READ NOVEL ONLINE “Huff… Huff…”
[The 11th Floor of the Arizona Tower has achieved Platinum status and is now open to all mankind!!]
“Is that for real…?”
The Climber with the [Summoner] class, panting for breath, couldn’t believe the achievement he had just accomplished.
He’d only heard rumors about it and watched others achieve it, but to think he himself had done it…? However, wouldn’t he eventually have to compete against the holders of the Complete Strategy Layer at the upper floors?
Though it felt like a distant future, the thought alone made him sigh. At least the silver lining was that only the ownership of the floor would be lost.
All the rewards earned would entirely belong to the Climber, so there was no need to worry about them being taken away.
He swallowed, eagerly anticipating the rewards that awaited him, gently stroking his [Gray Wolf] and [Black Hawk].
[Rewards will be increased due to Platinum status on the Tower.]
[An additional 10 attribute points are awarded to the Climber.]
[The rare item [Summoner-Specific Armor (No Race Restrictions)] has been given!]
[The rare item [Ring of Bond] has been given!]
[The rare item [3 Elixirs of Summoner Growth] has been given!]
[You have acquired the [Owl’s Eye] passive skill for the [Summoner] class based on your achievements.]
[Please choose 1 reward.]
“This is crazy!!”
He couldn’t help but exclaim in awe. The American [Summoner] Climber finally understood why people would reset the Tower just to climb it again.
If this was the reward for the lowest floor, how generous must the rewards for the middle or upper floors be…?
If achieved, the gap between oneself and other Climbers would widen immensely.
Not only was such a bounty given, but [Skills] or [Equipment] were not the limits. They even offered a [Reward Choice] where you could pick a [Summoner].
Relieved that this Complete Strategy Layer couldn’t be taken away even when handed over to upper-floor Climbers encountered in the Tower, he couldn’t help but feel at ease.
“….There’s said to be some insane Climber in South Korea who clears this repeatedly. I can’t even compare to them in strength.”
The joy and excitement were short-lived. He suddenly remembered that across the ocean in a small country, there was a supernova Climber who had consecutively recorded Complete Strategy Layers on ten floors. Even the American Climber’s Association was paying attention, and rumor had it that the president himself was interested.
They said… it wasn’t even a human, so perhaps it truly was the mysterious allure of Asia at work.
The [Summoner] Climber might have been misunderstanding something….. but he achieved floor conquest through his own efforts while being classified under a combat profession.
If he could see the layer information like Wakamou, it would have been noted down like this:
[Climbing in the World of the 11th Floor of the Arizona Tower]
– Work with your Summons to hunt [Axehandle Hound]. Beware of their axe blades.
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
– Do not take damage from the [Axehandle Hound] (1/1)
– Do not flee from the [Axehandle Hound] (1/1)
– Use only profession skills against the [Axehandle Hound] (1/1)
– Do not use consumables against the [Axehandle Hound] (1/1)
– Do not lose [Summons] against the [Axehandle Hound] (2/2)
– Destroy the axe handle on the head of [Axehandle Hound] (1/1)
– Defeat the [Axehandle Hound] within 5 minutes (4:57)
Achievement conditions like a receipt given to combat profession’s lower tier Climbers….. yet upon reflection, it wasn’t all that different from being told to face and defeat the enemy with one’s own strength without retreating. It seemed like such easy-breezy conditions to achieve.
The American Climber’s Association spares no support for all Tower Climbers.
Thanks to having forgotten to bring consumables along from the previous floor, [Summoner] was able to achieve it—to such an extent that America was investing in its Climbers.
In part, it was about resource acquisition, but also because each individual represented strength equivalent to that of an army due to the legends of the past, when individuals like the 『Legendary Class』 known as [Man Eater] caused significant damage. In the U.S., unregistered Climbers were treated as a threat and were dealt with similarly.
Of course, regarding professions, respect was given.
Even if they didn’t disclose their professions, it could be determined by the weapons they rented, so it was pointless not to reveal it.
Facing Climbing terrorists like the [Six-Legged Beast], America pays ample attention and holds a diverse array of sentiments towards the exceptional.
Even while climbing such a promising Tower, the success rate was astronomically low for humans; all it took was colossal strategy for the tower that stars rise in Hopes.
They may gather outside believers and mountains on top front of power with slow grow climb on top of all know the followers. Those would be questioned for merely not scaling and arriving using exhaustion.
Whatever intentated speak is unable for speech with impossible seemed by intent capable intellect helloant known what nature.
Although the tower is orbs given extreme reward. What contrarily compatible attainment per reaches allows the tower, providing relentlessly brimming to milionial from universe.
Wakamou recorded rewards given less than 30% of others as lower was precisely allocated, though level increased by 300%.
The climb for Wakamou. [Attack Skill] has shrugged various means for open provision in conjunction with [VTuber Skill] and also arranged 【Profession-only Skill】.
Meanwhile, escalating rewards to Wakamou bought reduced to nothing, from the [Six-Legged Beast] and various intentions in significance were less to something.
Buy clarities offered by different iteration that will land into continuously consuming.
Indeed, time was near that the form more rare occurred as replacing regarding compoling form according rightly true.
Back in present.
Upon successful achievement, the tower generously provides mouth-gaping rewards to Climbers. Then, gradually increases the difficulty level of the Tower to match the caliber of the worthy.
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[(Author: Anonymous)]
[Title: Watch yesterday’s broadcast]
(Picture of Ichigo sleeping in a fox’s tail)
This is bliss… this is hope.
Huff huff… please tell the company to hire newcomers quickly…
The fan dance was insane, and the gayageum, haegeum, and danso performance too.
I bet she’s good at pansori as well?
I want to be held by mama…!!
The maternal love I seek is beyond the screen!!!!
-Don’t you know it’s hard for guys to be VTubers?
Haha; I’m a girl, though.
Sent you a DM.
Oh, you crazy fools.
I’m a woman too!(dangles).
-But, the Leader’s equipment promotion and the Studio stuff… it’s like a proper company now…
-It’s a talent to grow this fast as a Clipper.
-I saw a YouTuber analyzing the Leader’s performances too.
“Too hard to call pro’s skills close to a hobby.”
TMI) The Leader said he’s tried every instrument.
I mean, with 1000 years, you’d probably try all instruments for fun haha.
-By the way, what’s with the edited part of the video?
Oh…. didn’t you watch it yesterday?
Nope!
Then you might as well not know…
Sometimes, the truth can be harsh.
If you want, (Link)
The one who asked isn’t coming back?
You’ve killed them..!!
[(Author: EarGasm)]
[Title: Ahnnn]
The Leader dances, performs…
And finally, they give ASMR that’s ticklish. Ugh…
That’s a real fox damn haha.
Tickling ears, blowing wind.
Grinning humorously, nom nom….
This is a true pro.
The final “Good night” voice, Ugh…
Hand.some.
-Tbh, the Leader’s voice is insane.
-They’ve got the charm of a bold general.
-But why are they so good at it?
The Leader has bought over 20 ASMRs.
It’s implemented through big data.
As a VTuber, they can be called top-notch.
-I’ll have to listen to this often.
-I already saved it haha.
The first broadcast from the Studio was a great success. Liu Ying’s songs and Wakamou’s performance brought in new viewers. Although the broadcast has ended, they also managed to make some extra high-quality ASMR videos using the microphone they bought for a hefty price, showcasing Wakamou’s professional side.
‘How many ASMR broadcasts have I watched and VTubers’ ASMR I bought from overseas sites?’
One specialized ASMR VTuber reportedly invested 80 million yen in total for a Studio’s building and land valued at 70 million yen, plus three 1-million-yen microphones, and other equipment.
ASMR is not something that can be done just with a microphone; to eliminate the friction noise from the upper garment, Wakamou undressed and tried every possible fine-tuning in sound equipment and audio interface settings with utmost diligence.
Even though just placing the microphone might work, there’s always a risk of poor sound quality.
A VTuber has to always earnestly research content for fans (Actually, not really).
Preparation took 7 hours, recording 30 minutes, and editing 3 hours….. thus completed. What level of perfection for the ASMR I always wanted to try?
Wakamou, a VTuber lover, would coolly rate it just 1 out of 5 stars!!
The voice failed!! But the breath was good, so it got 1 star.
Since the setup was well-prepared, they planned to record Liu Ying’s ASMR.
To shake the brains of perverts to their core, it would be sensually crafted…
“Now then, shall we climb the Tower soon?”
Having satisfied the believers with VTuber broadcast content and Studio usage, it was time to inject another dose of dopamine into Wakamou’s broadcast!!
Even though a body that felt two would be lacking, neither sensing pain nor needing to sleep or eat, maintaining peak physical condition nonstop, Wakamou felt no concern!!
“What should be done for the next floor….”
[VTuber Asset]
– Same functions as 『Virtual Chat』.
– Number of owned assets increases based on [Climber]’s cleared floors.
– [Registered Assets 2/3]
– [Dazzling Light (color changeable)]
– [Dual Disk]
“There is still one slot left for [VTuber Asset].”
At this point, Wakamou could no longer rely on information from the Incheon Tower. The supposed tough enemies on higher floors attacked in smaller numbers or at weakened [Elite Rank], rendering available means useless.
Just like early Climbers, Wakamou was in a position to climb the Tower and respond with immediate tactics.
“I have to make full use of the [Skills] at my disposal.”
With 11 [Skills] already available, excluding [Tower Entry], Wakamou had surprisingly none that were helpful in combat!! Not a single common [Attack Skill] that directly inflicted damage was present.
Because Wakamou hadn’t chosen any!!
While the genuine love for VTubers was understandable, there’s no denying that from a Climber’s perspective, Wakamou was a fool for selecting based on only what was right in front of his eyes.
‘I can use [Perspective Sharing] in [Video Shooting] to eliminate blind spots with three cameras. If unable to leave the Tower, I could secure a refuge through [My Worlds] for rest. [VTuber Asset] could equip weapons too…..’
Among the items, the [Golden Line strengthened by Mana manipulation] and manageable Jiang Taigong’s fishing rod seemed useful.
‘Shall I focus on consumables?’
Conceptualizing the next floor with drunken boxing, and filling a gourd with toxic potions made by Liu Ying, spewing fire painted quite the vivid picture in his mind.
Though the [VTuber Model] caught Wakamou’s attention─it was already earmarked for use, so it was skipped over.
“Hmm….”
While examining the skills, Wakamou stumbled upon the first-ever acquired skill. A random flick during scrolling had jogged his memory, prompting thoughtful reflection.
In truth, it was a skill so critical for Wakamou that it could be said to encapsulate all.
One might say, it was the very essence defining its existence.
“Can’t this be upgraded?”
Wakamou gazed at [Idol’s Body] with a sigh and once again used the [Tower Entry] skill to enter the Tower.
As the blinding lights subsided, a vast grassy plain appeared. Surveying the surroundings that resembled a savanna renowned as ‘treeless plains’ from documentaries, Wakamou readied to greet believers through the live broadcast he had announced.
The vast prairie. Wakamou looked around at the scenery resembling the “treeless plain” savannah seen in documentaries and planned to greet his believers through the live broadcast.
“Hello everyone~ Konkon ki─”
[Climbing the 16th floor world of the Incheon Tower]
-[Wakamou Inarizushi] The difficulty increases with the achievements of the climber!
-Defeat the [Elite Monster]!
-Take down the [Thunderous Rage Rhino].
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
-Do not dodge the [Charge] of the [Thunderous Rage Rhino] (0/1)
-Block the attack of the [Thunderous Rage Rhino] (0/1)
-Defeat the [Thunderous Rage Rhino] (0/1)
Wakamou realized the difficulty level was harsh because there was no condition like “don’t take damage.”
From blocking the enemy’s attack without dodging─ it felt like the Tower was experimenting on Wakamou with malice.
Moreover, it wasn’t even the monster supposed to appear on the 16th floor. Didn’t a 30th-floor monster pop out on the 13th floor?
As he lamented inwardly about why his climb had to be so difficult, trying to finish his greeting—
Wakamou locked eyes with a colossal rhino standing in front of him. It was an imposing presence.
Its entire body was protected by a thick armor-like skin, and the curved horns were extraordinarily sharp.
The bloodshot eyes already radiated hatred and murderous intent towards Wakamou ─ the rhino was crouched, its front legs bent and its hind legs tensed, as if ready to spring at any moment.
Wakamou, witnessing this colossal rhinoceros monster akin to an elephant, understood without finishing his opening greeting that the viewers couldn’t even type in the chat due to the gravity of the moment.
Because───
───the opponent’s [Charge] exploded without any prior warning.
Especially when the speed approached the sound barrier at 1,000 km/h.
In what felt like a slow-motion world, Wakamou spread his arms, preparing a glowing asset.
And then there was light.
-Kyahaha!!
-Aaah!
-What, what the beep?!
-Accident as soon as the broadcast started???
-Turned off my speaker hurriedly, damn…
-I can’t see anything…
-Got ambushed right as I entered?
-Isn’t that damn Rage Rhino from the 31st floor??
Viewers who entered the broadcast without thinking lamented various exclamations due to the deafening collision sound making their ears ring.
This was Wakamou’s first terrifying broadcast accident, but no blame was placed.
Because before the blinding flash, the climbers saw the monster rushing toward Wakamou.
Even viewers who weren’t climbers recognized it as a monster ambush since it occurred while Wakamou was greeting everyone during the broadcast.
The monster’s name was [Rage Rhino]. On the 31st layer, they appeared in groups of seven, only using a [Charge] skill, violent enough to attack allies due to their fierce nature and low intelligence.
Usually, it was considered easy to deal with them simply by letting them fight among themselves.
Those unaware who stood still and got rammed often faced instant death.
It makes sense, as they came charging at the speed of 350 km/h like a race car.
Even if the climber was superhuman, reaching the 30th floor required quick reactions and responses… Remember.
The previous floor, the 30th layer, was in complete darkness, filled with Gazers. It had a malicious structure where, immediately after brightening up while being disoriented and going “uhh,” you get rammed to death.
An ultra-fast head-on collision that gave no chance to react!
Even elite monsters were nearly three times faster.
Wakamou didn’t dodge it and took the hit head-on.
As the light slowly dimmed down and the believers trembled with anxiety holding their breath—
-Is it stopped…?
-Something feels off.
-…..The leader is standing still?
-What is it? What’s going on..?
[The 16th floor of the Incheon Tower opens to all humanity with platinum conditions achieved!!]
Without time to grasp the situation, the announcement of clearing echoed, leaving the believers more confused.
-You can easily tell by looking. Stood still against the charge.
-Is that even possible????
-It must be possible since now they crashed and died from the shock!!!!
Though unbelievable to the climbers, unfortunately, it was live. What they witnessed on the screen was reality!!
As soon as Wakamou climbed to the 16th floor, not having moved a single step, Wakamou stood like a mountain.
And the elite Rage Rhino that charged at such a person—
Its face crumpled as its head was pierced by its own horn, body crushed in a grotesque and horrifying state.
Though the tough armor-like leather was holding its innards from spilling out— at this point, calling it a water balloon wouldn’t be wrong either.
And even though Wakamou looked entirely fine on the outside, the impact was beyond imagination.
[Stats]
Mana: 545,876 -> 137,543.
“Whoa, got scared there.”
Even with no defense, the exhaustion was beyond imagination.
Wakamou’s initial plan was to catch and stop the charge.
The [Idol’s Body] supposedly made all physical laws revolve around Wakamou, so the concept was that he wouldn’t be pushed even if struck, but he didn’t expect not to budge at all.
Where did all the damage from the impact go immediately after the clash..?
‘What’s the principle….’
Even Wakamou couldn’t understand his peculiar body.
The body made entirely of mana seemed more unique than expected.
[The Killer Ankole Watusi] or [Feral Deer] was understandable, but even a creature like an elephant charging and not moving…?
‘Need to study this.’
He thought it could be used to boast.
“Should I ask how the black box channel determines fault in this situation?”
-It looks like an electric scooter hit you ㅎㅎ…
-Seriously, are you okay? Didn’t even budge?
-I knew you weren’t human but this is beyond imagination.
-How strong are the muscles in that slender body….?
-Martial artists supposedly train their lower bodies, possible after a thousand years?
-Has humanity lost its strength through technological advancement…
[Skill [Weight of Faith] acquired!]
“….Huh?”
Wakamou, with the enormous corpse of the Rhino in the backdrop, tilted his head at the skill that entered on its own without a selection prompt.
Is this it…? Really?
I mean, it’s always been like this, but now they don’t even give choices?
[Calculating rewards for Platinum Clear of the Tower]
‘Calculating rewards…?’
What’s this about now?
Already struggling with the dire elite monster placements, was the tower planning not to reward properly even after the hard toil?
Feeling irritated and clueless about what the tower was thinking, Wakamou scratched his head.
“Come on, if they charge and suicide… the believers have nothing to watch.”
Wakamou grumbled at the dead Rhino.
-The Rhino probably didn’t expect this either.
-This was a full-force head-on showdown?
-It’s not a crime to not know about a natural disaster.
-Like a bird not seeing the window when flying into it.
-Is the leader bulletproof at this point…?
-Even tower monsters die when shotㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I’m a faithful believer!! So is my ancestor!!!
“Yes, yes, since everyone seems disappointed, shall we go to the next floor?”
It was too early to end the broadcast. Honestly, shutting it down after just 5 minutes would be more horrifying than the broadcast accident.
The believers worriedly advised Wakamou not to push too hard─ but understanding the intentions of the tower, whether granting skills at will or calculating to deny granting rewards, was necessary.
To know that, one must climb the tower.
[Climbing the 17th floor world of the Incheon Tower]
-[Wakamou Inarizushi] The difficulty increases with the achievements of the climber!
-Defeat the [Elite Monster]!
-Take down the [Undying Chain Devil] pack.
[Platinum Achievement Conditions]
-[ ]
“….Huh?”
The Platinum Achievement Conditions… are empty?
-What’s a Chain Devil?
-Never seen it.
-…? These are British tower monsters.
-Aren’t devil types only in Europe..?
-Yes, yes, mostly around the Vatican …Lacking companion skills might make it tough.
With a strong feeling that something was wrong, Wakamou noticed the demons surrounding him.
Humanoid monsters resembling grotesque metallic cacti, completely wrapped in chains with nails embedded in their bodies, six of them were encircling Wakamou.
Of course, Wakamou had never seen them before.
-What floor do they appear on?
-…British tower 30th floor…?
-They cast binding Piercing with chains and throw [Hellfire] ….
-The strategy is to smash their chains!!
Wakamou understood from the quickly incoming chats that breaking the chains was their weakness. However, seeing the title of [Undying] was daunting. Trying to smash the incoming chain with a punch didn’t even leave a scratch.
Was this the feeling the Rhino had when it charged at Wakamou in the previous floor?
Scatter!!
In an instant, chains wrapped around his limbs and waist, binding Wakamou into a prisoner position, as the Chain Devils charged with their spikes aimed for a killing blow.
When the viewers let out screams at the impending gruesome sight—
Crack!!
-What?
-Huh?
-Oh?
The Chain Devils crashed into each other and rolled away.
“Ahh─ really! If it wasn’t for me, you’d be dead!”
A grumbling voice accompanied by scampering sounds rose from below the screen.
The camera view lowered, revealing something cute and small stepping out from the bundled chains.
A girl in red round metal sunglasses showed a relaxed attitude in contrast to the viewers’ concerns.
Though it was a string of dreadful broadcast accidents,
Wakamou was both a VTuber and simultaneously a pro-being.
“Is it okay that the tower climb is this unfair? Well…it’s good for the broadcast’s reality aspect.”
“Isn’t it the believers’ taste to see a reversal in crisis situations?”
The cuteness of Wakamou tilting her head at the camera made the chat explode.