Ch.56 Kaguya's First Stream
"Good work~"
After finishing the stream, I congratulated Licia as she came down from her room.
"How was it?"
Licia went to the kitchen and prepared some drinks while asking for my opinion.
"Information bomb"
"What is that?"
"I've never heard of New World before."
"I didn't tell you. It's a surprise."
"There's been a lot of surprises lately. So, when are you opening?"
"Around next month. At first, we'll allow only Prisma Ark live streamers to stream, and then gradually open up the door. We need to keep out the people who are causing trouble and starting flame wars."
"The desire for approval is a scary thing, isn't it~."
Theur brakes were so broken that I began to wonder if they were even the same race.
I am once again grateful to my parents for raising me to realize that people like that are dangerous.
That's what it'll come to when there is no end to these flame wars.
"Even so, none of these are things you should do on a first stream."
There wasn't even an introduction or wipe, and it started straight away with an FPS ten-time champion, and then over-technology made its appearance.
Moreover, there are two new technologies, EVE and New World.
To be honest, I think the listeners are probably overwhelmed.
"I'm the type of person who would rather give things all at once than give them out bit by bit. I don't like doing things slowly."
"A combination of intellect, craftsmanship, and efficiency."
Licia took out a blender and put strawberries, milk, and ice in it.
"Oh, mine too!"
"Are you going to throw away the coffee milk?"
"Don't talk like it's cheating. My relationship wirh Honey isn't something that will fall apart over something like that."
"You're saying they'll surely understand? Is this the arrogance of a man?"
"I think it's a bit much to desire it sexually."
"It's amazing how much you can exaggerate a story about someone succumbing to their sexual desire."
"Because I'm Japanese."
Using our vast vocabulary to make crazy interpretations.
ー That is the Japanese way.
I'm not normally like this.
After receiving my order, Licia adds more quantity.
The mixer turns on.
"Noo, stop, I don't want to diee."
"Speaking for me."
"I know I asked for it, but using a blender does makes it create a lot of foam."
The smoothies they serve at the store are so delicious.
When I make it myself, it's full of foam and doesn't go down smoothly.
"A mixer with a vacuum function will give you a smooth finish."
"Eh? Is there such a thing?"
"It's been around for several decades on Earth, too."
Her gaze, filled with shock, pierces me.
Well, I guess that can't be helped. All I ever use was the cheap ones.
"Ok, here we go, let's drink it."
Licia, who was sitting next to me, handed me a glass of strawberry milk.
Ah, you're right. There are no bubbles at all.
Let's try itー
"Delicious!"
"Because I have money"
So they use the highest quality strawberries and milk.
No wonder it becomes such a delicious drink.
Now we're going to Kaguya-senpai's channel.
As we were chatting with the waiting screen open, background music started playing.
I think I still need to say it.
This is also an instrumental solo song by Kaguya-senpai.
""~♪""
And should I say, as expected?
As the two of us hummed to ourselves, the standby screen opened.
After a period of darkness and silence, the first thing that came into view was the twilight sky.
The camera moves around while solemn music is played on Japanese instruments.
After zooming around, we saw a charred ruin.
Standing at the top was a girl with long purple-black hair tied in a bun with a hairpin.
Slightly taller than average.
Her outstanding proportions are complemented by a somewhat revealing traditional Japanese outfit.
And her arms and legs are covered in mechanical armor.
Behind her, a sword taller than herself was floating by itself.
: Huh? What's this?
: Wow, that's cool!
: It's like a social game character PV
: Beautiful...
: When I saw her live, she seemed like a really kind older sister.
: Her cold gaze penetrates my heart.
: To put it simplyー I wuv it ♡
""I understand.""
We nodded deeply.
After a full look at Kaguya-senpai, we are shown a close-up of her dignified beauty.
"ー I don't have Aria's conversation skills, and I'm not a gamer like Licia."
Kaguya-senpai spoke solemnly.
The screen switches to a twilight sky, with ripples spreading out from it.
What appeared were pure white monsters.
It's our, the Valkyries' sworn enemy ーWeiss.
Dozens, hundreds of them filled the sky.
"Therefore――"
The scene changed to one of het looking up at Weiss, and Kaguya-senpai's white fish-like fingertips grasped the handle of her sword.
"ー I will demonstrate my power with my swordsmanship."
As she drew her sword.
A flash of lightning erupted.
From that point on, it was Kaguya-senpai's stage.
The sword flashed and raced like lightning.
As she moved as if stepping on empty air, a wave of raging slashes flashed across it, and the Weiss were trampled underfoot, helpless.
Well, I guess so.
If combat power were quantified, Kaguya-senpai would undoubtedly be the strongest Valkyrie.
An elegant and beautiful martial art.
And brutal violence.
The sight of these two opposing elements in perfect harmony is like a kind of art.
: Wow! It's like a move!
: Awesome!!!
: What? Is she really moving? Is there a person inside who is actually moving?
: Wow. More than ten bodies are sliced into pieces with one swing.
: Her swordsmanship is so beautiful.
Just as she had cut down most of the Weiss, reinforcements arrived.
A large Weisd appears, accompanied by many others.
It has a lizard-like head with two horns and a long, slender snake-like body.
It exuded a majesty worthy of being called a dragon.
"～♪"
But Kaguya-senpai remains unfazed. Undaunted.
She sings while kicking away the monters around her.
: What a beautiful voice...
: So good...no, it's delicious!
: I'm not kidding, my heart is trembling
: This is the first time I've heard such a good song.
Everyone was listening intently to the heavenly melody echoing across the battlefield.
"It's something special after all."
"Well, originally, Kaguya-oneesama wanted to be a singer."
I'm confident that my singing ability is maxed out, but it feels like Kaguya-senpai has pushed past her limit.
The heavenly singing voice that penetrates the eardrums and stirs the heart is already in the realm of fascination. Amazing.
As the lyrics progress, the glow of the purple lightning surrounding the sword becomes more intense.
There was a constant stream of thunderous crackling sounds.
In an instant, the cut surfaces of Weiss' body where it had been torn apart became red hot, showing just how hot it was.
As she finishes singing the last chorus, she unleashes a large spinning slash at the large Weiss.
It was a sword that cut through space itself.
No matter how hard the armor is, it is meaningless if the space around it is torn apart.
To put it in perspective, if a reader tears a comic book, the character in the torn part will be cut in half within the story -- such is the unreasonable law at work.
Therefore, there was nothing the large Weiss can do at several hundred meters away.
The blow sliced through space as if it were breaking glass, and in an instant it took out the large Weiss that was in its path.
She exterminated all the Weiss.
In the silence that fell once again, the sound of the sword being sheathed echoed.
Majestic.
She shows us a dignified back, then turns around and removes her hairpin.
Her chignon came undone, and her long black hair fluttered up.
There was no trace of the cold atmosphere from before.
A loving gaze and a soft smile.
Kaguya-senpai, now with a calm demeanor, bows with an elegant manner.
"ー Now then, let me introduce myself. My name is Kaguya Mutsuki. I am a Valkyrie who transported to Earth in pursuit of the soul of the deceased Aria-chan. By chance, I ended up joining Prisma Ark along with Licia-chan. I look forward to working with you."
Kaguya-senpai smiles brightly.
: Oh, I love you.
: Your voice is so good...
: I want you to sing me a lullaby
: A corporate slave attack.
: I am a samurai who loves gaps. I heard the sound of falling in love. Get out of the village.
: Just from her glance, tone of voice and gestures, I can tell she's willing to do anything for me.
: Only the Yamato Nadeshiko can win!
: Finally, Prisma Ark has a proper heroine...!!
The listeners seem to be fascinated by this contrast.
Well, Kaguya-senpai is the ideal woman, both in appearance and personality.
She is truly a Yamato Nadeshiko, extremely skilled at being modest and respectful of others.
I mean, she's really considerate and casual.
Oh caring minister, oh caring minister.
This is very different from the mask I usually put on.
Is there really someone as clouded like that?
ー I'm truly sorry.
No matter what Kaguya-senpai does to me, I can't complain.
"Oh? Now that I think about it, is it better to speak politely? Or is it better to just speak naturally?"
Kaguya-senpai spoke up as if she had become curious.
: Of course it's fine to be casual.
: Yes, yes. I want to become closer friends.
: Let's close the distance!
: Hmph, there's no need for honorific language between you and me.
: Who are you?
:ー If i said Big Pencil Nakafuji, does anything comes to mind?
: I don't get it, you idiot. Stop talking.
: Those idiots aside, I prefer a more casual tone of voice.
Looking at the comment, Kaguya-senpai smiled with relief.
"Okay. Everyone, please call me whatever you like. Now, let's move to another location."
After the screen goes dark, it switches to the standby screen.
We drank strawberry milk and took a breather.
"Hmm, I never thought you'd recreate the Blue Sphere."
"Well, it's the quickest way to let people know what kind of person we are."
After all, it was Licia who created that world.
Everything was just as I remembered.
"This shows your technical prowess once again."
When I praised her, Licia puffed out her chest proudly.
It used to be pretty flat, but now it has grown to just the right size.
"It might be a good idea to make a VRMMO."
Ooh?
"That's great. I totally agree. It goes well with Vtubers. Levels, skills, jobs, and magic are essential."
"Of course. Maybe I should read some VRMMO light novels just for reference."
"Well, I should point out that all of those kinds of works are just crap games that would cause a stir if they were to appear in real life, right?"
A skill that only a select few players can obtain.
The scenario progresses leaving the other players behind.
For example, the strategies for defeating bosses can't be done a second time.
The differences in superiority between players, especially the main character, are just too extreme.
There's no game balance or fairness whatsoever.
There are just too many elements that are disheartening for average users.
Most VRNNO things that are made into anime are like that.
Well, the main character's role is to do well, so I can understand why the story went in that direction.
I like it too.
In other words, the enjoyment of a VRMMO as a reading material and the enjoyment of a VRMMO from the perspective of a player are two different things.
"In terms of systems and balance, rather than referencing light novels, it would be better to refer to popular works that were in Blue Sphere. Like Cross Chain or Cursed Ring."
"I heard some familiar names. Those two were certainly masterpieces."
"If you really made it, please let me do the beta test."
Beta tester.
Actually, it's something I aspire to be.
It's nice, to play the games before everyone else.
Maybe it's similar to the pleasure of getting a book early.
"That's a great idea. If we had a Prisma Ark live streamer test it out and stream it, it would be a hot topic and would make great content."
We used the time we spent waiting to discuss this and that.