Tower of God (神之塔 -Tower of God-)

Bam, try imagining it.

All those heavy-looking boulders are removed, and the sky opens up.

Okay.

There's nothing blocking our way there.

Up there are twinkling, beautiful...

The stars you want to see.

Yes.

A truly beautiful,

real night...

Rachel, don't go.

Bam was a very lonely boy.

When I told him I was climbing the tower,

he asked me not to go with tears running down his face.

But I abandoned him.

I thought we'd never meet again.

Skip the introduction. Just tell me what you want from me.

Don't tell Bam about me.

You want me to lie to him?

Tell him you're not Rachel?

Yes.

Even though Bam wants to be with you?

We can't be together.

I don't get it.

Then why didn't you try to take the crown during the crown game?

That's the problem.

Huh?

If we're together, we'll become each other's weakness. A burden.

Try to understand. It's what's best for both of us.

You mean you, not both of you.

I-I'm not worried about the black turtle or anything!

Get in here.

It won't listen to you?

No. Apparently it won't even speak to women.

I'm not sure what it means to talk to a weapon, but fine.

I'll convince it to—

Why are you angry?

You said you'd speak to a man.

Only a handsome one.

That's rude!

You already have the Green April.

Is there some reason why you have to collect these weapons?

Yes, but do you really think I'll tell you?

You're so self-indulgent, it's almost refreshing.

Do you know who the owner of that sword is?

Not interested.

Yuri Jahad.

Of the Princesses of Jahad chosen during the past 500 years,

she's the only genius Fisherman who was granted one of the 13 Month Series.

If you forget your place and push your luck, you'll wind up dead, impostor.

I warned you.

It's gone! The chocolate bar that was here is gone!

I know all about self-indulgent women.

Chocolate, chocolate! Someone ate my chocolate bar!

Sorry, Bam.

I don't want to let you near her.

Maybe I'll eat you instead.

Wake up already.

You're awake, Bam?

Khun?

You've been asleep for five days.

Huh?

And the next test started yesterday.

Khun, um...

You must be worried that you've been disqualified.

Huh? No, I—

Then relax.

You're lucky.

Position Selection

The fourth test will be conducted after you are assigned positions.

Assigned positions?

The battles fought in the tower are team battles.

Your position is the role you take on during battles.

There are five basic positions.

Fisherman

Spear Bearer

Light Bearer

Scout

Wave Controller

Fisherman

The Fisherman.

They fight at close quarters at the heart of the battle.

Fisherman

The Spear Bearer.

Spear Bearer

They control and kill their enemies from a distance.

Spear Bearer

The Light Bearer.

Light Bearer

They illuminate the dark tower with their Lighthouse,

as well as gather and distribute information about the situation.

Scout

Light Bearer

The Scout.

They investigate their enemies' movements on the front lines

and assist the Fisherman.

Scout

Wave Controller

Finally, the Wave Controller.

They are directors of the battle,

who provide support and control in combat using Shinsu.

You will study the position you are assigned.

Depending on your performance,

several of you may be chosen to fulfill those positions.

Excuse me.

What is it, Khun?

What about the guys who are injured right now?

Are they disqualified?

They're responsible for their own injuries.

Then what about the black turtle?

By the way, Bam's position is Wave Controller.

Huh?

Since the arrival of the Wave Controller instructor, Yuga, has been delayed,

their training will begin two days from now.

So your training starts tomorrow.

You're really lucky.

Y-Yeah. So, uh...

You're wondering about the girl who helped you?

She's fine.

She wasn't seriously injured.

I'm glad.

But apparently she's not the girl you know.

Huh?

I asked her about it, and she said she has no idea who you are.

I guess you mistook her for someone else.

I mistook her...

Don't worry about it.

If you keep climbing the tower, you'll run into her eventually.

More importantly, here.

I bought this for you.

The clothes you were wearing before got covered in blood.

Hey, where's mine?

The next time I'm at a pet shop, I'll buy you a custom collar.

I'll bite you to pieces!

Bring it on, bigface!

Among my people, bigger heads are more desirable!

Rachel...

At least tell me why.

Can I not be with you?

Michelle Light

Are you that desperate to see the stars?

I don't want what happened to me to happen to him.

To achieve that end...

I'll lie as many times as I need to.

Suppose she is the girl you're looking for.

Huh?

It means she doesn't want to see you.

Not now.

Toss!

Now?

If that's the case, isn't your only option to get stronger

so she'll want to climb the tower with you?

He's right.

Get stronger, turtle.

Then fight me.

Train hard.

I will.

As its name suggests,

Shinsu is a mysterious substance with the power to control all things,

like a god.

So in order to use more than a fixed amount of Shinsu,

you must form a contract on each floor.

Lauroe, it seems you already formed a contract while you were asleep.

Seriously?

The rest of you haven't formed contracts yet,

so please make your Pockets visible and close your eyes.

Visible mode.

Now speak the command, "Form contract with Administrator."

Form contract with Administrator.

You smell rather appealing, kid.

You want to form a contract with me?

Y-Yes.

Very well.

But remember this.

For you, this isn't a contract. It's a shackle.

Contract Formed

Forming the contract has exhausted more of your stamina than expected.

You should rest and prepare for tomorrow.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry. It's my fault you injured your eye.

There's no need to apologize.

You were injured, too.

I look forward to training with you starting tomorrow, Bam.

Oh, uh...

Forgive me. I haven't introduced myself yet.

My name is Hoh.

This is my teammate, Lauroe.

You seem totally fine, even though you just formed a contract.

Yes.

I've been training a bit.

That's amazing.

Let me know if you need any help.

We should help each other.

Okay.

I don't think I can beat them.

Help each other?

Is it so wrong to extend a helping hand to the weak?