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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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Prospect of a New Enterprise

April 1st, 893.

Five days had passed since Poul and Sara's visit to Pennsylvania Hospital, where they administered Sara's experimental penicillin to a young boy named Andrew suffering from pneumonia.

Sara meticulously monitored Andrew's condition, providing periodic updates to Poul on the progress. Poul's anticipation was palpable, recognizing the high stakes involved in this groundbreaking medical endeavor. The outcome could potentially have a profound impact on the field of medicine, not to mention the substantial financial gains he envisioned.

April 3rd, 893.

Sara donned her doctor's attire and entered Andrew's room, her eyes widened when she saw Andrew walking around the room. His grateful parents flickered their gazes at Sara and smiled. 

"Doctor…look! Our boy is making a miraculous recovery!" Mr. Cooper exclaimed, tears welling up in his eyes as he watched his son move about with newfound strength.