8 Brutal Commander (2/2)

”Ju…” She whispers hoarsely grabbing the bird and rubbing her plump cheek against its head.

Screeching with a tone of being startled, Ju willingly allows the young girl to vigorously rub her cheek against its feathered head. Even it was truly uncomfortable…

Rin divinely reveals her glowing eyes abruptly now flashing with a sense of fierce determination and fiery light.

”This is no time for tears, Ju,” Rin said while wiping the wet stains from her cheeks. ”I merely need to become stronger…”

She needed to grow stronger. After all, that's what her mother would want.

…

Meanwhile…

In the Commander's tent, the old man furrowed his brows on the report in front of him. Previously, when Rin had appeared at the training camp, Commander Bai sent out his trusted men to properly investigate Rin's wrecked village.

The following day, his men uncovered information confirming the young girl's sorrowful words were indeed true.

However, the cause for its brutal destruction was undiscovered.

Despite this, there was one thing Commander Bai was sure about - it wasn't a criminal group of typical bandits that had severely burned down the village.

Typically if it were mere notorious bandits, the damage would be minimal.

However, if it were people who were advanced in martial arts, the amount of damage done would have definitely been what was seen.

He knew there was something bigger behind the destroyed village but even with his men investigating nothing came out. That could merely suggest someone in power was behind it…

The question was who? And why burn down an unknown small village?

Sighing back in his seat, Commander Bai stares at the stack of reports with crinkled eyes.

Another thing he was sure about - Rin was definitely no ordinary child.

Earlier he was intrigued to find out she was interested in learning how to fight. It was enjoyable for him to observe such a small child - a frail girl interested in training.

However, what he didn't expect was the young girl to be so well trained in martial arts. Although she was sloppy in most parts, she was more skilled than most of his learned men when first entering their specialized training.

To say he wasn't surprised would be an understatement - he was beyond shocked!

Not only was she strong-willed, but she was eager to naturally learn without instantly breaking into uncontrollable tears. This independent action of hers undoubtedly caused the old Commander to gently twist his bearded lips into a broad smile.

Truly an interesting young girl…

Wonder what other surprises she kept hidden inside that small little head of hers.