Walking along the streets, Su Xiao gained an understanding of Ango City's technological level. Extraordinary steam technology had yet to become fully widespread, as the fuel used to power steam cores was too expensive. Electricity had only been introduced in certain areas, and its primary use was lighting—a byproduct of extraordinary steam technology. No corresponding technology had been developed.
The current overall situation was that steam weapons were gradually replacing cold weapons, mainly serving heavy industry. Reaching the point of universal adoption would take at least several decades, or even a century.
The world's extraordinary steam technology had stalled. Its resources did not allow the technology to become widespread on a large scale.
The weather in early spring was still somewhat cold. The pedestrians were dressed warmly, and snow could still be seen in some alleys.
Baja swooped down from above and landed on Su Xiao's shoulder.
"Boss, I didn't find anyone suspicious nearby. But there are too many thieves. In just this short while, I've already seen more than a dozen."
Baja looked at the passing crowds, confusion in its eyes. Ango City was so prosperous, yet thieves were rampant.
Su Xiao had already anticipated this situation. The Council Hall was not a country, and it did not control many troops. Its military power came from mystics, but mystics could not patrol everywhere. As for the city guards, there was no hope of relying on them.
On the surface, it was prosperous, but in reality, it was chaotic. That was Ango City's true nature. It was indeed the center of power, but the Four Kingdoms were restricting its development to prevent the Council Hall from breaking the balance. The mystics were powerful, yet they could not eliminate petty theft, and the disparity between rich and poor was severe.
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