I Want to Be the King of the World.

Summary

Matthew's plans are disrupted by the unique currency of An Ge La, a Portuguese colony in Africa. He recalls a story of deception involving similar currency designs, which now complicates his ambitions. Traveling to Lisbon, he notes the city's decline and prepares for secretive actions with Ruo Ang, who has arranged an estate for him. Matthew decides to portray himself as a wealthy Englishman from the Qing Empire. Ruo Ang reports on the Bank of Portugal, revealing its instability under King Carlos I's rule, suggesting that taking control of the bank may be feasible.

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