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

Xiaolu City is famous for two things, one being its colorful pottery, the other being the notorious "Shishan Prison".


Shishan Prison is a debtor's prison, specifically for incarcerating bankrupt individuals and the poor who owe taxes.


Unless friends or relatives are willing to lend a hand, there are only two outcomes for those unlucky enough to be locked up in Shishan Prison: to either die of illness in the gloomy, overcrowded cells or to perish from relentless hard labor day after day.


After the military government took over Xiaolu City, Shishan Prison was also requisitioned, and no longer just confined to locking up debtors.


Chapter 23 Ordinary People and Demons