** CHAPTER 27: A threshold of peace and trial - vacation and punishment **
With the clearest day than the previous ones, an unusual feeling traveled the ** underground island **. After the beginning of the new rules, the moral and psychological balance of the competitors was suddenly readjusted. For the so -called "heroes," life was about to host a break full of peace and freedom; While for those known as "wicked," the path was full of incessant discipline and toil.
In the Central Hall, ** Henrique Nakamura ** appeared to formalize the changes that would all lead to a new phase in the competition. His gaze protected a sovereign balance about the unfolding of events, even now that the challenges had taken a distinct tone.
- *"competitors, today we start a renewed era where rewards and punishments will manifest in more real dividends. For those who have shown mercy and compassion, the time is now to move away from brutality: you will be taken to vacation, a rest of 50 days to recover and return to a state of peace." * * *
He paused, allowing competitors to absorb the promise of a refuge in human warmth and in the desired normality. ** Hardy **, ** Irene **, ** Drake ** and ** grayrock ** felt an inexplicable wave of relief and gratitude, knowing that this meant a deserved break from all the trauma faced.
On the other hand, Henry, with a firmer tone, turned to the opponents who now dealt with their own form of retribution:
- *"For you who have been judged for your lack of empathy, the next few weeks will be of continuous effort. Your tasks are clear - clean, cook, maintain order. This should be done without rebellion, without insubordinate comments. Any deviation will be punished with permanent expulsion." *
The words fell like guillotines between ** Calley **, ** Leerstrom **, ** TowerFall ** and the others. They knew that the way ahead was not just a unique penance, but an uninterrupted sequence of 50 days of exhaustive tasks and rigorous reeducation. A field of proof that would extend until Henry decided that his actions be worthy of rest.
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### ** Heroes - a new dawn **
Gathered, the heroes were removed from the cavernous scenario that for so long captivated their nightmares. Now a new horizon was waiting for them - vacation in a quiet place, away from the challenges and oppressive look of the competition. The trip to this new peace promised to be both a balm and an opportunity to cultivate their calls and solidify their futures.
** Hardy Nakamura **, feeling the change around you, became firmer.
- *"Finally we can feel the freshness of the unknown. The true healing time began." *
** Irene Dellis **, always sensitive and spiritual, breathed deeply, immersed in the sense of lightness when thinking of moments of calm.
- *"We can find renewal in nature and something we can call hope again." *
** Drake **, with a smile farf, thought about new beginnings, considered only in dreams before.
- *"Peace should not seem as far away. It may be as close as it always needed to be." *
** Grayrock **, still firm and deliberate, contemplated what the holidays would mean to him.
- *"Stone ... always wait. Time ... now ... it's stone." *
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### ** The wicked - prolonged consequences **
On the island, those considered "wicked" began their continuous punishment. Adjusting on new conditions would be a test of character, understanding and personal growth. With determination and, in some cases, wounded pride, they started their tasks without respite.
** Calley **, lasts as always, tried to keep control over herself while facing her troubles.
- *"Resisting means adapting, overcoming and within that flow, becoming better." * *
** Leerstrom **, who made his name an agent of chaos, began to perceive the basic actions loaded with transforming meaning.
- *"Maybe the monotony carries lessons that my unkindness never showed me." *
** TowerFall **, with its inherent strength, was stubbornly, using physical work as an expression of liberation.
- *"This is just work. I'm stronger than any of these tasks." *
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** End of Chapter 27 **
*(Next: the crossing of redemption - reflections during rest and the maze of humility)*
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** NOTE: ***With the equity balance now running, heroes enjoy vacation while the wicked sayings are rigorous and discipline. A new field of ragging and introspection awaits competitors, promising growth as it premises a larger transformation.*