90 Nothing But The Truth (2/2)

”To achieve your goal, Lord An, you must deceive the heavens and cross the ocean,” The boy reveals an unreadable grin. ”You point north when your goal is actually in the east.”

An Sun's expression changed and his eyes lit up.

”You want to deceive them into thinking we're not trying to overpower them?” Manchu said, unable to hide his surprise.

”Yes.”

An Sun and Manchu exchanged looks. He had to admit, this plan of his was clever. If anything, it was genius.

An Sun never wished to become the head of the An Clan, he simply wanted proper and respectable footing.

However, even with such a great plan, it wouldn't be able to fool all of them. It would merely lower their suspicion towards him for the time being.

”What do you get out of helping me exactly?” An Sun's eyes narrowed. ”No matter the outcome, all you'll receive is the chance to live, nothing more. Is that really all that you wish for?”

Not surprised by his question, Rin's eyes lowered, her long lashes flickering.

”You're right, I'm not receiving much on my end,” Rin said softly.

Raising her head up to stare into An Sun's gray, chilling eyes, Rin's eyes glowed brightly with clear resolution.

”I've already lost and posses no way of regaining anything I once had back, that I will forever accept. However, I do not ask of anything in return, my Lord. Although I am weak in many areas, and I lack the ability to serve you in your army, I have my military tactics and knowledge to grant you. With these small abilities, I believe I can be useful and prove myself to you.”

With every spoken word, Rin did not divert her gaze from his. Each word she voiced with all seriousness. Each word filled with determination and honesty.

Her pair of emerald eyes shot directly into An Sun's soul, her expression showing clear indication she was true to her words.

For a while, An Sun remains silent. Not a tinge of his thoughts or emotions could be seen on his face. His eyes stared deeply into Rin's and his lips pressed closely together.

”You're dismissed, I'll consider your words.” An Sun turned his body away from Rin to walk toward a table with a wine jug.

”Yes, my Lord.”

Standing up slowly, Rin bowed her head in An Sun's direction and walked toward the tent's exit. Just before she left, An Sun's deep, husky voice had ceased her movements.

”Your words better be true, otherwise don't expect to have a painless death.”

A faint smile formed on Rin's lips. She slowly shifted her head to the side in An Sun's direction.

”I ensure you, my Lord, my words will always be nothing but the truth.”

Finishing her words, Rin exited the tent to leave the two men alone.

...

An Sun stared blankly into his cups contents upon recollecting their previous conversation.

That's right, he didn't wish for anything. Not wealth, power, higher status or women. He simply wanted to be of use to him - to prove himself capable of being by his side.

A dark, cold laugh escaped his lips and a devilish smile curled up on his lips.

”He's interesting.” An Sun chuckled. ”Extremely interesting.”

Manchu, unsure what the man was thinking raised his brows while chewing a piece of meat.

”So what do you plan to do?”

Raising his eyes to look at the man across from him, An Sun's eyes narrow and the smile on his lips grew slightly lighter.

”I'll allow him the chance to prove himself. Let's see how much this Bai Lan has to offer...”