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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 · 奇幻
分數不夠
705 Chs

Chapter 57: Forming the Array to Meet the Enemy

At dawn, scouts reported that large Herder cavalry forces were rapidly approaching.

Along with the report of "large Herder cavalry forces rapidly approaching," came a call for help from the encampments on the north bank.

The skirmishes had already started, causing a split in the leadership of Paratu's forces.

Some wanted to call off the siege to prepare for the enemy reinforcements; others demanded a full assault to take the city before the reinforcements arrived; and still, some revisited old arguments, believing that the opportunity to attack Bianli had been lost and that they should retreat and regroup.

At the emergency meeting, Colonel Laszlo—the chief commander of the Fifth Legion—was red-eyed and bellowing, "War is a matter of spirit! Right now we have momentum within the city! Retreat? You tell me, how do we retreat? If we retreat we might never get back in! And if those savages from the city surge out, it will be the Battle of Drelegorbel all over again!"