I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

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On the training ground.

Rod and Luxen stood in front of a row of mannequins.

"Try it."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

With a thought, Lu Sen threw the bag away.

Luxen's volley technique might be a bit problematic.

Before the bag even reached the wooden dummy, it exploded instantly, sending flames flying everywhere.

The flames that landed on the dummy instantly ignited, and a pungent odor filled the air.

Even after falling to the ground, it continued to burn, quickly leaving a small, charred pit.

What else is in here?

Rhodes said, "It seems there's more than just necromantic flames inside."

"Wood tar, Your Majesty."

Luxem answered.

"A single necromantic fire is not easy to preserve, so it is sealed with a layer of tar."

"Then fill it up and seal it."

"Ah."

Rod nodded. "Remember to have them seal it properly, as wood tar is volatile."

If this necromantic flame were exposed to the air, it would surely ignite directly in the south.

"Its power is much greater than that of a regular fire canister, and its splash effect is quite good."

Rhodes nodded slightly in approval. "But it can be improved a bit. Add some iron filings or gravel to increase the explosive power."

Rhodes had mentioned this to Falfolk and the others before.

They wanted to create something like a bomb using magic.

Falfolk and his team remembered it, but they never came up with a better solution.

Rhodes also had no detailed formula for gunpowder in his memory.

If all else fails, we can only start researching gunpowder from the most basic level: one part saltpeter, two parts sulfur, and three parts charcoal.

But in this magical world, Rhode doesn't know if he can reach the end of the firepower.

Therefore, it would be better to continue down the path of magic power.

In fact, the principle of an explosion is that energy is released rapidly within a limited space, so fast that "the space does not have time to make way".

The power of rampaging magic should be able to do that too.

But I didn't expect the Northern Cold Star Academy to do this first.

The lowest level of the Burst Rune may not be very powerful, but it will still generate flames and high temperatures.

This will cause the white phosphorus to ignite directly and then explode.

The exploding white phosphorus will spray out in all directions due to the explosion, resulting in the current burning effect.

The little thing that Luxen demonstrated shouldn't be considered a bomb, but rather more like an incendiary bomb.

Although it was already powerful, Rhodes still wanted something even stronger.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Luxen nodded, taking Rod's words to heart.

What is its triggering method?

"Use your mind to activate it, Your Majesty."

After Lu Sen finished speaking, he immediately realized what was going on and spoke first: "I will have them change this and replace it with a method that is more suitable for the soldiers to use."

Having spent a long time by Rod's side, Lucien also knew Rod's habits.

"Ah."

A satisfied smile appeared on Rod's face.
"Remember, when we make things now, we must consider both knights and ordinary people."

"Wizards mostly spend their time researching and creating new things, rather than fighting."

"Remember, wizards are meant to pursue knowledge and truth, not to try to trigger magic from their own perspective."

Rhodes was not exaggerating.

The knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, and planar geometry alone is enough for wizards to study.

Where would there be time to study combat and fighting?

Of course, in the future, Rhodes Academy will also be divided into two factions: the combat faction and the research faction.

But those will be the elite at the top.

Rhodes hopes that the main force on the battlefield will consist of ordinary people, rather than the wizard apprentices they have painstakingly trained.

Even sacrificing a wizard apprentice would make Rhodes feel heartbroken for a long time.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will pass on your kindness."

"Regarding production costs..."

Rod didn't waste any more words, "It doesn't look very big?"

The biggest cost should be the small piece of monster hide with runes drawn on it.

With the increasing number of mutated monsters in the Empire, such costs should still be manageable.

"How difficult was the process of engraving and creating these runes?"

"not tall."

Lusen explained in detail: "The production process is not as simple as your Heavenly Fire Jar, but it is not too complicated either."

"Light and burst are the most basic runes."

"If you want to increase its power in the future, it may become a bit more complicated."

"But for now it's very simple; junior wizard apprentices can draw these runes."

"Some of the remaining assembly parts can be handled by ordinary people."

"This thing is dangerous, you must be careful."

Rhodes reminded.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty."

"It's very safe to assemble in the North, and it can also be placed near the Icefield Mountains in the future," Lusen said.

"Yes, that location is perfect."

"There's another piece of good news."

Luxem continued his report.

"The enchanted pen and enchanted knife that you had Lord Falfolk make have been tested and are being mass-produced."

"In this way, even a low-level wizard apprentice can directly draw burst runes and light runes as long as he can memorize the runes."

"The assembly line operation you mentioned should be achievable very soon."

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"It looks good."

Empire, Flame Dragon City.

Avril was standing in a huge workspace.

The room contained two pairs of four long tables, each separated by wooden boards, resembling individual workspaces.

Two rows of long tables stood facing each other, with a row of stone tablets engraved with runes in the middle, surrounded by densely packed magic crystals.

Five wizard apprentices sat at each long table.

Each of them held a magic engraving knife, engraving magic patterns on small metal pieces.

The carving knife was only the size of a palm, with a magic gem embedded at its tip.

The magic gems shimmered as the wizard apprentices moved.

If Rod were here, he would find that the layout and model of the electronics factory are basically the same as in his previous life.

The apprentices, however, wore robes, not work clothes.

"Her Royal Highness the Queen."

Falfolk explained, "This is our assembly line workshop, all carried out according to His Majesty's requirements and ideas."

"Apprentices do not need to control magic power; they only need to use their thoughts to activate the magic rune carving knife."

"They will automatically be infused with magic."

"Currently, the magic engraving knife only has three settings: low, medium, and high."

"But engraving some simple, low-level runes is no problem at all."

Avril nodded and asked, "Then what are these stone tablets for?"

"These stone tablets are used to power the carving tools."

Falfolk explained, "If you don't make any mistakes, the magic on the carving knife can create up to three runes."

"When the magic power of the carving knife is exhausted, the stone tablet will recharge the magic carving knife."

"When the magic carving knife is not in use, the stone tablet will automatically recharge the carving knife."

"All we need to do is replace the magic crystals on the stone tablet periodically."

Falfolk wore a satisfied smile.
"In this way, we not only lowered the barrier to entry for rune engraving, but also improved efficiency."

“Normally, wizard apprentices might have reached their limit by creating one rune, but now they can complete three a day.”

Listening to Falfolk's explanation, Avril walked around the workshop twice.
"Sure, it increases work efficiency by three times!"

"His Majesty will be very happy."

"It's all thanks to Your Majesty's excellent guidance."

Falfolk exclaimed, "Assembly line... I never imagined this method before, it's truly amazing."

Previously precious enchanted weapons are now being produced in an endless stream, much like pottery in a pottery workshop.

If the material supply continues at this rate, these twenty people can make twenty enchanted swords a day.

This number was something Falfolk had never imagined.

There are only twenty apprentices now, but what if there were fifty?

"Actually, efficiency can be improved even more."

Avril suddenly looked at Falfolk, "Now the only time to work is during the day."

"After the magic lamp is installed, everyone can work at night and make full use of all their time."

"This won't do..."

Falfolk said somewhat hesitantly:

"No offense intended, Your Highness, it's just that apprentices don't need to control magic."

“But drawing runes is still very energy-consuming.” “If they sit here continuously carving, it will make them very tired.”

"No one can hold on."

You've misunderstood me,"

Avril said with a smile, "Your Majesty means that you can recruit forty more apprentices and have them sit in these workstations in turn."

"For example, it's one person from morning to afternoon."

"From afternoon to midnight, it's a different person."

"Then, from midnight to early morning, it was the third person."

"This way, we can continuously produce enchanted equipment."

"People can rest, but the tools must not stop."

"This way, we can produce sixty enchanted swords every day."

Avril thought for a moment and then spoke again: "His Majesty calls it a three-shift work system."

"This...this is possible?"

Falfolk stared in surprise.

But upon closer reflection, this kind of work is actually quite normal.

Aren't military sentry posts rotated?
However, no one incorporates it into production work.

"Understood, Your Highness. I will arrange for more people shortly."

Falfolk responded.

There are many low-level apprentices who only draw runes; what is currently limited is the number of magic rune carving knives.

"Of course, on this basis, the craftsmen and blacksmith shops also need to expand."

"They will provide you with enough armor and weapons."

"Otherwise, you might have enchanting abilities but not enough equipment."

Avril said with a smile, "It also won't be able to utilize the full capacity of this workshop."

Falfolk nodded silently.

Avril said.

"His Majesty also said that the scale can be further expanded in the future."

“We could set up five or even ten such workshops.”

"In this way, our army can truly have every soldier equipped with an enchanted weapon."

Falfolk was stunned. "Everyone gets an enchanted weapon."

"But……"

Falfolk hesitated for a moment,
"This may require enough magic crystals and raw materials."

"Don't worry about this."

Avril nodded and then walked to the corner.

Falfolk realized something and quickly followed.

“You are the pillar of the empire, so His Majesty has no intention of hiding anything from you.”

Avril lowered her voice, "We've discovered another magic crystal mine and five black steel veins."

In fact, Avril Lavigne has already said less.

On Western League lands, Rhodes discovered more mineral veins.

Now that the Empire possesses the resources of most of the eastern continent, equipping legions with enchanted weapons is not a problem.

“Monsters are emerging all over the empire, so you don’t need to worry about materials like magic blood.”

"Similarly, only with those enchanted weapons can we better deal with those monsters."

"Warcraft is good, the more Warcraft the better."

Falfolk's face lit up with joy.

Monsters are full of materials, and the places where they live are also prone to various magical plants.

"Ordinary people don't think like you."

Avril smiled and shook her head.

"correct,"

She changed the subject and asked, "Is the Magic Rune Brush also finished?"

"Yes, that alchemical item is almost finished."

"Farfunk said."

"The test has passed, and our alchemists are now creating it."

"The first batch may only be able to produce three units."

"But don't worry, alchemists work on this kind of thing slowly at first and then faster, becoming more and more skilled as they go."

"The rune drawing workshop's production line will be completed in about three months."

"That's good."

Avril smiled and said, "You did a great job, thank you for your hard work."

"Since His Majesty is not here, I can only deliver the commendation on his behalf."

Avril waved her hand, and a female guard came up with a wooden box, which she opened in front of Falfolk.

The countless magic crystals were neatly arranged together, shimmering with a ghostly blue light under the sun.

"This is……"

Falfolk stood there, staring blankly at the neatly cut magic crystal.

Neither wizards nor witches care much about ordinary gold coins.

But these are magic crystals!

Magic crystals are needed for meditation, cultivation, and crafting magical items!
Avril smiled faintly and said, "Your monthly points are in the guild account; these are His Majesty's extra rewards."

"what?"

Falfolk was quite surprised and asked, "Aren't my points supposed to be used to repay the debt to the Seed of Nature?"

That's only part of it.

Avril said, "And the information and knowledge you contributed before can offset most of it."

"So you don't need to rush to pay off your debt."

"His Majesty said that someone as talented as you is a good person."

"In fact, if you don't pay it back, no one will urge you to."

"His Majesty still hopes that you can live a happy life and devote more energy to cultivation."

"Instead of being oppressed by these debts."

After Avril finished speaking, she smiled and said, "Of course, the decision is up to you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generosity!"

Falfolk realized what was happening and immediately bowed in respect.

I was right to make that choice back then!

If the Duke of Flowers and the Church were to rise to power, would we still have such good days?

A box of magic crystals, with more than thirty in a row, and ten rows on a single layer, that's more than three hundred.

There are at least four or five more floors below!

Despite his deep composure, Fawke couldn't help but smile.

More importantly, this is just the beginning!

Just as Falfolk was getting excited, Avril lowered her voice again and spoke.

“Farfunke, although this production line is very important.”

"But the cultivation of talent in the Empire is equally important."

"Therefore, Your Majesty hopes that if you discover any talented individuals in this process..."

"We hope you will give them special consideration and prevent them from entering this assembly line."

Assembly lines can increase the empire's production capacity, but they affect the training of ordinary apprentices.

The traditional process of engraving and drawing runes can train an apprentice's control over magic, while the rune pen and rune engraving knife can skip this process.

This kind of procedural, rigid, and monotonous assembly-line work will stifle creativity and talent.

Rhodes will not allow this to happen.

“I understand… but what if they need points to exchange for materials?” Falfolk pressed.

"His Majesty has prepared scholarships for them to be gifted."

Avril said solemnly, "His Majesty will provide the materials and resources they need separately."

"All they have to do is use their talents and strive to improve themselves."

Avril continued her introduction:
"There are ten slots available in the first batch."

"Your Excellency Falfolk, I hope you will submit the person as soon as possible."

"Your Majesty is truly thoughtful."

Falfolk took a deep breath and exclaimed, "They always think of things we never would."

"He's always been like this."

Avril smiled. "We're used to it."

"Okay, I won't disturb your work any longer."

After inspecting the workshop, Avril wasted no time. "His Majesty is not here, so I need to inspect more places."

"Thank you for your contributions to the Empire."

Falfolk bowed and saw Avril off.

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"Ah!"

Rod sneezed twice in the bedroom and couldn't help rubbing his nose.

Can someone with a legendary constitution still catch a cold?
Rhodes thought to himself, carefully sensing his own condition.

There were no signs of illness.

"Dong dong dong."

There was a knock on the door, and the guard's voice rang out.
"Your Majesty, Gala requests an audience."

"Let him in."

As soon as Rod finished speaking, the door was pushed open.

Gala entered the house, bowed respectfully, and immediately reported.

"Your Majesty, following the ghoul riot in Ancient Wood City, several unseen undead monsters have appeared." (End of Chapter)