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Vector hates math! With all his heart! Due to severe dyscalculia, he can’t even handle the simplest calculations, like 1+9! “I HATE MATH!!!” he mutters, tormented, until this thought consumes him. Many years later, now old and sick, Vector finds himself on the brink of death. But with his final breath, something extraordinary happens: Vector wakes up, reincarnated in another world, one where dragons, fairies, and creatures of all kinds are part of his new reality. Here, in the continent "Harmony", magic is revered and is based on “Syntony” that each person can develop with one of the seven elements. Vector is initially excited about the possibility of learning and using magic! But when he least expects it, he’s hit with a shocking revelation that will change his life forever: “I… have a Syntony… with MATH?!” At first, he has absolutely no idea what that means… But soon, he finds out the immense potential of his new power: the ability to turn abstract mathematical concepts into tangible forces, bending and reshaping the laws of reality itself! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What to expect: • Very intelligent MC • Protagonist Growth • MC's powers are related to Math! • Rich lore & world-building • Countless unique characters to encounter • Fantasy, Adventure, and plenty of Mysteries • UPDATES: Every Sunday at 3:14 AEDT (UTC/GMT+11)

She wanted to lead. Now that she gets her chance, will the evening go according to her plans?

A book that will guide you into the mysteries of mathematics and physics, teaching from beginner to complex formulas, following the point of view of an aspiring mage from the National Academy of Magic. The author will try to unearth your desire for learning physics, math, and more, while entertaining you with an interesting and compelling story, packed with action and romance. You will follow the ups and downs of the life of a mage who fails, learns, loves and discovers. The purpose of this book is to create a compendium of math and physics, to help spread the incredible knowledge under an entertaining approach. I hope you find embarking on this journey both pleasurable and useful. ... August 25th, 3018 New Common Era. "You have previously been told that the way of creating mana particles is by assimilating with the universe... Your thoughts and wills interact with what has been commonly called dark energy, and the result is the creation of VM particles." I nodded. "Well, that's not exactly right." That sentence alarmed the entire class. Mages improved by understanding more of the world, and therefore they have to follow the scientific method and basic rationality, liking it or not. Believing in a false theory should not actually yield any significant results as far as magic goes... It's impossible to believe we had been seeing things wrongly this entire time. And worse, it could disrupt the foundations of magic that we had built over time. The professor patiently waited for the class to calm down before resuming. "That is indeed how you create mana particles, there's nothing wrong about that. However, VM particles are NOT the only type of particle that can be produced from dark energy interactions." ""Wha-!?"" "How is that even-?" A ruckus exploded once again. I could feel my naturally producing virtual particles flickering in and out of existence, as I lost control of their production. I reckon my reaction should have been one of the strongest in the class, given my degree of faith in that particular professor. The majority would only believe a disruptive theory when they saw it with their own eyes, as a protective measure against falsehoods and... side effects like mine. I temporarily stopped my unstable radiation of mana and focused on the issue at hand. The woman continued: "There are, in fact, different ways of reaching the same place. In this case, different thoughts and wills that can interact with dark energy. The ancients called it the different Daos." Some quick assumptions revealed the logic in her words. Things were starting to get acceptable, magic-wise. "That also means... that there are other ways of creating worldly interactions that would otherwise look like magic, but that aren't actually magic. At least not how we know it." Wait a second... "...And yet, the general populace call it magic none the wise." My VM particles started to quickly flicker and shimmer. "In fact, the history books call it magic, too. However, there have been many of names for this sort of... miracle. Among them..." I broke out in cold sweat. "Divine Intervention, Power of Faith, Sword Intent, Bloodlust, Killing Intent, Fear of Death..." A tense atmosphere pervailed the room. "...Those are all proven states of will that can interact with dark energy. And each and every one of their interactions differ from one another, even if just slightly." I felt my connection to magic being cut off in that moment. "You have all committed a grave mistake. To assume that our 'Path' was the only one that led to knowledge and power is to discard the very first lesson I gave you." I gulped dry. I couldn't help but feel very vulnerable at that moment, especially because her words were correct in their entirety. "In this class, I will teach you about the other paths to power. And teach you how to defend yourselves against them, so this sort of thing does not happen twice. Follow me to the practice field!"

“There are things that don’t make sense, but there’s nothing that shouldn’t.” Ethan was a mathematician. One at the caliber of Euler, Ramanujan, Gauss, and all the others who had been immortalized in the textbook of high school students. World’s leading universities begged him for a guest lecture, wealth was just a call away, and his words decided the trend of the academic world. All by the age of 22. By some fate, he woke up in a brand new world, surrounded by people speaking something that sounded like ancient mandarin, but not quite. The jade cups, the robe-like attires, the utter lack of technology, and the muscleheaded way of thinking made him realize he’s in that one genre where nothing makes sense. That one place where maths is the least reliable thing of all. The Cultivation World.

My boyfriend was known as a math prodigy. The night he won the championship, reports that he had plagiarized and cheated were also immediately exposed. As his girlfriend, I was interviewed, but I broke up with him during the interview. Thus, netizens began to speculate that he cheated, and I broke up with him out of shame. His career hit rock bottom, and he became utterly dejected. Three years later, he again participated as a contestant in the International Mathematical Olympiad, with the entire event live-streamed in 360 degrees to prove himself. In that competition, he was still number one. Everyone came to curse me and also to apologize to him. But to everyone's surprise, he proposed to me. He leaned close to my ear and said, "How should I make you experience my hellish three years?" I smiled and accepted his proposal. Whether it's pretense or torture, I don't have long to live. I just want to spend this final time I have left by his side.

When a reader opens a “normal” fantasy book, they expect swords, dragons, and epic drama. And then there’s me. A programmer who wakes up in a new world where magic is math. And I’m the kind of person who hates doing any calculations with all my soul. Programs have always done that for me—and they always will. If the universe thinks I’m going to suffer now… well, I’ve got bad news for the universe. So what if magic is math? Then I’ll just build a calculator. And if I have to—a whole computer. And I’ll become the strongest mage.

Li Min, a 7th grade student from City M's most prestigious school, Tou Nao Academy. He is regarded as a Math Prodigy after acing all the Math Classes in the school. As the school year ends, the Finals approach, and Li Min attempts to cement his status as the best student in Mathematics there. Years passed as he waits for this moment, this moment where the first step of the journey will begin. One step closer there, one step closer Math Wizard.

Amelia Lockhart has one mission: make the top idol Ethan Quinn fall in love with her, then break his heart, so that Ethan Quinn can successfully pass his tribulation and return to his position as a High God. There's just one problem: as the most hated woman on the internet, Amelia is the last person anyone would pair with the nation's golden boy. But when she lands a spot on a dating show alongside Ethan, she sees her chance. She does all the heavy lifting and is dependable enough to make him see her differently. As a result, Ethan starts pretending to be weak. The fans are confused. Their untouchable idol is... blushing? Getting clingy? Calling her "jiejie" in that voice? "Sis, I surrender." "Sis, you can only spoil me like this." Amelia is losing control of the plan. She was supposed to seduce him and walk away. So why is he the one coaxing her to stay, and why is it getting harder to say no?

In her past life, Su Yaoguang bought Xiao Yanci, supported his education, and helped him rise to great heights. She became his wife. Everyone praised him for never abandoning the farm girl who funded his rise. Su Yaoguang also believed she had found a good man. Unexpectedly, when she was seriously ill, she saw Xiao Yanci bring his first love and a child who resembled them both to her bedside. "Dad, mom, when will this person die?" the child asked, holding Xiao Yanci's hand. Xiao Yanci responded, "Soon, just wait a bit longer." That was the moment she realized: she had wasted her entire life on the wrong man. Returning to the age of fifteen, Su Yaoguang pointed at the bloody young boy: "I want him." In her past life, no matter what she gave Xiao Yanci, she only received a cold expression. This time, the young boy, like a wolf cub, dropped his guard; everything Sister gifted was the best. Sweet as milk. Devoted beyond reason. He melted her completely. Until one day, the young boy took a high position. Not wanting history to repeat itself, Su Yaoguang packed her things and slipped away at night, only to run into a man as noble and unattainable as a deity. "I've heard you call us siblings everywhere. Good sister, shouldn't we change what we call each other?"

Shen Lu opens her eyes to find she has transmigrated into a wasteland world, becoming the fake young lady who was kicked out of her home. With her is her equally miserable fiancé, the future major villain. Fortunately, her golden finger activates, and in this wasteland world where the average person can't even get a single hot meal, she embarks on the path to riches through food. Egg waffles, spicy hotpot, and crawfish. Braised pork belly, crock-pot soup, and egg fried rice. ... From a small stall to a small shop. Then from a restaurant to a holiday resort, in less than two years, Shen Lu's name became known throughout the world. Countless celebrities and dignitaries hold out Star Coins, begging for just one bite of Shen Lu's cooking. The Shen Family, who had used her up and ruthlessly abandoned her, regret their past actions, crying and shouting as they beg for her forgiveness. Shen Lu crosses her arms: "Sure. Why don't you slit your throats first to show me your sincerity?"