** CHAPTER 8: DELLING DAY - THE LAST BREATHING BEFORE HELL **
The underground dawn was rising among the sparkling crystals that supported the unreal atmosphere of the underground island. Competitors, still rekindling themselves from the tensions and terrors of the ** of decisions ** **, met on an unexpected day off before the real deadly ** starting. ** Start.
** Henrique Nakamura ** had disappeared as a smart shadow, leaving behind the echo of his poisonous words:*"Take advantage of this day. Find out your allies. Observe your enemies. Because when the game really begins, no pause will exist between blood and earth."**
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### ** The mood after the first test **
The two groups, still divided by the fine barrier of trust, used the day to reflect, conspire and organize their strategies. But no one was really resting - there was something pulsating, almost alive, on the island, as if she herself was analyzing the weaknesses of each competitor.
#### ** Ancestral Luz Group (Mansion of Winners) **
Within the luxurious mansion, the group led by ** Hardy Nakamura ** started with an informal meeting. A silence hung over them until Hardy finally spoke.
** Hardy **:*"The cup showed our weaknesses, but it also proved that we still have strength. Irene, Francis, you have overcome the pressure. But we need to keep our heads firm. The next challenge ... will not have mercy."
** Irene Dellis **, his closest ally, tried to relieve the weight of the speech:
** Irene **:*"We have a leadership advantage. This mansion does not define us just for luxury, but because we survive the first test without bass. This means we have more control."*
** Francis Castro ** sighed deeply. He still couldn't erase the suffering of ** grayrock ** from the mind, which almost succumbed to the poison.
** Francis **:*"Survival is cruel. Isn't it? Here everything seems beautiful, but it's just a facade. True devastation is right ahead."
Meanwhile, ** Drake ** remained distant, watching the island through the window.
** Drake ** (Thinking):*"Hardy trusts others too much. This can be expensive ... but at least he has the courage."*
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#### ** Chaos Hunters Group (Defeated Cabana) **
The cabin, on the other hand, was a pulsating tension spectacle. The small space amplified the chaos of the group led by ** Calley **, which had spent the day architecting new strategies and increasing its vehemence with sharp words.
** Calley **:*"Don't fool us. Their covenant, ancestral light, is fragile. They are full of moral and ideal. But morality does not overcome battles. Chaos is the only language that works on this arena. And we are the hunters of chaos.
** TowerFall **, sitting by the cabin, laughed low.
** TowerFall **:*"Be moral or chaos, I just want to fight. I'm not here to philosophize."*
** Leerstrom **, always manipulative, smiled as he watched the interactions.
** Leerstrom **:*"Wars are never overcome by brute force. They are overcome by imbalance. If we play the two groups against each other, we will win without even raising a gun."**
While the hunters discussed strategies, ** Apex Predatori **, which still suffered the effects of poison, rested in silence in the corner.
** Calley ** (for Apex):*"You seem to be better. But don't make me carry the weight of your weakness. We are a strong group. If you fall, I won't hesitate to advance without you."**
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### ** Interactions between groups **
By the end of the morning, some competitors wandered the island, taking advantage of the rare chance to explore the ground and cross paths with the rivals. The meetings, although brief, were loaded with tension, each word and each gesture studied thoroughly, as the prelude to future challenges.
#### ** Hardy and Calley **
Hardy found Calley near the underground river, where the water shone like liquid jewelry. The leader of ancestral light remained polite but firm.
** Hardy **:*"Do you lead well, Calley. But how far your leadership goes when chaos consumes your own morality?"*
** Calley ** (smiling cruelly):*"Morality is for the weak. I don't lider with feelings, Hardy. I lidero with instinct. And that's what overcomes wars."**
#### ** Irene and TowerFall **
** Irene ** found ** TowerFall ** near the caves.
** Irene **:*"You are not completely dark, are you? Some humanity must exist in you."*
** TowerFall ** (laughing):*"Humanity has no place here. I just want to overthrow the next one that appears in my way. Maybe it's you."*
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### ** New alliances and emerging conflicts **
#### ** Possible alliances **
1. ** Hardy x Irene **: An emotional bond that strengthened after the chalice.
2. ** Leerstrom x TowerFall **: Although opposite in strategy, both know the value of manipulating the situation to your advantage.
#### ** Potential Conflicts **
1. ** Calley x Hardy **: It is already evident that your leadership styles will be shocked.
2. ** Drake x Francis **: The difference in personality and vision can lead to betrayal.
3. ** APEX PREDATORI X ALL **: It is weakened, and its position in the group is questioned.
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### ** The climax of the day **
At dusk, when competitors returned to their respective camps, ** Henrique Nakamura ** appeared again in a light projection, their presence surrounded by an aura of imposition.
- *"I hope they have taken advantage of their day and used their intelligence to analyze the weaknesses and strong points of their rivals. Because tomorrow, the real deadly challenge will begin. There will be no doctors, there will be no mercy. Only life and death will decide who deserves to continue, and who will be devoured by the underground shadows." * * *
The competitors retreated, but no one slept in peace. The preparation time was over. The real terror was near, and the ties built so far began to crack under the weight of imminent death.
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** End of Chapter 8 **
*(Next: the revelation of the first deadly challenge - the maze of blades)*
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** Note: ***The last day of peace revealed alliances in construction and growing rivalries. When the deadly challenge begins, who will be the first to fall?*