Sophisticated magic known as Makinot emerged in the early 1900s due to scientific advancements, combining science and sorcery through the implementation of spells in objects to create living personalities. Originally intended for military use, Makinot has now gained worldwide popularity. Akabane Raishin aspires to be the world's top magician and enrolls in the Royal Academy with his puppet weapon, teenage girl Yaya. Despite his combat skills and determination, Raishin's test scores remain consistently low, forcing him to compete against his highly skilled classmates to achieve his goal.