"Since the beginning of the 20th century, human science and technology have advanced by leaps and bounds. Multiple research stations have been built on the Antarctic continent, and each one is closer to the South Pole than the last." Andel said.
"A few years ago, the Americans tried to build a research station at the South Pole. It was less than two hundred kilometers away. We were worried that they would discover the existence of Hearth Valley, so we secretly created a little trouble for them and made them give up.
The original construction plan was moved to a farther peripheral area."
After a pause, he continued: "But in the second half of this year, Americans and Europeans will join forces and come to the Antarctic again to build a research station. This time they have many people and sufficient supplies. The little troubles we create cannot affect them at all.
They have already laid the foundation for the plan, and it is estimated that the research station will be built soon."
Luo Wei was silent for a moment, and then said: "If they want to build it, let them build it. Isn't it still more than a hundred kilometers away? Moreover, it is surrounded by mountains and the terrain is hidden, so it should be unlikely to be discovered."
"In case it is discovered..."
Luo Wei added: "It's not a big deal if we are discovered. The research stations are all led by human governments, and they will have a sense of proportion."
"Okay, I understand." Andel nodded.
"Dong dong." Rowe and Andel were talking, and suddenly there was a knock on the door outside.
"Come in."
While speaking, Luo Wei turned around and saw a gentle-looking man walking in. He came to him with a somewhat reserved movement: "Great Lord."
When Ander saw him, he couldn't help but raise his forehead: "Dufresne, are you going to recommend your idea to the great lord this time?"
"Yes." Dufresne nodded.
Luo Wei was a little curious: "What do you think?"
Ander smiled and said: "Before joining the Knights, Dufresne was an excellent banker and was very good at business. Unfortunately, he was framed and sent to prison until one of our old knights discovered and rescued him.
he."
"It's just that, although he is now a Holy Knight, he is still obsessed with worldly business and has repeatedly proposed that the Knights make commercial investments. Many people now call him the 'Merchant Knight'."
Rowe looked at the reserved Dufresne, and Dufresne said: "That's it, Lord. I think more money is necessary even for the Silver Hand, at least there is no harm. If the Knights
To invest in secular business, I am willing to contribute voluntarily and manage the wealth of the Knights."
At first, someone in the Supreme Sanctuary suggested that Luo Wei make business investments in the secular world, but he refused because he thought it would be troublesome.
However, Luo Wei does not reject business in his heart. After all, as Dufresne said, more money at least does no harm. And if you think about it carefully, it is sometimes much more convenient to control some worldly resources on earth.
So he thought for a while: "Is this your interest?"
Dufresne hesitated: "You can say that. For me, management is indeed an activity full of challenges and fun."
Luo Wei pondered: "Although money does not equal evil, people who often deal with money will inevitably encounter more temptations and traps. Dufresne, can you guarantee that you will not fall into them?"
"Of course. In fact, as a banker, I have been tested by money for a long time, otherwise I would not be qualified to enter the Silver Hand." Dufresne said.
Luo Wei nodded. The Silver Hand has always had character requirements for new recruits, at least a moral character above the average level. The liquidation colors are all light yellow or even almost pure white, so profiteers and others will definitely not be able to enter.
"I think we can give it a try, Andel." He looked at Andel.
Andel: "Well...but we don't seem to have much secular currency."
"Just exchange some gold for some, and I still have some U.S. dollars in hand, which I won't need most of the time," said Rowe.
Dufresne shook his head and said: "Great Lord, I think it is best not to exchange gold for currency. This is very uneconomical."
"Do you have any good suggestions?"
Dufresne: "You are the god of Asgard. I think you should be able to easily obtain some things that the earth does not have, such as technological creations of alien civilizations. Entrepreneurs on the earth will definitely be willing to pay high prices to buy them."
Luo Wei feels that this is indeed the case. Some technological creations are not expensive in the universe, but they are of great value to humans at this time, far more meaningful than gold.
He thought for a while and then took out a fist-sized round stone from the sacred space. The round stone exuded a light blue light and looked very beautiful. Those who didn't know the goods might think it was some kind of jewelry.
In fact, this was the high-level energy he obtained on Emperor Shia's spaceship.
Rowe handed the cobblestone to Dufresne: "This is an energy stone. It is a very advanced technological creation. Let's... well, sell it to a person named Howard Stark."
"Stark Industries?" Dufresne said.
"Yes." Rowe nodded, he believed that Old Stark would be very interested in this kind of thing.
"As for the price you can sell it for, it all depends on your ability, Knight Dufresne."
…
A few days later.
The headquarters building of Stark Industries stands quietly in the bustling New York City. As the world's top technology company, it enjoys extraordinary treatment even in New York.
In the minds of many people, Stark Industries is the holy land of technology and industry.
At this moment, Howard Stark, the founder of this company, was standing alone in a small conference room, with various complicated drawings on the table in front of him.
Looking through these complex industrial drawings, Old Stark frowned, obviously encountering a huge problem.
A middle-aged man with a round face came in from the door. Old Stark was obviously familiar with him. He said without raising his head: "You are here, Vanke. We'd better solve this problem before the end of the year, otherwise the Ark reactor will
The phase plan will be postponed again.”
Anton Vanke shook his head: "Stark, we should have made this preparation a long time ago. The Ark Reactor is so far ahead of this era that I wouldn't be surprised if I never see it in my lifetime."
Old Stark was silent.
Anton Vanke added: "But if our plan succeeds, maybe the whole world will change. This is definitely a great achievement."
"yes."
The two began to discuss various difficult terms around various industrial drawings, sometimes arguing and sometimes thinking.
Just then, a secretary knocked on the door and came in: "Mr. Stark, there is a person downstairs who wants to see you."
"Who?" Old Stark asked.
The secretary said: "He calls himself Dr. Dufresne and says he wants to negotiate a big deal with you."
