Chapter 292: Dark Demon Pioneers Mathematics (4k)
Dark Demon.
Twelve years old…
Male…
First-year student at Saint Maryann Academy.
Currently sitting in the office of a professor, compiling textbooks!
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“Dark Dark, do you want tea or milk?”
“Eh, apple juice? Can I have fairy juice instead?”
“Whatever? Should I add sugar? Three parts, seven parts, or twelve parts?”
“Dear Dark, why have you stopped? Is your shoulder sore? Should Little Lily help massage it for you?”
“The scarf is getting in the way; take it off. The clothes are too thick and hinder agility; take them off as well!”
“It’s cold? Don’t worry, with Lily here! Poof! Transform for me!”
“Kiss little Dark, are you hungry? Have some cake, ah—”
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Dark felt comfortable, having eaten and drunk his fill, he couldn’t help but scold, “Enough already?”
If not for the fact that each word was worth one credit…
“Enough! I’ll hurry up and leave—”
Sexy Little Lily, begging for humility online.
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The dragonfly-winged imp lightly flew onto the sofa, comfortably settling down, leaning her head on the armrest, and stared eagerly at the golden-haired youth engrossed in his work behind the desk.
Imps’ excessively long lives often make them feel detached from the passage of time, making it hard for them to keep up with the times.
It’s like waking up from a dream, and the outside world has changed.
Just like her current situation.
Unconsciously, the old teaching methods had become less applicable.
The new generation of students, growing up in comfort, can no longer focus intently on their studies. They need simpler and more efficient calculation methods.
Fortunately…
Just as Little Lily was about to be left behind by the times, an outstretched hand grabbed her.
Lily didn’t know where Dark got these calculation methods, but imps don’t really care about such things.
They’re better at taking what they need and using it immediately…
Of course, after taking, they always offer some form of compensation.
So, even though imps can be mischievous and任性, they aren’t universally disliked.
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Behind the desk, Dark Demon was bearing a weight beyond what someone his age should carry.
Compiling textbooks isn’t easy.
Even though the content he’s currently working on isn’t difficult, he needs to use relatively simple language to make the most precise definitions to ensure those who read it understand easily.
The use of vocabulary is crucial.
Every knowledge point needs example problems to explain it.
So, he writes very slowly.
He must justify the price of a thousand gold per word.
Speaking of…
Due to the consumption of Ultimate Skill cards, his seemingly large number of credits had shrunk significantly. Last weekend, he had even considered participating in the Novice Tournament to earn some quick money.
Unexpectedly, credits came to him soon after.
He had great confidence in the value of the textbook he was about to compile.
But the problem was how to name the knowledge points in the textbook—he didn’t remember which mathematician had summarized them.
Dark Demon respected intellectual property and did not want to be called a “knowledge thief.”
After careful consideration, he temporarily named the unnamed mathematician “Anonymous.”
Thus began the legendary era of the great mathematician Anonymous!
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Time is always merciless and indifferent.
While Dark was immersed in the compilation of math textbooks,
While Lily was immersed in watching Dark compile textbooks,
Time pushed steadily forward to 1:50 PM.
Dark accidentally looked up and suddenly noticed the time.
He was relieved in his heart and quickly gathered his drafts, rushing out of the office in a hurry.
Class was about to start!
The great founder of the mathematical god cult.
The great father of “Anonymous.”
Rushing through the empty castle corridors to avoid being late.
Professor Lily, still lying on the sofa, blinked and then suddenly flapped her wings and flew up!
She suddenly turned her head, reaching out as if trying to catch the sand slipping through her fingers.
“Don’t be afraid, Lily.”
“This time it won’t be so easy to slip away.”
Lily blinked, her long eyelashes trembling.
The office was filled with the sound of wind chimes.
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Dark Demon rushed into the classroom with the ringing bells.
But Professor Thompson on the podium only glanced at him and paid no further attention.
Dark relaxed slightly.
He sighed that someday he would also enjoy the privileges of a good student.
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“He’s late, right?” Wit Gold couldn’t help but murmur.
“Yes, he’s late,” Robert Broheim responded indifferently.
And after that, no one paid much attention.
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The theoretical knowledge of potions is actually quite complex.
Simply the issue of the medicinal properties of ingredients can stump many people.
But first-year students mainly focus on gaining experience, aiming to enable them to produce formulas once they get them.
Professor Thompson’s lectures are always practical.
But when assigning homework, he is quick, ruthless, and accurate.
The students are both happy and worried.
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“duck-duck—”
Potions class wasn’t over yet.
Dark suddenly heard a call from the underworld.
He turned his head sharply and saw a face stuck to the glass!
“d*mn it!”
Three black lines appeared on Dark’s forehead.
He thought to himself, “Looks like I can’t escape.”
Though he never intended to run.
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For two days straight,
Apart from doing homework, Dark was mostly busy compiling textbooks.
Other than that, he had few worries.
He was actually quite interested in compiling math textbooks, so he didn’t find it troublesome.
Moreover, while re-examining some knowledge points, he found that his understanding of related knowledge had deepened significantly.
Mathematics itself is like this.
Every seemingly simple formula hides profound secrets.
Each deeper interpretation brings new insights.
He felt joy in this.
However, Little Lily’s overly clingy behavior troubled him.
But there was no denying, fairy juice truly tasted great!
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On the last day of the month,
After Dark took Eevee to astronomy class, he returned home in high spirits, cuddling with the cat plants, then washing up and getting into bed, maintaining a comfortable mood as he opened the system panel.
It was time for the monthly summary.
He casually hugged the little Eevee that snuck in and looked at the panel.
Compared to last month:
[Arrogance: 105-104]
[Envy: 39-38]
[Rage: 88-85]
[Laziness: 69-64]
[Greed: 103-100]
[Gluttony: 69-69]
[Bliss: 106-109]
At first glance, the situation seemed bleak, with little change in overall values.
In reality, everything was under control.
In January…
Dark drew 9 points of “Arrogance” and 6 points of “Greed.” Additionally, he used a Flower Card to reduce 3 points of “Bliss.”
The result was that despite drawing 9 points of “Arrogance,” it surged back up by 8 points, reaching 104 points.
And “Greed” increased by 3 points despite being drawn 6 points.
“Bliss” was more dangerous.
The academy was full of temptations.
As Dark’s social circle expanded, he involuntarily encountered more social situations.
“Bliss” uncontrollably rose.
But with the Flower Card as a safety net, he wasn’t really worried.
On the contrary…
“Envy,” “Rage,” and “Laziness” were all showing downward trends.
This indicated that he had a pleasant and diligent January.
With appropriate moderation, “Gluttony” neither increased nor decreased, remaining steady.
“All in all, it’s going well.”
Dark enjoyed the feeling of soft flesh surrounding his fingers while thinking carefully.
The increase in “Arrogance” was inevitable, and “Bliss” was a slight indulgence.
In fact, as his research deepened and his understanding of the “Capital Sins” clarified, he wouldn’t let “Bliss” increase just because of something like touching Diana’s soft flesh unless he consciously chose to indulge.
He had a rough plan for his research.
“For February, I need to draw 3 times for ‘Greed,’ 1.5 points each, totaling 4.5 points. Adding the 3 points stored in the worm tree, that makes 7.5 points. Perfect for cultivating the ‘Greed Fruit,’ with 0.5 points left over.”
“The remaining 7 days can be used for drawing ‘Arrogance’ and ‘Bliss.'”
“The specific quantities will be determined later.”
“Start by drawing 3 points of ‘Bliss’ to lower the value…”
“Then consider cultivating either the ‘Bliss Fruit’ or the ‘Arrogance Fruit.'”
“My core materials include ‘Dragon’s Inverted Scale,’ ‘Wind Elemental,’ and ‘Ancient Gold Coin.'”
“The technologies I haven’t mastered yet are ‘Zoo’ and ‘Trinity Armored Conjure Array.'”
“My original plan was to start wood carving in February, but now it seems I must prioritize textbook compilation.”
“Compiling textbooks is indeed a problem.”
“While the pay is generous at one credit per word, the cost of time is also high.”
“If all my time is spent on textbook writing, even if I earn many credits, it would be putting the cart before the horse.”
“To write enough math textbook material for a semester, excluding exercises and decorative content, around 50,000 words should suffice.”
“Fifty thousand credits is just a handful.”
“Earning fifty thousand credits in a month during free time is still worthwhile.”
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Early February…
Winter fades, spring comes.
But the castle showed no signs of winter’s retreat.
Dark put down the newspaper, sipped the hot milk, smelled its rich aroma, and gradually felt his mood improve.
Humans are controlled by emotions.
But emotions can be controlled.
Starting this month, first-year arithmetic classes would begin using his compiled textbooks.
Although Lily Professor found the content overly simplistic and somewhat redundant,
it was indeed necessary for beginners to learn step-by-step.
Since the textbook is still in the trial stage and only one chapter written, it cannot be printed yet.
Only after completing the entire “Mathematics 1” can it be distributed to everyone.
To be honest, arithmetic classes without textbooks are incredibly difficult!
The difference between looking at a notebook and a textbook is real.
Dark’s knowledge level is sufficient to handle the requirements of first-year content, and with Lily Professor’s assistance, he managed to systematically compile a textbook.
It might work for second-year and third-year classes as well, but beyond that, he wasn’t sure.
He always felt that if he continued, his “Mathematics” book would go from simplifying arithmetic to deepening it…
He hoped the students wouldn’t blame him when that happened.
He was just a humble contributor selling his soul for credits.
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Thursday’s arithmetic class.
Professor Lily, holding a replica of Dark’s manuscript, confidently drifted into the classroom.
Today, she planned to make sweeping changes, clearing away the gloom!
She wanted to show the students that Lily Laplace’s arithmetic class could be understood!
The students seemed to sense Professor Lily’s new demeanor and became energized, as if facing a battlefield.
At the back of the classroom, Dark picked up his pen, ready to adjust the textbook content based on the actual class.
Since he started writing textbooks, he certainly wouldn’t be content with private use.
His current goal is to forever color the new students of Saint Maryann with “Anonymous.”
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At noon…
Dark and Professor Lily discussed the class content in the office.
Under Dark’s suggestion, Professor Lily also started compiling a corresponding exercise book.
The first chapter was released in the morning arithmetic class.
Moreover, Dark introduced a “classroom assignment” model, having students complete assignments during class and immediately check and explain them, rather than just assigning homework after class.
Additionally, Dark proposed an idea for grading homework—having students exchange papers and grade each other!
Saint Maryann students place a high emphasis on “honor,” which means they value their reputation greatly.
This approach would make students more attentive to their assignments, discovering others’ mistakes to deepen their understanding.
It would also lighten the professors’ workload.
Dark wouldn’t always be called upon to help grade homework anymore.
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In short, improvements to the arithmetic class were progressing steadily.
Unfortunately, Professors Shylph and Kazel’s investigation into the “Invisibility Person” was not going well.
They hadn’t gained any insights from various sensory traps near the secret path entrance.
The “Invisibility Person” seemed truly invisible, never appearing again.
Despite their efforts to maintain secrecy to avoid alarming the target, it seemed they had already been discovered.
They had to start considering new strategies.
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On the evening of the third day of February,
Dark conducted his third extraction of the month, finally increasing his “Greed” reserve to 7.5 points.
He began cultivating the “Greed Fruit”!
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[Hopefully, when I return, I’ll see a surge in monthly tickets, opening the letter with a soaring mood.]
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