A new day had arrived.Every morning, the thick fog that blanketed the land during the night would recede like a retreating tide. After a heavy snowfall, daytime visibility was clear, free of the mist that had haunted the previous night.It was the 42nd day since the apocalypse began. Ray had spent the entire night working, yet he remained full of energy. After absorbing the new ability, he felt as if he were on adrenaline, brimming with vigor. Pulling an all-nighter was nothing to him now.He had fully mapped out the structure of the estate. The next step was adjustments. Some features, he decided, had to go—like that beauty pageant hall.'Am I the kind of person who needs that?' he thought."From a defensive perspective, this estate is far weaker than my villa," he mused. "Don't even need explosives—just a hammer could break in. But its insulation is excellent. Really impressive. There's proper thermal layering, air conditioning, underfloor heating, and fireplaces."In terms of
Read more