215 In The Enemys Hands (2/2)

”So do you.” Rin looked at the group of men who came along with him. ”Are they your comrades?”

Unknowingly, the ice on An Sun's face melted away, leaving only a tiny, warm smile on his lips.

”Subordinates.” He smirked.

Rin was stunned for a moment before she revealed a trace of a smile from the corner of her lips.

”I see. Then you're doing very well for yourself.”

An Sun grunted and licked his wet lips. The cup in his hand settling on the wooden table with a sharp sound.

”Is it the An Clan?”

Not surprised by his question, Rin calmly nodded her head.

”Yes. From the looks of it, it seems to be your brother, An Ruo.”

An Sun said nothing in response. His long fingers tapped the wooden table in deep thought.

”Is Manchu with them?”

Rin paused for another moment, trying to decide how best to explain. She raised her head and glanced over at An Sun. She didn't say a word but gently nodded.

Once more, there was a prolonged silence between them. Only this time, An Sun could no longer hide his foul mood. His body was extremely tense.

”Have you tried contacting him?” An Sun asked.

Rin shook her head. ”I've considered it. But right now it's too dangerous. I wouldn't want to put him in more risk than he already is.”

An Sun's jaw clenched. He knew her words were right. If she did happen to reach out to Manchu and his brother found out, Manchu without a doubt would be killed.

”An Ruo…he probably forced him to join him.” An Sun spat maliciously.

”I know,” Rin said, and her eyes fell briefly. ”But he is on the enemy lines.”

”Against his own will.” An Sun pointed out harshly and saw an understanding flicker in those emerald eyes, which rose suddenly to meet his once more.

”I know,” Rin repeated in a softer tone and looked at him seriously. ”Even so, you must consider his position in these circumstances. Whether he was forced or not, he's on the enemy's side. The side we must fight against.”

An Sun narrowed his gray eyes as a cold glint flashed by. He clenched his fists tightly, trying to restrain and suppress the frustration rising within him. But for the most part, he felt helpless. The feeling of powerlessness was like a huge wave that had crashed onto the shore.

”Are you saying I should fight against him?”

The moment he finished those words, Rin was left stunned. Not just surprised, but slightly hurt. To imply she wanted An Sun to fight against his very own friend…it hurt her. Her hands resting on the table clenched. She could not even utter out a single word, her throat too tight to speak.

The look in An Sun's eyes was complicated, it looked as if he wanted to say something but when he looked up and saw her face, all the words that were at the tip of his tongue were instantly swallowed back.

The pain from his words was visible on her face, which gradually turned pale.

Rin took a deep breath, and her gaze became extremely resolute. She raised her head, and in her cold eyes, there was a strange sense of calm within.

”After eating, you should rest.” She stood up from the table and looked at An Sun one last time. Her eyes were smiling and her lips gently raised. ”Despite everything that has and will happen, I'm thankful you came, Sun.”

”Rin…” An Sun hadn't bothered calling her by her disguised name and stood up from his seat.

But Rin had already given him one last glance before she walked out of the dinner hall. Fan Mingli and the others noticed the scene between the two but hadn't been able to hear what the discussion was about. From the dark, brooding looking on An Sun's face, it couldn't have been pleasant.

The hands by An Sun's side clenched tightly.

”Damnit.”