Rebuilding Science in a Magic World

Volume 1:  Our protagonist finds himself reincarnated as an imp in a world with magic!  Armed with his wits and understanding of the modern world, but with no recollection of who he was or even the name of where he came from, he attempts to survive and understand just how this new world works. Volume 2: After evolving into a lesser earth demon, our protagonist finds themselves with new allies and new challenges after leaving the safety of their cave (temporarily) for the greater world!  With new things to explore and bigger projects to work on, the world doesn't seem quite as small as it used to. Volume 3: Having been banished from the goblin village, Zack returns back to his cave home.  This retreat can't last forever, and events quickly force a wider perspective of the world upon Zack.  Just where are the Goblins and Zack located, what new challenges and enemies will Zack face, and most importantly, what new discoveries and creations will Zack make along the way to overcome these challenges? Volume 4: As Zack and his compatriots begin developing their fledgling island nation, new challenges arise both domestic and foreign.  As always, rapid change leads to cultural instability, and weakness is exploited by foreign powers.  Can Zack successfully navigate these new political challenges to maintain relative independence, or will the new nation be forced to submit itself in order to survive?Volume 5: After surviving a war, Zack and the nation of Kembora focus on rebuilding and recovering. The hustle and bustle of the city slowly increase as more advances and expansion occur, but trouble is brewing in a far away land. Have Zack's research ambitions gone too far this time?Volume 6: After being forced into isolation by both nature and previous allies, the country of Kembora is forced to re-evaluate its priorities as it deals with new problems.  Will Zack's technological advancements cause even more problems, or will their benefits outweigh their costs?  Will the rest of the world be able to handle what the future holds? Disclaimer: Some chapters contain gore.  Some swearing.  Some actions may be traumatizing to some readers brought about by survival situations.  Story is generally written in the format of journal entries. Shifted to delayed schedule as chapters become available. (busy + writer's block) ~1500 Words/Chapter