Yeonwoo’s life changes forever when he learns the truth behind his brother’s disappearance and death. Betrayed while climbing the Tower of the Sun God, his brother leaves behind a pocket watch containing memories, experiences, and hard-earned knowledge of the tower’s brutal world. Taking the call sign “Cain,” Yeonwoo enters the tower himself, determined to walk the same path—but this time with clarity and purpose. As he climbs floor by floor, Yeonwoo hunts down those responsible for his brother’s death, gaining overwhelming strength and forging his own legend in a place where betrayal is survival.
Ranker Who Lives a Second Time defines the “revenge climber” archetype. Yeonwoo is not driven by curiosity or ambition, but by a single-minded desire to punish betrayal. This focus gives the story relentless momentum and sharp clarity.
The inherited-knowledge mechanic allows for intelligent, efficient progression without cheap shortcuts. Yeonwoo’s strength feels earned through preparation and resolve, and the tower itself remains a constant threat rather than a backdrop.
While emotional warmth is limited, the payoff lies in precision and dominance. Readers who enjoy dark tower fantasies, stoic protagonists, and methodical revenge arcs will find this series deeply satisfying.
