**Chapter 29: The Audience Vote – Who Will Be the New Hated One?**
The day dawned with a tense atmosphere. **Henrique Nakamura** appeared in the center of the camp, holding the glowing voting scroll.
— *Welcome to the **audience vote**! Today, the audience will decide who is the most **loved** and the most **hated**. And as always, the holder of the **Hated One's Armband** (**Leerstrom**) is **immune**... for now.*
The contestants exchanged nervous glances.
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### **Voting Rules**
1. **Most Loved**:
— *The most loved contestant wins **immunity** in the next elimination.*
2. **Most Hated**:
— *If the public decides that **Leerstrom** is the most hated, he will be **eliminated immediately**, without the right to a defense.*
— *If another contestant is voted as the most hated, he wins the **Hated Armband** and is immune today, but can be eliminated tomorrow.*
— *Let's begin!* — announced Henrique, with a mischievous smile.
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### **Voting Begins**
#### **1. Pre-Voting – Strategies and Fears**
**Glenda** (to the Shadows, whispering): *"We need to make sure **Leerstrom** is the most hated. He's a threat to us all."*
**Drake** (looking at **Hardy**): *"If he's eliminated, the game gets easier."*
**Leerstrom** (smiling, to himself): *"Oh, how I love being the villain."*
#### **2. The Hour of Decision**
**Henry** held up the magic urn.
— *Vote for who is the most **loved** and the most **hated**!*
The votes were cast.
#### **Preliminary Results**:
- **Most Loved**: **Hardy** (4 votes)
- **Most Hated**: **Leerstrom** (5 votes)
**Henrique** announced:
— *With the majority of votes, **Hardy** is the most **loved** and wins **immunity**! And **Leerstrom**... you are the most **hated**.*
**Leerstrom** (smiling, but with a sharp look): *"Ah, what an honor."*
**Henrique** continued:
— *But, since the public has decided that you are the most hated, you will be... **eliminated on the spot**.*
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### **The End of the Hated**
The **Return Portal** opened, and **Leerstrom** walked towards it, but not before looking at **Glenda**.
**Leerstrom**: *"You think you're in control, but... chaos always comes back."*
And then, he disappeared into the portal.
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### **Explosive Reactions**
- **Glenda** (smiling, but with a worried look): *"Finally, he's gone."*
- **Drake** (to **Hardy**): *"One less problem."*
- **Calley** (growling): *"Now all that's left is **Katun**."*
- **Grayrock** (to **Towerfall**): *"Pedra thinks the game has gotten more boring."*
**Henrique** ended the day with a warning:
— *Tomorrow, the **last challenge before the final** will begin. And this time... it'll be every man for himself. Good luck, because the game is about to get even bloodier.*
**END OF CHAPTER 29**
*(Next: The Last Challenge – Survival and Betrayal!)*
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**Note:** *Leerstrom has been eliminated, but the chaos he left behind could still destroy everyone. Who will win the last challenge? And who will be betrayed?* 🔥💔