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Steel, Explosives, and Spellcasters

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...

Yin Zidian · Fantasy
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134 Chs

Chapter 27 Nearly Within Reach_2

Translator: 549690339

Winters was about to be driven to tears by the foolishness of his dear classmate Andrea Cherini. He finally understood how Major Moritz felt a few days ago during the boarding combat, when he saw him and a few gunnery sergeants huffing and puffing as they moved the cannons.

He and Bard exchanged a grave look, confirming that they both realized Andre's intelligence was beyond saving. "Think about it. Three people need to get ashore, and one has to row the boat back. That's just two people ferried ashore per trip. Consider the longer return trip with only one person rowing, and it's likely we won't all be ashore by tomorrow."

"Yeah, we might as well wait to enter the port. We've got luggage too, and if we load that, this little boat can only carry two people." Bard was always thorough in his considerations, adding the luggage Winters had overlooked. "Didn't the new captain say so? The wait won't be long, we should be docking by tomorrow at the latest."