Yin Zidian

Is Magic really just a wish machine?
No! In a universe where Magic truly exists, the ultimate nature of Magic must be as simple and aesthetically pleasing as the laws of physics.
This is the story of a mass-produced magical war tool who learned the ultimate nature of Magic.
But what of it?
Just as birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, magicians can use Magic without grasping its ultimate nature.
Learning the ultimate nature of Magic doesn't mean the tool can instantly transform into a great magician.
But yearning for knowledge is a human instinct, and curiosity is the primary driving force of human civilization. Even for Magic, which should seemingly defy explanation, humans hope to understand its inherent operational laws.
The pursuit of Magic's ultimate nature requires no reason!
The story in this book takes place in an era where steel and gunpowder dance together.
Here, firearms are on the rise; armor remains the main character; military theory is changing rapidly, with endless innovations in systems and techniques. And this world has something more than ours: Magic.
The world is undergoing a profound transformation, and no one can remain detached from it...

Steel, Explosives, and Spellcasters

Winters listened and took notes, barely understanding the blacksmith jargon spouted by the old man.


But the old man was in high spirits, and Winters thought it best not to interrupt him.


Old Poltan reminisced about the past, "Iron Peak Mine could be considered a rich mine, but because the ore was too toxic, we only used the ore from Iron Peak Mine to smelt iron during the first few years. Later, when bars of iron from Steel Fortress became available, Iron Peak Mine gradually declined."


"Is it possible to resume mining?" Winters asked seriously.


"Of course," the old man said with a soft smile, "The ore is in the mountain; what can't be mined?"


"To be honest with you," Winters confessed, "I want to reopen Iron Peak Mine and start smelting iron."


"Why bother?" Old Poltan, leaning against the headboard, asked, "Isn't it good to buy bars of iron from Steel Fortress?"


Chapter 35 Blacksmith_2