5 Commander Bai (2/2)

The two soldiers and their General retreated back to their training grounds, however, as they returned the camp's soldiers took notice of a little bun sitting stiffly on top of the General's horse.

Feeling peering eyes on her, Rin remained emotionless and calmly observed the area around her. Just as Rin had suspected, the land she came upon was near the training grounds of an army.

The entrance was guarded by two armed and well-built soldiers, upon entering the view of large tents set up could be seen. Surrounding the camp was large flags with the previous lion symbol.

The training camp was filled with many young and old soldiers in silver armor and the same lion emblem on their chests.

All, however, had their trained motionless faces on the small little girl riding with their General.

Who was this little girl?

”Greetings General,” A gruff soldier greets the man. ”Commander Bai has requested for your presence in his tent.”

The General nods his head with a grunt, hopping off his horse with a hard thud. He looks at the little girl sitting on his horse with unreadable eyes as he hoists her down onto the ground.

”You, come with me,” The General said handing his horse to the young soldier.

Rin silently follows the General directing her eyes to his towering figure, ignoring the groups of eyes on her.

Approaching a tent that was clearly larger than the others, the General stops near the entrance staring at the young soldier guarding the tent.

Seeing his General, the soldier announces his presence to the Commander inside the tent.

”En, let him enter,” Rin heeds a gruff voice say from inside.

The General enters the tent, leaving the little Rin outside blinking her emerald eyes at the entrance. After a couple of minutes, the middle-aged General walks out of the tent.

”Come in,” He informs her as he holds the tent flap for her open.

Walking into the large tent, Rin's keen eyes are met with a tall elderly man in thick armor. A masculine elderly man sat behind a sturdy wooden table with maps and documents spread all around.

His intense gray eyes and silver hair shone radiantly under the lit lanterns inside the tent.

Despite his old age, he looked more aggressive than most youthful looking men. Rin could identify the man's strength from his overwhelming aura, which she took notice of as she entered the tent.

The old Commander continued to stare at the young girl who had entered his tent.

Of course, due to the many eyes and ears, he had around the camp he was aware of the General's return and the unknown visitor accompanying him.

The General had informed him word for word what had happened when he met the mysterious young girl, including the information about her burning village.

”Girl, tell me where are your parents?” The old Commander asked.

”Rin's mother died in the burning village,” Rin said grimly with unreadable eyes. ”As for Rin's father he died while Rin was still a baby.”

Rin's response brought no surprise towards the Commander as he could merely assume both girl's parents were dead if she were to venture out in the cold by herself.

”Do you have any other family members to take you in?” He rose his silver brows.

”No.”

Despite her dull words, the old Commander could detect a dark light flash through the girl's raging eyes when mentioning other family members. Commander Bai solemnly raised his lips with interest.

”In that case,” He calmly rose from his seat. ”You can stay with us for the time being. Once we head out we'll find someone to take care of you in the neighboring town.”

From the beginning Rin hadn't raised her youthful head to stare at the Commander, however, with his gentle words, her clear emerald eyes looked into the old man's gray gems.

”Much appreciated for your gracious kindness. Rin sincerely apologizes for burdening Commander Bai.” Rin bowed courteously.

Nodding approvingly at her words, the old man chuckles as he looks towards the middle-aged man behind the young girl.

”General Guo, set up a tent for the young girl and send her a bath to freshen up.” Commander Bai orders as he then directs his gaze towards Rin. ”Afterwards, we'll deliver some food for you to eat.”

”Rin gratefully thanks Commander Bai, and promises to repay you one day.” The little girl said sincerely with determined eyes.

Not truly considering the innocent girl's fierce words to heart, the old Commander simply chuckles with amusement.

Little did he know how big of a change the young girl would carve for his glorious future in success.