On the first night on the island, guided by the guesthouse staff, Kilian learned how to switch the lights on and off and spent a long night on the hardwood bed in the bedroom.
At his age, with the wealth accumulated over half a lifetime, he felt secure and slept soundly wherever he was.
But here, he tossed and turned until near dawn before finally falling asleep.
Kilian didn't know how to present himself to the island's ruler, nor what valuable goods he could offer—
Though the island lacked resources, most islanders lived in wooden houses, using crude pottery or rattan furniture.
Yet the ruler's residence and living standards were evidently superior to those of the Spanish Royal Family.
Since the other party had no demands, he found it difficult to take initiative in negotiations to obtain island specialties, such as those wooden two-wheeled carts, advanced firearms, or the Sailless Ship.
After much thought, Kilian could only think of two things that might captivate the ruler.
