The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

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The tourists and athletes were outraged by the prices. It was not just that everything was expensive, but the service was unacceptable and the food was terrible too.

Due to water pollution, the fish farmed locally lacked the freshness they once had. The taste had long since deteriorated, but the prices kept going up. A plate of fishcakes was selling for 200 dollars.

Even when consumers reported the restaurant to the authorities, no one really cared. The whole system was rigged, with everyone in on it together.

Given the current situation, with an influx of tourists, shutting down hotels, restaurants, or agritourism farms would leave many stranded. It would also hurt the local economy. Therefore, even if a fine was issued, they were nothing much.

The local authorities would usually just mediate with the complainants by having the restaurant refund a small portion of their money. Even so, the restaurants and tourist spots were earning big bucks, which fueled their arrogance.

"If you don't want it, get out. There are a ton of tourists here."

"Tourists are everywhere in Aqua City. Throw a rock anywhere, and you'll hit a bunch of them."

"If you can't afford it, piss off! Stop wasting my time!"

were extremely displeased by the

could cost nearly ten thousand. In just one day a single tourist would have to

any different from getting

calls reporting fights. Some agritourism farms and restaurants used polluted waters to cook their meals, leading to a mass food poisoning

make matters worse, most of the tourist spots were not properly built, leaving underlying safety hazards, which ultimately caused

incidents piled up, Aqua City's reputation started to decline, both offline and online. Yet, despite all that, the focus remained

started at 8 a.m., but the entryway was too narrow, forcing

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queuing, many glanced at the river

stadium was literally surrounded by trash, and dead fish could be seen in the water. The air was also thick with a sour, nauseating stench.

The

live, to thousands of viewers. "It's full of

this Aqua City, known for its stunning views

It's slithering with dangerous snakes as

the live

the whole stadium was built on a mountain of rubbish. There were also poisonous snakes slithering among the audience seats, creating a severe safety hazard. The people across the country and athletes from other countries had seen the terrible