Is the Machine Broken?

"They are wise," Bloom laughed before adding, "and next time the numbers will be flipped around, hahaha."

"Let's stop here, gentlemen," the eldest man spoke and then added, "it's best to start the real test now."

As he said it, the old men took a side while some wearing white caps entered from the door, walking in a serious manner like being soldiers.

They went towards the machine and started operating it. In less than five minutes, the machine was running and a small needle moved via a long metallic arm, pointing towards the crowd.

"Don't panic, I know it seems scary," the old man laughed while stepping back to the stage, "we need just a tiny drop of blood, not more than a papercut, I promise," he said while everyone laughed after his words.