39 She Was Home (1/2)
”What did you say?” The harsh sound of old Commander Bai striking his mighty fists onto the hard table echoed throughout the study.
A frosty air penetrating dangerously, surrounding old Commander Bai and the soldier.
”S..Sir the North Borders Captain was captured by an unknown enemy,” The soldier repeated fearfully, his head lowered. ”During the middle of the night, they broke into our forces and captured him. We haven't heard a word from the Captain in the last week.”
Hearing his soldiers report, Commander Bai furrowed both his silver brows with pure anger.
Not just towards the men who caused this but also himself...
Their unknown enemy forcibly broke into his armed forces without being noticed?
Not to mention they so easily captured one of his most trusted and trained Captains as their hostage.
It was reasonably clear their enemies weren't ones to be looked down upon. Possessing such extraordinary skills and strategy to breach his forces undetected shows their true strength.
Seems like he misjudged them naively…
Clenching his hands into fists tightly, Commander Bai sighs helplessly at him and his armies recklessness.
”Deliver the word out to keep searching for him, but maintain a low profile.” Commander Bai ordered.
”Yes, Commander!” The soldier cupped his hands and bowed respectfully.
Just as the old Commander was about to dismiss the young soldier, the familiar mellow sound of a girl's voice spoke.
”I wouldn't do that if I were you, grandpa.” The young boy walked into the study with a smile.
Standing at the entrance of the Commander's study, stood the petite figure of a young boy dressed in white and dark blue robes. Securing his head was a bamboo hat along with a woven bag wrapped around his shoulders.
However, what stood out the most about the young boy was his bright and glistening emerald eyes, a faint mole seen under the corner of his right eye.
”R...Rin?” Commander Bai spoke wearily with a trembling voice - his silver eyes wide.
”En, I'm back, grandpa,” Rin giggled softly.
Standing up abruptly from his chair, the old Commander quickly makes his way over towards the young girl dressed in white and blue men's robes.
His silver eyes stared at the charming girl warmly with crinkled eyes, a tender smile curled up on his lips.
Undoubtedly seeing her dear grandfather after so long, Rin could genuinely feel her sensitive heart warm up almost instantly.
She was home…
Flick--!
”Ouch!” Rin mumbled while tenderly holding her forehead.
”You foolish girl! Where have you been all this time? Running off and only leaving a simple note, do you not have any sympathy for your elders!” Commander Bai gruffed irritably.
Gently rubbing the rosy mark on her jade-like forehead, Rin looks up at her grandpa with a helpless crooked smile.
”Yes, yes, I was wrong, please forgive your foolish granddaughter.” Rin chuckled with an angelic smile.
”Are you making fun of your grandpa?”
”I wouldn't dare.”