Kael, now armed with a deeper connection to the Tower and the Truthseeker skill, ascended to the fourth floor. This time, the Tower presented a new challenge: a dense, mystical forest where the whispers of the wind carried secrets, and illusions played tricks on the mind.
As he ventured deeper into the forest, Kael relied on his newfound skills and past-life knowledge to navigate through the deceptive terrain. Shadows danced among the ancient trees, and the whispers of the forest seemed to echo his name. He moved with caution, relying on his senses.
On this floor, his past-life knowledge was invaluable. He remembered the forest's tricks and the nature of its enigmatic inhabitants. Kael soon encountered one such inhabitant, an ethereal guardian known as the Forest Whisperer.
"You seek vengeance," the Forest Whisperer murmured. "But you must prove your wisdom."
The guardian entrusted Kael with a quest: to decipher the ancient riddles of the forest and uncover the path to the heart of the woods. These riddles were no simple puzzles; they tested his logical thinking, intuition, and memory of past experiences.
Kael spent days unraveling the riddles, following cryptic clues that led him through the shifting maze of the forest. It was an intellectual challenge unlike any other, and his Truthseeker skill played a pivotal role in discerning the hidden meanings of the riddles.
Finally, he reached the heart of the forest, where an ancient tree stood, its roots deep in the earth and its branches reaching towards the sky. The guardian of the fourth floor appeared, nodding in approval.
"You've proven your wisdom, climber," the guardian said. "The path to vengeance requires not only strength but also insight."
Kael felt a new sense of wisdom and insight. The forest's challenges had tested his mental acumen, and he had passed with flying colors.
The path to vengeance required not only strength and determination but also the ability to think critically and see through deception.
The guardian of the fourth floor nodded to him and said, "You may proceed to the next floor, climber. The Tower recognizes your growth."
With new skills and a deeper understanding, Kael continued his ascent through the Tower of Ascension. He knew that each floor presented its unique challenges, but he was resolute in his quest for retribution. The Tower's secrets were slowly revealing themselves.