Reincarnated as a Fisherman and a Dad Chapter 154

  When they returned home, the twins immediately played with their new toys and entertained themselves. With some free time, Maya took the chance to take a nap, while Karlos was responsible for watching the kids.

  While watching them and thinking about life, Karlos' determination slowly became firm. He didn't want to experience what happened yesterday again. If possible, he wanted to avoid it. And if he couldn't, then he would do his best to defend himself.

  Karlos understood his position in life. He was the father of two children and the husband of his wife, the pillar of a small but loving family. He had a family to support. He had to work hard to provide for their needs.

  The best way to avoid pirates was by stopping being a fisherman altogether, a simple solution on paper. But Karlos couldn't afford that. Not when he was finally seeing success through fishing. He knew himself well. He couldn't start a business because he didn't have experience, and he didn't have a knack for it. Working as a laborer or employee was another option, but that path felt like a dead end. Karlos had worked as a waiter, a construction worker, and many other jobs before. They consumed time but never brought prosperity. He couldn't see any real success in them.

  But fishing was different. For the first time in his life, Karlos felt like the sea was giving him blessings every time he sailed. It was as if he had a superpower. On top of that, Karlos truly enjoyed his job. He loved the sea.

  So this time, Karlos felt that the best decision was to contact Larry and ask for a favor.

  He opened his phone and called him. Not even a few seconds later, Larry answered the call, his voice sounding casual.

  "Hey Karlos, are you doing well?"

  "I'm fine... Did Marcos say anything about me?"

  Karlos stepped outside for a moment but kept the door open so he could still look at the kids playing in the living room, making sure they were alright.

  "Huh? No, I don't think so. Did you guys meet?"

  Based on Larry's reaction, Marcos had kept his promise and didn't tell anyone about what had happened, keeping the dangerous incident confidential.

  Karlos paused for a moment... Since he had already made the call, he decided to pursue his intention.

  "Larry, what can I do to get a gun?"

  "..." Larry didn't speak for a moment, clearly surprised by the request.

  "Karlos, just tell me the name of the target and I'll take care of him or her. Is this about the maid Claire?" Larry had contacts who could solve those kinds of problems.

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  "What? No, no, I'm not talking about that. Actually..." Left with no choice, Karlos explained what had happened yesterday.

  "Just keep it a secret between us. I don't want my family to worry."

  "I understand." After listening to the story, Larry finally realized why Karlos was looking for a gun. "Are you sure you're okay?"

  "I'm fine. The coast guard showed up and saved us... Am I even allowed to tell you this?"

  "Nah, it's fine. My brother can understand. It's not your fault. Anyway, what kind of gun do you want? I have pistols, AK-47s, grenades, and more."

  "Just a pistol."

  "Are you sure you can handle a gun? I can take you to a firing range."

  "Thanks, Larry. Let's set up a schedule." Karlos felt slightly relieved.

  "Alright."

  Yesterday, the pirates didn't have guns, so Karlos and Brandon were not shot. But what about next time? Karlos wanted a safety measure. He wasn't even sure if he was doing the right thing, but this was the best he could do for now to protect himself and his family.

  When he returned to the house, Arabella called him because she wanted to drink water.

  "Watah! Watah!" she said, raising her little hands.

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  The next day, Sunday.

  The family went to the small Ocean Church in their neighborhood, and Brandon was also present. After working with Karlos, Brandon started attending the church every Sunday to praise the Ocean Goddess.

  The family sat down. After the worship songs, the priest began his sermon. This time, he talked about the guardians of the Ocean Goddess.

  "Our Divine Goddess has four guardians who protect the ocean. First is the Grand Turtle, a huge turtle that carries an island on its back. Second is the Kraken, a gigantic octopus that sinks bad ships that destroy the ecosystem. Third is the Sea Dragon, which can control the waves and the sea. Fourth is the elusive Shark. This guardian is invisible to the naked eye, the most mysterious one."

  Right when the priest said that, Brandon instinctively glanced at Karlos, who didn't think much of the sermon. Brandon's pupils trembled as a thought formed in his mind.

  The guardians were mythical creatures that had never appeared in the modern world. The last time a guardian supposedly appeared was 5,000 years ago. There were no cameras to prove their existence, only written testaments and stories passed down through generations.

  Karlos yawned as he struggled to focus on the sermon while the priest was preaching. Even Maya was quite tired but happy... The couple had spent quite some time "cuddling" last night, so they were sleep-deprived.

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  June, 2000.

  It had been more than a month since Karlos and Brandon encountered the pirates. Despite the incident, the two continued fishing, as neither of them wanted to lose their livelihood. They needed the income.

  They especially wanted to keep working because they were finally seeing improvements in their lives. Danger had always been part of a fisherman's life, and that alone was not enough to scare Karlos and Brandon.

  When the two stepped into the fish port, buyers were already flocking to them, eager to buy their lobsters and abalones.

  Karlos counted the money when a young guy approached him and greeted him.

  "Uncle!" the teenager called loudly.

  "Huh?" Karlos stopped counting and looked at the teenager.

  "Uncle? I'm just three years younger than you." Karlos had turned 22 last month, and the family had only held a simple celebration. Karlos invited his friends, and even Larry showed up... That was also the moment when Larry secretly gave a pistol and a box of bullets to Karlos.

  "Well, you already have a wife and children, so you're technically an uncle." The teenager shrugged.

  "..." Karlos didn't know how to respond.

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