She Outshines Them All

She Outshines 323

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 what lay 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 would land 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 finally coming to a stop.

After the pointer completed four rotations, it landed on Athena.

Athena had become 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, “The last 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 claim. “Is that really possible? How accurate are these IQ tests?”

“Come on, it can’t be real! A 199 in high school? I bet the test was flawed,” 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, it landed 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 glances.

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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 my latest 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 playful 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…”

Even the Messenger looked at Athena with newfound interest.

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Athena simply smiled, appearing completely 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, “The last 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 dollars 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 placed it on the table. “It’s a limited edition Patek Philippe, worth at least 2 million dollars.”

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 dollars. 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.” Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

The wheel chimed a cheerful sound and asked, “What is your mentor’s name?”