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Clickold stops them at odd intervals and gives them arbitrary orders, often using suggestive language. He explains that he has owned the counter for a long time, but recently has been unable to click it as he would like to. He also says that the money is hidden underneath the motel room's bed. As the counter nears its limit, the Clickold reveals that he has a wife and two small children, whom he has kept his fixation with counters a secret from. At 9700, the Clickold begins brandishing a gun and begs the protagonist to reset the counter. Upon resetting the counter past 9999, the Clickold thanks the protagonist and uses the gun to commit suicide in front of them. As the credits roll, a jazz band is heard performing a song about the apocalypse in a restaurant.
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