This had to be a bug!

[Stepping over the bloodstained stairs, you arrived on the second floor of the Tower of Heroes.]

[Three paths appeared before you. A dark shadow drifted along the left path, perhaps another monster blocking the way; a gleaming treasure chest sat on the middle path; the right path was completely empty, leading straight to the next junction. You chose...]

[You chose to approach the chest in the middle.]

[You hurried over to the chest and opened it excitedly.]

[Unfortunately, the chest was empty. Another Hero had already taken its treasure. You triggered a trap on the chest, and a Poison Needle pierced your palm. Health -15...]

[Time flowed backward, returning you to the entrance of the second floor.]

[This time, you chose to go left.]

[You encountered a Hero!]

[Your Omniscient Crystal automatically provided detailed information about your opponent: No. 7, Fire Follower, Divine Power: 2, God's Defense: 3, Health: 54/54. Highest floor cleared: 29. Progress ranking: 1st.]

[Your first encounter with another Hero put you on high alert. Although you were both Heroes seeking to defeat the Demon King, you were competitors, not comrades.]

[Now that you had crossed paths, what would you choose?]

[1. Attack. When crossing paths with an opponent, seizing the initiative was paramount.]

[2. Try to communicate. Perhaps the other Hero was friendly too.]

[3. Hold your ground and wait for the other Hero to choose.]