While Katya was anxiously worried about her dire living conditions, Komer appeared to be quite at ease.
The trip to the Southern Mediterranean had provided him with a great emotional release. It wasn't just the physical and emotional satisfaction from Klepper, but more importantly, Komer had seized an opportunity to cast aside those seemingly tedious and intricate affairs of state. All the troublesome matters were out of sight, and he could do what he wanted without anyone analyzing the pros and cons of every issue for him—much like possessing Klepper itself. Had it been in Caucasus, perhaps Rebry would have advised him earnestly, while Puber would have been incessantly prattling.
