50 Reinforcements (2/2)

”Hmm?”

Turning his gaze towards the sudden rumbling, the proud and arrogant expression on the old general's face was replaced with shock. His eyes enlarging widely with shock and horror.

That sound…

Before the old general had a second to issue out an immediate order, a large rushing wave charged forward towards the army of men.

Those closer to the river's starting point were immediately swept away by the rushing water, while those slightly farther from it tried to run as fast as they could or mount their horses to escape.

Yet, no matter how much they tried, the once one thousand armies of men were swept away effortlessly by the rushing river.

All that remained was the previous crystal blue river - pieces of metal armor floating gently to the visible surface.

Silence descended the area, as the soldiers standing on the fortification top watched with wide beaming eyes.

Their enemy was instantly destroyed in less than a second. No men on their side were injured or had to partake in battle.

”Haha, we did it!”

”Hell yeah!”

”It worked!”

The loud cheering sound of the soldiers echoed harmoniously through the cheerful air, some soldiers even hugging.

From the beginning, as Rin watched her enemies demise, she had shown a calm gentle smile - as if from the start she reasonably expected this favorable outcome.

”Well done.”

Feeling a light pat on her shoulder, Rin subtly shifts her gaze behind her to see Governor Tao Guozhi standing behind her with a pleasant smile.

”Of course, Sir.” Rin grinned knowingly. The calming wind blew gently through the girl's tied up luxuriant hair.

”Starting tomorrow you'll have the rank of captain.” Governor Tao said.

”Hmm? Didn't I already have it?” Rin arched her dainty brows.

Chuckling delightedly, Governor Tao pats Rin's shoulder once more as he backs away. ”It wasn't official quite yet. Consider this your reward for passing the test.”

Releasing a gentle laugh, Rin smiles with a lowered head.

”Then I thank you for your commendation.” Rin turns her gaze back towards the peaceful view before her - as if there wasn't an army of one thousand men there.

Grinning, Governor Tao places his hands behind his back as he departs leisurely with a soldier behind him.

After the governor had left, the only sound that remained was the distant sound of the soldiers cheering as they headed towards the hall to celebrate.

Rin, however, continued to stare off in the distance her eyes staring down at flowing river.

All of a sudden Rin's attentive ears tilted to the sound of a birds flapping wings heard in the distance. Shifting her gaze up, Rin's eyes immediately darken.

That bird..it wasn't Ju.

With narrowed eyes, Rin turns her gaze toward the thick forest - her eyes searching through it intently. In the end, all that was seen was an empty hill and thick trees.

After staring for a few silent minutes, Rin calmly turns away to head towards the hall with the rest of the soldiers.

Not once noticing the figures hidden within the forest.