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The chandelier above flickered back to life.
A few attendants walked over, placing the gold card from seat 1 into a small box in front of Athena.
Then the attendant turned to the next person, "Seat 2, it's your turn to draw a card."
Seat 2 pulled a card and read the question aloud: "Do you believe in ghosts? What's your reasoning for either believing or not believing? It's an open-ended question, and others can share their opinions too. The most persuasive answer will be determined by a vote."
Seat 2 didn't hesitate and shook their head. "I don't believe in ghosts. Ever since humanity's been around, there have been countless stories about ghosts, but there's no solid evidence proving they exist. Now, if I saw one myself or found some real proof, that would change my mind."
Immediately, someone jumped in, "I do believe in ghosts, but not the creepy supernatural kind from myths. I think they're just projections of beings from higher dimensions appearing in our world."
Another participant added, "Ghosts could be real, but maybe they're just leftover information from someone's life, only showing up under rare circumstances."
Then someone chimed in confidently, "I've seen a ghost myself, but you can't catch them on camera."
The discussion turned into a full-blown debate, with these brilliant minds arguing back and forth for nearly fifteen minutes.
Athena and Matthew stayed quiet, just listening to the exchange.
When it came time to vote, the majority agreed that seat 2 had the most reasonable answer, earning them a gold card.
Athena had voted for "don't believe."
Next up was seat 3, who drew a question that sparked even more interest: "Do you believe in aliens? What's your reasoning for believing or not believing? This is also an open-ended question, and others are free to give their opinions. The most convincing answer will be chosen by vote."
Seat 3 answered with certainty, "The universe is way too big for humans to be the only intelligent life. I believe aliens exist."
This question grabbed everyone's attention even more than the ghost debate.
Several participants jumped into the conversation, and the discussion lasted nearly twenty minutes.
They referenced everything from astronomy and physics discoveries to historical records and archaeology, even diving into philosophical and theological arguments to back their views.
Athena remained quiet again.
But when it came time to vote, she cast hers for "believe."
Most of the participants voted the same, and seat 3 won a gold card.
Although the debates for seats 2 and 3 took up a good amount of time, the following questions were answered more quickly.
"Here's 6 million dollars in cash. How would you turn that into 20 million, and how long would it take you?"
"You have three minutes to spot the discrepancies in these accounts and explain how to fix them."
"You've earned 20 million through gambling. How would you launder that money?"
"You're playing rock-paper-scissors with another person. There are five rounds, and each round has three moves..."
These questions weren't exactly tough for the average person, but while it might take someone ordinary an hour to crack them, these people could solve them in just a few minutes.
That's the hallmark of a genius--someone with a high IQ.
Finally, it was Matthew's turn--seat 34.
Up until now, he had kept quiet, never jumping in to answer, and Athena understood he was doing it on purpose. He was giving her the chance to take the lead because he knew how much she wanted to shine in this competition.
Matthew's card read, "Analyze the professions of the participants in seats 5, 42, and 27."
A buzz of whispers filled the room as everyone began to discuss.
Athena found the question fascinating.
The participants weren't just in disguise; many of them were quiet and kept to themselves, barely interacting with anyone else. Trying to figure out their professions would be a challenge worthy of a seasoned detective.
Matthew lowered the card and glanced at the man in seat 5, who sat diagonally across from him.
The middle-aged man in seat 5 wore a thick raincoat. His fingers were intertwined on the table, but as soon as he caught Matthew's gaze, he instinctively shoved his hands into his pockets and turned his head slightly to hide his face.
After a moment of observation, Matthew began, speaking deliberately, "You've been pretty lively during this gathering, so I can tell this isn't your first time here. Yet you didn't have any alcohol; you opted for coffee instead, which hints that your job likely prohibits drinking.
"Most people don't choose to wear raincoats in everyday life, and they certainly don't help to conceal one's figure or looks. So it seems like you chose it because it's comfortable or perhaps it's just a habit for you.
"Your hair is natural, no dye in sight. You're not wearing any jewelry, but you do have a fake mustache. That suggests you usually don't have one, which could be either a job requirement or a personal choice.
"You're not wearing contacts, and your vision seems fine, which indicates you take good care of your eyes.
"You picked desserts that are low in fat and calories, showing you're health-conscious and mindful of your diet.
"You also answered questions about human anatomy and surgical procedures, meaning you're probably an expert in that area.
"Your hands are well-groomed, your nails neatly trimmed, and the way you used your knife and fork to cut the bread was very precise--your fingers are quick and agile.
"That's all I have to say. I believe you're a doctor."
Seat 5 turned to him, a bit reluctant but ultimately admitting, "You're right."
Next, Matthew focused on the man in seat 42, who was bundled up in a hooded puffer jacket.
A few attendants walked over, placing the gold card from seat 1 into a small box in front of Athena.
Then the attendant turned to the next person, "Seat 2, it's your turn to draw a card."
Seat 2 pulled a card and read the question aloud: "Do you believe in ghosts? What's your reasoning for either believing or not believing? It's an open-ended question, and others can share their opinions too. The most persuasive answer will be determined by a vote."
Seat 2 didn't hesitate and shook their head. "I don't believe in ghosts. Ever since humanity's been around, there have been countless stories about ghosts, but there's no solid evidence proving they exist. Now, if I saw one myself or found some real proof, that would change my mind."
Immediately, someone jumped in, "I do believe in ghosts, but not the creepy supernatural kind from myths. I think they're just projections of beings from higher dimensions appearing in our world."
Another participant added, "Ghosts could be real, but maybe they're just leftover information from someone's life, only showing up under rare circumstances."
Then someone chimed in confidently, "I've seen a ghost myself, but you can't catch them on camera."
The discussion turned into a full-blown debate, with these brilliant minds arguing back and forth for nearly fifteen minutes.
Athena and Matthew stayed quiet, just listening to the exchange.
When it came time to vote, the majority agreed that seat 2 had the most reasonable answer, earning them a gold card.
Athena had voted for "don't believe."
Next up was seat 3, who drew a question that sparked even more interest: "Do you believe in aliens? What's your reasoning for believing or not believing? This is also an open-ended question, and others are free to give their opinions. The most convincing answer will be chosen by vote."
Seat 3 answered with certainty, "The universe is way too big for humans to be the only intelligent life. I believe aliens exist."
This question grabbed everyone's attention even more than the ghost debate.
Several participants jumped into the conversation, and the discussion lasted nearly twenty minutes.
They referenced everything from astronomy and physics discoveries to historical records and archaeology, even diving into philosophical and theological arguments to back their views.
Athena remained quiet again.
But when it came time to vote, she cast hers for "believe."
Most of the participants voted the same, and seat 3 won a gold card.
Although the debates for seats 2 and 3 took up a good amount of time, the following questions were answered more quickly.
"Here's 6 million dollars in cash. How would you turn that into 20 million, and how long would it take you?"
"You have three minutes to spot the discrepancies in these accounts and explain how to fix them."
"You've earned 20 million through gambling. How would you launder that money?"
"You're playing rock-paper-scissors with another person. There are five rounds, and each round has three moves..."
These questions weren't exactly tough for the average person, but while it might take someone ordinary an hour to crack them, these people could solve them in just a few minutes.
That's the hallmark of a genius--someone with a high IQ.
Finally, it was Matthew's turn--seat 34.
Up until now, he had kept quiet, never jumping in to answer, and Athena understood he was doing it on purpose. He was giving her the chance to take the lead because he knew how much she wanted to shine in this competition.
Matthew's card read, "Analyze the professions of the participants in seats 5, 42, and 27."
A buzz of whispers filled the room as everyone began to discuss.
Athena found the question fascinating.
The participants weren't just in disguise; many of them were quiet and kept to themselves, barely interacting with anyone else. Trying to figure out their professions would be a challenge worthy of a seasoned detective.
Matthew lowered the card and glanced at the man in seat 5, who sat diagonally across from him.
The middle-aged man in seat 5 wore a thick raincoat. His fingers were intertwined on the table, but as soon as he caught Matthew's gaze, he instinctively shoved his hands into his pockets and turned his head slightly to hide his face.
After a moment of observation, Matthew began, speaking deliberately, "You've been pretty lively during this gathering, so I can tell this isn't your first time here. Yet you didn't have any alcohol; you opted for coffee instead, which hints that your job likely prohibits drinking.
"Most people don't choose to wear raincoats in everyday life, and they certainly don't help to conceal one's figure or looks. So it seems like you chose it because it's comfortable or perhaps it's just a habit for you.
"Your hair is natural, no dye in sight. You're not wearing any jewelry, but you do have a fake mustache. That suggests you usually don't have one, which could be either a job requirement or a personal choice.
"You're not wearing contacts, and your vision seems fine, which indicates you take good care of your eyes.
"You picked desserts that are low in fat and calories, showing you're health-conscious and mindful of your diet.
"You also answered questions about human anatomy and surgical procedures, meaning you're probably an expert in that area.
"Your hands are well-groomed, your nails neatly trimmed, and the way you used your knife and fork to cut the bread was very precise--your fingers are quick and agile.
"That's all I have to say. I believe you're a doctor."
Seat 5 turned to him, a bit reluctant but ultimately admitting, "You're right."
Next, Matthew focused on the man in seat 42, who was bundled up in a hooded puffer jacket.
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