7:00 AM.
On the eastern horizon, the Sun had already taken over from the stars. At this time, the seaside was tranquil, with only the breeze lightly brushing the surface of the sea, emitting faint whispers.
The rhythmic surging of the seawater created layers and waves, from distant to near, from weak to strong, like a solemn yet vigorous dancer performing between the sky and the sea.
Wave after wave crashed toward the shoreline, the morning tide.
A deep and rhythmic engine roar sounded, accompanied by the gentle collision of the hull with the water waves.
A patrol boat was patrolling not far from the coast.
There were two police officers on the patrol boat, scanning the sea for anything unusual.
As officers specifically responsible for coastal patrol, their daily routine involved patrolling once at 7 AM and again at 7 PM, with the occasional surprise inspection as per leadership's requests, covering approximately 50 kilometers of coastline.