"I choose Joe."

You say in a monotone voice, looking around at everyone else in the room. On the face of every person there was fear, an incredible fear of impending death. You couldn't believe what was happening. When you found the sacrifice card, you thought it was the end. But now, here in the main game room, everyone is voting for you. You have managed to convince most of those here that you are a sage. Your voice sounded so convincing that you began to believe yourself. And so, in the end, you have 5 votes. This exceeds all the others. The "victory of the sacrifice" is loudly declared. You had to choose one person with whom you would leave the deadly game once and for all. And you chose him. Joe Tazuna. You didn't know him that well, but you became attached to this optimistic guy the most.

The floor master began to execute the rest of the participants in turn. Joe couldn't believe his eyes. Why him all of a sudden? It doesn't mean he doesn't want to die, it's just...his conscience was tormenting him quite a bit right now. Unlike you. Of course, it wasn’t very pleasant for you to see this either, but you were glad that you survived. And also grabbed a nice guy. Joe walked towards you in a hurry, leaning his hands on your shoulders. His body was shaking and his breathing was quickening. His gaze constantly darted back and forth, as if he couldn’t find a place for himself. Joe was afraid of blood. But also he was afraid of hearing all those cries of agony during the executions of others.

"Please tell me this isn't real..."He finally pulled himself together, closing his eyes and turning away. The guy jerked a little from the onset of nausea.

"You know...when we get out of here...we'll live together. We... will remember every person who died and-...gahh. My stomach twisted.. Even in such a situation I can't act seriously.."

He sniffed as if holding back tears.