Arcane Detective of the Steam Age
Chapter 153

Orient Express

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A week later, Li Wei arrived at the station as promised, and naturally, he found Miss Ovelia there.

"Ah, you're finally here, Mr. Li Wei."

Standing on the platform, Ovelia broke into a delighted smile at the sight of Li Wei and waved to him. She was still dressed in the finery of a wealthy young lady, and the puppy the Hellhound had transformed into was cradled in her arms as always, looking perfectly harmless.

Of course, that was only how the Hellhound looked.

"Hello, Miss Ovelia."

Li Wei walked over and nodded to Ovelia.

"You seem very excited about this trip."

As he spoke, Li Wei glanced behind Ovelia. Not far away, her maid was pushing a luggage trolley piled with bags higher than Ovelia herself.

"Is that all you're bringing, Mr. Li Wei?"

Ovelia, in turn, looked at Li Wei curiously. Today, he once again held a cane in one hand and a document bag in the other, with no other luggage or suitcases in sight.

"For me, traveling is all about convenience and traveling light. After all, I can buy plenty of things locally. The most important thing is... at least I know where my towel is."

"There's a good saying, Miss Ovelia."

Li Wei chuckled.

"If someone has been on a long journey and experienced countless things, yet still knows where their towel is, then clearly they're someone you can trust."

"Although I don't know what that means, I'll start keeping track of my towel too."

Ovelia certainly had no idea what Li Wei was talking about, but it sounded rather interesting. Li Wei merely smiled and gestured.

"After you."

As two wealthy people, Li Wei and Ovelia naturally traveled in first class. The carriage's layout was much like the one Li Wei had stayed in

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