Tower of God season 2 episode 4: Wangnan faces betrayal as he and Viole advance to the 21st floor

Tower of God season 2 episode 4, titled Ramen and the Great Big Sky, aired on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 11 pm JST. The episode wraps up the third phase of the E-rank screening test, with Baam and Wangnan teaming up to advance to the 21st floor alongside six others. Lurker betrays Prince while Wangnan’s group saves him.

However, Wangnan forgives Lurker for all his wrongdoings to break the cycle of injustice. Wangnan also secures Baam's cooperation by assisting him in passing the test. The episode hints at Wangnan's connection to FUG and features a brief appearance by Khun in the final scene.

Tower of God season 2 episode 4: Viole/Baam assists Wangnan’s group while Test Director and Wangnan’s ties with FUG are revealed

Tower of God season 2 episode 4 opening events: Wangnan faces betrayal

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Tower of God season 2 episode 4 starts with Baam/Viole battling Love, the proctor. Love questions Baam's choice to join FUG, revealing his parents were killed by FUG and hints at his desire for revenge. However, Baam, states his primary goal is to meet someone on the higher floors, uncertain if revenge motivates him.

Meanwhile, Yihwa, reflecting on her exchange with Baam, is approached by Tin, who is allegedly sent by Prince. As she opens the door, two individuals capture her, with one taking control of her body. Later, Prince finds his controller next to Rapdevil’s supposed body, only for Rapdevil to attack him, revealing Kim Lurker's betrayal.

Love freezes Baam (Image via The Answer Studio)

In Tower of God season 2 episode 4, Wangnan's team secures another room and celebrates. Nia, alongside Lurker, picks up a call and betrays Wangnan’s group, explaining he did it to clear the debt of an old woman's restaurant on the 20th floor. However, Lurker reveals he never intended to keep his promise and plans to kill Prince to take over his father's company.

When Nia protests, Lurker kills him while Wangnan and the others listen. Enraged, Wangnan vows revenge and decides to ask Baam for help. Meanwhile, Kang leaves to rescue Prince.

Tower of God season 2 episode 4: Baam and Love’s faceoff closes with Wangnan’s interference as Baam assists Wangnan to avenge Nia

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Tower of God season 2 episode 4 resumes with Baam facing Love in the final round of his test. As Love launches a third attack, Baam counters using Love's earlier abilities but is ultimately frozen, ending the game. Just then, Wangnan intervenes, creating a smokescreen to grab Baam's connector. He bargains with Baam, offering the connector in exchange for his help.

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Love tries to retrieve it, but Wangnan stands his ground, revealing Lurker's betrayal and Nia's death. He questions the fairness of allowing people like Lurker to climb the Tower. The narrative continues with Rapdevil attacking Prince, while Lurker reveals his control over Yihwa and the mercenaries. As Rapdevil is about to kill Prince, Kang intervenes. Yihwa stops him as Baam and Wangnan arrive.

Kang with the devil of the right arm (Image via The Answer Studio)

Baam's dismissive comment brings Yihwa back to her senses, and he eliminates the spirit controlling her. In the confusion, Prince blinds Rapdevil with a light. Using the power of the Devil in his arm, Kang defeats Rapdevil. Amazed, Prince hands over his controller. Meanwhile, Lurker returns to his room, where Wangnan and Baam confront him.

Tin abandons Lurker and Wangnan takes the device controlling Shinsu and strikes Lurker. Lurker tries to justify his actions by recounting his gloomy past and his desire to climb the Tower. Wangnan, initially intent on revenge, realizes that killing Lurker would only repeat the cycle of injustice. Instead, he forgives Lurker, telling him to live a decent life. Wangnan vows to become the Tower’s king and reform the system.

Tower of God season 2 episode 4 closing events: Baam agrees to team up with Wangnan

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In the final scenes of Tower of God season 2 episode 4, Wangnan hands Baam his controller as the test results reveal that Baam, Wangnan, Miseng, Goseng, Kang, Akraptor, Prince, and Yihwa have passed. Love, feeling remorseful, offers to resign, but Augusgus, the Test Director, advises him to move on from his grudge against FUG and instructs Love to send the group to the 21st floor.

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After Love exits, Augusgus reports to FUG that Wangnan has passed as per their plans. Over lunch, Baam asks Wangnan why he forgave Lurker. Wangnan explains that he empathizes with Lurker's reasons for climbing the Tower and reveals his desire to change the Tower's harsh nature and make it a place where everyone can live happily together.

He asks for Baam’s cooperation on the next floor. The episode ends with Baam looking at the morning sky, followed by a brief scene showing Khun.

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Edited by Dishani Dutta