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.

go looking for water, will

passed, and under the tree, some officers

haven't they.come back yet?" He was almost at his breaking point. Although the tree's shade protected them from direct

that was impossible. He was the commander. How could Sky

Sky had been to the previous commanders. There was no chance he would dare neglect someone of

longer do we have to wait?"

his teeth. "Soon.

towels thoroughly soaked with sweat.

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

He struggled to his feet

to

shade, he wondered to himself, where was everyone?

by now.

was that Sky had returned long ago. He was in a nearby house playing

actually found some water. However, as soon as he

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

the ground, don't just lie there. Go find

had found the

They have either forgotten about you or are deliberately leaving us out here in