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

A pebble flew from Winters's hand, only to burst into pieces midair, "I want to fight a decisive battle in Iron Peak County."


"The prerequisite for a main-force battle is that both sides are willing to engage in a main-force battle," Colonel Bod asked curiously, "How do you know the people of Terdun want to fight a decisive battle in Iron Peak County?"


"I don't," Winters said somberly, "And if I were the enemy chief, I'd do everything to avoid a main-force battle."


"The barbarian tribes are many, factions are many, and the system is fragmented. The downside is that during major battles, they can easily collapse at the slightest touch. The upside," the colonel sighed deeply, "is flexibility. Just a few dozen light cavalry can constitute an army."


Winters said cheerfully, "So the focus of this battle is not on commanding my troops, but on commanding Terdun's troops. I have to make them fight me on the battlefield of my choosing."


Chapter 50 The Road Ahead_2