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Everyone in the room was sharp–minded, so there was no need for small talk; they were all ready
to dive into the game.
This time, however, all the questions and challenges were set and paired on a big spinning wheel.
The wheel was divided into 36 segments of different sizes, with each one holding a unique question
or dare, but at the start, each segment was covered by a board, hiding whaty beneath. In the
center of the wheel was a pointer.
The game involved participants spinning both the wheel and the pointer at the same time to find out
who the “lucky one” would be and which segment they wouldnd on.
The game began with the Messenger.
With gloved hands, the Messenger casually reached out, spinning the wheel with their left hand and
the pointer with their right, as if it required little effort.
The wheel spun twice before finallying to a stop.
After the pointerpleted four rotations, itnded on Athena.
Athena had be the “lucky one,” and the segment it pointed to would determine whether she
had to face a “truth” or a “dare.”
Then the Messenger asked, “Truth or dare?”
With a smile, Athena replied, “Truth.”
An attendant quickly moved in and tapped the “truth” option.
The wheel chimed a sweet, melodic sound, asking, “What is your IQ?”
Athena took a moment to think before responding, “Thest IQ test I took was in high school, and I
scored a 199, but I gave up on taking them after that and haven’t done another since.”
“199?” The air buzzed with murmurs as the highly intelligent crowd stirred, openly discussing her
im. “Is that really possible? How urate are these IQ tests?”
“Come on, it can’t be real! A 199 in high school? I bet the test was wed,” someone chimed in.
Even the Messenger raised an eyebrow at her answer.
Athena brushed off the doubts surrounding her IQ, simply smiling and saying, “I’ve answered the
question.”
The wheel seemed to have a mind of its own, producing a voice that said, “I believe she is telling
the truth.”
Athena passed this round.
Since she had ranked first in the previous game, she was seated to the left of the Messenger.
After the Messenger’s turn, it was now her time to spin.
With a casual flick of her wrist, she spun both the wheel and the pointer, and this time, itnded on
the Messenger again.
Even more surprising, the segment it pointed to was the same one that had just been directed at
Athena.
A whispering buzz filled the air as everyone exchanged nces.
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Being as sharp as they were, no one was inclined to believe this was mere coincidence; they
murmured things like, “What incredible skill!” and “Is the wheel and pointer that easy to control?”
In reality, the wheel and pointer were not easy to handle at all.
It could only be said that the dexterity of both the Messenger and Athena was exceptional, far
beyond what anyone could
expect.
Without needing the attendant’s help, the Messenger pressed the “truth” option. The wheel,
apparently without any tricks, posed the same question: “What is your IQ?”
The Messenger replied without hesitation, “I took mytest test two years ago, and my score was
201. I work hard, but I haven’t pushed myself to the limit.”
Once again, the crowd erupted into a frenzy of chatter.
“Over 200? That’s just absurd! Those tests must not be reliable!”
“I can believe someone has a score of 199 or even 201, but how is it possible to encounter two
people with those scores at once?”
“This is the highest IQ I’ve ever seen…”
This time, Athena regarded the Messenger with a longer look. She realized that this Messenger was
truly something special.
Without a trace of arrogance, the Messenger simply said, “Next.”
As the game continued, everyone was faced with a series of “truth” or “dare” challenges.
Most of the “truths” centered around intelligence, and many of the questions and dares began to
repeat themselves.
Among these, the question “What is your IQ?” came up the most often, alongside others like, “Who
is the smartest person you’ve ever met, and what makes them stand out?”
When Athena was chosen for the second time, she opted for “truth” again, and the wheel asked,
“Who is the smartest person you’ve ever met?”
Without missing a beat, she answered, “My mentor.”
The room fell silent as all eyes turned toward her.
With her IQ already sitting at a staggering 199, everyone couldn’t help but wonder just how brilliant
her mentor must be. Unfortunately, the rules allowed for only one question at a time, leaving the
crowd’s curiosity hanging.
After three more rounds, Athena found herself in the spotlight again.
She once again chose “truth,” and the wheel inquired, “What is your mentor like?”
After a brief pause, Athena responded with sincerity, “Someone who is almost god–like.”
Instantly, the yful chatter among the participants faded, and they stared at her with a mix of
confusion and intrigue.
“People say that the end of science is theology. Could it be that this girl with an IQ of 199 is nearing
the pinnacle of science?*
“I get it now; this genius is so incredibly smart, it’s almost unsettling…”
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Even the Messenger looked at Athena with newfound interest.
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Athena simply smiled, appearingpletely unbothered by the need for anyone’s approval or
understanding, and waved her hand dismissively. “Pass.”
Matthew had also been selected twice.
The first time, he was picked by the Messenger, and, like Athena, he chose “truth.” His question was
the same: “What is your IQ?”
Matthew replied, “Thest time I took an IQ test was in college, and 1 scored 185. Honestly, I think
those tests are pointless, so I haven’t taken one since.”
When Matthew was selected for the second time, he went for “dare,” and the challenge was to
“reveal your face in public.”
That request left everyone momentarily speechless.
What a bold dare.
Matthew chose to decline, which resulted in a punishment determined by the wheel.
The punishment was surprisingly hefty: “Produce 2 million dors in cash or equivalent items to
compensate any game participant willing to take your dare.”
The less wealthy participants frowned at the steep demand, but Matthew didn’t hesitate. He took off
his luxury watch and ced it on the table. “It’s a limited edition Patek Philippe, worth at least 2
million dors.”
A wave of astonishment washed over the room as most people looked at him in awe.
After examining the watch, the Messenger confirmed, “Its market value is indeed over 2 million
dors. Is there anyone willing to step up for him?”
Not everyone could afford to be as high–profile as the Messenger, Athena, or Matthew and
comfortably reveal their faces. A few people raised their hands almost immediately.
In the end, Matthew casually pointed to someone, who stepped up to show their identity and took
the Patek Philippe. Having witnessed Matthew’s experience, most participants now hesitated to
choose “dare.”
As the game entered the sixth round, Athena was selected once more.
She realized that her exceptional talent had caught the Messenger’s attention, and she suspected
he might be subtly cheating to gauge her abilities.
However, she didn’t care.
While others were probing her limits, she was equally curious about theirs.
Not feeling any sense of danger, she again opted for “truth.”
The wheel chimed a cheerful sound and asked, “What is your mentor’s name?”