Hitori and Reon were about to reach the forest wall, from where the road would be a straightforward way to the Science Prefecture.
Hitori just hoped the sun would not rise by the time they reach, and he hoped no monster stops them or slows them on their way. With a wand in his hand, he was prepared for that.
Reon had cocked the gun she was holding. She was sure she had crushed a few insects on the way, even a lizard, but she did not bother about it and continued running.
Hitori could feel the warmth leaving the atmosphere as he entered the fog, nothing, not even the summer's sun could make the fog go away.
The fog became thicker with every step, and now the warm was totally gone and the forest's cold remained. It was damp but cold enough to make you shiver. Hitori did not let the cold bother him, he clenched Reon's hand and cut through the bushes and trees.