They were given two canteens and a couple of containers within which were small bags holding what looked like chocolate bars.
“These are nutritionally concentrated. They don’t taste that well, but one bar should keep you for a day.”
Lateef glared at Ben dubiously. “Only one bar a day?”
Ben chuckled. “You will still be hungry, but trust me, there is no need for you to eat anymore. Water, however, is just water.”
“We cannot thank you enough, sir,” Jack thanked with a slight bow. “This will surely carry us to Bubblegum City.”
Ben didn’t react that much, but everyone in earshot quickly went silent. The environment suddenly grew cold.
“Bubblegum City, Jack?” Ben was still smiling. “Have you not looked around as you walked through the city? This is all their doing.”
“We are not going to
