Messiah of Steel
novel
Derek Steele wasn’t looking for another world. He came hunting the Kolaar Node, an impossible fusion of alien science and arcane energy, the key to unlimited power. What he found instead was a portal. Now stranded in a land ruled by magic and blind faith, Derek has only two advantages: his mind, and NOVA — the most advanced power armor in the galaxy. A prototype he built with his own hands, now fused with the Kolaar Node’s energy core. Here, magic twists reality. Monsters stalk the wilds. Ancient gods whisper from the shadows. NOVA wasn’t built for this world. But Derek was. Armed with cutting-edge tech and ruthless ingenuity, he will uncover the truth behind the magical spheres that fall from the sky and defy a destiny that demands he become something he swore he would never be: The Messiah of Steel. His closest allies are Isabelle Blackwood , a devout paladin whose unshakable faith collides with Derek’s relentless skepticism; Vanda , the AI bound to NOVA, sharp-tongued, sarcastic, and never afraid to argue with him; and Alyra , the child they once saved from a ruined village, now carrying within her the touch of Death itself. ⚙️ In this story, you’ll find: • A ruthless scientist in power armor stranded in a fantasy world • Magic vs technology and the clash of faith vs skepticism • Tactical combat, strategy, and resource management • Progression through upgrades and levels, yet no stats • A sharp-tongued AI that never shuts up • A devout paladin ally, both rival and partner