Arcane Detective of the Steam Age
Chapter 657

Putting waste to use

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Li Wei spent another two days roaming around outside before returning to Green Shade Town and seeking out its mayor, Kant.

"Hello, Mr. Li Wei. Is there anything you need?"

Mayor Kant was quite friendly toward Li Wei. For one thing, he had saved the town. For another, those young girls had spent the past two days running around with the guards, clearing out every dangerous monster nest around Green Shade Town. Although their leader, Miss Katie, claimed they were only having fun, the town would be much safer from now on.

"Hello, Mayor Kant."

Li Wei nodded, then sat down in a chair.

"To tell you the truth, we're travelers from a distant empire."

"Oh-so that's it..."

Mayor Kant was somewhat surprised, but not particularly so. There were simply too many strange creatures on this continent, coming from all corners of the world. Travelers from a distant country hardly seemed unusual.

"And now, I'd like to do some business with you."

"Business?"

At that, Mayor Kant grew even more puzzled.

"That's right. As it happens, I have a large batch of weapons and armor that the Empire phased out during equipment upgrades, along with some everyday goods. If you need them, I can sell them at wholesale prices. What do you think? I believe they should help strengthen Green Shade Town."

Li Wei had noticed during the battle that most of Green Shade Town's guards wore only leather armor. Only a few higher-ranking soldiers, such as the captains, wore half plate, and their weapons were of mediocre quality. As far as Li Wei was concerned, this was a good place to start.

Mayor Kant's eyes immediately lit up. The equipment might have been phased out, but in the Sanctuary World, where productivity was so limited, quantity was often far

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