Summer Waves
Ever since he was a kid, Sieghal was convinced that something terrifying was lurking under the sea, waiting for him with its jaws wide open. But he had no clue what kind of creature it could be. His fear only grew worse when his dad fell into the ocean, forcing him to return to his hometown—Shira, to face the terror he'd never been able to overcome for years.
Returning to Shira after all these years was no cakewalk for Sieghal, who despised the sea. While most folks would say the ocean is a super romantic place, not for Sieghal, it was just a gateway ready to drag his soul into death.
Unlike him, the people of Shira believed that the ocean, which had sustained them for decades, was protected by a guardian—a wonderful entity with shimmering silver scales. And it was this entity that had saved his dad when he fell into the sea during a massive storm that night.
"Is seventy million dollars is enough to buy your dignity, Alfreeda Sieghal?"
"Sir Dylan, I'm not to try sell my soul just to get money for my dad's medical bills."
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Chapter: 16. Feel Uneasy"He—hey,"Sieghal stopped just as he opened his bedroom door when he heard someone call out to him. It was Kenna McWell. The guy looked awkward with their presence. Kenna seemed embarrassed about something, but Sieghal had no idea what made the usually enthusiastic kid look like that.It had been a while since they last met after starting work. Sieghal had noticed Kenna collecting chips from the tables to count and hand over to the administrator, who would then redistribute them after tallying up the night's earnings."Oh, hey. Not sleeping yet? I thought it was five in the morning."Yeah, Sieghal was sure it was five in the morning, given that his shift ended when the casino guests began to disappear. When that happened, he was confident it was already early morning, at least from his experience working at the casino."Um, I actually wanted to apologize," Kenna said nervously, scratching the back of his head."Oh, really? For what?""Well—for calling your name weird."Sieghal chuckle
Last Updated: 2025-01-13
Chapter: 15. The Gamble Of The SoulA few hours earlier, after Archie mentioned he'd found a replacement hidden taker named Erick Basvel, they called both in for a crucial job discussion. Now, Sieghal was faced with a tough choice, one that seemed impossible to refuse."You want us to do the dirty work?" Sieghal asked, his expression unreadable.Helbert lifted his head, giving Sieghal a cold, piercing stare as if they were enemies. Sieghal felt cornered, unable to refuse his orders.With that irritating look, Helbert said, "Isn't being a hidden taker using contact lenses already illegal?""Sir Dylan, I've told you that what I do here is work. If you don't want me to work according to my skills, then I'm willing to return everything stated in the contract. I don't mind if you agree to this," Sieghal replied.Sieghal felt this was unfair. Sure, he was getting paid a lot, maybe five or eight times more than Helbert paid others, but he didn't expect the high pay to come with huge risks, like a trap set by Helbert to keep hi
Last Updated: 2025-01-11
Chapter: 14. The Day OneIn this world, there are countless frightening things. There isn't a single good place to hide or even run away. Not even a glass of wine could get him drunk enough to forget the constant horrors that keep haunting him.Fate can't be changed, and a future that can't be denied. Everything crashes together as if trying to crush him all at once. The only refuge he found to escape that fear, even for a moment, was in the middle of the ocean, swimming as far as he could, even though there were still limits he had to obey.Day by day, he swam through time, and the sight of fishermen at sea became familiar during his stay in Shira.No one knew when this place turned into a fishing town. Shira had so many types of fish, with an abundance so great that even tossing a line with a crumb of bread could catch a fat, hefty fish. It was a blessed spot ever since the Dylan family took over the land.It was monotonous and unchanging as the years passed and the seasons shifted. That's what Helbert thou
Last Updated: 2025-01-10
Chapter: 13. Another TroubleSieghal wasn't surprised by the object. He knew it was something he needed while working as a Dealer.It was a pair of special contact lenses with dual infrared, specifically designed for hidden takers. Essentially, these lenses were used by hidden takers to "save" the casino, often dubbed the "secret weapon" to manipulate players and control the game.However, not every dealer or hidden taker had the special authorization to use these lenses. When Sieghal worked at Vasco's casino, he often used them to handle players other hidden takers couldn't manage."Isn't this familiar?" Archie said as if it was the perfect phrase for the situation."Why just me? There are plenty of people out there who are better hidden takers than I am.""Because only you will handle the VIP."Sieghal frowned. "Am I going to work alone all the time?""Someone will replace you after you've worked for twelve days and gotten used to being at sea."Helbert suddenly spoke up, not looking at Sieghal but rather at th
Last Updated: 2025-01-08
Chapter: 12. New FriendSieghal stared at his reflection in the mirror. Maybe he should thank Helbert for putting him in a place deep inside the cruise where he couldn’t see or feel the sea.Even though he had calmed down and felt better after that guy left, he still ended up taking a few antidepressants he brought along. Yet, the reality of sailing into the open sea in a few hours was something he couldn’t shake off.There were no windows or glass here, just what he needed. It felt like being in a capsule, but Sieghal was quite pleased with the large, comfortable bed, thick blankets, and well-functioning air conditioning. Plus, the room was surprisingly spacious, much larger than he had imagined, and more perfect with a private bathroom.Sieghal had imagined living in a cramped cage, barely fitting a single bed, stuffy and unsuitable for rest. But he should revise his thoughts and start enjoying this long journey.Knock…knock…The sound of knocking was quite annoying. He wanted to rest, but he couldn’t make
Last Updated: 2025-01-07
Chapter: 11. The Fear that Became RealityStaring at the bottles of antidepressants he got on the courier last night, Sieghal could only calm himself with the thought that his decision to go to the sea was the right one. He had also called Vasco to request a few months' leave to sort out his personal, and look, how lucky he was when Vasco kindly granted him the time off.Sieghal didn't bring much clothing, just like when he first came to Shira. He carefully repacked the clothes in his small suitcase before heading to the dock where Helbert's cruise was moored. He also neatly arranged the bottles of antidepressants he got from the courier, making sure he had counted them correctly to last him throughout his time at sea.Sieghal wasn't sure if it would be enough, but the cruise would dock in Bahrain, where he might be able to get more medication, albeit in a different dosage than what he had.Besides preparing all his belongings, Sieghal also withdrew ten million dollars he got from the lawyer last night. After ensuring he hadn
Last Updated: 2025-01-06
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