My Cheat is the Industrial Revolution

After a failed suicide attempt, Chris opens his eyes not in a hospital, but as the broke, disgraced lord of a medieval castle. His territory is crumbling, burdened by impossible taxes, and surrounded by powerful Magic Empires that view mortals as mere pawns. His only hope? A vague memory of a 'knowledge tree'—a terrifying curse or an unimaginable gift? It's a gift. An entire industrial civilization embedded in his mind. From simple woodworking machines that flood the market with cheap goods, to complex steel foundries, Chris begins to churn out inventions light-years ahead of this world. While the nobles sneer at his 'peasant' crafts, Chris quietly stockpiles the true game-changers. But when a powerful merchant family tries to buy his 'secrets' for a pittance, Chris unveils his latest masterpiece: a roaring cannon, capable of obliterating medieval defenses with a single shot. This isn't just about chairs anymore. This is about iron and fire, steel and gunpowder. This is about a modern man forging an empire, in a world ruled by dragons and magic. The question isn't if war is coming, but what happens when industrial might finally clashes with ancient magic?"