Chapter 20: The Beginning of the Debate

  Scene 1: The election of representatives

  In the mansion, the atmosphere was tense but controlled. Juan had made an important decision. Standing in front of his team, with his firm and confident gaze, he communicated his choice.

  Juan: "I'm going to need two of you to accompany me on this trip... And I want you to be Elizabeth and Scarlett."

  The words surprised everyone. Lightning opened his mouth to object, but Juan raised a hand.

  Juan: "It's not that I don't trust you... but I need you to stay in the house. The biuniverse needs heroes everywhere, and not just in a debate."

  Lightning (with a joking but sincere tone): "Just because you want me to miss you more, huh?"

  Valtherion approached Juan, resting his metal hand on his shoulder.

  Valtherion: "I love Juan... don't let your guard down. I know what he did was great, but this will be different."

  Juan (with a calm smile): "I know... and that's why I need you to be here, protecting our home."

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  Scene 2: Travel and prowess

  The following days were intense. Juan, accompanied by Elizabeth and Scarlett, traveled distant planets and settlements.

  Each visit was an opportunity to help. Not as a candidate... but as Juan, the young man who just wanted to make the biuniverse a better place.

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  ?  John protected villages from colossal monsters, fighting epically, with his precise and powerful movements.

  ?  Scarlett perfected her potions, developing cures that saved hundreds of sick people in a small town.

  ?  Elizabeth, with her lightning sword, showed unparalleled agility and precision, defeating hordes of enemies before they could even react.

  Scarlett: (after curing a sick child) "Do you really think all this is enough for you to be a ruler?"

  Juan (looking into the distance): "I don't do it to be chosen... I do it because it's the right thing to do."

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  Scene 3: Dorian and the other candidate

  In a dark fortress, Dorian talked to his candidate. A tall man, with a warrior's bearing and a cold look.

  Dorian: "You can't lose... No matter how, win."

  The candidate barely showed interest. He settled down the white coat he was wearing and, with an arrogant smile, replied:

  Candidate: "I'll win... because I already did it."

  His tone was carefree, but in his eyes you could see an uncontrolled ambition.

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  Scene 4: The last sunset before the great debate

  Time moved quickly. The night before the debate, Juan and his team were gathered. Each one approached to give him a few words.

  Charlotte (with a playful tone): "Don't embarrass me in front of the biuniverse, eh?"

  Lightning (smiling): "Don't get so serious, Juan. If you start to shine too much, I'll have to run faster to catch up with you."

  Valtherion (staring at him): "Remember... you are not alone. We are his sword... and his shield."

  Juan (smiling slightly): "Thank you... everyone."

  When Juan went to sleep, Scarlett approached and looked at him for a moment from the door.

  Scarlett (in a low voice): "Maybe... maybe you could be the ruler we all need."

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  Scene 5: The danger in the sky

  In the distance, something colossal traveled among the stars. It wasn't an enemy... it wasn't a ship... it was an asteroid.

  An asteroid the size of Jupiter, slowly moving in the direction of the desert planet where the debate would be held.

  Its titanic shadows were projected millions of kilometers away. No one had noticed yet... but the threat was there. Huge, inevitable... and getting closer and closer.

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  Final Scene: Calm before the storm

  Juan, still with his eyes closed, took a deep breath. He knew that something big was coming... but inside him there was peace.

  Juan (whispering to himself): "Whatever it has to be..."

  And the screen melted to black.