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

Visiting Major Ronald and other seniors was the last concern on Winters' mind.


The contemplation on "why should I (we) rule over Iron Peak County" made Winters realize: none of these captured alumni would side with him. If there were any, they must harbor malicious intent.


Winters acknowledged that he had defeated the former ruler with "military force" and thereby "conquered" Iron Peak County.


If he were to openly rebel against the New Reclamation Legion and send out battle proclamations in all directions, perhaps one or two ambitious Paratu officers might come to join him.


However, should he do so, an expeditionary force might come knocking on his door as soon as next week—General Revodan would not be able to stop them.


General Adams had many troubling issues on his hands, and Winters did not wish to become the most troubling of them for His Excellency.


Chapter 40: Prison