Spells VS Shells [Progression Isekai, Kingdom Building, Dark Fantasy, Strategy]

(If you've been looking for something in the vein of grimdark versions "Release That Witch" — yes, this is it.)If you surpass a god, be sure he'll get his revenge.The protagonist never imagined that a "Dota3" match would end with him waking up in a medieval world as an extremely weak mage. There's grimdark all around, arrogant nobility, monsters, and to top it off, he's handed an impossible mission.Still, if you have the gift to shape metal and the knowledge to build a musket, then the French Revolution might already be on the horizon.------------------------------------------------------------------------Old annotation.The Kingdom of Steel is rotting from within.Gluttonous nobles tear it apart, and the throne is cracking beneath the king.Rebellions brew in the rear, while powerful neighbors wait patiently for the perfect moment to intervene.They told me this world couldn't be changed.They told me this country couldn't be saved.They told me I was a worthless heir — a disgrace to a noble House.They were wrong.Because they didn't know where I came from.Didn't know what knowledge I brought with me.I will claim what's mine.Climb to the top. And rewrite this world from scratch.Let's see how their tactical spells compare to artillery shells.------------------------------------------------------------------------Author's NoteNow that we're done with the dramatic part, let me explain — simply and directly, what this story is about.In short: Technology vs. Magic.A protagonist who knows how a musket works... and has metal magic? What could be more imbalanced?If you've been looking for something in the vein of "Release That Witch" — yes, this is it.Of course, not right from Chapter One. Industrial revolutions take time.But eventually, you'll get:Musketeer lines vs. battle mages;Grapeshot tearing through knights;Cannonballs smashing into demons;Bombs dropped from airships onto castles;and chemical weapons...Oh, wait, was that a war crime?Let's pretend you didn't hear that last part.Naturally, there'll also be noble intrigue, impossible missions, duels, and absolute domination.What won't you find here?Well…Boredom.At least, I'll do my best.