Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-23.243.83.197-20140707011600

It seems that this question has been the most intriguing for me so far. Is Rachel really a bad person? What is her ulterior motives?

Well in my theory, all of it has a connection towards the tower (well duh all of us knows that, but please bare with me). The relation of Baam and Rachel has been geniune right before they even entered the tower. Rachel has cared for Baam, taught him all he needs to know. Rachel always tells Baam about the stars and how much she wants to see it. And to be able to reach her dreams, she has to climb the tower. So Rachel had to leave Baam to fulfill her dreams, this shows her commitment. In relation, once they entered the tower, they are met with a dilemma: to fight or give up their dreams.

The first floor tests the worth of their dreams and commitment in climbing the tower. Wangnan asks the 20th test administrator: "Is the tower made to grant wishes, or make them forfeit their wishes?" Rachel has faced a very difficult test that she knows she cannot pass and end up dying, but Headon tells her "that is not what matters." Rachel saw how Baam faced the test withouth any fear or hesitation, and she might have despised Baam for that, crying: "He took everything from me." Left with no choice, Rachel made a deal with Headon, which is how she was able to pass the 1st and 2nd floor.

The tower's system is what or may have forced Rachel to do those things. Betrayal, Greed, Murder, all of those and many more are the norm inside the tower. Everyone is willing to do anything for their wishes; except for Baam. You may have read quite a few times how Baam is different than everyone (other than being an irregular). Baam's spark and talents brings fascination or hatred in the tower. Because of his indifference people envy him, he does not lose track of himself and does not get corrupted.

I think the tower will keep revolving around the cat-and-mouse relationship of Baam and Rachel. There is still alot of questions and speculations about the Story, but will be answered as the it goes on. But how is Baam and Rachel's contradictory dreams would conclude? Baam's dream is to find Rachel. Rachel's dream is to reach the star.

Asked by Hwa Ryun to Rachel: "Why is it you are willing to go to such lengths to see the stars?"

Answered by Rachel: "Because im afraid of the night (Baam)"  