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The Genius System

Chapter 9 The Foundations of Genius

Author: Orokamono
updatedAt: 2025-11-03

Lassen stretched lazily in his chair, closing the novel he had just finished. A satisfied sigh escaped his lips.

"That protagonist... a respected academic master, capable of solving the most complex mysteries. Not bad, honestly." he murmured, a dreamy smile on his face.

Then, looking up at the ceiling, he casually announced, "System, I''ve decided. I want to become an academic master, like that guy in my novel. Give me a list of the biggest mathematical puzzles in the world."

A brief silence followed before the sarcastic voice of the system echoed in his mind.

[Ah, of course, Host. After your brilliant career as a professional reader, you''re now tackling advanced mathematics. Such ambition... perfectly aligned with your lazy nature.]

Lassen burst into laughter. "Exactly! So, show me these problems so I can pick one to solve."

[Very well. Prepare to enter a world where your intelligence—or lack thereof—might become a problem in itself.]

An illusory screen appeared before his eyes, displaying a list of seven mathematical enigmas.

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The Seven Major Mathematical Problems

1. The Riemann Hypothesis

[The Riemann zeta function, ζ(s), is defined on complex numbers. The hypothesis states that all non-trivial zeros of this function have a real part equal to 1/2.]

Lassen frowned. "Uh... are you speaking in code now?"

[Allow me to simplify it for you, Host. In plain terms: it''s a riddle about how prime numbers are distributed. Solving this could revolutionize cryptography and several branches of mathematics.]

"Prime numbers again... They''re so overrated" Lassen muttered.

2. P vs NP

[This problem aims to prove that any problem whose solution can be verified quickly can also be solved quickly.]

"Okay, simpler than the last one, right?" Lassen asked.

[Not exactly. If this conjecture is proven, it could transform modern computing by making exponential problems solvable in reasonable time. But first, you''d need to understand what it implies.]

"So, it could help hackers? Cool."

3. Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer Conjecture

[A million dollars for each resolved problem, not to mention global fame and academic recognition.]

Lassen smirked. "Not bad. But if I do this, everyone will want to talk to me, invite me to conferences, and ask questions. Honestly, I''d rather avoid that."

[So, you''re aiming for rewards without the responsibilities? Classic.]

Lassen ignored the remark. "Alright, System, give me a list of less famous problems to start with."

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More Accessible Problems

1. Collatz Conjecture

[Take an integer. If it''s even, divide it by two. If it''s odd, multiply it by three and add one. Repeat. The conjecture states that all numbers eventually reach 1.]

Lassen burst into laughter. "Wait... that''s it? Sounds way too simple."

[Simple on the surface, but frustrating for those who''ve tried to solve it. No one has yet found a universal proof.]

2. Algorithm Optimization

[Create an algorithm capable of solving giant Sudokus or organizing complex networks more efficiently.]

3. Minor Geometry Theorem

[An unresolved problem about graphs and sets.]

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"Collatz, that one speaks to me. Not too complicated, but cool enough to impress math enthusiasts."

[Good decision, Host.]

"Great. System, do it. Solve this kid''s riddle and make it look good."

[Resolution in progress.]

Lassen sank back into his chair, grabbing a new novel from the table. "You see, this is what genius looks like: knowing how to delegate."

[Or knowing how to do nothing. A strategy that suits you perfectly.]

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