The second stage of the challenge proved to be far more intricate than Damon had initially anticipated. Set within a rugged mountainous terrain, the venue provided each participating class with a unique mountain stronghold to call their own. Towering flags adorned these elevated bases, signifying the crucial objective each class needed to accomplish: defend their flag at all costs.
Amidst the breathtaking vistas, the test's complexity became evident. Armed with guns loaded with specially designed rubber bullets, sharp daggers, and a three-day ration of food, the students were immersed in an intense struggle for supremacy. Although the test spanned seven grueling days, the implications were profound, as it was about survival, strategy, and teamwork.