Without oil? Because for some reason it couldn't be found, or because it simply doesn't exist?
From the time Emperor Roselius was assassinated until now, it has been over 150 years, yet there is still no trace of oil...
Klein's pupils contracted, and his hand holding the diary nearly trembled.
Without oil, not only does it mean that the emergence of internal combustion engines becomes unknown, but it will also lead to the stagnation of the chemical industry and prevent the establishment of true modern industrialism on Earth!
In other words, the development of this world in the future, Klein somewhat expected differently.
His original plan was that although he knew nothing about everything and couldn't do things like invention and creation, he had the advantage of knowing something about everything and being able to foresee the direction of change and the trend of the times. When he saved enough salary and had the first pot of gold, he would make venture capital investments in the favored industries and not put all his eggs in one basket.
Klein felt that in this way, he would eventually have considerable wealth. At that time, he would find the White Gloves to act as a public agent and establish an international charity fund, ostensibly providing relief to the poor, secretly funding laborers' resistance in various countries, and thus competing with the upper echelons of society to improve the lives of the lower-class people.
If he found a way to return to Earth, he would divide his property, one-third to Benson, one-third to Melissa, and one-third to his foundation.
However, unfortunately, half of this beautiful future vision shattered in that instant.
"Fortunately, fortunately, this world has electricity and magnetism, and there are successful cases of telegraphy. I will mainly invest in this direction in the future..." Klein calmed himself and moved his gaze down line by line:
"December 21st, forget about oil, improving one's sequence level is the key!"
"December 22nd, the environment of the Rishai Old District is so filthy that it's unbearable. If it weren't for my undercover investigation, perhaps I would never know that it still maintains the appearance I saw when I was young. I will summon my ministers and formulate an 'Improvement Plan for Capital Sewers and Public Toilets', well, also correct the residents' bad habits, make them drink hot water, wash hands and face frequently, don't litter, defecate anywhere, use condoms as much as possible, haha, I have thought of how to name this matter, the Patriotic Sanitation Campaign!"
"So, the invention of condoms should be put on the agenda, as well as masks and paper cups, well, the original version will do, give it a try. Thank this world, it still has rubber trees."
"December 23rd, perhaps I should consider that suggestion, leave myself a backdoor outside the God of Craftsmen's Church, such as joining that ancient, secret, and secretly influencing the world situation organization?"
When Klein reached this point, he suddenly realized that there was nothing left below, and his emotions were beyond words:
"Emperor, you said that ancient, secret, and secretly influencing the world situation organization, what is its name? Is it something I don't know?"
"How can you stop here? Why not write a little more?"
"This is like reading a novel and finding out at the end that the author was a dictator..."
"Also, the Patriotic Sanitation Campaign, Emperor, you are also good at playing..."
"The content of this diary should be set after he became the governor of the Indis Republic, maybe he even called himself Caesar the Great."
"I need to go back and look through some books, review some foreign history textbooks, to see in which year the 'Improvement Plan for Capital Sewers and Public Toilets' of Indis appeared."
Silence for a dozen seconds, Klein gathered his thoughts and let the diary disappear directly from his hand:
"You can communicate now."
Audrey let out a sigh of relief, adjusted her state, became the "viewer", and smiled slightly:
"I wonder if the name of the sequence magic potion is 'Arbitrator', and what kind of extraordinary person can directly pass through the wooden door or make the lock ineffective?"
I know this... Cline, shrouded in greyish-white mist, was about to speak when the upside-down man interrupted him:
"I need you to help me investigate something. As an exchange for the answer."
"What is it?" Audrey asked with great interest and confusion.
Alger glanced at the fool and pondered before saying:
"I want to know if the king intends to retaliate against the Fusaque Empire within this year or before June next year, and to start a new war on the Balaron coast."
"The Tarot Society" currently uses the Ruan language as its common language, which was determined based on the accents of the three parties at the first gathering. So, Alger knew that Miss Justice was a noble of the Ruan Kingdom, and he also believed that Miss Justice knew that he was from Ruan.
As for the fool, Alger thought that his Ruan characteristics were just a disguise, a disguise for communication.
-- After that ritual magic, Alger unconsciously began to address the fool as "He".
Audrey recalled the things she had seen and heard during those days in various social occasions and nodded slightly with some certainty:
"There's no problem, but it will take enough time to confirm."
"I can wait." The upside-down man Alger smiled and said, "With Mr. Justice as the witness, I believe you won't default."
Audrey looked at the silent and mysterious fool in the mist and curled her lips:
"But I think the value of this matter is even higher than the two questions I asked combined."
"When you confirm the answer, I will make compensation as the situation requires." Alger answered with preparedness.
Do you need virtual currency to measure value, Miss Justice, Mr. Fool? Cline smiled and leaned back, looking at the two of them.
Audrey quietly let out a breath of relief and congratulated herself in her heart. Great! Audrey, you've learned how to bargain! She was so excited that she almost lost touch with the audience. She quickly asked something casually:
"Oh, right, Mr. Hangman, have you received the 1,000 pounds in cash?"
"Sorry, I'm still at sea and haven't returned to land yet." Alger didn't want to talk about this matter much and directly answered the previous question, "The extraordinary person who can pass through the wooden door and make the lock ineffective should be Sequence 9 'Apprentice'. The Secret Society will have the formula, but it's not ruled out that it could be obtained through another means, such as an ancient tomb from the Fourth Age."
The Secret Society, that mysterious organization with countless connections to the Witch Cult... Klein leisurely rubbed his chin with his fingers.
Seeing that the Wise Man didn't refute, Audrey couldn't help but sigh and say:
"If there had been the formula for 'Apprentice' before, perhaps I wouldn't have chosen 'Audience'."
That kind of performance was simply amazing!
Alger didn't pay attention to Miss Justice's words and continued on his own:
"Indeed, the name of the sequence magic potion is similar to 'Arbitrator', I think you should be familiar with it because the starting point of the sequence path that the Augustus family and the Castilla family of the Fenepot Kingdom jointly hold is this. Of course, the low sequence formulas were once rewards in ancient times, and some nobles might have once received them."
The Augustus family is the royal family of the Ruen Kingdom, and the Castilla family is the royal family of the Fenepot Kingdom.
"Originally, the Augustus family's starting point was 'Arbitrator'... " Audrey suddenly understood and felt that she had solved a long-standing mystery.
She sighed silently:
"No wonder in their presence, I always wanted to follow the arrangements, always felt uncomfortable, always wanted to give in, and always didn't feel like myself! I even thought it was because of my timidity...."
"Arbitrator has the charm to convince and sufficient authority, as well as excellent combat skills to deal with unexpected situations." Alger briefly described the corresponding situation.
Audrey nodded slowly, leaned back, and spoke gracefully:
"I have no more questions."
Alger thought for a moment, turned his head towards the top of the bronze long table:
"Dear Wise Man, I would like to ask something. Is the true Creator 'Sanctuary' that the Aurora will proclaim really the 'Land of the Abandoned God' as described in the legend?"
The Land of the Abandoned God? This term I only saw once in Rosel's diary... The confidential information of the night watchman might have it, but it's not part of what I can access now... How can you answer? Klein almost twitched his angulus oris.
He considered for a few seconds and replied calmly and without any waves:
"That's not something you should know now."
Alger's heart tightened, and he lowered his head:
"Please forgive my minor transgression."
Audrey was about to ask "What is the Land of the Abandoned God", but upon hearing this, she gave up the idea.
In the grand temple above the mist, silence and stillness suddenly dominated.
At this moment, Audrey felt as if she should say something:
"Mr. Wise Man, if, I mean if, I have the opportunity to join another organization, such as the Psychological Alchemy Society, can it be?"
Klein maintained his reclining posture and smiled lightly:
"There's no problem. My only request is not to reveal the existence of the Tarot Society."
"If you become a member of another organization, the materials and intelligence you can exchange will definitely be upgraded."
After saying this, he suddenly realized that he was also a member of another organization, a true night watchman, and the Hangman was probably also related to the Storm Lord Church.
Could my Tarot Society be the so-called "Betrayer Alliance"? "The 25th Brother Gathering"? Klein was deeply lost in thought.
"I understand." Audrey was excited again and immediately thought of a question, "Mr. Wise Man, if I find a gentleman or lady suitable for the Tarot Society, can I guide them to join? How to guide?"
Algier thought for a moment and then asked:
"Mr. Fool, what are the criteria for the subsequent members to join this gathering? How can we determine it?"
Having ideals, having morality, having culture, having discipline... These four phrases instantly popped into Klein's mind.
He remained silent for a few seconds, and after a little unease at the appearance of Justice and the upside-down man, he finally spoke:
"Tell me here if you think it's suitable, and I'll decide whether to let him join. Before that, you must not engage in any suggestive behavior, as that would lead to the leakage of the secrets of the Tarot Society. Remember, for non-gathering members..."
Klein paused for a moment and said in a low voice:
"No one is allowed to recite my name without my permission."