[APH] Tales of the World: The Adventures of the Nations' Personifications

"Alert: The 'Collective of Chaotic Consciousness' has activated its devouring program. The symbols of civilization are disintegrating, "

Before the mechanical voice that had appeared out of nowhere could finish, the map in the conference room suddenly burst into golden light. Its fragments became tiny stars and flew toward every corner of the world. Alfred looked up from his hamburger. "So? We need to find the shiny golden things?"

Arthur set down his teacup. "More precisely, the scattered 'national symbols.' For example... my crown jewel is probably near some mountain spring."

Wang Yao polished his panda plush. "My fragments are attached to rare ingredients. I'll have to dig for matsutake mushrooms and fish for tuna."

Francis adjusted his tie in front of a mirror. "How convenient. My 'romance fragment' requires a perfect portrait of a model~"

Ivan shouldered a hose and smiled. "Natalia said she saw a fragment heading toward Siberia. If we find her, perhaps we can pick up a snow monster as a pet while we're at it?"

And so, a treasure hunt-slacking-off operation officially began

The mission that made them want to tear their hair out was infiltrating a noble's ball.

"We're all men. How are we supposed to get in?" Ludwig frowned.

"The System has a backup plan." Gilbert opened the disguise screen. "Look, a female character model!"

When Ludwig in a pink ball gown and Ivan in lace appeared, Arthur pinched his skirt and shook with laughter. Alfred stepped on his foot. "What's so funny? Your wig's about to fall off!"

At long last, they gathered all the fragments. The Chaotic Consciousness dissipated in a flash of light, and everyone had just breathed a sigh of relief when a Swedish young man wearing glasses emerged from the shadows, holding a blue whale plush. In a perfectly flat voice, he asked:

"Is it over?"

As soon as he spoke, a half-assembled IKEA bookshelf, wardrobe, and dining table rained down from above. The young man pushed up his glasses and activated his skill:

"Nordic Cold Stare."

In an instant, everyone froze.

Arthur: "...What is this?!"

Alfred: "Why does this boss have furniture attacks?!"

Ivan rubbed the back of his head, which had been hit by the bookshelf, his smile growing ever more menacing. "Perhaps... we should freeze his whale plush into an ice sculpture?"

Wang Yao: "Wait, let's check IKEA's assembly instructions first..."

[Reading Guide]

? Purely character interactions, with a treasure hunt as the main plot and everyday antics on the side. All fun, no angst.

? A barrage of jokes about each country's quirks, with cross-dressing scenes that will have you laughing until you squawk.

? The hidden boss comes with "furniture attacks" and a "cold aura." The whole thing is wonderfully absurd.

? Everyone's up to mischief. Lighthearted and healing, with a happy ending guaranteed.

(Note: The characters are based on fan-created works. The national jokes are just for fun and have no connection to reality~)

Theme: Collect the symbols of civilization