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Chapter 3 - The "Crude Reality"

The Legion's truck was heading east, with Rayber, Axel, Henry, and Rohwder on board, seeking answers and refuge in a world that seemed to have lost all logic and safety. On their journey, they encountered a group of desperate refugees, anxious for any help. Rayber, always willing to lend support, decided to join Henry and Axel in helping the needy, while Rohwder, with one arm less, stayed in the safety of the truck along with Axel.

As they tried to be kind to the refugees, an unexpected threat emerged: the "Scavengers," a ruthless gang dedicated to looting and killing for their own benefit. Rayber, alerted to the danger of the situation, drew his rifle and opened fire on the Scavengers. However, the ferocity of the gang was overwhelming, and a shot hit Rayber in the torso. Wounded, he fell to the ground as Henry, Axel, and Rohwder found themselves cornered by the violent threat.

In an unexpected turn, a smoke screen emerged from nowhere, enveloping the four friends in unconsciousness.

Two hours later, Rayber regained consciousness to find himself being tended to by a mysterious girl.

"What are you doing?" he asked.

"I just wanted to help you," she replied, fearfully.

Seeing the fear in her eyes, Rayber apologized.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I've just had a long day."

The girl smiled with relief and began to explain her situation. She had been captured by the Scavengers along with her parents while trying to help the needy. The conversation between Rayber and the girl grew increasingly interesting, sharing stories and tastes amidst the desolate world. However, the calm was interrupted when a shadow approached them, breaking the silence of the night. The girl became alert, and Rayber gripped his rifle's handle, ready for anything. The shadow slowly emerged, revealing an older man with a tired but kind look. He introduced himself as Carlos, a solitary survivor who had witnessed the group's bravery in facing the Scavengers. Carlos, experienced in fighting the APX-WET threats, offered to join them, seeing hope in their unity to face the chaos reigning in that devastated world.

Together, Rayber, Axel, Henry, Rohwder, and the mysterious girl, along with their new ally Carlos, prepared for an uncertain path, knowing that the shadows of the past and present loomed over them. Amidst the darkness, hope blossomed, fueled by the strength of their union in this new challenging reality. Suddenly, a man approached Rayber's cell and...

The morning began with Rayber's screams of agony as he was brutally tortured by a man. Around him, sinister figures wielded knives and rakes, determined to extract valuable information about the Legion. The man continued his interrogation, demanding answers about their training and origin.

The previous night, during an encounter with a guard named Moreno, Henry had learned about the possibilities of escape, though facing the leader would be inevitable. Axel joined the conversation, intrigued by the idea of breaking free. Meanwhile, Rohwder observed the guards' movements, anticipating their actions, and Rayber shared moments with the mysterious girl. Accepting the need to be the bait, Rayber agreed to the torture to steal the keys and allow his companions to escape. The plan was risky, but Moreno, without keys for the cells, had few options.

The next day, Moreno managed to get Axel's key, triggering the crucial phase of the plan. The prisoners began to leave the cave one by one, facing the guards in the process. The real fight was beginning.

As they beat Rayber, Axel surprised the intimidating man by stabbing him in the back. The surprise turned to fear when the man got up and counterattacked violently, calling for reinforcements. Moreno, wasting no time, faced the guards with skill and determination, eliminating every threat in his path.

Rohwder, despite his disability, bravely confronted a guard but was defeated. At that critical moment, Henry appeared, eliminating the guard and turning the tide of the battle. Axel and the man engaged in a brutal fight, while Rayber, using his training, freed himself and fought the guards with determination. The girl ran to Rayber, helping him down from the torture.

Meanwhile, Moreno, Henry, Rohwder, and other allies fought with fierce bravery, managing to defeat most of the guards. The leader, seeing himself overwhelmed, chose to retreat, leaving behind a trail of chaos.

Victory resonated in the liberated cave as the companions reunited, celebrating their success against the oppression. With a new team and more allies, they prepared to escape to freedom and resume their mission of "Saving Humanity." Hope was reborn in their hearts, fueled by the strength of their union and the will to challenge the shadows threatening the uncertain future ahead of them.