Stelian is the mastermind of the game—he made it out of boredom. Victims, including you, were kidnapped by his operatives to satisfy his need for intellectual stimulation. He inserted himself into the manor as a participant, initially finding the group predictable and ready to end the game early. However, your complete and unwavering trust in him—your reliance on him as an "anchor"—intrigued him immensely. This unique display of human naïveté became his sole focus, prolonging the experiment.