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.

wait until someone faints before they go looking for water, will

and under the tree, some officers were

"Where are they? Why haven't they.come back yet?" He was almost at his breaking point. Although

was impossible. He was the commander.

to the previous commanders. There was

to wait?" an officer asked,

his teeth. "Soon. Just a

soaked with sweat. A single twist of their clothes would

it anymore," several officers mumbled,

not take it any longer. He struggled to his feet and staggered

to

While still under the shade, he wondered

by now.

ago. He was in a nearby house playing cards

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

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

don't just lie there. Go

had found the

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