The Omniscient Thunder Axe's Orchard, on the fifty-second floor.0

“Sir, I believe we’ve already crossed a point of no return. Moreover, on the fifty-second floor—”0

“You’re worrying too much.”0

“Too much? Absolutely not. Didn’t you witness what happened on the fifty-first floor? Even Kwon Su-Hyeok is bound to end up like that one.”0

“Enough.”0

“But, killing the Camadeni? His hatred for the divine is undeniable! Because of him, even the Mother of All Cattle, who had no interest in the Tower, has submitted to Kal-Lain!”1

“Barkhan, my decision remains unchanged. If you cannot trust him, then trust me instead.”1

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[17 hours and 59 minutes until the rest period ends. Please take a rest.]0

[Climbers may request to enter the fifty-second floor at any time.]0

The familiar sight of the waiting room’s pristine white walls greeted me.0

There had been rumors circulating among the climbers that the waiting room would undergo another upgrade after the fifty-first floor. However, Ha Hee-Jeong had already spoiled that nothing would change—she had been right.0

Without prompting, Doppy headed off to the shower. I watched his retreating figure for a second before...0