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 sun set in the west, dust filled the air, and the distant battle was unclear. Only the tattered military flags appeared fleetingly amidst the smoke.


Bart Xialing urgently ran down from the high slope on the south side of the valley.


The warriors of Iron Peak County advanced simultaneously on the South Bank and North Shore, with the marching column extending deep into the valley.


Bart Xialing, rushing down the slope, aggressively cut through the marching formation, jumped into the torrent, and struggled towards the opposite bank. The orderlies and attendants at the foot of the slope were confused for a moment but followed him.


The river in the valley was swift, cutting the channel deep and steep. Scrambling up the North Shore, Bart Xialing couldn't catch his breath and again sprinted until he reached Tamas, the true commander of this force.


"Hold on," Bart Xialing grabbed Tamas' arm, urgently warning, "You, I, we only have two battalions!"


Chapter 38 Great Alliance Moves Forward (23)