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

For safety reasons, Winters should not meet any enemy face to face. However, the envoy from Mont Blanc County was an exception, and Winters could not break the rule—a bald Colonel Gaisa sent a direct subordinate squad leader, Baratz Yussas.


The last time they had met was at their senior's swearing-in ceremony, and time had flown by—three years had already passed.


After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the senior cut to the chase, "Colonel Gaisa wants his horse back."


"You probably don't know," the senior sighed helplessly, "my commanding officer... also likes money very much."


"Also?" Winters detected a hint of regional discrimination.


"No one dislikes money, so I'm not here to ask you for something for nothing," the senior mentioned casually and then seriously informed Winters, "For the horse in your possession, Colonel Gaisa is willing to provide supplies in exchange—provided you agree."


"A secret deal?" Winters thought to himself.


Chapter 41 Salt and Iron