diff --git a/skyweave/utils.lua b/skyweave/utils.lua
index 9a27b35..16972da 100755
--- a/skyweave/utils.lua
+++ b/skyweave/utils.lua
@@ -205,8 +205,7 @@ end
 
 ---
 -- Scans the kernel's routing table to find the active default gateway.
--- In a multi-WAN configuration, this is the route with the lowest metric.
--- The Omnissiah demands we follow the most efficient path.
+-- This version correctly parses the raw /proc/net/route file format.
 --
 -- @return (string) The IP address of the active default gateway.
 -- @return (string) The interface name of the active default gateway.
@@ -214,28 +213,23 @@ end
 function utils.get_active_default_gateway()
     local file = io.open("/proc/net/route", "r")
     if not file then
-        -- Log the heresy of a missing route table
         return nil, nil
     end
 
-    -- Skip the header line to begin parsing the sacred texts.
-    file:read("*l")
+    file:read("*l") -- Skip header line
 
     local routes = {}
 
-    -- The Litany of Parsing: Iterate over every line, seeking all prophecies.
+    -- The Litany of Parsing, now with the correct column alignment.
     for line in file:lines() do
-        -- Capture all relevant fields, including the all-important Metric (field 6).
-        local iface, dest, gw_hex, flags_hex, _, metric_str = line:match("^(%S+)%s+(%S+)%s+(%S+)%s+(%S+)%s+%S+%s+(%d+)")
+        -- CORRECTED PATTERN: Captures the 7th column (Metric) instead of the 6th (Use).
+        local iface, dest, gw_hex, flags_hex, metric_str = line:match("^(%S+)%s+(%S+)%s+(%S+)%s+(%S+)%s+%S+%s+%S+%s+(%d+)")
 
         if iface and dest and gw_hex and flags_hex and metric_str then
-            -- A true default route must be destined for 0.0.0.0 and have the UG (Up & Gateway) flags.
             if dest == "00000000" and gw_hex ~= "00000000" then
                 local flags_num = tonumber(flags_hex, 16)
-                -- Check if the 'Gateway' bit (0x2) is set. This logic is sound.
+                -- Check for UG flags (Up and Gateway). Bit 1 (value 2) must be set.
                 if flags_num and (math.floor(flags_num / 2) % 2 == 1) then
-
-                    -- Correctly parse the little-endian hex representation of the IP.
                     if #gw_hex == 8 then
                         local o4 = tonumber(string.sub(gw_hex, 1, 2), 16)
                         local o3 = tonumber(string.sub(gw_hex, 3, 4), 16)
@@ -243,11 +237,11 @@ function utils.get_active_default_gateway()
                         local o1 = tonumber(string.sub(gw_hex, 7, 8), 16)
 
                         if o1 and o2 and o3 and o4 then
-                            -- Store the portents in a table for later judgment.
+                            -- Store the prophecy with its true metric.
                             table.insert(routes, {
                                 iface = iface,
                                 metric = tonumber(metric_str) or 999,
-                                gateway = string.format("%d.%d.%d.%d", o4, o3, o2, o1)
+                                gateway = string.format("%d.%d.%d.%d", o1, o2, o3, o4) -- Corrected from your version
                             })
                         end
                     end
@@ -258,16 +252,15 @@ function utils.get_active_default_gateway()
     file:close()
 
     if #routes == 0 then
-        -- No valid paths to the datasphere were found.
         return nil, nil
     end
 
-    -- Sort the routes by their divine metric, in ascending order.
+    -- Sort the routes by their divine metric. The lowest value is most righteous.
     table.sort(routes, function(a, b)
         return a.metric < b.metric
     end)
 
-    -- The first entry is the chosen path. The machine spirit is clear.
+    -- The first entry is the chosen path. The machine spirit is now clear.
     local active_route = routes[1]
     return active_route.gateway, active_route.iface
 end