Another night passed.

It was day 17 of the apocalypse.

Ray woke up and immediately felt his mood lift. Every day now was a brand‑new beginning for him.

He looked out the window in surprise. The world beyond, once dark and oppressive, was now washed in a noticeable pale brightness.

The fog was lifting!

Excitement surged through him. He rushed to the window, and sure enough, visibility had jumped to around twenty meters. The fog hadn't fully dispersed yet, but in these conditions, traveling o