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Gu Yan's smile was no different from usual, but it seemed a bit gentler.
The sky outside was murky with dark clouds, and rain fell in lines from the gaps in the eaves, creating small holes in the sandy ground by the sea.
Inside the house, Gu Yan leaned against the doorframe, holding a long chain in his hand. The silvery metal looked very sturdy, and the end of the chain had several rings of the same color, suggesting they were meant to bind hands, feet, and necks.
Siren had been staring at Gu Yan since the moment the door lock clicked shut. His gaze was ambiguous, making it impossible to discern his thoughts.
Gu Yan moved, the sound of metal clinking as he walked slowly toward the bathroom, gently pushing open the glass door. He maintained eye contact with Siren, his eyes shining with confidence.
"Today is the tenth day," Gu Yan said, reaching out to caress Siren's delicate profile. "Siren will meet humans on the tenth day."
Gu Yan paused for a moment.
"To strip... them of their souls."
"I read this in an ancient text of uncertain origin. It also said that at that time, humans would no longer be able to restrict Siren's freedom. Once freed from the ocean's confines, they could go anywhere they wished. They would mature and lead people astray; even without singing that enchanting song, they could easily lure humans into death's embrace."
Gu Yan chuckled lightly. "Ha... Although there are many fabrications in that ancient text, doesn't it suggest that ten days is a turning point? A rescued Siren, such a beautiful spirit—who wouldn't have a mad desire to possess you? This unique allure from your appearance is also your original sin..."
"If one is born merely as a forbidden object, it would be too dull. When the tenth day arrives and the captor's dominance suddenly vanishes without warning, the fragile Siren unexpectedly gains control—the roles completely reversed; such a scenario is far more interesting, isn't it?"
"I didn't believe it at first, but your growth has been too rapid. Since you possess eternal life, why have you undergone such significant changes during these few days in the villa? If you can grow so quickly, then why did you still look like you did ten years ago on that day at the beach? The inconsistencies are too glaring; naturally, they raise suspicion."
"But my little Siren is so pure, so innocent, so naive—how can one bear to speculate? I can't help but wonder if your true self is as you present it before me."
"And so I began to have doubts; even from the very beginning, a seed of suspicion was planted in my heart. On your first night at the villa, I seemed to hear singing before I fell asleep, but my impression wasn't deep; I subconsciously thought it was an illusion. That night, I slept soundly. I hadn't had such good sleep in many years. For so long now, whenever I closed my eyes, I would think of that midnight when we first met. I would dream and wake up startled after you disappeared. But after you appeared, I began to sleep well again. When I woke up, aside from feeling a bit strange in my chest, everything else seemed normal; even my bathrobe was securely tied." Gu Yan solemnly cupped Siren's face in his hands; Siren's youthful innocence had faded away, replaced by mature charm and breathtaking beauty that felt almost aggressive.
"Of course, this alone isn't convincing; after all, you are a gift from the ocean. Perhaps it's because my obsession has been released that I've escaped my nightmares. However... one thing remains: my bathrobe was left over my left shoulder when I went to sleep but changed to over my right shoulder when I woke up. That means..."
"Something interesting must have happened during that night when I fell into a deep sleep for reasons unknown..."
"Interesting things..."
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