**Chapter 3: Day 1 – Getting to Know the Participants**
The first day of the break began with a mix of curiosity and tension on **Underground Island**. With 10 days off before the deadly challenges, the participants took advantage of the time to get to know each other, explore their new routines and observe possible allies or threats. The luxurious mansion, occupied by the winning group, and the small cabin of the defeated served as a stage for conversations, rivalries, and even the beginning of new passions.
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### **Exploring Routines and First Impressions**
#### **At the Winners' Mansion**
The **giant mansion** was the center of attention. The group had access to a crystal clear pool, luxurious rooms, and the bar stocked with everything they could ask for. Some took the opportunity to relax, while others began their training.
**Hardy** seemed focused and determined. He started the day surviving the chaos in silence and avoiding distractions.
**Hardy**: *"I can't afford false alliances. There's only one way to win: keep your mind focused."*
**Drake**, on the other hand, took advantage of the relaxing atmosphere to observe the other competitors.
**Drake** (to Irene Dellis): *"Maybe we should make a debut at the bar. Maybe we can build something stronger around here?"*
**Glenda** was already manipulating the networks:
**Glenda** (to Apex Predatori): *"I saw how you defeated your last opponent in training... I think we have something in common."*
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#### **In the Cabin of the Defeated**
Meanwhile, the **small cabin** seemed like a scene of pure frustration. Among the competitors who slept outdoors or in the narrow tent, all eyes exchanged veiled insults or cold assessments about who would be the next person to be eliminated.
**Calley** was the first to complain:
**Calley** (shouting): *"Two beds? What kind of sick joke is this? I'm going to tear down this giant mansion before they call me a loser!"*
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### **The Gossip Begins**
The groups began to speculate about the other participants.
**Francis Castro** (to Hogop): *"Did you see that group at the mansion? They look the strongest. I think Hardy and Drake have something dangerous planned."*
**Leerstrom** (to Glenda): *"My plan is simple. Someone here will get hurt before the first challenge. Just wait."*
**Apex Predatori** (observing Towerfall): *"Boar has strength, but not strategy. He will be the first to fall."*
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### **Possible Alliances and Threats**
Amidst the conversations, **alliances** began to emerge:
- **Hardy x Irene Dellis**: Both believed they could strengthen each other, forming a strategic and emotional duo.
- **Drake x Glenda**: Drake seemed intrigued by Glenda's manipulative charm, but was too cautious to trust her fully. - **Francis Castro x Antiendemic**: Antiendemic was confident in his plans for espionage and manipulation. Francis, who loved strategy above all else, saw potential in this.
On the other hand, **potential threats began to emerge**:
- **Leerstrom**: His egocentric behavior and menacing smile made him someone feared by all.
- **Apex Predatori**: His animal instinct and hunger for victory made him the most unpredictable competitor yet.
- **Calley**: With an explosive presence and thirst for revenge, many thought it best to keep her away.
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### **New Passions and Dating**
The atmosphere also brought unexpected revelations. With so much free time, the tension gave way to unexpected moments of romance:
#### **Hardy x Irene Dellis**
While Hardy was training, Irene approached with a refreshing drink. **Irene**: *"You need to relax a little, Hardy. You won't have the strength if you're so tense."*
**Hardy** (hesitating): *"Relaxing never got me very far."*
The discreet exchange of smiles indicated something was brewing.
#### **Drake x Glenda**
The two began exchanging subtle provocations.
**Drake**: *"I don't trust you, Glenda. But you are persuasive... perhaps too persuasive."*
**Glenda** (laughing): *"And you're a better ally than an enemy, Dragon. You just have to realize that."*
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### **The Climax of Day 1**
At the end of the day, **Henrique Nakamura** reappeared on the screen of the mansion and the cabin with a warning:
— *I hope you enjoyed your day. Remember: in these 10 days, you can become **allies**, **rivals**, or even... **mortal enemies**.*
The contestants scattered, as each began to plot their own paths to survival.
**END OF CHAPTER 3**
*(Next: Strange Island Encounter and First Fight)*
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**Note:** *Fragile alliances, clear threats, and unexpected passions arise as the contestants prepare to enter the true chaos of the tournament. Who will survive the first deadly challenge?*