Laude saw his grandson Jasper giving his everything to this attack. With that said, he didn't plan to dodge or counter the attack and only intended to receive it with as if, wide-open arms.
He too wanted to see himself how strong his grandson had grown.
But to his shock, as Jasper was coming nearer and nearer, Laude saw a little red sparrow flying right in front of his face. Did he just let his guard down? Laude didn't know how did this little bird manage to come close to him without him being aware of it. And from the looks of it, this was something made by his grandson Jim.
Laude felt like he should not let this bird touch him but he already made up his mind that he wouldn't move a step and would willingly receive the attack of his grandson Jasper. With that said, he only prepared himself for any possible attack of this little bird.