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.

he wouldn't have hesitated to blow

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

wearing an earpiece, heard the commander's voice. His eyes flickered briefly before he chuckled and said, "You've come such a long way and

for a moment. I'll get you

he surveyed the inside of the house. It didn't look much different from an ordinary home, though the

man took out two paper cups, poured water from a bottle, and handed

reached out to take them, offering the first cup to Tina before taking a small sip from the second. "Does every house here have someone living in it? It's broad daylight, but we haven't seen a single

calm voice came through his earpiece: "Tell him yes. Everyone is busy

man replied with a smile. "Every house here is occupied. Don't be fooled by how desolate it looks. Everyone here wants to improve their lives. Right now, they're all busy working in

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 accident. Do

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

his chin as if in thought. "To be honest, I've lived here for so long that I rarely leave the

going straight through the village, take a right around the riverbank, then head west along the

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

is so desolate that there's nothing worth coming back for. Just

on Tina's hand, preparing to leave. "I'd like to see how farming is done in such a barren place. Back home, we've got a patch of land quite 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 the end of it

to play his part. He must

can take you, brother, but don't

from making things hard for you. But don't bother the farmers while they're working, or you'll make it hard for me too." Jared responded seriously, "I understand. We'll just take a quick

man said, opening the door and

either side, suggesting the village was home to quite a few people. But every door was tightly shut, and from the outside,