91 Trespassing (2/2)
Once the sky became dark, An Sun and his men set up camp to rest for the night. Setting up their tents, they quickly begin building up a large fire to warm themselves from the low temperatures.
Inside An Sun's large tent, Rin sat in front of a table quietly drinking a cup of tea.
”My Lord, have you ever wondered about the quality of your treasures and supplies?”
Furrowing his brows, An Sun's eyes narrow. Noting An Sun's look of confusion and suspicion, Rin set down her teacup and gently spoke.
”My Lord, for over the past few months, your name has spread far and wide across the Northern Empire. You've collected quite a few treasures from your travels and are currently earning more as you go. Surely at some point, you'll have too much to hold.”
An Sun's expression hardened as Rin spoke. However, he didn't interrupt her and quietly allowed her to continue.
”Living in the north my entire life, I know during the winters, many provinces lack certain supplies. Supplies that you currently acquire. I suggest that to gain and escape the eyes of the Tuhan leaders, you exchange your possessions for other needed valuables. Even granting them crates of your earnings can remove their suspicion of you.”
When An Sun heard Rin's explanation, he sunk into silence. His eyes sharpened intently as he stared at Rin.
This kid sure was intelligent.
Parting his lips to speak, An Sun was suddenly interrupted by the sound of a soldier barging in.
”Lord An, there's trouble at the front of the camp!”
”What is it?” An Sun's voice narrowed.
”There's a group of soldiers in front claiming we're trespassing on Su province territory.”
Not seeming alarmed by the soldier's words, An Sun leans back in his seat lazily.
”How many?”
”Based on observation, I'd say one-hundred soldier's sir.”
Grunting in response, An Sun calmly rests his head against his palm. Glancing to the side, An Sun stared at Rin who was currently drinking her tea as if she wasn't a part of the conversation.
”Kid.”
Looking up at the sound of An Sun's voice, Rin's clear eyes met with his deep gaze.
”You wanted to prove yourself to me?” An Sun's voice spoke with a lilt of amusement. ”Get rid of those pests outside. I'm quite interested to know more about your previous plan.”
Rin arched a brow but soon smiled lightly.
”Of course. I promise it won't take long.”
Standing up, Rin walks toward the tent's exit and follows the soldier out.
As they walked toward the front of the camp, Rin was met with the mocking and arrogant expressions of a group of soldiers. Guarding the front of the camp were three Tuhan soldiers.
”Greetings gentlemen, is there a problem here?”
The general of the group stares at Rin's incoming figure with narrowed eyes.
Did they bring this puny little brat to take care of them?
”Hmph! Do you realize you're infringing on Su province territory? Put down your weapons and surrender now!”
The soldiers behind him stared at the Tuhan men with mocking, domineering eyes causing the Tuhan to arch their brows. But in the end, they said nothing in return.
Rin ignored their looks of disdain and let out a gentle smile.
”My apologies, we hadn't realized we were resting on Su territory. I promise you we mean no harm. We're simply just passing by.”
”Hah! Just passing by? Do you think I'd believe such lies? Don't think I don't know who you are. You're those Tuhan scum!”
In response to his insults, the Tuhan soldiers behind Rin narrowed their eyes and let out a deadly aura. Noting their cold response, the general tensed but stood his ground.
”You rebellious scum, you think you're so high and mighty trying to overthrow the empire! Don't think I won't see through your lies. Clearly, you were trying to infiltrate our province by loitering around! Leave now or pay the consequences!”
Rin's eyes narrowed.
”I kindly recommend you don't slur such lies.” Rin's voice grew cold, all traces of her previous smile disappeared. ”As I said, we truly mean no harm. By tomorrow morning we'll be on our way.”
”Hmph! I've had enough of your nonsense. Since you refuse to take my words into consideration, you better be prepared to pay the consequences.”
Coldly, Rin stared at the man and slowly lowered her eyes to stare at the snow-covered ground.
Why did things always have to end up this way?
”Very well.”
Lifting her head, Rin's pair of emerald eyes shone with a chilling murderous aura.
”Kill them.”