**Synopsis of "Heroes of Alvannia: The Battle for Survival"**

In a kingdom where glory and death dance on a thin line, **Heroes of Alvannia** is a dangerous tournament that attracts the most fearless warriors from across the land. Challenged to fight to the death, the competitors not only test their skills in epic battles, but also face the emotional storms of joy, betrayal, and unexpected alliances.

At the center of this fierce struggle is **Hardy Nakamura**, a young warrior determined to prove his worth and protect those he loves. Joining him are rivals and allies who will challenge his own loyalties, including the cunning **Glenda**, the ruthless **Leerstrom**, and the fierce **Calley**. In a landscape filled with traps, illusions, and supernatural creatures, every step could be fatal.

**Chapter 25: The Hated Vote – Immunity and Betrayal** 


The sun was high as **Henry Nakamura** gathered the contestants for the **elimination vote**. The mood was tense, especially since **Leerstrom**, the holder of the **Hated Armband**, was immune. 


— *Welcome to the vote!* — Henry announced, with an enigmatic smile. — *Remember: **Leerstrom** is **immune** today. He cannot be eliminated. But... if the public decides that he is **more hated** than ever, he can be **eliminated on the spot** tomorrow. For now, he is safe.* 


**Leerstrom** (smiling, but with a sharp look): *"Now, this is interesting."* 


#### **1.  Pre-Vote – Strategies and Betrayals** 


**Glenda** (to the Shadows, whispering): *"We need to get rid of **Hardy**. He's the leader of the Guardians."* 


**Drake** (looking at **Hardy**, hesitantly): *"I'm not voting for him. Katherine... she wouldn't have wanted this."* 


**Calley** (snarling): *"I'll vote for whoever tries to vote me out first!"* 


— *Vote for whoever should be **voted**. Remember: **Leerstrom** is immune.* 


- **Hardy**: 3 votes (Glenda, Leerstrom, Towerfall) 


- **Ingemar**: 2 votes (Kroft, Katun) 


- **Calley**: 1 vote (Belor, for "being too annoying") 


— *With the majority of votes, **Hardy** is—* 


**Drake** interrupted, holding up a fragment of power he had won in the previous challenge: 


— *I use my fragment to **immunize Hardy**!* 


 **Hardy** (looking at **Drake**, surprised): *"Why would you do that?"* 


**Drake** (smiling): *"Because Katherine believed in you. And I... believe in her."* 


**Henrique** (smiling): *"Very well. **Hardy** is immune. Now, the next most voted is... **Ingemar**.* 


**Ingemar** looked at **Katun**, who had voted for him. 


**Ingemar** (hurt): *"You... you betrayed me?"* 


**Katun** (not looking at him): *"It's just a game, Ingemar.  Nothing personal."* 


**Calley** (shouting): *"I WILL KILL YOU, YOU TREASONOUS PANTHER—"* 


**Grayrock** (holding her): *"Rock says: not today."* 


— *With the majority vote, **Ingemar** is... **eliminated**.* 


The **Return Portal** opened, and **Ingemar** walked towards it, but not before looking at **Katun** one last time. 


- **Katun** (looking at the ground, regretful): *"I didn't want to... but I had to do it."* 


- **Drake** (stops  **Hardy**): *"Don't let this be in vain."* 


- **Calley** (to **Katun**, growling): *"You'll pay for this."* 


**Leerstrom** (laughing): *"Oh, how I love drama!"* 


**Henrique** ended the day with a warning: 


— *Tomorrow, the **public vote** will decide who is the most **loved** and the most **hated**. And, if **Leerstrom** is considered the most hated... he will be **eliminated on the spot**.* 


*(Next: The Public Vote – The End of the Hated?)* 


**Note:** *Betrayals, immunities and a game where no one is safe.  The public can change everything... and Leerstrom's days may be numbered.* 💔🔥


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