Cale Henituse wants nothing more than a peaceful, luxurious life—but fate, as always, has other plans.

After narrowly preventing a catastrophe in the capital, Cale sets his sights on acquiring yet another Ancient Power—this time along a treacherous coastline plagued by deadly whirlpools. But his search leads him to an unexpected encounter with the enigmatic Whale Tribe, a clan as mesmerizing as they are fearsome. For centuries, they have waged war against their sworn enemies—the ruthless, bloodthirsty mermaids. Yet something dark is stirring in the depths of the sea, a sinister force that threatens to shift the balance of power.

Cale had hoped to stay out of trouble, but when monsters, magic, and mermaids are involved, avoiding the chaos is easier said than done. Will his carefully laid plans for a carefree future be swept away by the tides of fate? Or will he once again turn the odds in his favor—whether he wants to or not?

The thrilling second volume of this beloved Korean fantasy series brings more scheming, adventure, and reluctant heroism as Cale continues his unintended rise to power!