From Baron to Lord

Chapter 37: Distilled Liquor, Perfume, Maltose (6/6k for Flower Bonus!)

Soon, Sparrow selected three carpenters to start creating the necessary tools according to Allen's blueprints.

In reality, it wasn't difficult. It was simply a condenser coil needed for distilling and purifying alcohol, as well as a small tool combining iron and wood for distilling liquor.

The production of perfume and maltose was simpler, requiring less complex tools.

With the efforts of the three craftsmen, a tool for making distilled liquor was quickly completed.

Although it was a bit crude, it was perfectly sufficient for experimentation.

Allen had someone bring out a barrel of wine, and then, under the gaze of everyone, he poured the entire barrel of wine into the iron pot at the bottom, covered it, placed the distillation apparatus, and began the distillation process.

Of course, due to technical issues, the distillation process was slightly bumpy, but overall, after Allen's various manipulations, he managed to distill a batch of liquor.

Although Allen's various operations were not up to par, he had already made significant progress in this world.

Watching the liquor being distilled out drop by drop, Allen revealed a smile.

He poured a glass each for Sparrow and Edward, and poured one for himself as well.

The three of them began to taste it simultaneously.

In an instant, Sparrow's eyes widened. He simply couldn't believe that ordinary wine, after Allen's manipulations, had become even more mellow, and the taste was naturally more intense.

"Good wine! Good wine!"

Sparrow repeatedly exclaimed, his eyes filled with excitement.

Even the old Mr. Edward, who had long served nobles and tasted fine wines from all over the world, had his eyes light up: "Good wine!"

Allen smiled: "What you're drinking is just the first distillation. This stuff can be distilled a second time, but for now, one distillation is enough. However, this distillation apparatus needs to be improved, and we also need to brew some better wine so that the distilled liquor will be more fragrant and captivating."

As Allen spoke, he began to tinker with the next item: perfume.

Coincidentally, perfume also required alcohol as a raw material, but Allen couldn't determine exactly what concentration of alcohol was needed, so he could only re-distill the distilled liquor he had just made to increase the alcohol concentration, and then start making perfume.

Perfume was relatively simple. He crushed some rose petals, added some water, and then added some alcohol, putting them into sealed small bottles…

After a series of operations, Allen obtained a bottle of rose perfume.

The perfume's scent was neither too strong nor too weak, and was very captivating.

"My God, what is this thing! It can emit a scent more captivating than roses. I bet women will love this thing to death!"

Sparrow smiled so much that his eyes almost disappeared.

While he was laughing, Allen had already started making maltose, which required wheat and glutinous rice, which he had in his castle.

Soon, following the method in his memory, a pot of maltose was produced.

"God, I finally know why you favor Lord Allen so much. His wisdom is too terrifying!"

Sparrow took a bite of maltose, and the whole person was instantly conquered by this wonderful sweet treat.

"What exactly is this thing, and why does it make me feel so happy!"

Sparrow muttered to himself while eating the maltose. He had been completely shocked by Allen's operations, and now he was a little dazed.

Not only him, but the steward Edward was also shocked by Allen's skills.

He never knew that Allen had so many skills.

Any one of these could make a person rich overnight!

Moreover, Allen came up with three money-making ideas in one day.

In that instant, Allen made Edward feel a little strange. He seemed to have become the most knowledgeable scholar in an instant, making Edward unable to see through him.

"Well, not bad. Sure enough, sugar can give people a feeling of happiness and joy."

Allen also tasted a bite of maltose and found that the taste was not bad.

"Lord, please be sure to teach me the production methods of these three treasures. I, Sparrow, swear that I will never spread them!"

Sparrow came back to his senses, and knelt excitedly in front of Allen, begging Allen to teach him the production methods.

Although he had just watched it once, seeing and learning are two different things.

"Okay, Sparrow, this was originally something I was going to give you. Your current task is to gather manpower and give me a good fight. Now that the road to commerce has been opened, we also need to let the world see our value."

Allen revealed a smile.

He was not worried at all that Sparrow would betray him, because when he swore allegiance to him, the system had already planted the will of never betraying in his soul.

"Come on, watch my technique carefully, and grasp the timing!"

Allen began to teach Sparrow the production methods of distilled liquor, perfume, and maltose.

Sparrow listened with fascination. This was just the kind of person he was. As long as it was knowledge related to money, he could be more eager to learn than a good student, but if it had nothing to do with money, then learning? Learn my ass!

Soon, Sparrow had basically mastered the production methods for distilled spirits, perfume, and maltose.

This shrewd man with a small mustache immediately left in a hurry, eager to start his grand endeavor!

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Chapter 38: Two Weeks Later, Recruiting Warriors! (Bonus chapter for 1,000 review votes!)

Two weeks later, a large number of brand new wooden houses appeared in Rose Town. The new residents of Rose Town perfectly completed their first task.

After they finished, Allen immediately brought back the remaining three thousand people, along with a large number of talented individuals with professional skills.

Allen valued these people quite a bit.

It was because of these people that the entire Rose Town would be sublimated on a spiritual level.

With enough population, Allen began to allocate farmland and distribute crop seeds.

At the same time, he also noticed that some people were entering Rose Town from the outside every day.

Some were merchants, and some were farmers.

Merchants came to do business, and farmers came to join Rose Town.

Allen welcomed them all.

Now, a large amount of land has been reclaimed, and recently, Sparrow applied for some land to build factories.

Now, the territory of Rose Town already has the first distilled spirits factory, perfume factory, and maltose factory.

Allen paid more attention to this, after all, it was one of the economic lifelines of the town in the future.

Occasionally, he would take the time to check on the factory's progress.

The factory is now nearing completion and is about to enter the production stage. It is estimated that the first batch of products will be released soon. When that time comes, it will be the moment of Rose Town's rise.

Of course, in these two weeks, the Sea Cavalry also had a huge harvest. They have initially established rapport and friendship with the Sea Lion Beasts.

In a while, they will be able to completely adapt to the ability to ride Sea Lion Beasts to fight at sea. At that time, Allen doesn't mind going out to sea for some fun.

His words about repaying blood with blood and a tooth for a tooth were not just empty talk, he really wanted to do it.

But there was no rush. It wouldn't be too late to act after the Sea Cavalry had been thoroughly trained.

After about five thousand people had integrated into Rose Town, Allen once again summoned Marco to his castle.

"Now we have a large population, land, and have opened up commercial roads. The development of Rose Town will only get better and better in the future, but we cannot only develop the economy and agriculture of Rose Town."

"We need more armed forces!"

Allen said, he has developed what he should develop now, and what he needs to do most now is to train more soldiers.

Now there is only a little over a month left before the national war.

"That's right, Lord, that's what I wanted to say too."

Marco nodded. Rose Town was getting richer and richer. As Allen's guard knight, he was naturally responsible for the armed forces of the territory.

Now the armed forces of the territory are really too few. After all, Rose Town is no longer the small town that didn't even have a thousand people before.

"First, issue an order to recruit warriors, with preferential treatment. As for the number, at least five hundred people. Of course, if you can recruit more, that's the best. Now I have enough money to support them."

Allen showed a tycoon's smile.

Not long ago, Baron Rex of the Blue Moon Principality had been redeemed by his father, Duke Furious Bear, for a full 50,000 gold coins.

And the gold coins were also sent to Rose Town by Elon, and at the same time, he also came to purchase three kinds of magical plants.

After being hit head-on by Allen, Elon no longer had the superiority he once had when he saw Allen, only anger and a hint of fear.

After Elon sent the gold coins, Allen's gold coins had already broken through the 100,000 mark, approaching 150,000 gold coins.

With so much money, he could afford to support even a legion of a thousand people!

Not to mention a mere five hundred people.

"Okay, I'll go recruit people right away!"

Marco received Allen's order and immediately prepared to recruit new warriors.

"Well, by the way, call Sparrow over."

Allen thought for a while and said to Marco.

"Yes, Lord."

Marco respectfully retreated. Soon, Sparrow, with a smile on his face, appeared in front of Allen.

"Lord, Sparrow obeys your call."

Sparrow bowed to Allen and said.

"Well, Sparrow, tomorrow go to the Earl's territory to buy some weapons and armor. Ask Marco for the specific number. Also, I have something else to ask you."

Allen suddenly thought of the small box filled with monster fur and bones that Sparrow had given him before. He was very curious about where Sparrow had gotten those things.

After all, there was a Sea Lion Beast skeleton inside, which allowed him to unlock the Sea Lion Beast species. If he could discover some more powerful magical species, it would definitely be a surprise for Allen.

"Please ask, Lord, I will definitely answer everything I know and answer everything completely!"

Sparrow said to Allen.

"Well, I want to ask you where you found that box of fur and bones that you gave me before?"

A gleam of light flashed in Allen's eyes.

"Ah! Are you talking about those animal furs? I bought them from a friend who has a good relationship with me. His ancestors were nobles, but they have declined in his generation."