Finding themselves once more in their positions at the corner of the gate, they both adopted a serious and alert demeanor. Resuming their duty in silence, tranquility soon returned to the surrounding area. It was as if they were the vigilant eyes amid serene stillness.
They continued their watch in silence for some time, uninterrupted by any disturbance. This peace, however, did not last forever.
The first guard, who had previously gone to investigate a noise, began to show signs of discomfort. It started with a loud rumble echoing from his stomach, followed by what could only be interpreted as a muffled grunt of pain. This was not a small discomfort; it was clear he was in agony.
Upon noticing the discomfort in his companion, the second guard turned to him, concern etching his features.
"Hey... what's wrong with you?" he asked, his voice filled with worry.
