Chapter 203: ERM Overrun (1)

Earlier that same morning…

“Gah…” Nathan yawned as he addressed the scrawny man standing before him in the headquarters warehouse. “Why have you come here today?”

The scrawny man shuffled uncomfortably as he clutched the filthy hat in his hands. “W-well Mayor Dees, the last time we saw those RGS (River to Gulf Shipping) barges was when we loaded them with all the metal, and they haven’t come back yet. Weren’t we promised food and medicine in exchange for gathering the metal?”

Nathan rubbed his temples as he sat forwards in his chair. “Yes, for the hundredth time, yes we were promised those things under a contract. I have told the towns people everyday since that the RGS is coming back. Why can’t you all just be patient and wait?”