Verse 486: Tonkin (1)
"Tonkin Biskek, go inside." The factory guard gendarmes outside the door said to the young man who was a little nervous.
Tonkin saluted, then walked into the inquiry room.
To tell the truth, when the young man heard that the Spencer family was hunted down and killed by Lord Marin, he felt doubts in his heart, he didn't know why his family was purged by Lord Marin, but he wouldn't listen to the news from the family - for another person, Tonkin probably believed the family's statement that the Prince of No Way had killed loyal ministers.
But Tonkin himself understood that the Spencers were not loyal vassals - the Spencers were actually attached to the Mority family, and although they were vassals of the kingdom, in the previous years, there was no king, only a young princess, and the nobles of the south and north regarded her as a commodity to be sold for a price.
In fact, they almost did.
Unfortunately, before the final engagement ceremony, the Moritty family gave up, and the old lady chose Marin Gayat as the queen's prince.
My child should not be a prince, that's her explanation of her choice.
It turns out she was right.
Tonkin chose to run away from home because of the actions of the nobles of the North and the South, and the young man who was desperate for them chose to run away from home, he was going to the North, and then on the way he met the refugees who fled to Fort Carter, out of curiosity about the heavenly kingdom on earth in their mouths, he also joined in them, changed out of his previous bright clothes, and his hands that were rough because of sword training became calloused because of his work, and although life in the factory was boring, those refugees said that there was a job, a salary, and canned food, and a home, It's as good as heaven on earth.
Tonkin, who had been a nobleman since he was a child, gradually understood the life of the commoners - it turned out that outside of Fort Carter, the commoners lived a very miserable life, they were used by the nobles as serfs for generations, their lives were not as good as the nobles' hounds, and even the boots of the nobles were whipped, starvation and death were commonplace for them, and those who ran away would be hanged, and because of hunger poaching would even be hung behind horses and dragged alive.
What a terrible existence the aristocracy was, Tonkin had seen it in his own family, and he was naΓ―ve enough to think that this was just the fate of the hateful serfs.
But he didn't think that the families of the serfs who poached the rabbits had starved to death, the fugitives could not afford to pay the rent, and the refugees he met were all sold by their lords to the lord of Fort Carter because they could not survive.
Marin Gayat.
Our new lord, the true master of Fort Carter, the most merciful lord in the whole world.
That's what the commoners called, and in Tonkin's eyes, it's a ...... Very strange people.
There are too many contradictions in his body, he was born as an orphan, but he is the chief priest of the red robe, the prince of the principality; He is bloody, but he is not as powerful as a human...... Such a strange man, some say that he is a knight of destruction, some say that he is a sage who saves the world, some say that he will ring the bell of destruction, and some say that he will raise the banner of salvation.
Tonkin didn't know what kind of existence this lord would become, but it would definitely not be the demon king who wanted to destroy the family in the family letter.
Marin Gayat never minded killing to solve the problem, but those who died at his hands were all traitors in Tokkin's eyes.
As soon as the fact that Prince Marin was slandered and hostile by the Spencer family in Rongma was announced, and the news of his legendary achievements came out, no nobleman dared to point a finger in this matter.
Tonkin felt that his family was bound to be destroyed, but there was nothing he could do, and he didn't want to do anything about it, because during his time in the factory guard, he had listened to the lectures of His Excellency Marin as a political commissar in the army.
He asked Tonkin why the world is like this, why can't it be the same way, everyone is born unequal, and this inequality has never been changed, is it possible that the children of serfs continue to become serfs, and the children of nobles continue to become nobles?
Could it be that only with talent can people change their destiny?
Is this really what God is talking about, fate?
While the other companions were pondering, Tonkin had understood Lord Marin's ambitions.
What he said was the thoughts and theories of those people in the north, but he was more straightforward than theirs, and he had to analyze his heart...... What His Excellency Marin wants is to change all the injustices in this world, everyone is indeed unfair when they are born, some people will be stupid, some people will be deaf, some people will be dumb, and some people will not see this beautiful and cruel world, but what His Excellency Marin wants is to let everyone try to do everything equally on the next road of life.
It's like a moderate faction of Northern Theory, but Tonkin knows that Lord Marlin is gentle and benevolent, but he is definitely not the kind of person who will compromise in order to achieve his goals, because there are bigger enemies outside, more brutal opponents.
Compared to the evil gods and the tide of death, nobility is indeed not much of a problem, because the latter usually only seeks wealth, while the former usually only wants your life.
"Your Excellency Marin, Commissar Tonkin is here."
The gendarme's roll call stunned Tonkin, and then looked at Lord Marin, who was sitting behind the table, and the young Tonkin immediately saluted: "Salute to you!" Lord Marin! β
"In the barracks, I'm not Your Excellency, it's like I'm on the battlefield, there's no need to salute me, Tonkin Spencer, please take a seat."
Lord Marin's words made Tonkin smile bitterly, and the young man could only straighten up and sit down in his chair.
Face your fate, Tonkin.
The young man thought so, and at the same time looked at the young man in front of him, His Excellency Marin Gayat was really enviable, he got up to the dust, but he came to the point where he is now, if he could follow him, how good it would be to witness the coming of a new era.
It's a pity that this is just a dream, and it is indeed Tokkin's own problem to join the army by concealing his identity, there is no doubt about it, so Tolkien will not resent anyone, but ...... I'm sure I'll be dismissed.
"Your Excellency......" "Tonkin......"
There was a deathly silence, and finally Tonkin straightened his hat: "Your Excellency, please admonish." β
"Tonkin, I have forgiven the Spencers for their surrender in Kaesong, they said it was to keep the civilians of the city from being implicated, but as punishment, they were dethroned." Lord Marin's voice wasn't loud, but it made Tonkin feel better.
He wants to thank his family, he retained the dignity of the nobility at the last moment, and it is not terrible to surrender, not to mention that their opponent is Lord Marin, that is a legendary mage, any legendary mage is the ultimate force in this world, and it is not shameful for an existence like this to surrender, and it is even full of romantic feelings.
After all, it is also a very remarkable thing to be able to surrender to a legend and get his recognition, you must know that it is not too late to anger a legend, and your Excellency the legend will not be available tomorrow, and it will not be difficult to raise the enemy's family tonight.
"So, Your Excellency, what about me, will I also be dismissed, I know that I have concealed my identity, this is my problem, I know, so I will not resent anyone." Tonkin stood up and looked at Marin as he spoke.
Tonkin's heart was full of regret, and just as he reached out to take off his favorite military hat, he saw Lord Marlin shaking his head.
"Sometimes, things don't go your way, Commissar Tokin, sit down, and the Chief Commissar will announce your new appointment."
As these words fell, Tonkin saw the Chief Commissar standing up, an old man who had already served in the army when Tonkin came to Fort Carter.
No one knew his name, but everyone had heard His Excellency Marin call him a veteran, so everyone called him that, and then he became the chief commissar, and everyone changed their name.
"Comrade Commissar Tonkin, I have read your service record, which says that you performed extremely well in the previous northern attack on the Black Orcs, and at the same time performed well in the confrontation between Farol and the Chaos Demon Army, in view of your years of service and performance, on behalf of His Excellency Marin Gayat, I hereby award you the rank of Major of the Legion, you will join the 1st Integrated Regiment of the 1st Regiment, their commissar was seriously injured in the previous battle, and now he is retired."
"Comrade Chief Commissar! Thank you for trusting me! "Tonkin puffed out his chest with great pride - the Legion did not suspect him because of his last name! The organization still believes in him! This made the young man very happy, he had never been so confident in himself as he was now.
"It's Lord Marlin's trust in you, I don't want a member of the Spencer family to stay in your legion, but Your Excellency said, don't ignore a person's performance because of his status, so I did so, and I found that as Your Excellency said, your service performance is impeccable, your performance in the lead against the Black Orcs, and your performance in fighting on the front line against the Demon Army, all meet the criteria for promotion, so, be proud of yourself, young man." After the chief political commissar finished speaking, he picked up the rank box in front of him and opened it: "Do you need me to put it on for you, or are you willing to change it yourself." β
"I'm willing to put it on with my own hands! Excellency! Hearing the old man's words, Tonkin didn't care, after all, everyone is a member of the legion, and it's a good thing to have something to say, which means that although the old man is prejudiced against Tokin's identity, he also affirms Tokin's performance.
In aristocratic circles, such a situation was almost non-existent, which gave Tonkin a whole new perspective on the group.
Here, far more suitable for yourself than in aristocratic circles.
Taking the box, Tonkin noticed Lord Marlin standing up.
"Tonkin Spencer, I have good news for you, your family's title is now yours, I spoke to your queen, and although she is angry at your family's contempt for me, she, like the chief commissar, acknowledges your contribution to me and the world in the army, so as long as you can grow up, your family's title can be inherited by you and your children, so, I have a task for you next."
"Your Excellency! Please command! I will do my best! Tonkin puffed out his chest once moreβhe felt that this must be a very important, very sacred task, a task that must be done by him, and it must be done by him!
"I'll give you a year's vacation, and in that year's time, find a woman to marry and have a child, and if you can't complete this task I've given you, I'll personally kick you out of my army." Lord Marin said with a very serious expression.
Young Tonkin was silent for a moment, and then the hairless brat shook his head: "Your Excellency Marin! I'm not yet twenty! β
"I know, you concealed your age, your identity, because of this, I will let you find a woman, in the next few years, with the arrival of the tide of death, everyone in this world will face death, I don't want the Spencer family to end up extinct because of my decision, so, go find a girl to marry, only if you have a child, I will let you return to the army, understand?" Lord Marin's expression was still very serious, and it seemed that his orders would not be compromised at all.
In the end, Tonkin could only choose to salute: "Can I go back to my hometown...... Me, I have a girl I've loved since I was a child. β
The young man thought of his Irma, and now that he was back as a major, he should be able to propose to her, oh, for the sake of whatever, she must not be married.
"Elsa King Doma?" Lord Marin asked with a smile.
"Yes, Your Excellency! How do you know, Your Excellency? Tonkin's eyes widened.
"Your mother mine, she said that if you want to go back to your hometown to find a woman, it must be to find her, but your mother also said that if you leave home, you will be infatuated with girls in the big city, I made a bet with your mother, I said that a boy, the best in his heart is his first love, you will not change his mind, now it looks like I won, so congratulations, your little Elsa is neither married nor engaged, and I have paid you the engagement money, and now you can go back to your Elsa to get married." At the end, Lord Marin laughed.
The senior officers present laughed.
Tonkin saluted his Lord Marlin in embarrassment, surprise and joy: "Thank you for the money! Excellency! β
With that, he was ready to leave from under the noses of His Excellency Marin and the officers.
Then he was stopped by Lord Marin, who took out a revolver from the holster at his waist, pointed it at Tonkin, and then released it with a smile, and the revolver flipped in his hand: "Come, young man, this is my matching gun, and now it's yours." β
It's a guns! The highest gift that only the officers and non-commissioned officers who are most recognized by Lord Marin could receive it, Tonkin trembled and took the gun from Lord Marin's hand: "Your Excellency, you really gave it to me?" β
"Yes, when you come back, you will continue to serve me and the world, but I will find someone to investigate, and if it is found that your wife has no children, then I will kick you out of my army, remember."
"Mission Guaranteed Completion! Excellency! Tonkin put away his gun, and saluted again.
"Excellent! Very energetic! Lord Marin smiled and straightened Tonkin's collar: "Go out, my commissar, go back to your hometown, and tell everyone the mental and physical outlook that a soldier should have." β
"Yes, Your Excellency, when I go out, I will represent this collective, at your service and to the world, Your Excellency."
"It's me who serves the world, Commissar Tonkin, dissolved."