Ryun's dilemma had a surprisingly straightforward solution. All I needed to do was ensure that Ryun could enter the Omniscient Thunder Axe’s garden. Considering that the Omniscient Thunder Axe was my sponsor, this idea seemed feasible.5

Two potential paths lay before me. I could either appeal directly to my sponsor once I conquered the tower or offer my shares as collateral.0

Mmm, but the tower hasn’t offered me a sponsorship offer. That means I only have one option. 0

I would have to approach my patron deity after conquering the one-hundredth floor and plead my case. Sending a single ent to their domain shouldn’t be an unreasonable request.0

“Ryun, I’ll make sure you can enter the garden.”0

Ryun’s wooden lips trembled as his small, round eyes widened in disbelief. “What... do you mean... by that...?” 0

“Exactly what I said. If you entrust me with the World Tree's Essence, I’ll find a way to ensure you reach the garden.”0

Ryun’s small eyes widened even further, and his lips moved soundlessly, unable to speak.0

I nodded with conviction. “To be honest, your god isn’t exactly the one who sent me.” 2

Following that admission, I began to explain the situation in more detail. As this was my first time communicating the tower’s nature to an inhabitant...0