiraling arrow abruptly stopped midair, aiming directly at the Elf’s head.
Finally, with a ping! the arrow shot itself and pierced the back of the Elf’s skull.
The Elf, stunned by an impossible shot, turned to see where it came from. However, before realizing the truth, the Elf collapsed lifelessly to the ground.
Phew.
-Using [Mana Manipulation] and [Viewpoint Sharing], Wakamo’s ultimate, unmissable sniper shot!
‘So, it works after all…’
Wakamo had worried it wouldn’t work due to the distance.
She had used a similar technique when opening a portal during the Seoul recapture operation.
“It’s been a while since I fired a shot… I’m glad it hit. Bows really are better.”
As she tossed the bow in her hand, it dissipated into thin air. Her cut hair instantly returned to its original length.
– Is this the skill of a general who served under Cao Cao
– Her prowess during the Battle of Dan-no-Ura remains unmatched
– Being skilled with a bow means being skilled at dodging them too
– Everyone in Joseon must have been archery masters to survive
“Believers, no teasing allowed.”
[The 23rd floor of the Incheon Tower has met the Platinum Achievement Condition and is now open to all humanity!]
[Rewards are being calculated for the Platinum Achievement Strategy.]
‘This is big…’
The situation was shifting into territory where anything Wakamo did was accepted as normal simply because it was her.
The flow was moving past awe and into a realm of “Of course, she’s amazing!” too quickly.
Even so, the Tower pressured her to always give her best. She worried she might need to show some vulnerability at times.
[Please select one reward.]
[Flame of the Idol]
- Consumes available mana to ignite flames.
[Granting Blessings]
- [Price of Faith] – Allows Wakamo to bestow skills to Believers based on accumulated points.
[Companion Buff]
- Believer recovery speed +50%.
Her heart pounded.
This was the skill she had been longing to find. The one she had been searching for endlessly.
Its name was…
[You have acquired the skill [Flame of the Idol]!]
‘No, don’t laugh yet. Don’t declare victory, Wakamo…’
Her lips trembled, on the verge of breaking into a smile. Wakamo chuckled despite trying to hold it back.
Believers, uncertain of why she was laughing, cautiously speculated whether she had received something good.
Even though they were curious and hoped for an answer, they also understood that Wakamo sharing information wouldn’t necessarily benefit her. They decided not to press further.
Without revealing anything, Wakamo moved to the next floor with a spring in her step.
“Believers, I’m in a good mood right now.”
Upon entering, an incoming fire attack was immediately neutralized with smoke created by [Idol’s Form].
By observing only the shape of the magic, Wakamo quickly identified its type and acted accordingly.
What kind of fool would leave their weakness unaddressed?
“Is this [Mana Combustion]?”
The blazing smoke was consumed by fire and disappeared. Beyond it, a Wizard holding a staff was glaring at Wakamo.
[Climbing the 24th Floor of Incheon Tower]
- [Wakamo Inarizushi] The difficulty increases based on the climber’s achievements!
- Defeat [The Elf Sage, Master of Magic]!
- Take down [The Elf Sage, Master of Magic].
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
- Defeat [The Elf Sage, Master of Magic] (0/1)
- Subdue [The Elf Sage, Master of Magic] with magic (0/1)
- Avoid physical attacks against [The Elf Sage, Master of Magic] (0/1)
A high-ranking wizard appeared, as if ready to counter the moment the flame-related skill was obtained.
The Elf Sage, known as an elite monster capable of using at least three attributes, might unleash unimaginable skills from the wizard class against Wakamo.
If [Mana Combustion] was learned, [Mana Burn] could also be used—Wakamo steadied her breath, considering how to defeat it.
[The Elf Sage casts [Ability Perception]!]
The Elf Sage cast an emotion-based skill, wearing a sly grin as though determined to exploit Wakamo’s weaknesses.
It seemed like the Sage wasted a turn to assess, but this wizard required no chant to activate skills.
Thus, Wakamo waited to see how it would react before responding.
[The Elf Sage falls into [Fear]!]
“Heek…!!”
Wakamo didn’t know.
To someone who could see [Mana], what she looked like.
With an enormous mana level surpassing 600,000, Wakamo’s form disappeared, leaving only blazing mana, appearing like a colossal beast.
The Elf Sage recoiled as though facing a terrifying monster.
‘Afraid of me…?’
Wakamo was dumbfounded.
“Don’t be so scared. I won’t resort to fists against a Sage… Prepare yourself.”
As she spoke, sparks ignited from her fingertips.
Contrary to expectations, crackling white flames resembling milk emerged—
A radiant, divine white flame flickered.
Even the climbers watching Wakamo’s broadcast were unfamiliar with this peculiar fire.
The Elf Sage, trembling in fear, responded with its own flames as Wakamo smiled.
“Good. That’s the spirit.”
She infused her flames with mana.
It felt like it could work.
“Let’s see whose fire is stronger.”
As both stood poised, holding their flames in a silent standoff, the Elf Sage dripped cold sweat while Wakamo smirked confidently.
“[Devouring Spirit’s Blaze]─!!”
The Elf Sage loudly declared its skill, unleashing its flames. While it’s said intelligent monsters can speak, true communication remains unheard of.
Meeting a talking humanoid monster for the first time intrigued Wakamo, inspiring admiration.
As the flames of the spirit flew toward her, Wakamo responded.
“[Flame of the Idol].”
For Wakamo, this could be called her first “skill chant.”
Unleashing the skill she had long yearned for—
The radiant white flames effortlessly devoured the spirit’s fire.
The Sage tried to defend but failed as sparks trailing from Wakamo’s fingers reached the Sage’s chest.
Faster than the incoming flames.
Boom─!!
“Awesomeee!!”
From within the blazing white inferno, the Elf Sage flailed and collapsed.
The flames, untouchable as long as Wakamo’s mana held, danced endlessly, refusing to fade.
“Look, Believers! Manager! Isn’t this such a beautiful firework show?!”
– Haha! Elves deserve a fiery end!
– Facing Wakamo was a death sentence from the start…
– Is this real sorcery…?
– This is more like the great lord of flames, isn’t it?
– But what’s with blocking with smoke…
[The 24th floor of Incheon Tower is now open to humanity after achieving Platinum conditions!]
[Platinum conquest rewards are being calculated!]
[Select one reward:]
[Idol’s Protection]
- Grants buffs to Believers proportional to the floor level.
[Blessing Acquisition]
- [Price of Faith] – Grants skills to Believers based on their points.
[Idol’s Lion]
- Permanently summons a lion at the cost of mana.
- Maintenance cost scales with the Idol’s mana capacity.
- Stats can be sacrificed to strengthen it.
“Hmm~~?”
Wakamo tilted her head, surprised at the unfamiliar skill.
Hey, isn’t the Fox God’s incarnation supposed to be Inari… me? Wakamo Inarizushi.
Oh well, no matter!
[Skill [Idol’s Lion] acquired!]
Stretching leisurely, Wakamo stood framed by the blazing white flames.
The flames did not harm her.
Finally, a skill that didn’t damage herself.
As Wakamo returned to her usual outfit within the white fire, she turned to the camera, making an “announcement.”
“Believers, next is a 3-person collab. Look forward to it… A climber party going up, huh?”
She smiled, waved, and bid farewell with half-lidded crimson eyes and a shark-toothed grin.
“Now, I have to go watch the broadcast, so I’ll take my leave.”
Overjoyed at finally obtaining an [Attack Skill],
Wakamo ended the broadcast with a triumphant smile befitting a victor.
The remaining Believers turned to the community as part of their routine,
Sharing their emotions over today’s thrilling exploits from their daring broadcaster!
Coming up next!
A one-of-a-kind 3-person climber VTuber party!
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