Chapter 40

The other officers, still dazed, followed his lead. Just like that, this officer managed to lead everyone away.

At that point, Eric was the only person under the tree shade. He waited and waited, growing increasingly anxious when Sky did not appear, but the thought of ice-cold water to drink soon calmed him down a bit.

Unfortunately, after half an hour, not only was Sky nowhere to be seen, but his officers had also disappeared.

"Huh? Have they gone missing too?" he muttered. "Do they cannibalize people in this town?"

He grumbled but remained seated, the thought of searching for his subordinates not once occurring to him.

It was not until 4 p.m. that Eric, now barely conscious, saw Sky casually strolling toward him with an ice pop in hand.

Sky had reported Eric’s activities, or lack thereof, to Brandon. "This commander is about to faint, and he hasn't called anyone."

Brandon nodded. "Bring him to me."

They had deliberately left Eric in the heat for so long, yet he did not call f