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[WSA 2025 Entry]

Ivan Mendoza, a world-renowned robotics engineer, met his end at the hands of those who feared his genius. But death was not the end. Awakening in the body of Kael Valtieri, heir to a destitute border territory in the magical kingdom of Ardania, Ivan finds a second chance in an unfamiliar world driven by arcane forces.

In this realm, magic reigns supreme, yet it is woefully inefficient and bound by antiquated traditions. Armed with the knowledge of advanced robotics and engineering from his past life, Kael sets out to merge science with sorcery, aiming to revolutionize the very fabric of magic. His quest? To uplift his impoverished territory and safeguard it against the lurking dangers beyond the border.

But Kael’s journey takes a thrilling turn when he stumbles upon the remnants of an ancient, forgotten civilization. Hidden within their ruins lies golem technology—astonishing constructs far superior to anything Earth’s science could fathom. Driven by curiosity and ambition, Kael deciphers their secrets, melding ancient ingenuity with his modern intellect to forge unprecedented defenses.

As Kael uncovers the dark history of this world, he learns of rifts that once unleashed monstrous beings from other dimensions, nearly annihilating humanity. Though a powerful artifact sealed these rifts, its strength is waning, and an impending cataclysm looms.

Now, with time running out and the continent teetering on the brink of another monstrous invasion, Kael must wield his hybrid mastery of science and magic to confront the rising tide of darkness. Can one man, armed with the knowledge of two worlds, avert a catastrophe and carve out a new destiny?

Prepare for an epic tale of innovation, mystery, and survival in a world where the past and future collide.

Reinventing Magic: An Inventor's Tale

Kael lifted his gaze to the sky, his sharp eyes tracking Alice as she engaged the monstrous, alien-winged creature.

She moved with inhuman grace, her strikes precise and unrelenting, but the beast was equally formidable. Every impact of her blows sent shockwaves rippling through the air, yet the creature showed no signs of weakening.

Kael clenched his fists, recalling the spell he had discovered in the Sacred Mountain's ancient data records. It bore striking similarities to the augmentation magic he had meticulously crafted—a simplified version of Gregor's 6th-tier Titan Leap spell.

His own spell had served him well, amplifying his speed and agility by 500%, further enhanced by his twin daggers, which granted an additional 60% boost.

But the spell from the Sacred Mountain? It pushed beyond mere agility; it enhanced speed and agility by 500% while also amplifying raw strength by an overwhelming 1000%.

Ascension of the Veil