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Chapter 800 - 366: Restoring the Empire’s Glory (Part 2)
The Flame Dragon Crown gleamed with a golden light under the sun, burning like a blazing flame.
Luo De turned around, facing the troops and the crowd in the square.
In an instant, the sound of armor clashing erupted, as soldiers from nine legions simultaneously knelt on one knee!
The grand aura was hair-raising, and the people also knelt in unison!
"Long live His Majesty Luo De!"
"Long live the Emperor!"
The soldiers roared in unison, their voices resonating like waves above the square.
Following this, the crowd’s cheer also erupted, this time even more deafening.
Luo De raised his right hand, a mellifluous horn sound echoed, instantly quieting the square.
"Citizens of the Empire."
Luo De’s voice resonated across the entire square,
"I know what you have been through."
"War, famine, fear."
"Some of you have lost family, lost your homes."
Luo De paused, "But all that is in the past."
"The old era has ended."
"From today, a new empire will be born."
Luo De’s voice was solemn and firm, carrying the aura of the Dragon Slayer, booming like thunder,
"In the name of the Emperor, I declare."
"From today, this empire will have a new name."
"The Flame Dragon Empire!"
The square fell into a sudden silence.
The people did not expect the empire to suddenly change its name.
Luo De paused and continued,
"I promise you."
"In the Flame Dragon Empire, no one will starve anymore."
"No one will be homeless anymore."
"No evil church will ravage our lands anymore."
Luo De’s gaze sharpened, his voice soared with Dragon Slayer’s aura towards the square,
"I will recast the glory of the Empire!"
"Long live the Flame Dragon Empire!"
"Long live the Flame Dragon Empire!"
The soldiers’ voices rose again, like waves crashing one after another.
The people came to their senses, shouting in agreement.
The sound grew louder, and the entire city was engulfed by the voice of the Flame Dragon Empire.
At that moment, the wizard apprentices on the city wall began silent chants, and magical light gathered in their hands.
Flames, frost, lightning, and various magics burst into splendid radiance, blooming in the air like fireworks,
Four giant dragons opened their massive mouths simultaneously, the deafening dragon roar intertwined with the magic’s brilliance.
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The coronation was merely an episode for Luo De.
Luo De knew these were necessary procedures, to make everyone realize that this empire had a new ruler.
But Luo De did not change because of it.
Busy before the coronation, and still busy after it.
His entire focus remained on the empire’s development.
Compared to the Northern Territory, the southern provinces had a significant climate advantage.
Year-round labor was possible, not only farming.
Even the water-powered forging hammers were unmatched by those in the Northern Territory.
Here, even in winter, the water did not freeze, perpetually driving the water wheel.
The forging hammers could keep operating.
With rolling mills and stamping machines, armor continuously flowed from the foundry.
Of course, the southern provinces also had their headaches.
The forests were teeming with mosquitoes, snakes, and ants, which were unusually large.
Some were even venomous, requiring soldiers to be extra cautious during hunts.
Luo De had Atrey gather a large number of alchemists to prepare various insect repellent and detoxifying potions in bulk.
Meanwhile, the new paper and glass factories were expanding.
These were the foundation of the empire’s development, especially the cheap new paper, which significantly affected the spread of knowledge.
Luo De temporarily had no grand hope of significantly improving the populace’s literacy but aimed for basic literacy.
Of course, such matters were handled by Lawrence and his team.
And Luo De focused more on the field of the extraordinary.
Luo De always felt that by standing on the shoulders of predecessors and using some imagination, magic could quickly uplift this world’s civilization.
Luo De’s prior words sparked many ideas in Fa Fuke.
He now led three wizard apprentices, specializing in researching magical tools that could enhance efficiency, occasionally seeking discussions with Luo De.
But Luo De wanted more.
His attention centered on the magical spirit.
In Luo De’s view, this magical spirit was somewhat similar to a processor from his previous life.
By combining magical spirit and machinery, it might be possible to create automated machines.
Magical spirits did not tire.
As long as energy and instructions were provided, they could work continuously.
Thus, even the simplest magical spirit could surely assist wizards in saving work and reducing repetitive tasks.
The closest thing Luo De had to a magical spirit was the soul of the shattered little dragon.
Its soul had been mostly purified, with only residual necromantic energy needing purification by Holy Light.
But Melos’s theory was, after all, just a theory; practical experimentation was needed.
However, Luo De did not wish to risk the shattered little dragon’s soul.
After all, its existence couldn’t be replicated.
And just as Luo De was troubled, Zhuo Ya delivered another Soul-Binding Treasure Pearl.
Inside was an Evil Spirit refined from the soul fire of hundreds of skeleton creatures by Zhuo Ya.
This Evil Spirit had also undergone purification.
In over half a month’s time, its necromantic energy had dwindled significantly.
But just as Melos said before, to completely purify, a stable energy supply was necessary.
This Evil Spirit was the perfect experimental subject.
Even if it was damaged, it didn’t matter; the materials for the next Evil Spirit could be gathered from any burial ground.
Imperial Palace, study room.