MaxLostchild

This novel is currently undergoing a rewrite. Expect a lot of change from the previous version of the novel. 

Synopsis:

In a fantasy world ruled by kings and queens possessing great magical power, Kant Icurus Maybale is the only prince on the Aceaton Continent who does not possess magic. However, what he does possess, that nobody else does, is his past memories of the time when he was a Mechanical Engineer on Earth. With nothing but knowledge, brains, and wisdom, he dares to bring this medieval-esque fantasy world into the industrial era, and gain unimaginable wealth and power. Along the way, powerful forces that feel threatened by his rise in dominance will do whatever it takes to bring him down! Will he be able to conquer the continent, and potentially the world, to usher in a new age, or will he get crushed by the existing world order?

The Mechanical Era

The sun shines once again on the city of Hoverdam. In the quiet, palace kitchen, chef Benvolio crosses out '25' on the calendar. He then orders his chefs to make the king his black coffee, the way he wants it.

They first roast the coffee beans in an open flame until they turn dark brown and begin to crackle. The roasted beans are then poured into a pestle, where it is grounded to a coarse powder using a mortar. While one chef crushed the powder, another chef filled the coffee pot with cold water and placed it in a fire for it to boil.

Once the coffee powder was ready, Benvolio poured it into the pot and firmly stirred it inside the boiling water. They let the coffee brew for a few minutes, before removing the pot from the fire. They let it settle for 2 minutes, then pour it into the cup. They then place it on the saucer, where the rest of his food is.

The HAF and DEF