In one corner of the fourth floor, mysterious engravings appeared on the walls, hinting at a "hidden treasure" that could only be unlocked by those who understood the secrets of the tower.
Kenta (teasingly): "A treasure? That means Waleed will rush ahead of us."
Waleed (laughing): "It's not every day we get something for free. Let's give it a shot."
Malik (seriously): "This could be another trap. Don't forget, the tower doesn't give anything easily."
While Malik's team planned their next move to locate the treasure, Aris' team watched them from a distance.
Letha: "They're moving with confidence. That makes me suspicious they know something."
Aris: "We won't let them take the lead. Let's wait and see their next step."
Oris led everyone to a vast hall filled with massive stone pillars. On each pillar was an inscription written in various, often ancient, languages.
Oris: "Each team has the right to solve one riddle. But remember, if you fail, one of you must make a sacrifice."
Kenta (mocking): "Why do I feel like this sacrifice isn't just a little lesson?"
Oris (calmly): "Because you're smart, young one."
Malik's team started deciphering a riddle written in ancient Aramaic.
Malik: "The words hint at the keys of the soul. Perhaps we need to think outside the box."
Waleed: "Or maybe we think inside the box?"
Kenta (laughing): "That's the best comment I've heard today."
As Malik's team worked on the riddle, Aris' team decided to take advantage of the moment to attack.
Ivan (shouting): "Time to end this game!"
A brief skirmish broke out between the two teams. Malik used his close-combat skills to protect Waleed, who fired lightning arrows to fend off Ivan, while Kenta clashed with Letha using his sharp blade and swift moves.
Kenta: "You're fast, but I'm faster."
Letha (angrily): "This isn't a race."
Suddenly, the fight halted as the tower began to tremble, and a massive glowing red gate appeared.
Oris: "You've angered the tower. Now, the floor's main guardian will appear."
A colossal creature emerged, bearing black wings, interlocked horns, and glowing red eyes. It looked like a mythical being, half-human, half-beast.
Kenta (stepping back): "Oh, this doesn't seem like the time for jokes."
Waleed: "If this is the main monster, I'm not ready."
Malik (calmly): "We need to figure out its weaknesses first. Don't attack recklessly."
Oris (loudly): "The fifth floor's gate will not open until you defeat it. But remember, this monster is not just about brute strength; it carries a riddle you must solve."
While observing the monster, Malik noticed glowing inscriptions on the ground, lighting up whenever the creature moved.
Malik: "I think the inscriptions on the floor are tied to its weakness. Kenta, can you distract it while we study the inscriptions?"
Kenta (sarcastically): "Why am I always the bait?"
Waleed: "Because you're the best at it!"
Kenta started maneuvering around the monster, dodging its massive strikes, while Malik and Waleed tried to decipher the puzzle on the ground.
As things grew more chaotic, Aris approached Malik.
Aris: "I have an offer. Let's work together to defeat it, then we can decide how to split the reward."
Malik (cautiously): "Why should I trust you?"
Aris: "Because if we don't, none of us will leave this floor."
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