Chapter 343: August 23rd, 2032 | 8 Days Remain | Cleansing

The next morning, Kaze and Fey found themselves standing before the sunrise at Clevedon Beach, just a half-hour drive from Liberation, the Maltian megacity that had engulfed Old Bristol.

Clevedon Beach was nothing like the idyllic sandy shores often portrayed in Hollywood films. Instead, the beach was a stark contrast of dark, rocky terrain with gray, turbulent waters that were chilling to the touch. It was a place people visited solely to witness the majesty of the ocean, and on this particular day, it didn't disappoint, as a stunning tapestry of golds and oranges danced across the seemingly infinite horizon.

Though lacking in romantic appeal, their surroundings provided an apt backdrop for the pair's conversation, as both were lackluster yet distinctly charming.