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Creating an Industrial Empire in 19th Century Parallel World

In a tragic accident, mechanical engineer Poul Nielsen and his best friend, civil engineer Jonathan Axelsen, are killed when a truck crashes into the coffee shop where they were hanging out. Suddenly, they find themselves transmigrated to a parallel world in the late 19th-century country of Avalonia. In this world, they'll need to work tirelessly to earn enough pennies to survive. But they won't settle for just getting by - they want to become the Edison, the Chrysler, the Rockefeller, the Carnegie, the Ford, and the Westinghouse of this new world. In a world without electricity, Poul and Jonathan decide to start an electric power distribution company. But that's not enough - they also want to build appliances and motors to make their business profitable. They see the opportunity to revolutionize ground transportation, and they start an automotive manufacturing company. They tackle huge infrastructure projects such as metro stations, skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, and dams by starting their own civil engineering firm. They even invest in the arms manufacturing industry. But the road to success won't be easy. Fierce competition awaits them, as robber barons are willing to do everything to crush their competitors. Predator against predator, and government intervention. Poul and Jonathan must use all their engineering expertise and business acumen to navigate this treacherous landscape. Join Poul and Jonathan on their journey to become the wealthiest men in the world in a parallel universe where anything is possible.

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Planning

After having their fill in the cafe house from Felix Sumpter, Poul and Jonathan prepared to leave.

As they stood from their seats, Felix entered the room. 

"Are you leaving, gentlemen?" Felix asked.

"Yeah, we have a train to catch by nine o'clock and we wouldn't want to be late. Thank you for the hospitality and before I forgot," Poul paused, fishing something out from his breast pocket. 

Felix watched as Poul continued fishing his hand on his breast pocket until his hands revealed a small envelope.

Poul offered it to him.

"Here, Mr. Sumpter. Inside it is a check for ten thousand dollars. Consider it as our gesture of appreciation when you help us when we have nothing," said Poul genuinely.

"That is a lot of money, Poul. I'm sorry but I can't take it. What I did back there was not because of the money. I helped you because it was the right thing to do," replied Felix, shaking his head.