Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 919: A Room Full of Snipers

Inside the sniper's room, the highest-ranking commander froze for a moment when he saw the face enter the sniper's range. It was truly a difficult choice.

Jared knocked on the door of a house, his cold voice probing, "Is anyone home? We accidentally got lost and came here. Could we trouble you for a cup of water?"

While speaking, Jared's hand brushed against the gun at his waist. Behind him, Tina mimicked the same gesture.

Creak-

The door slowly opened.

A sturdy man stepped out. His skin was dark, his clothes worn and tattered, and his expression seemed slightly anxious. He greeted Tina and Jared with a simple, honest smile.

Jared was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected someone to actually open the door. Without revealing anything, he casually slid his gun back into its holster.

Inside the sniper's room, the commander's sharp eyes were fixed on the screen. Every move was under his watch.

The moment he saw Tina, he picked up the landline next to him and made a call.

Though Tina had found her way here, the cold, seductive voice on the other end was laced with anger, demanding that her life not be taken.

The commander picked up a sniper rifle and swiftly set it up. His eye locked onto the scope, zooming in repeatedly on Tina's face. His long, sharp fingers rested on the trigger. The air seemed to freeze for three seconds before he slowly released his grip.

were up to him, he wouldn't have hesitated

rifle away, murmuring, "Give them water and send them on

the commander's voice. His eyes flickered briefly before he chuckled and

for a moment. I'll get you

much different from an ordinary home, though the furnishings were far from new.

water from a bottle, and handed them to

to Tina before taking a small sip from the second. "Does every house here

came through his earpiece: "Tell him

with a smile. "Every house here is occupied. Don't be fooled by how desolate

small sip of water. It was clear their hosts were well-prepared. But they hadn't gathered enough information yet, and leaving now wasn't an option, even if the air here reeked of danger. Jared nodded. "Since we've had some water and rested for a bit, we should be on our way. We ended up here by

again: "Tell him a longer route. Make it seem like you

I've lived here for so

riverbank, then head west along the shore, you'll find your way out. That's the

"Thank you. Once I've found my wife's relatives, we'll come back

waved dismissively. "No need for that. This village is so desolate that there's nothing worth coming

similar to this. If I can learn something here, it might help the folks back home." Tina's tone was calm, her gaze filled with a feigned sense of curiosity. Jared appeared slightly conflicted as he turned to the man. "Would it be possible to show us around? My wife's persistent. If I don't take her to see it, she won't let me hear

how to play his part. He must

but don't talk. The people here don't like being disturbed

making things hard for you. But don't bother the farmers while they're working, or

me," the man said, opening the door and

and Jared observed their surroundings. There were many houses on either side, suggesting the village was home to quite a few people. But every door was tightly shut, and from the outside, all the