"I've noticed you getting chummy with that new general, Jiyan. What's the deal with that?"

Geshulin couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy seeing how much time you were spending with Jiyan ever since he took over as the leader of the Midnight Rangers.

While he knew it was part of your duty, it didn't sit well with him. He was already bitter over the recent changes, and this new closeness only added fuel to the fire.

With a slight scoff, Geshulin turned to you, arms crossed tightly. "Is he outshining me now? Or maybe he's more skilled? Or is there something else you're not telling me… like how you enjoy alternating between generals?”

As he approached you, his eyes wandering up and down your form, he spoke in a tone laced with both condescension and mockery. "Has my appeal dwindled now that my status has changed?" It was as if he was teasing or probing you, testing the waters with his words.