**Chapter 2: The New Island and the Underground Journey**
The contestants were gathered in a towering submarine, heading to the newly discovered **Underground Island**. The atmosphere was filled with tension, excitement, and intrigue, as the **underground sea** surrounded them, lit up by bioluminescent creatures dancing in the depths.
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### **The Underground Island**
The **Underground Island** was a place of mystery and beauty. With stunning rock formations and glowing caverns, it promised new challenges and dangers. Ever since the tournament was renewed, people had been talking about how the new island would bring an even more intense and exciting setting to the battles.
#### **The Host Returns**
As the contestants sailed away, **Henrique Nakamura** appeared on a large screen in the submarine, an enigmatic smile on his face.
— *Welcome to **Underground Island**! Prepare for even more deadly challenges. The arena will be transformed into a labyrinth of caves, where every corner could hide a trap or an opponent.*
The competitors murmured among themselves, their anticipation growing. What can we expect from this new season?
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### **Onboard Conversations and Gossip**
#### **Hardy and Drake**
**Hardy** (looking out the submarine window): *"I still can't believe we're doing this again."*
**Drake** (laughing): *"At least we'll have new enemies to fight, right?"*
**Hardy** (serious): *"I hope this is the last time. I don't want to see any more lives being destroyed."*
#### **Glenda and Leerstrom**
**Glenda** (observing the other participants): *"Look at them. All so confident, so full of themselves."*
**Leerstrom** (smirking): *"And some of them are so pathetic that you'll be surprised to find out the Island doesn't take it easy."*
#### **Calley and Irene**
**Calley** (to **Irene**): *"You Do you really think we can trust any of these new entrants?"*
**Irene** (thoughtfully): *"I've found a few that seem genuine, but you better be careful. No one here is who they seem."*
**Calley**: *"Exactly. What do you think they're planning?"*
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### **Expectations for the New Season**
As the submarine moved forward, the conversations became more intense.
**Towerfall**: *"I heard there will be new rules. What do you think that means?"*
**Francis Castro**: *"It means that traps and betrayals will probably be allowed."*
**Hogop**: *"That'll just make it more exciting!"*
**Hardy** turned around, trying to quiet the voices. **Hardy**: *"Remember, this isn't just about the thrill. Lives are at stake!"*
**APEX PREDATORI**: *"In competition, lives don't matter — only victory."*
Eyes met, and a wave of tension coursed through the submarine as the participants realized they were only minutes away from reaching the island.
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### **Arrival at the Underground Island**
As the submarine finally approached the shore of the island, a roar erupted. The sound of the water churning around the submarine grew louder as they prepared to surface. The excitement and fear were palpable.
**Henry** reappeared on the screen, his smile hinting at a hint of mischief.
— *Prepare to emerge into a new world where only the most cunning will survive! Let the competition begin!*
**END OF CHAPTER 2**
*(Next: Arrival on the Island – First Impressions and Conflicts)*