"Has that Marine come again?" a cold, clear female voice came from the golden-haired Den Den Mushi.
A voluptuous mature woman immediately responded.
"Yes, as per your request, all information regarding Navy Captain Bernadotte Allen must be reported."
"Hitena… you've done well…"
Holding the Den Den Mushi, Hitena asked in confusion:
"Do we really need to pay attention to a mere Branch Captain?"
"Although he certainly has some tricks in the West Blue, his reputation isn't very good."
"...Hitena, some things are not for you to ask!" The cold, clear voice, devoid of emotion, came from the Den Den Mushi.
"You only need to do your own job…"
Hitena's face paled with fright upon hearing this.
"Yes…"
Elsewhere,
In a dimly lit room.
A slender, long, and fair hand placed down a snail Den Den Mushi.
Next to it lay a pile of documents.
The top one shockingly read:
"Name: Bernadotte Allen
Age: 17
Origin: West Blue, Orphan
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Position: Temporary Commander, West Blue Marine 104th Branch Base
Rank: Marine Branch Captain
Abilities: Unknown (has displayed the ability to control flames)
Introduction:
Three years ago, he was unknown, but after joining the Marine, he gradually showed terrifying talent, rising from a Third Class Private to a Marine Captain through his achievements;
He always carries an ordinary katana of unknown quality; he uses an unknown sword style;
He is greedy, lustful, and corrupt, having affairs with women from most royal and noble families;
He has economic ties with most kingdoms in the West Blue.
He has been impeached multiple times and has an extremely poor reputation within the Marine! However, he holds a very high prestige among the West Blue Marine.
He has close ties with several West Blue Marine branches."
A cold, clear voice once again came from the dimly lit room.
"This kind of person is the easiest to control…"
...
Morning.
After Allen woke up, he saw the red orb of light that had fallen under the bed and skillfully picked it up.
A simple prompt flashed by.
"Strength +0.01"
Then, bare-chested, he went to sit on a chair on the balcony.
He took out a cigar with golden patterns and began to puff away.
Feeling the stimulation the tobacco brought to his throat, he looked back at the sleeping woman on the bed.
She was like an amazing older sister.
Compared to the noble elegance of a lady like Mavia, each conquest of her brought a sense of accomplishment.
The older sister on the bed gave him a completely homely, next-door sister kind of experience.
Allen exhaled a white smoke ring.
"Hiss… every experience is novel, how about…"
"Thump thump thump…"
A knock on the door sounded.
It interrupted Allen, who was reminiscing, and also woke up the woman on the bed.
Frightened, she immediately sat up, pulling the blanket tightly over her delicate body.
Allen, on the other hand, got up with great impatience.
"…You'd better have a good reason, or you'll be in trouble!"
Allen was extremely annoyed by these incidents that always disturbed his sweet dreams early in the morning.
Did everything have to be concentrated in the morning?
Allen opened the door with a displeased expression, only to see Vist raising his hand again, ready to knock.
"…What is it, my good Vice-Captain (｀⌒´メ)!"
Vist, seeing Allen's displeased face, couldn't help but shiver.
He forced an awkward but polite smile.
"Captain Allen, according to Headquarters' intelligence, your letter of appointment is already on its way."
"However…"
Allen couldn't help but frown.
"…However? However what?"
Vist then spilled all the news.
"However, Marine Headquarters has received a large number of complaint letters about you, so…"
Allen immediately waved his hand at this point, signaling Vist to stop talking.
Since Allen was promoted to Marine Captain half a year ago, that was already the highest position in the 104th Branch.
As Allen began to amass wealth from the kingdom's royalty and wealthy merchants, the Marine higher-ups naturally coveted such a large piece of the pie.
Of course, there was also Allen's conduct, which had escalated to the level of Marine prestige and international diplomatic incidents.
So, over the past six months, complaints and reports about Allen had piled up on Sengoku's desk.
Basically, every one or two months, the Marine would dispatch an inspection team.
"Hmm… the usual, I suppose."
"Prepare some of our 104th Branch's 'local specialties' for the Headquarters' inspection officials."
Vist nodded.
"Alright, I'll start preparing as soon as I get back."
Allen had long since devised a solution for such visits from superiors, so he didn't need to handle it himself.
He would let his Vice-Captain entertain them for a couple of days and prepare some 'local specialties,' and they would happily return.
The so-called 'local specialties' were several suitcases full of Berries, about one hundred million Berries per official.
The officials from previous times had all happily accepted the 'local specialties' and stated that the complaint letters were alarmist, promising to speak on Allen's behalf at the Marine high-level meeting upon their return.
They would definitely represent justice and deliver sanctions.
Seeing this, Allen turned and went back inside, no longer paying attention.
Back in his room, Allen's earlier thought of 'mounting his spear and horse' was dispelled.
Looking at the woman on the bed, whose head was peeking out, Allen dressed himself.
"…You were very good; I'll find you again next time I have time."
The woman on the bed, hearing this, immediately blushed, shyly saying:
"Captain Allen… you're naughty."
After Allen finished dressing, he considerately said:
"Haha… you rest well."
With that, Allen pushed open the door and left, with Vist respectfully standing beside him.
"Let's go, back to the base."
Thus, Allen and Vist walked one after the other.
Allen seemed to suddenly remember something and directly said to Vist behind him:
"Oh, right, have the intelligence department focus on Asia Port. Pirates are forbidden from landing there!"
Vist's face showed confusion, a flicker of doubt in his eyes.
"…Yes!"
It should be known that this kind of authority was only granted half a year ago to the capitals of various kingdoms and ports that had paid enough 'military expenses,' as promised by Allen.
Although Asia Port was not bad, it was still quite inferior compared to large ports like Degarno Port.
This was why Vist was confused.
Allen naturally wouldn't tell him that it was because he had discovered Tina there.
Since Allen's transmigration, he had rarely interacted with plot characters, fearing that his appearance would create a butterfly effect.
If he hadn't appeared in time yesterday, what would have happened to Tina?
Would someone else have intervened?
Although over the past six months, under Allen's governance, cases of pirate burning, killing, and looting in the West Blue had significantly decreased.
But sometimes there were always a few hotheads, like 'The Hound' plundering in the Marine-controlled territory.
As for saying Allen was despicable, that he coveted Tina's body.
Well, that would have to wait a few years until she grew up, otherwise, it would be too much of a crime.