Lina wasn't here to conduct historical research, so why was she thinking so much about these things? Nevertheless, she had taken a particular interest in Lorraine's glassmaking and jewellery craftsmanship from the beginning, and she decided to investigate them in greater detail.
It turned out that these techniques were not widely known. They were exclusive to the empire, and the artisans responsible for producing glassware and cutting precious stones were confined to a small island off Lorraine's coast. They were forbidden from communicating with the outside world, and the island itself belonged to the emperor. Both glassmaking and gemstone polishing were considered royal industries, with their secrets carefully guarded by the crown.
