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 they?" One of

under the tree, some officers were now lying on

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

was impossible. He was the commander. How could Sky forget about

been to the previous commanders. There

longer do we have to wait?" an officer

"Soon. Just

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

several officers

it any longer. He struggled to his feet and

shade to look for

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

by now.

long ago. He was in a

find water returned, having actually found some water. However, as soon as he got back, Eric took the water and drank it all

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

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

officer who had found the water

took a deep breath and said, "Commander, we should just enter the town ourselves. They have either forgotten about you or are deliberately leaving us out