魔術によって人形に生命を吹き込み操る機巧魔術を扱う人形使い、その頂点――「魔王」を決める戦い「夜会」。
機巧都市リヴァプールのヴァルプルギス王立機巧学院で開かれるそれに参加するため、人形使いの少年・赤羽雷真とその自動人形の少女・夜々は日本から留学してくる。しかし、雷真の成績は「下から二番目」であり、「夜会」に参加することはできない。参加資格を得るために雷真たちは動き出すが、学院の裏では自動人形を襲う「魔術喰い(カニバルキャンディ)」の影が蠢いていて……。During the early 20th century, along with technological advancements, scientists were able to develop sophisticated magic. The combination of science and sorcery was Makinot, circuits made from spells that were put into objects to bring them to life and even gain a personality. It was developed as a military weapon and has now spread throughout the world. Akabane Raishin is now attending the Royal Academy to become the best in the world. Accompanied by the lovely teenage girl Yaya, who is actually Raishin's puppet weapon, he plans on rocketing to the top of the class. However, his test scores come nearly dead last although his combat skills and determination are second to none. Raishin has to compete with the deadliest of classmates if he wants to come out as the king.