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

The earthen road ahead splits into two: one path leads to Changhai Town and onwards to Bazenaur; the other leads to Qingyin Pass and onwards to Maplestone City.


The advancing army also divides at the intersection:


Units from Mont Blanc County, Thunder Group County, and Riverside County continue north along the Big Horn River to reinforce Bazenaur, whose status of resistance is unknown;


Units from Iron Peak County head east, crossing Qingyin Pass, advancing towards Green Valley Town.


The bugle fell silent, and the war drums ceased; fully armed soldiers swiftly marched into the unknown mist. Only the morning bells of prayer from distant villages accompanied them.


An old soldier and a young one stood side by side on horseback at the intersection, watching the warriors who might meet vastly different fates.


Chapter 18 The Great Alliance Moves Forward (3)