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.

they go looking for water, will

passed, and under the tree, some officers were now

almost at his breaking point. Although

about them, but then he thought that was impossible. He was the commander. How could Sky

Sky had been to the previous commanders. There was no chance he would

do we have to wait?" an officer asked, lying

teeth. "Soon. Just a

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

it anymore," several officers mumbled,

longer. He struggled to his feet and

shade to

shade, he

by now.

the matter was that Sky had returned long ago. He was in a

water returned, having actually found some water. However, as soon as he got back, Eric

Eric wiped his mouth and said,

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

found the

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