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Chapter 51 - TCG-The Gauntlet of Fire

As the guests grappled with the shock of the Clown's knowledge, some began to voice their concerns and questions.

A middle-aged woman, her voice quivering, spoke up, "But why should we join your... games? This is madness!"

The Clown chuckled eerily. "Madness, you say? Ah, but isn't that what life is, my dear lady? A chaotic dance of the absurd and the unpredictable. As for why you should join, well, that's simple. You see, life is about choices, and today, you have a unique opportunity to make some truly unforgettable ones.". 

"You see," he continued, his voice dripping with a perverse kind of charisma

"It's quite simple, really," the Clown mused, his eyes gleaming with manic excitement. "I've given you all a Unforgettable Choice to shed your roles in this grand masquerade. You are no longer the wealthy elite or the struggling masses. You are all equal now, stripped of your titles and your powers."

A young man, his curiosity piqued despite his fear, asked cautiously, "Unforgettable choices? What kind of choices are we talking about here?"

The Clown's grin widened, revealing his nightmarish visage. "Ah, my dear boy, that's the fun part. You'll just have to wait and see. But I promise you this: the choices you make today will leave a mark on your soul, one that you'll carry with you for the rest of your life. And who knows, you might even find a bit of... enlightenment in the process."

As the Clown clicked his fingers, a surreal layer materialized, revealing rooms where their loved ones were held captive. The guests' eyes widened in disbelief and horror as they witnessed their family members, children, parents, and loyal butlers locked within.

In one room, a young daughter with tear-filled eyes stood clutching the bars of her cell, her innocent face twisted in fear.

In another, a distraught mother frantically tried to comfort her crying infant, her face etched with helplessness.

A son, desperate to break free from his confinement, pounded on the door of his cell, shouting for his father.

A loyal butler, known for his unshakable composure, appeared disheveled and panicked, trapped in a room that resembled a nightmarish prison.

The garden was filled with gasps of despair and heart-wrenching roars as the guests realized the gravity of their situation. Their loved ones, innocent and vulnerable, had become pawns in this sinister game orchestrated by the Clown, and there was no escape from the torment that lay ahead.

'This...'

Anger, despair, and sorrow engulfed the crowd as they beheld the plight of their loved ones. Some guests clenched their fists in impotent rage, their faces contorted with frustration. Others wept openly, their tears mingling with the sense of helplessness that pervaded the garden.

Suki See, his father, Hanging on the shackles tree

"FATTHEEEER,, you Bastard", she want to run and punch the clown, but she suddenly felt week

There's Also Viktor, Amelia Guard, Rizky and Rizka Aunt

"Aunt", Rizka Cry, she love her aunt the most.

"How... how dare you!" shouted a furious man, his voice trembling with anger. He glared at the Clown, his eyes filled with a fiery intensity.

Several individuals joined in, their voices a chorus of indignation. "This is madness!" one woman cried out. "Release them immediately!"

The Clown, seemingly unfazed by their outrage, let out an eerie laugh that sent shivers down their spines.

"Oh, dear guests, you see, this is just the beginning. The games have just started, and the stakes are high. Will you play, or will you watch your loved ones suffer?"

Relief washed over some of the guests when they realized that their loved ones were not among those trapped in the cage. It was a fleeting moment of solace amidst the chaos and despair that had engulfed the garden.

However, not everyone was cowed by the Clown's threats. One individual, in particular, stood defiant.

"I refuse! You cannot force me!" they declared, their confidence unwavering.

The Clown observed them with a twisted grin, his eyes gleaming with amusement. Then, he began to reveal startling personal details about some of the guests, details that sent shockwaves through the crowd.

"Ah, I mustn't forget you, Mark," the Clown taunted.

"Will you reveal what happened on the alley on October 2nd last year?"

Mark's face turned pale, his secret exposed for all to see. His past actions, which had remained hidden until now, threatened to unravel before the crowd.

The Clown continued, singling out others and divulging their secrets with unnerving accuracy. 

As the guests processed the shock of their secrets being laid bare, the realization dawned on them — the Clown knew far more about their lives than they had ever imagined, and their secrets were no longer safe.

The Clown's gaze fell upon Alex, and a sinister smirk played on his lips. "Oh, you're the odd one," he jeered, his voice dripping with mockery. "Your secret is truly something, my old, i mean young friend."

Alex felt a chill run down his spine as the Clown's words hit home. The fact that the Clown had knowledge of his secret was a deeply unsettling revelation. He couldn't help but wonder how the Clown had come by this information, and what other hidden truths the enigmatic figure might possess.

'he know us', bus comment lazily

'100'

"Shall we begin the Trust and deceive game", the clown declraed

'the trust and deceiver game, rizka confused.

"And on the layer above you can see the rules":

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The Gauntlet of Fears." Here are the revised rules:

Number of Participants: 200 Peoples (Group)

Rules for "The Gauntlet of Fears" Challenge with Higher Stakes:

Objective:

The objective of "The Gauntlet of Fears" is for each group of contestants to successfully navigate a dark and claustrophobic maze filled with nightmarish creatures and psychological terrors. Their goal is to reach the other side of the maze while confronting their deepest fears.

 

Group Composition:

- Contestants are divide into groups of up to 5 people each.

- Each group starts at a designated entry point into the maze.

 

Fear-Inducing Elements:

- The maze is designed to exploit the personal fears and phobias of the contestants.

-there also several monster that will try to hunt you down

- Fear-inducing elements include sudden loud noises, unsettling visual illusions, eerie whispers, and realistic replicas of nightmarish creatures.

 

Progression:

- Contestants must make choices at each intersection within the maze.

- Choices impact the path they take through the maze and the challenges they face.

- Contestants may encounter personalized challenges tailored to their individual fears.

 

Resource Management:

- Contestants are given a limited supply of resources, such as flashlights or protective gear.

- These resources are shared within the group and must be used strategically to mitigate the effects of the maze's horrors.

 

Group Dynamics:

- Contestants in each group can choose to work together or go their separate ways within the maze.

- Cooperation and mutual support may help in overcoming challenges, but betrayal is always a lurking temptation.

 

Higher Stakes:

  Failure to successfully navigate the maze results in severe consequences.

- The consequences may include the death of a loved one (chosen by the contestant) or the revelation of the contestant's most significant secret to society.

- Success requires not only overcoming physical challenges but also finding a way to resolve psychological conflicts.

 

Winning Conditions:

- To win "The Gauntlet of Fears," is to just 'Survive'

- The Survive people receives a substantial prize of 100 Million Zennys.

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As the contestants feared to enter "The Gauntlet of Fears," the Clown's voice grew somber, reflecting the gravity of the situation. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a game that mirrors the stark divisions of our society. In the outside world, wealth and privilege often shield some from the harsh realities faced by others. But within these walls, we level the playing field."

The contestants exchanged uneasy glances, realizing the game's deeper implications.

"In our city, the divide between the affluent and the disadvantaged has grown immeasurably, the Clown continued. The privileged live in opulence, while the less fortunate grapple with scarcity and adversity. 'The Gauntlet of Fears' was born from a desire to bridge this gap, to make the affluent understand the struggles of the underprivileged."

His voice quivered with emotion as he shared a story. "In the heart of our city, a child of poverty once said, 'If only they could experience what we fear every day, they might find empathy in their hearts.'

The contestants felt a chill run down their spines as they contemplated the harsh realities outside these walls.

"So, today, you embark on a journey into the depths of your fears," the Clown proclaimed. "The trials you face will be a mirror to the terrors that haunt society's most vulnerable. Conquer these fears, and you shall emerge united, for empathy is born from shared experiences."

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Their nerves were palpable. One contestant, Mark, a level 2 guest with a rugged appearance, muttered to his group, "This is insane. I can handle physical challenges, but facing our deepest fears? It's like they're trying to break us mentally."

Another contestant, Grace, a tall and slim level 2 guest, chimed in, "I heard the prize for surviving this challenge is 100 Million Zenny. That's enough to change our lives."

Evan, another member of the group with a scholarly appearance, nodded in agreement. "It's a high-stakes game, but the reward is tempting. We just have to stick together and support each other."