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

"How much charcoal did we use?" Sasha asked again.


"For the initial smelting of ore and charcoal, it's a three to one ratio," Carlos calculated and answered.


"What does 'three to one' mean?" Winters asked, once again entering a field he didn't understand.


"It means three parts charcoal to one part ore—by volume," Sasha explained, laughing as he said, "That's actually quite good! My father-in-law mentioned that when they smelt iron, it takes six or seven parts charcoal to smelt one part of ore."


"When can we fire up the forge again?" What Winters cared about was the production capacity. After all, to him, charcoal was free.


"The furnace walls need to be repaired, and I also want to make some modifications to the smelting furnace with Mr. Sasha," Carlos counted on his fingers, "The day after tomorrow we should be able to fire it up again. But by that time, we will need more people for mining, smelting, and even more for charcoal burning."


Chapter 44 Smelting_4