TCG-The Games Begin (2)

As the participants grappled with the revelation about the wish they could earn, a complex mix of emotions swirled within them. Fear still lingered, knowing that the price for using the bracelet's lifeline was the exposure of their deepest secrets or the endangerment of their loved ones. However, beneath that fear, a potent undercurrent of greed began to surface.

Thoughts of the potential wish they could obtain filled their minds. It was an irresistible temptation, one that could reshape their lives entirely.

The revelation of the wish hung in the air like an irresistible temptation, stirring a complex whirlwind of emotions among the participants. Faces painted a vivid portrait of inner turmoil and desire, each man grappling with the potential implications of this newfound knowledge.

Amidst the crowd, a determined leader emerged. His stature was unwavering, and his eyes blazed with resolve. Thoughts of using the wish to bring back a fallen comrade who had sacrificed himself for the group consumed his mind. The memory of his comrade's selfless act fueled his determination.

A strategist, dressed in a sharp attire befitting a planner, stood contemplative. His glasses reflected the maze's complexity, but his mind was focused on a different puzzle. He envisioned using the wish to gain unparalleled knowledge and strategic insight, ensuring his team's success. Ambition burned brightly in his eyes.

In stark contrast, a reluctant schemer's furrowed brow revealed his inner conflict. His desire was to eliminate a rival who had betrayed him in the past. The allure of vengeance was strong, but he hesitated, knowing that the wish would expose his own dark deeds.

Elsewhere, a participant stood isolated from the group, lost in the depths of his thoughts. His heart ached with the memory of a lost love. His wish was singular: to bring back the person who had once held his heart, a longing etched on his face.

Lastly, the most ambitious among them all fixated on the grandest of wishes – ultimate power. He envisioned himself as an unstoppable force, a true powerhouse in this twisted game. His gaze penetrated the distance, revealing a thirst for dominance that rivaled the enigmatic challenges ahead.

Each man's face told a unique story, a reflection of their individual struggles, desires, and the moral quandaries they faced. The wish dangled before them, like a double-edged sword promising untold power or exposing their deepest vulnerabilities. In the labyrinth of choices, they stood on the precipice of profound decisions that could reshape their destinies.

Even within Alex's own team, he couldn't help but notice a glint of ambition in Amelia's eyes.

'I know what you want Amelia'

Amelia seemed to read his thoughts and responded with a confident smile, brushing off his teasing. The allure of the wish was undeniable, and it had stirred something within each of them, a burning desire to seize this opportunity for their own benefit.

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The clown, with an eerie and attention-grabbing smile, refocused the room's attention.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please, lend me your ears once more. Now, let me elaborate further on the labyrinth's rules.", the Clown added

The participants leaned in, their faces etched with varying degrees of trepidation.

"This labyrinth is vast, and your primary objective is to collect monster cores within it."

"Monster cores?" one of the participant asked

  "Yes, you heard me right. In this labyrinth, you will encounter various monsters, including boss monsters. Defeating them will yield a monster core, ranging from the lowly D-core to the formidable S-core, depending on the monster's rank."

A collective gasp rippled through the room as the participants exchanged nervous glances.

"And here's the twist. You are allowed to eliminate each other in your pursuit of these cores."

When the clown revealed the shocking twist allowing participants to eliminate one another, he made a slicing motion across his throat with his index finger, a macabre signal that sent chills down their spines. The tension in the room was palpable as participants grasped the gravity of the situation.

The revelation sent a shiver down everyone's spine, and the room grew eerily silent. they can killed each other?, 'This is Madness'

"You may employ any means necessary to secure these cores, and the competition will be fierce. So, remember, it's survival of the fittest., the most team who get the most core, will get mysterious gift for me" The Clown Smirk

The room was filled with a palpable tension as the participants grappled with the grim implications of the rules, knowing they would need to rely on their wits, teamwork, and sheer determination to navigate the challenges ahead.

People exchanged uneasy glances, and their expressions ranged from fear to determination.

As the clown elaborated on the labyrinth's monstrous inhabitants, he gestured dramatically with his hands, conjuring an image of the eerie creatures participants would encounter. His fingers moved fluidly in the air, sketching out the imagined monsters' shapes and sizes, causing some to shudder involuntarily.

The participants, in their varied attire, stared intently at the clown, some clenching their fists, others clutching their bracelets as they mentally prepared for the harrowing trials that awaited them. The air was thick with a sense of foreboding, and the labyrinth's dark mysteries loomed large in their minds.

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"When The game start , your food is only in that bracelet, the bracelet suddenly emit with light, and suddenly there are 'food section' and 'core section' in the option list, for food you need to find yourself, in this maze, and for core, you can store to the bracelet of yours, convenient right?"

'Convenient my ass', all the nobility twhich their mouth, they usually bring food but in this bracelet, the food look not too edible

However, beneath the surface, there was an undercurrent of discontent among the nobility, who found the idea of relying on the bracelet for sustenance rather unpalatable. They had been accustomed to the luxuries of life and fine dining, and the notion of foraging for their meals within the labyrinth was met with thinly veiled disapproval. Nevertheless, they had no choice but to adapt to this new and unforgiving reality.

'Is it Edible'.

"Now now, time's up, close your eyes all, the clown instruct"

As the clown's command echoed through the room, the participants closed their eyes, their thoughts racing with anticipation and trepidation. In this surreal and unpredictable game, they could only wonder what challenges and dangers awaited them within the labyrinth.

Rizky whispered to Alex, "I hope we make it out of this maze in one piece."

Alex nodded in agreement. "Yeah, let's stick together and watch each other's backs."

Amelia chimed in, "And let's not forget our ultimate goal – collecting those monster cores and surviving until the end."

Suki, the healer of the group, added with determination, "We've got this. Just stay focused and don't lose sight of our objectives."

As they exchanged encouraging words, the tension in the room grew, knowing that the labyrinth held both peril and opportunity for them all.

A sudden burst of radiant light emanated from the depths of each participant's shadow, enveloping them in a luminous embrace. It was as if their very essence had been captured by the ethereal brilliance, and in an instant, the room they had occupied moments ago had vanished, leaving nothing but an empty, eerie silence in its wake.

As the soft echoes of the clown's ominous words lingered in the air—

"Let the chaos begin"—

they were plunged into a world of uncertainty, where danger and opportunity lurked in every shadow, and the only path was forward into the enigmatic labyrinth.

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Author's Note:

Well, I will take a break For PERFECTING the Game, I don't want to rush things. Huh, I got a busy Jobs, This novel Could be or couldn't be Continue..

But still I keep Writing the concept