I was still trying to calm down as I read the lines on the paper. It didn't give me a time, so I didn't think I should answer right away.
I could think and then answer, because the true answer could free me from the game. And considering that the first game was the easiest according to the paper, I had to be sure about my answer. I was lucky this time, but I can't say the same about the future.
I tried to stand, but only then did the pain of my injuries hit me.
When I looked at my leg, I could see it had deep scratches and blood all over it, but that was all; no broken bones or anything else whatsoever. The same could be said for my arm, too. They were not too painful, but they hurt enough to annoy me.
After standing up, I looked at the paper.
"Before I answer, could you heal my leg and arm? You have done it before, so it shouldn't be an issue."
Since I have returned from death and have healed from life-threatening injuries, I knew this was possible.
A few seconds later, the text on paper changed.
"No, you will not be healed from the aftereffects of the game. You were only back from death because it was the punishment. Now, please answer the question.
Who am I?"
This was bad news. Without healing, I could get an infection.
"I have to treat myself first," I said, putting the paper on the ground.
After closing the door, I went to the living room, where we keep our medical supplies.
I found Betadine and bandages. Those were what I needed, from what I remember. Normally, my mom would tell me what to do, but now, I had to trust my memory.
"I wish I still had my phone," I said with slight regret.
After taking betadine and bandages, I went to the bathroom. Closed the toilet lid and put things there. Took off my shirt, brought my arm to sink, and turned the tap on slightly.
"Fu-" I was about to swear, but held myself, clenching my teeth.
I used my right hand to clean the dirt off my arm.
After a minute of cleaning, I turned off the tap and reached for Betadine. Opened its lid and took a deep breath.
Then slowly, poured it on my arm using my other hand, trying not to use it all.
The moment Betadine touched my arm, I stopped pouring. Clenched my fist and tightened the muscles out of reflex. I closed my eyes and continued taking deep breaths.
After a few seconds for breathing, I poured it on my arm, bearing the whole pain.
Following it, I took the bandage and started to wrap it around my arm aimlessly. I was not trying to do it right, I was trying to just prevent infection.
After I was done with my arm, I took my pants off and did the same for my leg.
When I finished treating my wounds, I headed to my room and changed into fresh clothes, a clean shirt and a new pair of pants. Then I looked through the window to see if elephants were still there, but no. They were gone.
"So, I actually won," I mumbled and went to the kitchen, poured a glass of water, and drank it.
Then I went to the door and took the paper, headed to my room, and lay on my bed slowly.
"So, who are you?" I asked as I looked at the text on the paper.
Put down my hand and looked at the ceiling while thinking about what was going on.
Suddenly, paper started to rustle. As I lifted it, I saw new text on it.
"You can sleep later, answer the question in 5 minutes, and you will get some rest until the next game, unless you guess it right. If your guess is correct, the prize shall be yours."
"Shall be yours?" I said, "Who are you, Shakespeare?" I said jokingly.
Text on paper changed again.
"Are you sure Shakespeare is your answer?"
"No," I screamed, "I was kidding," said with slight panic.
As I said this, the text on paper changed again.
"4 minutes and 45 seconds left."
"Okay, now let's think," I said as I started to go through everything that happened.
Most things that happened were unbelievable, including returning from death, instant healing, elephants, and wishes. They all felt so real, even if they weren't.
So, this leaves me 3 answers.
First, you are some entity above human, like an angel, a demon, or maybe God.
Second, I am in a simulation, and you are controlling this.
Third, you are a clown and are messing with me because I am hallucinating.
So which one is it…