The third day had come.
This meant three days had passed since the coastal villagers had evacuated to the inside of the circle drawn by a man.
When morning came, people slowly woke up. After living without going outside the circle for three days, everyone showed clear signs of fatigue and exhaustion.
As usual, they rubbed their eyes as they got up, exchanging greetings asking if others had slept well or if their mouths had become crooked.
They passed time with some small talk, tended to simple tools, and ate light snacks they had prepared in advance...
Then they suddenly realized.
That when they woke up in the morning, it wasn't the same as yesterday and the day before.
That when they woke up in the morning, they all woke up because they couldn't bear the brightness of the shining sunlight.
Looking up, they saw the sun had reclaimed its throne in the sky, driving away the gray clouds.
