kvmb Chapter 806 - 368: The True Use of Molotov Cocktails_2
Chapter 806 - 368: The True Use of Molotov Cocktails_2
However, there is temporarily no place to use it, this matter is not urgent.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhuo Ya respectfully responded, "Rest assured, we will take good care of both."
"Hmm."
Luo De nodded, said no more, turned, and walked into the hall, teleporting back to the other side.
Returning to the palace of Riyue City—now it should be called Flame Dragon City—Luo De went straight back to the training room.
Now most things do not require Luo De’s personal effort, just need to instruct others to execute.
This is not because Luo De has become lazy, but because the emperor’s majesty does not allow him to perform these tasks.
Besides handling documents, all of Luo De’s remaining time is spent meditating.
The training room has already been transformed by Selena, with an array similar to the Sea Abyss Wizard Tower drawn to enhance meditation efficiency, convenient for Luo De’s meditation.
Currently, Luo De has four star constellations and an additional six star rings, totaling thirty-four zero-ring spell slots.
Flaming Arrow, Spellcaster’s Hand, Flame Protection, Flame Impact, Light Spell, Sword and Shield Protection, Paralyze Spell, and Delay Spell, among others.
Basically, all zero-ring spells are inscribed in the star rings, and can be cast at will.
This is also the basis as an intermediate wizard apprentice.
Only, as the star rings continually condense, Luo De’s spiritual power gradually lost its advantage, and the meditation effect also declines.
Luo De wants to quickly reach fifty points of spiritual power, he can only take out a Spirit Gem to absorb.
But as the spiritual power continuously strengthens, each increment requires five or six Spirit Gems.
The key is, according to the current trend, more Spirit Gems will be needed in the future.
Spirit Gems are crucial materials, and Luo De now is reluctant to consume them casually.
"Resources are still too scarce."
Gripping the already gray-white Spirit Gem, Luo De couldn’t help but contemplate.
If he wants to improve quickly, more extraordinary resources are needed.
Waiting for the Empire’s land to produce them slowly is still too slow; only by concentrating the world’s resources in his hands will suffice.
That way, he can use them freely.
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The next morning.
After breakfast, Luo De was about to head to the study to handle affairs.
Serge quickly approached, knelt on one knee, and reported with his head lowered: "Your Majesty, the materials you instructed to prepare have all been gathered."
"Very good."
Luo De’s voice was calm, with a hint of expectation in his smile.
The materials needed to create the incendiary bottles are not actually scarce.
In this era, tar has already appeared, people call it wood tar.
The production method is not complex.
Craftsmen place wood, resin, and similar materials into earthen kilns, conducting dry distillation at high temperatures.
Through a prolonged heating process, these materials decompose, eventually yielding a black viscous liquid.
That’s wood tar.
In some old lakes and swamp areas, natural tar pits can still be found.
These places have sedimented over millennia, and underground deposits of tar have naturally formed.
Though excavation is laborious, the yield is often substantial, frequently used to defend cities.
Previously, while attacking the eastern province, Thunder and the Black Flame Association specifically sought tar barrels on the city walls.
A quick breath swept over them, turning the walls into a sea of fire.
As for fire oil, obtaining it is even easier.
Beast fat can be used.
Oil pressed from various plants can also serve the purpose.
As long as it is combustible grease, it’s generally suitable.
The only slightly troublesome material is sulfur powder.
This must be collected near volcanoes.
Slaves must brave high temperatures and toxic gases to find sulfur crystals near volcanic mouths.
Then, bring back these yellow crystals and grind them into fine powder.
The entire process is time-consuming and dangerous.
But overall, gathering these materials isn’t difficult.
If one spends time and manpower, sufficient quantities can be found.
"Have people transport all the materials to the training ground outside the city."
Luo De instructed the guard, "Prepare some wooden basins and ladles."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Serge respectfully answered, stood up, and passed on the order.
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The training ground was a large expanse of open land.
The ground was all yellow earth, with no trees or buildings around.
Even if an accident occurred, the fire wouldn’t spread easily.
Luo De also specifically had a buffer zone cleared around the training ground.
Slaves cut down nearby weeds and shrubs, dug a wide trench.
This way, even if fires occurred during experiments, the flames wouldn’t reach other areas.
Nor would it harm innocent people.
As Emperor, Luo De’s status now forbids him from personally making these things.
He must maintain majesty at all times.
Luo De can only stand on the side directing to ensure the entire process goes as he envisioned.
The Frost Iron Guards personally moved barrels of materials to the cleared ground.
A large wooden basin was placed in the center, with ladles, funnels, and rows of empty bottles lined up beside it.
"Five parts wood tar, three parts fire oil, one part resin, then add a small amount of sulfur powder."
Luo De instructed the Frost Iron Guards, "Mix well."
When Luo De speaks of "parts," he refers to the capacity of a regular ladle of water.
"As you command, Your Majesty."
The Frost Iron Guards respectfully replied, starting to add materials according to Luo De’s instructions.
Pale yellow grease mixed with black tar, added with resin and sulfur powder, the Frost Iron Guards used peeled wooden sticks to stir vigorously, eventually forming a black-brown viscous liquid emitting a pungent smell.
Those standing nearby involuntarily stepped back a few paces, covering their noses and mouths.