Training was progressing steadily, but Diego knew that training a few people wouldn't be enough. If they truly wanted a chance against the future that was coming, they needed to build a community—a safe haven.And for that, they needed more people. People he could trust.
Fortunately, his family now owned all the land surrounding their property. With Rodrigo's wealth and business success, they had bought every neighboring parcel, expanding their territory for miles. There was more than enough space to build a camp… even a small village.
But Diego wasn't about to recruit just anyone.From experience, he knew that in a world falling apart, the real threat wasn't the monsters, or even starvation.It was people.Desperation made anyone dangerous, and betrayal was common currency.
So he chose to look for those he knew he could trust with his life.
He remembered them clearly—the adults and elders who had helped him and Matías in their past life. People who had risked everything for them without expecting anything in return. He knew they were invaluable.
With the help of Manuel and Rodrigo—leveraging their connections, money, and resources—they located most of them in just a few days.And to Diego's surprise, many of them lived nearby, in towns just a few hours away.
As he reviewed their profiles, a smile spread across his face.Farmers, carpenters, fishermen, botanists, nurses, doctors… even teachers.Exactly the kind of people they needed.
—They're perfect —Diego said to his father as they studied the list—. People who can build, heal, feed… and teach.
They knew they couldn't let them slip away.
So they crafted a proposal that was nearly impossible to refuse:A house on the family's land.A generous salary with full stability.Every possible comfort for them and their families.Free education for their children.And only one condition: to participate in daily training, like everyone else.
At first, many thought the offer was too good to be true. Who gives out a contract like that just to live and train in a community?But Rodrigo's reputation as a visionary billionaire preceded him. And after considering the benefits…80% of them accepted without hesitation.
In less than a month, Diego had recruited over 300 people—workers and their families.The camp was beginning to take shape.
It wasn't just a safe haven anymore.
It was the beginning of a new civilization.