As it turned out, the technique for making white phosphorus bombs was not difficult, and the steam engineers of this world were not entirely ignorant of this chemical substance.
After Loyal Brother described the characteristics of white phosphorus, Little Sheron quickly brought him a sample.
This substance, known as "Bach Fire Wax" on this continent, was said to be a special material discovered by the esteemed Demi-Human Engineer, Old Bach·Gaslight, in his youth, and Demi-Human Engineers used it to create some complex ignition devices.
According to Ellen, some weapons made by the Demi-Humans employed white phosphorus, but apparently, the Demi-Human Engineers of this world weren't so depraved as to fully weaponize such a substance.
Perhaps they knew it could be used as a weapon, but they kept it a secret until an otherworldly visitor revealed to Ellen another use for it besides ignition.
