115 Being Watched (2/2)

Being handed the small palm-sized booklets, the soldier's stoic expression cracked into surprise.

Did he write in all of these just for them?

As if answering their internal thoughts Rin said, ”I wasn't able to make enough for all of you, so those of you who have one, I expect you to share them among your peers and practice together.

The soldier's eyes widened in shock.

What did he mean hardly enough?

There nearly over two hundred of them another two-thousand, not present, and about one-hundred-fifty booklets! That was considered a miracle, especially with such little time!

All of them looked at the young boy with bright and earnest eyes, their respect and admiration for him increasing even further.

”Yes, captain! We won't disappoint you, I promise.” The lead soldier of the group spoke cordially.

”I don't need you to promise me. I need you to do it. At that moment, I'll believe you.”

The soldier's brows twitched but a smile spread across his face. After spending more time around the small boy, did everyone come to understand and adapt to his firm personality. He was aloof, often quiet and only spoke when necessary.

When they had initially expressed their reluctance to learn from him, his attitude turned sharper as he demonstrated his true ability – immediately shutting away their previous thoughts of him being a noble snob.

Thanking Rin, the men bow their heads respectfully toward her before heading back to their camp - booklets in hand. Rin watched their figures with silent eyes.

Once they were out of sight, the air surrounding her turned chillier. Her eyes narrowed toward the mountainous path of jagged rocks.

”Show yourself.”