"Don't worry too much. I'll help you carry this heavy burden, alright?" Duke said, kissing Kisha on the forehead reassuringly. Kisha felt a surprising sense of comfort and care from him.
"For now, let's focus on sending people to gather bottled water and supplies nearby. We need to maintain the facade that supplies are continuously coming in and going out," Kisha said, her mind already formulating a plan.
Kisha signaled to one of the nearby soldiers, who had been stationed at the side, dutifully providing protection to Duke and herself. Though it was largely unnecessary given their own strength, it was part of the protocol to guard the City Lord and Vice City Lord at all times. This practice was a way for the soldiers to demonstrate their respect and loyalty to the two leaders.
