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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 · Fantasie
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711 Chs

Chapter 72 Battle Meeting_2

The Paratu square formation was solemnly silent; no one fired prematurely, as the musketeers quietly awaited the order to shoot.

The Hurd cavalry retreated to a slightly farther place, no longer charging to probe or dismounting, lingering at a distance.

Colonel Robert couldn't help but lick his lips as he estimated the enemy had stopped at about two hundred meters away, neither far nor near.

Two hundred meters, it would take cavalry twenty seconds at full sprint, at most thirty.

Yet, this distance was also just beyond the effective range of the muskets.

It had been said that if a person were shot and killed by a musket at two hundred meters away, it was no different than being struck dead by a meteorite.

The Herders had gauged this distance accurately; if it wasn't a coincidence... it meant that the enemy was well-informed about the capabilities of the Paratu muskets and had come prepared.