Shoukoku no Altair - Vol. 13 Ch. 68 - The Queen and the Clown

[MangaDex]

 

[4altera]

They have early form of cannon with napalm shells but still maintain their melee medieval naval engagement?

 

[Grimmycoffee]

They have early form of cannon with napalm shells but still maintain their melee medieval naval engagement?

I think they mentioned that the ingredients are hard to get. It's easier when the empire is united and they can just tax for the stuffs, but trading all those resources aren't worth the gains. At least, I think that's the implications.