**Chapter 30: The Seventh Challenge – The Final Test**
The sun rose over Alvannia, illuminating the camp where the remaining competitors prepared for the **seventh and final challenge before the finals**. **Henrique Nakamura** appeared with a smile that put everyone on alert.
— *Welcome to the **seventh challenge**! Today, you will face the **Final Test**, where only the strongest, smartest, and most determined will survive. And this time... it's **every man for himself**!*
The competitors exchanged tense glances.
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### **The Rules of the Challenge**
1. **Objective**:
— *In the center of the **Black Forest**, there is a **sacred obelisk**. The first one to touch it wins **immunity** in the next vote and the right to **choose two rivals** to face punishment.*
2. **Obstacles**:
— *The forest is full of traps, dark creatures, and illusions that will test your deepest fears.*
3. **Betrayals**:
— *Alliances are allowed, but in the end, only **one** can win.*
— *Get ready... the challenge begins now!* — Henry announced, raising his hands.
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### **The Challenge Begins**
#### **1. Hardy – The Determined Leader**
**Hardy** ran towards the obelisk, but was stopped by an illusion of **Katherine**.
**Katherine (illusion)**: *"You failed me, Hardy. You don't deserve to win."*
**Hardy** (clenching his fists): *"I will win... for you."*
He overcame the illusion and continued.
#### **2. Drake – The Unpredictable Dragon**
**Drake** used his flames to drive away the shadow creatures, but was challenged by an illusion of **Leerstrom**.
**Leerstrom (illusion)**: *"You're becoming weak, Drake. You're falling for the enemy."*
**Drake** (snarling): *"I'm not weak... I'm strong enough to care."*
He destroyed the illusion with a roar.
#### **3. Calley – The Ferocious Goat**
**Calley** charged forward like a hurricane, but was stopped by a trap that trapped her in a giant web.
**Calley** (screaming): *"Someone get me out of here! I'LL KILL EVERYONE!"*
#### **4. Katun – The Cunning Panther**
**Katun** used her agility to avoid the traps, but was confronted by an illusion of **Ingemar**.
**Ingemar (illusion)**: *"You betrayed me, Katun. You don't deserve to win."*
**Katun** (crying): *"I had no choice... I had no choice!"*
She overcame the illusion, but was visibly shaken.
#### **5. Grayrock – The Impassive Golem**
**Grayrock** walked calmly, ignoring the illusions and traps.
**Grayrock**: *"Stone doesn't feel fear. Stone just moves forward."*
#### **6. Towerfall – The Playful Boar**
**Towerfall** used his strength to destroy the traps, but was stopped by an illusion of **Glenda**.
**Glenda (illusion)**: *"You're just a fool, Towerfall. You'll never be taken seriously."*
**Towerfall** (smiling): *"Maybe... but I have fun."*
He continued, laughing.
#### **7. Glenda – The Manipulative Fox**
**Glenda** tried to use her cunning to deceive the others, but was stopped by an illusion of **Leerstrom**.
**Leerstrom (illusion)**: *"You'll never be in control, Glenda. Chaos always wins."*
**Glenda** (growling): *"I'll prove you wrong."*
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### **The Climax**
In the end, **Hardy** and **Drake** reached the obelisk at the same time.
**Hardy** (looking at **Drake**): *"It's now or never."*
**Drake** (smiling): *"Then let's see who's faster."*
The two ran towards the obelisk, but...
**Grayrock** appeared out of nowhere, touching the obelisk first.
**Henrique** announced:
— *The winner is... **Grayrock**!*
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### **Explosive Reactions**
- **Hardy** (smiling): *"Well played, Grayrock."*
- **Drake** (laughing): *"I didn't expect that."*
- **Calley** (shouting): *"I WANTED TO WIN!"*
**Henrique** ended the day:
— *Tomorrow, the **final vote** will decide who will make it to the grand finals. Get ready... because the game is about to get even more intense.*
**END OF CHAPTER 30**
*(Next: The Final Vote – Who Will Make It to the Finals?)*
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**Note:** *Grayrock surprised everyone, but the final vote could change everything. Who will be eliminated? And who will make it to the grand final?* 🪨🔥