As the vessel billed as the world's largest ocean liner, the North Star was bound to make its maiden voyage a lavish, dazzling spectacle that drew everyone's attention.
When Li Wei arrived at the harbor, the first thing he saw was a vast, dense crowd. Only thirty percent of them were passengers, though. As for the rest... most had come to watch the excitement.
Naturally, first class aboard the North Star was expensive. The first-class ticket Li Wei had bought, for instance, cost £750. As for that price... well, thank goodness Military Intelligence Section Seven was reimbursing him.
If Li Wei had needed to pay out of his own pocket, he could have afforded it-provided the ship didn't sink.
Otherwise, wouldn't that money go straight down the drain?
"Good day, Mr. Li Wei."
When Li Wei reached the gangway at the harbor, staff were already waiting there, of course. Seeing him approach, the head steward hurried forward with the others to welcome him.
"Welcome aboard the North Star. It is an honor to serve you."
"Mm."
Li Wei smiled and nodded at the head steward, then handed over his ticket.
"I'm looking forward to this voyage, too. Sorry for the trouble, but could you have this luggage delivered to my room?"
"Certainly. No problem."
As he spoke, the head steward glanced curiously behind Li Wei. Unlike the other nobles with their mountains of luggage, Li Wei had brought only three cases. One was about the size of a briefcase, and another was an ordinary suitcase. The third, however, was rather large-taller than a person and completely enclosed in a wooden crate... what was that?
Curious though he was, the head steward didn't ask. First-class passengers came in all sorts, after all. Some even brought sculptures, paintings, and other works of