41 Enter The Battlefield (2/2)

A small twitch could be seen in the man's thick firm lips. His brawny arms remaining crossed over his chest, causing one to cower in fear due to his intimidating aura.

However, Rin, who had known and grown up with the seemingly cold man knew he was nothing but a softie. He appeared icy and harsh on the outside, but was really the shy type when it came to certain things.

If Rin were to tease him occasionally, his reaction would be to turn away and hide away his blushing expression. Rin adored this Uncle Guo of hers' more and more through the years.

She had undergone extreme measures to get him to notice and speak more than two sentences to her.

Rin tried to learn his favorite meals, train even harder to impress him during training, and even use a method Commander Bai taught her: sucking up to him.

Apparently, the man was helpless towards praises, which Rin soon discovered.

During her years as a child, she'd often flatter him on his excellent form during his sword practices, in response he'd freeze immediately and clear his throat to disregard her.

Little did Rin know during her years of trying to convince the reserved man to appreciate and notice her, he had already from the very beginning, admired the young girl and even felt quite fond of her effort to train.

Through the years he had stood beside her and raised her along with Commander Bai, spoiling her silly and doting on her.

The Bai soldiers who occasionally saw the cold and violent raging men's sweet and gentle affections towards Rin couldn't help but stare in profound awe.

Compared to how they were on the battlefield, the men who doted lovingly on Rin who also appeared quite normal looked like nothing but an ordinary non brutal family…

It was kind of...scary!

”Do you have anything to say to me?” General Guo's harsh voice spoke sternly.

Tilting her small head to the side, Rin gently tapped her slender finger to her chin as if in deep thought. Seeing this caused the General's foul mood to darken; gloomy smokey clouds hovering over him.

Finally enjoying enough fun provoking him, Rin giggles while flashing a radiant smile.

”I'm happy to see you again Uncle Guo,” Rin said humbly.

With those words, the man's tense gaze had softened a practically invisible smile appearing on his lips.

”Make sure to inform us personally next time you plan to go somewhere,” He said while gently rubbing the girl's head.

”Haha, I will,” Rin smiles.

Grunting approvingly, Uncle Guo informs Rin to rest well before bidding goodbye. Watching as the tall man's back departed farther away from her counters, Rin smiled before heading back into her bedroom.

The familiar sound of flapping wings could be heard near her luxurious bedroom. Looking towards the familiar sound, Rin found Ju sitting casually on her desk chair.

”Screech--!”

Smiling gently, Rin pets the bird's small feathered head.

”It seems like it's time to enter the battlefield, Ju,” Rin twisted her rosy lips up wickedly.