Chapter 701 - 486: Tuojin (Part 1)_2
"Commissioner Tuojin, Commissioner Tuo has arrived."
The gendarmerie’s roll call startled Tuojin, but then, looking at Malin, who was seated behind the desk, the young Tuojin immediately saluted, "Salute to you, Malin Your Excellency!"
"In the barracks, I am not ’Your Excellency’, just as it is on the battlefield; salutes are not necessary for me, Tuojin Spencer. Please, take a seat."
Malin’s words brought a wry smile to Tuojin, and the young man straightened his uniform before sitting down.
Face fate with composure, Tuojin.
As the thought crossed his mind, he also admired the young man before him. Malin Gaiate, who had risen from humble beginnings to his current stature—if only he could follow him and witness the dawn of a new era.
Alas, it was but a dream. Joining the army in disguise was indeed his own fault, no question there. Hence, Tuojin would not harbor resentment towards anyone, though... he was surely to be discharged from duty.
"Your Excellency..." "Tuojin..."
In the deathly silence, Tuojin straightened his hat, "Your Excellency, please give your instructions."
"Tuojin, I have forgiven the Spencer family for they have surrendered the city. They claim it was to prevent civilian casualties, but as punishment, their noble title has been revoked," Malin’s voice was quiet yet soothing to Tuojin.
He owed his family gratitude for preserving their noble dignity in the final moments. Surrendering wasn’t shameful, especially to someone like Malin, a legendary mage. Any legendary figure was a mighty force in this world, and surrendering to such beings was not disgraceful, in fact, it was tinged with a romantic idealism.
After all, surrendering to a legend and getting his recognition was remarkable. And angering a legend was no triviality; a legendary Your Excellency, unable to spare time tomorrow, could easily settle scores by sending an enemy’s family flying tonight.