Half-step Purgatory

For a long time, Malin always felt that Fate had been quite generous to him. Although he had to face that life-threatening job every day, as long as he had the lovely Leopard Girl cooking delicious food for him daily, and as long as there was meat to eat and cats to stroke, life wasn't too unbearable. Working a bit harder and facing some difficulties on the job weren't really an issue for a man.
Moreover, being able to live two lives meant one shouldn't have too high demands, right, Mr. Different-Kind?
Having said that, and without waiting for an answer, the young man snapped his fingers, and the white flame on his fingertip lit the tobacco in his other hand, then he flicked it towards the non-human entity on the stake.
Welcome to Abield, to witness the last splendor of the steampunk era.
And the madness.

Steampunk Era: Mad Abield

"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.


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.


Chapter 486: Tuojin (Part 1)_2