Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!

Chapter 578 - 281: Long-standing Hope, Divine Might University and Divine Revelation Place_2

After some deliberation, Xiulote chose a local noble recommended by the Chief Jatili as the Director, Sulata. The King had met with him once, asked some practical questions about production and management, and nodded in satisfaction.

In the Prepetcha language, "Sulata" means cotton. As the name suggests, the title Sulata represents an ancient family that has been involved in cotton weaving for generations. Sulata was around forty years old, always cautious and meticulous. When the city fell, he hid among the group of craftsmen he usually managed to evade the

The King was taken aback for a moment, picking up the glass bead to examine it closely. This glass was completely different from what he had expected, with low transparency, light and brittle texture, and insufficient durability... but the color was very attractive, more akin to the ancient glassware from the early periods of the Celestial Empire.

"Losano, this glass... still falls short of my requirements," said the prince, frowning as he looked toward the stonemason leader, who was beaming with happiness.

Confronted with his prince’s gaze, Losano’s knees went weak, and he trembled all over.

He had spent these three years studying colorless glass, burning innumerable stones, sands, and ores, making little progress and nearly burning out his hair. Meanwhile, the prince had been accumulating countless military achievements outside, with a divine might that seemed almost mythological. Now, the prince before him exuded a majestic air without anger, no longer the young noble he had first met, but a sovereign ruler whose mere gaze could make one tremble.

In a flurry of thoughts, the head stonemason clenched his teeth hard. He cautiously approached the King and whispered.

"Your Highness, I, Losano, think... these shallow green glass beads... resemble the precious emeralds of the world..."

"Hmm?!"

Upon hearing this, Xiulote’s expression changed, his eyes flickered. After pondering a while, he thought of the Kingdom’s efforts to maintain a vast legion, the ever-great military expenses, and the rapidly depleting savings of the treasury... After a while, the King lowered his gaze and asked in a deep voice.