Chapter 291 – Count Leverkin’s Minor Deviation (1) *Illustration of Count Leverkin, Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Navy*
Count Leverkin’s minor deviation (1)
Count Leverkin, Governor of Snelleda and Commander-in-Chief of the Balkan Empire Navy, frowned as he scanned the contents of the report that had been sent to him informing him of the current state of the Kingdom of Leon.
“Hmm… This condom, developed by Her Majesty Diane at Her Majesty’s orders, is selling so well? I just don’t understand… Is there a need to avoid pregnancy when I sleep with my wife?”
Seeing Count Leverkin tilt his head and ask questions, his adjutant responded with a wry smile.
“Just looking at it, it’s not something you use when you sleep with your wife, is it? Your Excellency may not know this because you are not interested, but I understand that Changkwan is quite popular in the Kingdom of Leon, perhaps due to Leon’s unique rough social atmosphere. Commoners like us would not care whether an illegitimate child was born or not, but considering the respect of high-ranking nobles and the prestige of their families, they would want to prevent the birth of an illegitimate child. Moreover, it is said to be effective in preventing premature ejaculation, so it is rather surprising that it is not popular.”
“Well then, wouldn’t it be okay to bring in a concubine?”
“Ugh… Your Excellency took the Countess as his wife when she was so young and still loves her passionately, so it may be true, but that’s not the case for most men. No matter how much he loves a woman, he gets married and after the honeymoon period, she becomes a family member, not a woman. ? It’s already been over 5 years since I had sex with my wife. Some brothels have opened here in Snelleda over the past few years, probably due to the influence of the Kingdom of Leon, and I go there sometimes with my subordinates.”
Count Leverkin, who turned 28 this year, married the young daughter of the viscountess, who had just become an adult after the end of the Adriatic Civil War, and more than a year later, they were still enjoying a sweet newlywed life, so the adjutants and subordinates who came in and out of the window were watching. He frowned as if he didn’t understand.
“Uh huh~ How can those who call themselves soldiers be swayed by their desires? “I’ve been a soldier since ancient times…”
When Count Leverkin, who was quite a bit younger than himself, began to say old-fashioned nagging, the adjutant frowned and stopped his superior.
“No, honestly, we are humans too. If we eat the same thing every day, wouldn’t we get tired of it? So, His Majesty Emperor Yuno also has two empresses…”
The entire empire was in an uproar when Juno became emperor and welcomed two empresses, and the same was true in Snelleda, which was quite far away from Adria, so the adjutant used Juno as an example to explain the man’s desires.
Cheaeng!!
“Uh huh!! Where can you hear such profanity!! “If you disrespect His Majesty’s name like that one more time, I won’t forgive you, no matter how much it is you!!”
As Count Leverkin became enraged, even pulling out his sword, the adjutant had to kneel on the floor with a pale complexion and beg for forgiveness.
“Sigh!! Go, Your Excellency!! Sorry, sorry. The remit is just…”
“It’s done. Anyone can make mistakes. Instead, you just have to avoid repeating that mistake. If you are not careful, you may be punished for contempt, so be careful what you say. “I always tell you, don’t forget that you are a soldier.”
In a moment of anger, he pulled out his sword, but since he was not a stubborn person to cut down his favorite lieutenant over such a trivial matter, Count Leverkin calmed down his anger and sat down to think.
‘It’s human desire… Definitely… There were people with noble status, clear souls, and firm beliefs, but they gave up everything because of one instinct.’
Count Leverkin smiled as he remembered his former lord, Crown Prince Prinz, who gave up the opportunity to become emperor of the empire to his younger brother and went to the countryside for a lover who suited his sexual preferences.
‘Okay. If you think about it that way, human desires cannot be ignored. I myself have rushed to this position due to my desire for success, and I am training the military to advance again. They pour everything into solving their desires… If you think about it that way, isn’t it the desire for success or sexual desire? Haha’
His adjutant shook his head as he suddenly burst into laughter.
However, Count Leverkin was giggling and looking through the documents on the desk, regardless of whether his adjutant said anything. As soon as he saw the shining seal on one of the documents, he stopped laughing and stood up.
“Aide. His Majesty’s orders have come.”
“Gulp… Huh, is this an order from His Majesty the Emperor?”
Hearing that this was his first order from the emperor, the adjutant straightened his posture and looked at Count Leverkin.
“Yes. According to the directive, His Majesty asks to control the amount of condoms exported to Leon. And they are telling us to take out a small amount and smuggle it out to the underworld. This is presumed to be a plan to firmly control Leon and shake him up.”
Count Leverkin, who was explaining the emperor’s orders, suddenly stopped talking and looked at his adjutant.
“Hmm… But… As you know, I’ve only led the navy to catch pirates, so I don’t know much about smuggling using them. So, since you are a former pirate, you probably know this area well, so could you take charge of the smuggling trade?”
The adjutant’s eyes lit up when he heard the word smuggling.
“Your Excellency Commander! If it is smuggling, please leave it to us. How much money did Steve Teach make during his days as a pirate?”
Cheaeng!!
“It’s not that I don’t trust you, but I’m just saying this just in case… No matter how smuggling it is, the goods being sold are imperial goods. “If you haven’t been able to change your pirate habits just to go to Changgwan and are thinking of stealing even a single coin, throw it away right away!!”
At Count Leverkin’s words, the adjutant’s body went limp.
‘Ha… It’s been so long since I was able to touch even a penny… I guess I can have as much leftover as I want… But that thorough gentleman can’t miss it.’
Count Leverkin’s lieutenant, Steve Teach, was a former pirate captain. However, when Count Leverkin was young, he was caught leading his family’s navy to suppress pirates, and was pardoned for his crimes on the condition that he join the navy. Now, he has been recognized for his ability to command ships and has risen to the position of his adjutant.
‘Soljigi… My current stable life isn’t bad, but sometimes I miss the old days… With my current salary, I can only see Lisa’s plump butt once or twice a month… Huh?’
He was lost in thought while thinking about his favorite prostitute’s butt. He tilted his head at the sight of his superior who did not stop clearing his throat even after giving him an order.
“Hmm… Do you really want to go to Changgwan?”
“Huh? Well… That’s natural. There’s a girl I like these days, and she treats me so kindly… It’s so nice that she accepts play that I wouldn’t expect with my wife. But it’s so expensive, so I paid for it with my own money. It’s a shame that you can only visit once or twice a month, but it’s still worth a visit, right?”
Steve Teach continued to appeal to Count Leverkin about how great Changgwan was.
‘How on earth is this place called Changgwan so good that he does that? The last time I met the adjutant’s wife, she didn’t look that bad… ‘
The passionate adjutant’s persuasion made Count Leverkin curious about the Changgwan, and Count Leverkin recalled that he did not get along well with his former subordinates, who are now captains, after being appointed governor, and decided to have a chance to get together at least once. I decided to visit Changgwan.
“Hmm… Well, it’s not like I don’t know your feelings at all. So… If you just promise to take care of this matter… “I will give you and the captain-level commanders of our unit a shot, so let’s go see that spear together.”
“Are you sure? Haha, as expected, the Commander is also a man!! Then just leave it to me. I will speak well and give you the best girl. Uhehehehe”
Pow!!
“Don’t betray the dignity of the Imperial Navy by going to such a place!! A navy anywhere must be a navy! Do you understand?”
“All right. HeheAh, anyway, work hours are over, so please get up. If you’re late, all the popular prostitutes will leave!!”
“Ah, I understand. I read all the reports anyway… So I’ll get ready and go down soon. You should gather the captains who want to go and go out of the headquarters first.”
Looking at his adjutant running out of his office more excited than ever, Count Leverkin shook his head and slowly prepared to leave work, thinking of his wife who would be waiting for him at home again today.
‘Well… Even if I go to Changgwan anyway, I won’t be betraying Melissa as long as we don’t have a relationship. Sometimes it is necessary to hang out with subordinates, and as the governor of Snelleda, it is also an extension of the job to find out how active Changgwan is. Cancer…’
He felt something pricking his heart, but after rationalizing himself, he left the office.
As he went out of the headquarters, his eyes widened as he saw all the captains of the ships remaining on land gathered together, except for the ships that were out on operation.
“Thank you, Excellency Commander-in-Chief!!”
“Young master, you’re shooting Chang Gwan? Hey~ Thank you~!!”
“Hey! It wasn’t even 20 years ago. What is your title, Master? Aren’t you a Count now and Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Navy!!”
There were more than ten captains making a fuss, so Count Leverkin was a little embarrassed, but he thought that if they were going to unite, it would be better to go together, so he and his captains boarded the carriage as guided by the adjutant.
“Master coachman! Let’s go to the whorehouse!!”
With Teach’s voice sounding more lively than ever, the carriage they rode in slowly began to move toward the back alleys of Snelleda, where Changgwan was concentrated.
*Illustration of Count Leverkin, Governor of Snelleda and Commander-in-Chief of the Balkan Empire Navy
