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.

someone faints before they go looking for water, will they?"

and under the tree, some officers

back yet?" He was almost at his breaking point. Although the tree's shade protected them from direct sunlight,

then he thought that was impossible. He was the commander. How

been to the previous commanders. There was no

to wait?" an officer

his teeth. "Soon.

were like wet towels thoroughly soaked with sweat. A single twist of their clothes would likely yield buckets

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

not take it any longer. He struggled to

to

condition, was utterly confused. While still under the shade, he wondered to himself, where was

by now.

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

water. However, as soon as he

water, Eric wiped his mouth and said, "That's barely enough for anyone. Go

lot lying on the ground, don't just lie

officer who had found the

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