Chapter 9
A world where fantasy has become reality.
A world where the fantasy you only read about in books has suddenly appeared in real life!
Some people expressed disappointment that it wasn’t like a “gate” genre. However, they were relieved that participation in the tower was not mandatory, and that most of the Climbers ascending the tower possessed not only good morals but were also prepared to fight and kill if necessary.
Most of them considered climbing the tower as a given.
Was it because honour and glory awaited at the top? The thrill of conquering the tower?
Of course, that was part of it, but── the dopamine rush from having power beyond that of a human!!
The ability to shake the world with sheer physical strength!
That’s part of it, but simply being able to earn a lot of money is another.
Earning a lot of money and spending a lot increases the flow of capital, which in turn helps society run smoothly─ the world had become a slightly better place to live compared to before.
It wasn’t a complete collapse but a rough fall that was then rebuilt, adding the story of tower climbing to society at large.
They categorized it as a natural disaster and ended it with occasional training exercises to prepare for potential tower collapse situations.
The overflowing weapons and trained soldiers were then used to repel monsters that appeared from tower collapses, so from a broader national perspective, there were no major long-term losses.
And the ghosts of the internet communities carried on their lives no differently than before.
They posted clickbait titled “Tower Collapsing Now!” or uploaded proof shots of themselves actually awakening and climbing.
They’d tease the Climbers just a bit, knowing they were risking their lives, but since the punishment for crimes committed by Climbers was extremely severe, they were treated almost like a newly established aristocratic class in modern times.
Of course, just like aristocrats, they had to shoulder the responsibilities that came with those benefits for the people.
Ultimately, Climbers ascend the tower for a myriad of comprehensive reasons.
[Author: Anonymous]
[Title: VTuber means the strongest fighter on Earth.]
(GIF of Fox God one-shotting a Feral Deer with a knifehand strike)
We live in an era flooded with VTubers.
Finally, VTubers have extended their influence to tower climbing.
The endpoint of rapidly advancing Metaverse technology.
It’s nothing but pure, primal violence!!
┗ I nearly wet myself hearing that heavy sound.
┗ Compared to our streamer, bullies from school days are pathetic nobodies.
┗ Ghelbers… Climbers are all UFC level by default…
[Author: WarmMandarinWorshipBatClan]
[Title: Close-up shot of Fox God’s breast mole count]
Sorry, guys, it’s a bait post. There’s nothing like that here.
But seriously, this is urgent. I drew an NSFW fanart of our streamer.
Does our streamer have rights? What if I get sued?
┗ If you’re a Climber, you even gain rights that didn’t exist before.
┗ Please donate your fanart, my little buddy is starving…
┗ In that case, draw an even sexier picture to beg for forgiveness?
┗ For real, this is the answer, lmao.
┗ (Image of Fox God saying, “Don’t hold back, just let it out.”)
[Author: NotHumanIfTradingStocks]
[Title: Is this for real? Is our streamer, who used to post animal genitalia as fanart, the same person?]
Thinking back, our streamer’s an animal, so it was legit fanart after all.
If trading stocks makes you less human, being an animal makes you more successful like our streamer.
Newton was a moron, failing as a human. If only I’d passed as an animal like our streamer, lol.
(Image spamming red stock graphs)
I’ve worshiped our Wakamo-sama from the very beginning.
There’s no fool here who didn’t believe, right? I bought YouTube stocks the very first day of the stream.
But that’s child’s play.
(GIF of a self-made Wakamo Coin)
It’s all in or nothing.
┗ This is a crazy, idiotic move. I’m investing everything right now.
┗ Anyway, it’s the coin creator who’s screwed, not me, lolol.
┗ This whole community is a whirlpool of madness because of one crazy streamer.
┗ No one knew they weren’t even human.
[Author: LongLiveInchLawQueenHerMajesty]
[Title: Ugh… Wakamo Mama… Motherly bosom so big… Mofu…]
Anyway, is this really a VTuber…?
No matter how I look at it, isn’t this a regular streamer?
If they conquered the tower, doesn’t that mean they’re real?
A 2-meter-tall fox goddess with a slender waist, sleepy eyes, and shark-like teeth— a courtesan goddess existing in reality!!
┗ Huh? But aren’t we going to see them through a screen for life anyway?
┗ Our streamer risked their life to be a VTuber; does that matter?
┗ Is there proof that’s their true form? What if it’s a thousand-year-old long-breasted loli fox god?
┗ WakkyaHwaklongBreastLoliFoxGodLmao
Like pouring oil on the fire, Wakamo’s fame spread through the internet community.
Of course, most of them cheered at her model-like figure and overwhelmingly large breasts that swayed like water balloons with a single knifehand strike, despite being over 2 meters tall─ but…
Many held back, saying, “I’ll stop here since I’m afraid of being sued!” Yet the majority couldn’t shake off their curiosity as to why she was a VTuber at all.
Anyone who entered her channel saw over 2,000 videos and 200 different VTubers, and although they accepted it, there were still many unanswered questions.
Couldn’t she just become a regular streamer?
Why not…?
But those who pointed that out were all permanently banned without exception.
After all, she had been hiding her identity and doing VTubing up to this point. Whether she was truly a fox god or not was still uncertain─ they were watching her through a screen anyway, and no one knew if what she showed was real.
The trend leaned more towards accepting her as a VTuber.
In the midst of that, there were those who argued whether the giant penguin living inside a penguin costume, or Jegal Nuri, who also wore a mascot suit, were VTubers.
Eventually, people reached the conclusion that as long as you had a character to represent you and broadcast on the internet, you were considered a VTuber.
Honestly, most people didn’t care about that.
All they wanted was a big hit of dopamine.
In an era where the Metaverse develops day by day, people were captivated by the violence displayed at the pinnacle of humanity’s technological achievements.
There are many videos of Climbers conquering floors or hunting monsters, but they are all flashy, fast, and─ give off the impression of watching a movie.
In a world where everyone fights with weapons, the number of people like Fox God who fight purely with their fists and feet is extremely rare.
The allure of returning to the roots and displaying primal violence.
An overwhelming sense of realism that can never be created through imagination alone!!
People were flocking to witness the power exhibited by VTubers climbing the tower, as they presented themselves not as individuals but through the characters they represented.
Sure, VTuber streams can be enjoyed through edited clips.
But who wouldn’t agree that the thrill of live broadcasts is far more exciting!
***
“Attention! Salute! Hello, this is Wakamo Inarizushi.”
– So you’ve decided on this as your greeting?
– Stand up! Salute! You too!
– Are you really climbing the 5th floor today?
– Are you really the Fox God, or is it just a concept?
“I’m still thinking about the greeting. Still thinking about the broadcasting rules. And I’m obviously the Fox God. You’ve seen me in real life, so worship me.”
– Suddenly speaking kindly… Why does it make my heart flutter?
– I’m only typing a comment, but I feel like my gaze is on your chest. Is it just my imagination?
– If you quit streaming, who’ll climb the tower for us?
– You seriously went wild for real because you’re climbing the tower. If you quit streaming, the National Intelligence Service might show up, lmao.
– Gasp!! I didn’t type this chat! It’s just our feisty little cat’s doing!
– Wait, you’re just doing this without deciding on your greeting?
“How many VTuber greetings do you think I know?”
– TMI) If she rotates through them, she could go for almost a year.
– Seriously, is that even possible?
– She’s watched VTubers from the US, Japan, and even Indonesia.
– It feels like just yesterday when she cried and unsubscribed during the Red Pill reveal of Chinese VTubers….
– I came in during the knifehand strike clip. Is our streamer a crazy demon?
– Our newcomer is learning so quickly!! Such a smart one!! Why are you here with that intelligence?
– The chest, of course.
– You’re brutally honest, aren’t you?
– I didn’t say it, but most of us are here for the same reason.
– The rigging is so detailed that it looks realistic!
– Ah, lol. Be careful with your comments, hahaha.
Wakamo opened an internet window, seemingly mocking the viewers who commented that it’s obviously reality with tower climbing, but she’s insisting on being a VTuber.
Like VTubers displaying their schedule on their desktop, she brought up a calendar showing her approximate tower climbing schedule…
And as if it was nothing, she stated that, unless there were any sudden changes, she would climb one floor per day─ an insane claim.
With the screen filled with the densely packed VTuber streaming schedules and three other VTuber live streams running at the bottom, the viewers started to feel a sense of dread.
– So you’ll be back tomorrow to stream again! I trust you, Fox God!
– What kind of passion is this, watching streams while streaming yourself?
– Are you taking clips while not looking? How the heck do you do that, you crazy woman!
– And she’s sending donations too, lmao.
– Wow, it’s like she never intended to interact with us in the first place, huh?
– You can tell just by looking, she hasn’t even opened donations, can’t you?
“I know exactly what will happen if I open donations and video donations! Why are you even questioning it?! Just keep staring at my chest, you little brats!”
– I mean, we were already staring, but thank you for giving us permission.
– I just microwaved some rice. Can I take a bite after staring three more times?
– While you’re at it, could you tell us what colour your panties are?
“Anyway, it’s only the second day of streaming. It feels like I’m lacking content while climbing the tower. I opened up a communication session because I want to hear your opinions─ Oh, look at that, our little chick just opened an unarchived stream.”
– Seriously, you have no intention of talking to us!!
– And she’s leaving to listen to a song just because an unarchived stream opened, is this for real?
– Wait, you’re inside the tower, so how are you even connected to the internet???
“Because I’m a VTuber?”
– Oh, I see! Thank you for answering my question, you rich bastard.
– It’s annoying as hell, but the way you answered makes it impossible to argue back.
– Huh? Isn’t this just regular streaming? [User has been permanently banned].
– See that? There’s no way to argue back.
– Look at that invincibility.
“Anyway, I’m shamelessly milking content right now. I’m a damn cheeky woman with no shame. Give me some advice, VTuber simps.”
– It’s really annoying, but since you showed your belly button, I’ll think about it humbly.
– I’m lying down, but why is this so seductive, I’m going crazy.
– I’d like to lick your collarbone, but that would be rude, so I’ll hold back.
– I’d like to see the details of the modelling. Could you show us your soles?
– You crazy bastard with a weird fetish, get out!
– Modogini? Why aren’t you streaming and hanging out here!
– Can’t you just show us the tower climbing?
Unfortunately, even the indoor types who enjoy watching streams and hanging out in the community every day were all the same.
From the very beginning, it was only natural that she, who continuously watched VTuber videos, clipped them, and edited them, would be better at this than anyone else.
She wiggled her toes and displayed them in response to the request to show her soles, then stood up.
She then rotated the camera, showing the giant, bull-like creature exhaling heavily with excitement.
Among the monsters that can be seen in the tower, it was one of the simplest, yet─ in a way, it was known as a newbie-killer, the Killer Ankole Watusi.
– Wow, holy….
– It’s massive, damn.
– The zoo doesn’t even compare to this.
– Is this really a 5th-floor monster???
– Streamer, you don’t even have a weapon. Are you okay??
The Killer Ankole Watusi was so huge that the 2-meter-tall Wakamo looked small in comparison.
With its horns as big as its own body, the Killer Ankole Watusi scratched the ground aggressively with its front legs, snorting loudly as it readied itself to charge at any moment, shaking its head fiercely.
With its sheer size filling the screen, and the perspective showing the back of Wakamo’s head as she faced off against the 5th-floor newbie-killer, viewers instantly understood what it meant that Climbers were different from ordinary humans.
It might not be the exact same monster, but for something like this to appear starting from just the 5th floor….
Then what about the floors above? As they realized that these people were truly risking their lives in battle….
A sense of worry arose that maybe the streamer might push herself too hard and die for the sake of the broadcast.
“Uwooooaaaaah──!!!!”
People would ridicule it as a “Black Cow” due to its colour, but the massive bull charged straight toward Wakamo with terrifying force.
Overwhelmed by the impact of the huge monster charging, some viewers felt fear and terror despite it being through a screen.
However, some people noticed that the camera didn’t move at all. They realized that Wakamo was standing completely still in that spot, and they were horrified.
Well, it’s probably because she has some [Skill], right?
Trying to shake off their worries, they nervously waited.
“Hup!!”
Opening her arms as if to embrace the massive body, she grabbed the horns and pulled the head toward her chest, bringing the charge to a halt.
Would such a monster, with all that momentum, really stop just like that?
“Uwoook!!!”
The pain-filled cry of the [Killer Ankole Watusi]. Just like a car that crashes into a wall and crumples, its neck recoiled back into its body like a turtle pulling its head in.
Its hind legs shot up into the air, and soon, the enormous beast’s spine bent like a bow.
She had stopped it. Without being pushed back even an inch from her initial position!
“Ugooook!!!!”
A fist struck directly between its eyes, caving in its head.
As its eyes bulged halfway out and foamed blood at its mouth, the [Killer Ankole Watusi]’s lower body fell heavily to the ground.
By then, the beast was already dead, its eyes still open, and it slowly collapsed onto its side.
After its upper body crumpled, its lower half followed belatedly and collapsed.
The fact that she stopped it was astonishing enough, but to kill it instantly with a single blow!
And yet, she displayed only an indifferent expression, as if it wasn’t anything special.
– Wow! What was that?!
“Huh? I’m clipping this.”
– Dude, that’s not what I was asking.
“This is the Fox God’s magic. A physical force that feels like magic.”
– Over-the-top physical abilities are indistinguishable from magic meme.
– I want to see some real magic. Is this magic?
– So… are you ending the stream with this?
– But can you even eat that thing?”
Wakamo stared at the rapidly scrolling chat and her eyes sparkled when she read a message from one of her [Believers].
T/n: Shinja/ Believers, Those who watch his stream.
Depending on the type, [Monsters] can be used as food ingredients.
In other words─she realized she could create a new type of content called [Monster Cooking] in addition to just climbing the tower!!
But she had no cooking tools. What should she do then?
– ??? Streamer, what are you doing? Trying to loot?
– But why are you heading to the hind legs to loot?
– Do Climbers usually sniff before looting?”
The viewers, afraid of what this madwoman might do next, couldn’t even begin to imagine what was coming.
Wakachak.
Wakamo grabbed the hind leg’s thigh attached to the torso, lifted it, and took a big bite out of it, chewing a mouthful of raw meat.
– Kyaaahhhhh!! Eeeek!!!
– Wow, so this is the wild.
– This was daily life a thousand years ago!!
– For generations, humanity has hunted and consumed meat like this.
– I believe you now, you really are the Fox God.
– Wait, why the hell are you eating it raw?!
– Because she’s a fox?
– Does that make sense?
– Why are you accepting this?
“It’s really chewy, and the texture is quite nice! It’s a bit more tender than raw beef… If I had sesame oil and instant rice, it’d be perfect.”
– This is too much, even for our extreme food gang…
– Streamer, blood is dripping down your chin. Wipe it off a bit.
– Why does she look like she’s enjoying it so much?
– FYI) The skin and muscles of a [Killer Ankole Watusi] are thick enough to be used as armour material. What the streamer is eating can be used as armour up to the 10th floor.
– ?
– ?
– ?
– I heard foxes belong to the canine family, but I guess it’s true!”
Wakamo felt a strong sense that something was terribly wrong.
VTubers do food streams too… and they often do cooking shows, so what went wrong this time…?
“Is there something weird about the way I eat…?”
Rubbing her mouth roughly with her sleeve, Wakamo tilted her head in confusion.
– Looking at it again, she’s really cute.
– Why does it look so cute when the streamer is sulking?
– Eating what you’ve hunted is the right of the strong, so it’s fine.
– We get full just by watching you eat, so eat plenty, streamer…
“Wait, I’ll make a fire.”
Saying that, Wakamo began rapidly rubbing her improvised hand drill to generate frictional heat and light a fire, preparing to cook the meat.
Seeing Wakamo saying, “I’ll just cook and eat it,” the viewers mostly had similar reactions.
– Seriously, she really gives off that ancient vibe like she just came out of being sealed away.
– Where the heck did you pop out from? A frozen warehouse?
– I guess it’s true you came from Japan. You like eating raw food.
– A primitive person who hunts with brute strength now makes a fire.
– Feels like I’m watching the Discovery Channel.
Because she got dazed while clipping and listening to an unarchived stream, she took a headbutt and had to somehow save face.
But, whatever, since the viewers liked it, that’s all that matters.
And so, Wakamo started a fire.
Despite viewers’ worries that it’d be tougher than a rubber tire once cooked, she tore through it without any problem.
The fact that her viewers became a little kinder to her afterward was a bonus.
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“Phew… President Yu Gyeong-yeon. ──After the Surveillance Team’s investigation, we still haven’t been able to verify her identity… but we did find her place of residence. Due to complications caused by dual real estate transactions, things have gotten tangled. On the day Climber Wakamo Inarizushi climbed the tower, her house burned down completely in a fire.”
“Was someone targeting her from the beginning? Or did she destroy the evidence herself? Either way, it’s a headache. If she’s really a fox who’s lived for a thousand years, she must have dug dozens of burrows. So, there’s no way for us to make contact, right, Director? You wouldn’t have come to me unless that was the case.”
If they had failed, the report would have simply been submitted. The Director wouldn’t have come in person.
Seeing the Director look at him with unwavering confidence, President Yu smiled, stroking his chin, thinking that he had indeed trained his subordinate well.
For whatever reason, she was a being who burned down her own residence and disappeared. The fact that she’s a Climber already makes her an extraordinary superhuman. Even if the identification she holds truly belongs to the Fox God, there’s no guarantee it’s really hers. They had to consider the possibility that she was using a fake ID.
After all, they might be dealing with a fox who has lived for a thousand years!
Of course, while watching her streams, President Yu couldn’t help but feel pity, as she seemed to be struggling to communicate with her viewers—trying to mingle with the young staff in an “MZ way” to fit in. Seeing that, he thought she wasn’t a real threat. Maybe… she’s just a little… wild?
Thinking of her as a foreigner who’s working hard to adapt to modern civilization and not cause any harm made him feel even more sorry for her.
“In any case… we need support. We need a considerable amount of money to persuade the dealer… and, if necessary, means to quietly bribe staff members so that we can extract the goods. We also need personnel who can discreetly erase any traces to ensure no damage occurs.”
“I’ll provide full support. What are the success rates?”
“If we can secure just one of the items, it’s 100%. But if we get both, it’s 200%.”
“Hoh… an item that can lure the Fox God… that must be quite expensive. Can you tell me what it is?”
“It’s 【『Figma No.777! VirtualLive 5th Festival Commemorative! Guerrilla☆Explosive☆Bunny☆Pekoyamaragu from Paradise!』 Animiner’s Shop Korea Region Limited [Limited Quantity & Autographed]】 figure. Additionally, it includes 【Collaboration Commemoration Special! Domain Expansion Backroom Abduction Pro Charisma White Fox Limited 1/7 Statue】 as well.”
“…Hmm. What happens if we’re caught stealing that?”
“Won’t we get stabbed by a crazy fanatic who missed their chance…?”
“We’ll have to be very cautious. Good job, Director Won Da-hye. I’m granting full support under my authority, so give it everything you’ve got.”
“Yes, Animiner’s Shop collaboration day. Wakamo Inarizushi will definitely come. No, she’s certain to come. This is the first in Korea, and she’s been eagerly waiting for it…!”
If they just prepare for the scheduled day of confrontation, they will be able to meet her.
To meet his Oshi, a fan café manager who had pinpointed her weaknesses glinted with determination.
The operation must be conducted in utmost secrecy. After all, Wakamo would insist on buying the merchandise fairly!!
Operation Otaku Hunt… No, [Fox Hunt]!!
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