The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 39

Chapter 39

Eric was at a loss for words. The situation was completely different from what he had imagined.

With a parched mouth, he watched the passing residents and said to one of his officers, Quick, go ask if they have any more ice pops."

The officer, nearly fainting, replied, "

all out of strength.

Eric clenched his fist. If his subordinates would not go, who else would? Himself?

He was the commander! If he went, would that not mean his rank was just for show?

"If no one's going, then we'll all stay thirsty," he declared. "I can endure it."

He had plenty of time and resources to outlast them!

In the distance, Sky and a few residents were in a house, enjoying the air conditioning and eating ice pops while watching Eric and his team.

until someone faints before they go looking for water, will they?" One of them

and under the tree, some officers were

almost at his breaking point. Although the tree's shade protected them from direct sunlight, the heat was

was impossible. He was

remembered how respectful Sky had been to the previous commanders. There was no chance he

we have to wait?" an officer asked, lying on the

his teeth. "Soon. Just a little

hour passed, and their clothes were like wet towels thoroughly soaked with

can't take it anymore," several officers mumbled, their consciousness

not take it any longer. He struggled to

to look for

best condition, was utterly confused. While still under the shade, he wondered to himself, where was everyone? Logically speaking, Sky should have

by now.

had returned long ago. He was in a nearby house playing cards with others and enjoying

returned, having actually found some water. However, as soon as

and said, "That's barely

the ground, don't just lie

had found

breath and said, "Commander, we should just enter the town ourselves. They have either forgotten about