Mechanical Competition

An ordinary programmer and mechanical engineer, tired of the modern world, finds himself in a fantasy world. Without exceptional abilities, but with an insatiable curiosity he begins a new life.

Noah Sinclair awakens to a world where reality has merged with Aetherborn Battlefront, a brutal survival game where death is permanent, and the only way forward is through strength, strategy, and sacrifice. Stripped of his former power, he must navigate deadly trials, rival factions, and a war-torn land where only the ruthless survive. As he fights to reclaim his place, he begins to uncover the hidden mechanics that govern this new reality—secrets that could change everything.

‘Did I… die?!’ *** Year 2026, June 1st, the revolutionary video game, Warstar made its debut. Perfectly coded with revolutionary graphics, a perfect RPG setting, and a rich world where players could choose from 5 main classes, either of a Blademaster, Mage, Mechanic, Combat Mage, and Psychics, it took the world by storm. The rise of God-level players made the game’s popularity even more explosive, turning it into full-time jobs for pro players. Noah Harrington was a God-level player, the player who received the exalted nickname as the Godfather of Warstar. But even God-level players get old. Noah was not just your avid gamer, he was one who reveled in the competitive spirit of the game, the stakes, and most importantly, the euphoria of winning an elite end-to-end game. He was a warrior, a warmonger, but he was getting slowed down by age and so he was chosen by a mysterious power to be transported inside the game. When an expert pro player of a revolutionary video game suddenly finds himself reincarnated inside the game with unprecedented SSS-Ranked unique skills, what does he do? ---- (Congratulations young warmonger! You have completed the requirements to become a true Warstar!) (You will be transported inside the game in 5 seconds!) (00:00:05) (00:00:04) ---- Noah’s life and career was suddenly turned upside down but he embraced it. ‘This is an opportunity, and I’ll take it!’ ‘I’ll be King again!’ Watch Noah blaze a record-breaking path to the peak of Warstar with his new reincarnated avatar, Lord Doom.

[Beast Mastery][Summoning][Pets][Evolution][Development] Demon, Savage, Nether, Damnation, Mechanism, Soldier, Medicine, Abnormal, Witch, Immortal, Ferocious... This world is a world of monsters, filled with countless diverse "Fond Spirits". But in this world, humans also wield the power of "occupation classes". Once awakened, they can have Contract Imprints, allowing them to form contracts with the monsters, creating entirely new bonds. [For Instance] ♦F-level Occupation Class "Manicurist"- helps the Fond Spirits trim their claws, making them beautiful, or sharper. ♦E-level Occupation Class "Hunter"- marks and chases, closely collaborating with the Fond Spirits, the most classic hunting occupation class. ♦C-level Occupation Class "Puppeteer"- manipulates Fond Spirits at crucial moments, making their strikes more precise and powerful. ♦B-level Occupation Class "Midwife"- assists pregnant Fond Spirits with health checkups, giving random blessing effects to the newborns. ♦B-level Occupation Class "Mechanic"- under the right conditions, modifies the Fond Spirits, turning them into semi-mechanical beings. ♦A-level Occupation Class "Dragon Knight"- rides dragon-type Fond Spirits into battle. Man and dragon unite, becoming invincible. ♦S-level Occupation Class "Arch Warlock"- intensifies the elemental properties of Contracted Fond Spirits and seals their skills in advance to execute forbidden spells for the second time. ... ♦C-level Occupation Class "Fitness Trainer"... ♦D-level Occupation Class "Flame Thief"... ♦A-level Occupation Class "Mysterious Merchant"... ♦B-level Occupation Class "Gourmet"... ♦Special Occupation Class "Brave"... ... (I already have a completed work of 3 million characters titled "Master of Pets". "The Rising of the Fond Spirits" is my second work, a Beast Mastery tale with entirely original settings, you're welcome to try it out!)

Jewels Voss is a mechanical savant, a space scrapper, and biggest of all, a mage. In a universe where gods have cybernetics to help them ascend, follow Jewels as she travels space and pursues wealth, power, and glory. In a place where mages can no longer use magic without the help of technology, will Jewels be able to follow the motto of every space scrapper worth a shit? ascendere per tech ascend through tech

Lin Ziyin, modern day mechanical professor especially hired by the school, had the potential for great achievement in her field. However, due to family reasons, she could only treat her mechanical research and teaching as a secondary job, pouring all her energy into the farm and the food business before. Despite her low-key approach, she was unable to suppress her sister's rage, and a furious car crash sent her straight to ancient times. Indeed, she had excellent character, so why did the heavens send her to the sparsely populated Northern Land. Known as the death zone, those who were banished to this borderland would spend their lives and perish there. However, Lin Ziyin was quite satisfied with her own identity. Even if she had lost the protection of her parents, she still had the protection of her siblings and grandfather. Of course, she also had her younger brother and nephew at home who needed her protection. This abundance of familial love was enough to compensate for the hardships caused by poverty at home. Poverty, she wasn't afraid of, as she had experience in farming. With large swathes of uncultivated land, the Northern Land was practically custom-made for her. The heavy workload didn't matter either, she was proficient in designing all kinds of small tools. Whether it was the emperor's absurdity, not providing aid to the border king, or the shameless Tatars that would rob them frequently, none of these posed a problem for her. She could think of solutions for everything. It wasn't uncommon for the border king to tell everyone how lucky he was to have married such a wonderful queen!

After the world's annihilation, it was rebuilt. Upon the edge of a perilous cliff, skyscrapers rose anew. Those called the Chosen thrived behind the scenes of reality, walking in the shadows of history, wielding extraordinary powers, and receiving admiration and reverence. Some say they are fated by destiny, one in tens of thousands. Yet Ji Jue has no interest in such destiny. He only wishes to one day, see the scenery that lies beyond destiny. '...' The chronicler paused the pen here, looking at the greasy-handed mechanic: 'So, this is your reason for disrupting the international order, trafficking forbidden weapons, funding subversive organizations, inciting a polar war, and plotting to secretly rule the world?' 'It's none of my damn business!' Ji Jue rolled his eyes, 'I'm just a damn mechanic!'

In a world rampant with anthropomorphicism, colliders face each other in competition in order to determine who is softest. Who will win? Probably not the titular character, but hey, you never know. Marshfellow begins his quest to achieve 66 victories in a row at the very beginning of this story. Despite plenty of goofiness throughout, his epic quest to be one of the best unfolds in an exciting set of unpredictable matches.

Kenneth is the unfavored third prince of the Kingdom of Lucano, one of the largest kingdoms on the Avalanche Continent. A fierce competition is underway in his kingdom after the king issued an edict that he will appoint whichever prince can defeat the monsters that rule the Audoran Forest as the next king. As the son of a servant, conquering the forest is the only way he can save his loved ones from the harsh life in the palace. However, what happens if the monster he must kill is far different from what he expected? In the end, Kenneth must make a decision. Protect the 'monster' or betray and abandon the family he loves.

Every hero needs a villain. Every story needs an ending. But what happens when the villain remembers it all? In the mechanical metropolis of Archaxia, where steam powers the streets and fate runs like clockwork, Alaric Drozdov awakens to find himself cast as the villain—again. After countless lives ending at a hero's hands, he finally remembers the truth: he's trapped in a cycle engineered by the Chronolith, the mysterious system that controls the city through predetermined stories. Now, Alaric must navigate a dangerous game: playing the villain while secretly working to break the cycle. But as he gathers unlikely allies—including the very hero destined to kill him—he discovers that defying fate has consequences. With the Chronolith's mechanical enforcer hunting him and the city's poor suffering for his rebellion, Alaric faces an impossible choice: accept his role in the story, or risk destroying everything to change it. Some chains are made of destiny. Others, we forge ourselves.

James, a brilliant mechanical engineer and passionate history enthusiast, loses his life in a tragic house fire—only to find himself in a mysterious world as the ruler of an island nation. Armed with his modern knowledge and unwavering ambition, James embarks on a bold mission to industrialize his kingdom and build an empire on which the sun never sets.

Entropy as an Arrow of Time takes you on a sweeping journey through one of physics’ most enduring mysteries: why does time seem to move in only one direction? Drawing on insights from classical thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and cosmology, this book unpacks how entropy underpins time’s forward flow at every scale of nature. From the foundations of entropy and time in Chapter One, you’ll progress through the second law of thermodynamics, explore macroscopic and microscopic perspectives on irreversibility, and engage with Boltzmann’s legacy and paradoxes that shaped modern statistical mechanics. Delve into realms beyond thermodynamics by examining biological and informational frameworks for entropy, then tackle quantum considerations of decoherence and measurement. Follow the arrow of time out to cosmic scales in the cosmological arrow and confront advanced debates around boundary conditions and the fate of the universe. The later chapters deepen this conversation, revealing philosophical and psychological arrows that reflect how human memory and causality mirror entropy’s dictates. Concluding with future perspectives, unsolved problems, and an analytical survey of key references, Entropy as an Arrow of Time offers a clear, accessible path through one of the most compelling puzzles of science—why the clock of our universe never ticks backward.

Noah finds himself in the body of Wang Jian in the cultivation world after his death. In this world, power was in the hands of cultivation experts. Noah would suddenly find himself in a competition with experts who had dedicated their entire lives to cultivation. He use the Crafter System on the path to immortality. ************************************************************

Betrayed and left for dead, a soldier awakens in a world of knights and magic—but only one path is open to him. Hayden was once an elite soldier enhanced by the Ocularis Lens, a cutting-edge mechanical eye that made him unstoppable. In this world that was filled with danger, Aura—a sacred energy that enhances the body and infuses weapons—is the mark of a true Knight, while magic is wielded by those born with the gift of sensing Mana. Hayden, however, is no mage. Magic eludes him, leaving him with only one option in order to survive: to become a Knight starting from a Knight's Academy!

Fair warning that each chapter is 4k words long The machinations of the Gods above are beyond mortal comprehension, but during their machinations, a young boy was born Flux Struck with plans beyond human capacity placed onto his shoulders. During the time when the sun and moon changed hands over the skies above, the child faced the void and had his heart beat in line with the birth and death of a new star. Now grown up, the once young child of turbulent times born flux struck now a one armed man who knows the streets fixed his mechanical arm onto his shoulder. And with his newfound growth, the man was placed with newfound burdens. But honestly speaking? Ester Echo welcomed the challenge

A man with a lifelong martial arts background, raised in Asia due to his family's profession, moves to the US for education and work. He discovers Historical Medieval Battles through a colleague and becomes deeply passionate about it. He trains hard and becomes skilled enough to represent his country. During a competition, his armor fails, and he's struck in the head with a two-handed axe, seemingly dying. But is this truly the end?"

In a world where virtual reality has reached unprecedented heights, Eclipse was supposed to be just another game—an ambitious open-world RPG designed by Lena Kurova, a brilliant but reclusive game developer. With an AI-driven world, endless choices, and a protagonist whose fate would be shaped by the player, Eclipse was meant to revolutionize gaming. But something went wrong. On launch day, Eclipse transcended its digital boundaries and became reality. The world as people knew it shifted, fusing with the game’s brutal, unpredictable universe. Cities turned into warzones, mythical beasts roamed the streets, and game mechanics became the laws of physics. Lena, now trapped in her own creation, is no longer just a developer—she is both the game’s architect and prisoner. Meanwhile, the game’s protagonist, "Void," an enigmatic warrior designed to be controlled by players, has become self-aware. And then there’s Kai, a top-ranked gamer who unknowingly triggered the event. With his skills, he might be the only one capable of navigating this new world’s mechanics. As reality crumbles, Lena, Void, and Kai must uncover the truth behind Eclipse’s transformation. Was it an accident? A glitch? Or was this world always meant to become real? But the deeper they dive, the more they realize: the game is evolving. And soon, they may not be the ones playing it anymore.

Kang Soo Hyuk, a 25-year-old CEO, protects his younger brother, Kang Min, a cheerful but competitive teenager. Their mother, Kang Min Soo, worries about the family's unresolved grudges. They live in a home full of memories, supported by close friends Lee Jong, Sung Jae, and Kim Hanna, as they navigate their past and face new challenges together.

Nineteen year old Jiayi Lin, a mixed Chinese-Jamaican aspiring singer, loses her parents in a car crash that leaves her with survivor's guilt, depression and a shattered voice. Two years later, her estranged cousin Mei, a ruthless Korean entertainment scout, drags her to Seoul to compete in Starforge, a televised battle royale idol competition where 100 contestants fight for 7 debut spots. Jiayi resists- until Mei reveals her parents' debts will destroy their ancestral home in Jamaica. Trapped, Jiayi enters Starforge, but her raw, grief-stricken performances clash with the industry's polished fantasy. As she battles rivals, panic attacks, and Mei's manipulations, Jiayi rediscovers her voice by embracing her hybrid identity- but the competition's dark secrets threaten to break her completely.

In a world where the lines between reality and virtual games blur, Lucas Drayton, a struggling gamer on the brink of losing everything, sees Ethereal Nexus Online, the latest VR game, as his final opportunity to escape a life of poverty. With his sister’s health declining and mounting medical bills, Lucas enters the game, hoping to earn enough in-game currency to change their fate. The game promises a completely immersive experience where players can earn real-world money by completing missions, defeating monsters, and exchanging in-game rewards. However, there’s a hidden danger: Ethereal Nexus Online is far more than just a game — it’s a deadly competition where only the strongest and smartest can survive. Upon logging in, Lucas unknowingly unlocks a rare, hidden class — Monarch, an incredibly powerful and mysterious role that grants him control over NPCs and the ability to manipulate certain game mechanics. With his new abilities, Lucas quickly finds himself able to dominate combat, gain influence, and secure allies — though no one knows the full extent of his powers. As he progresses through the game, Lucas attracts the attention of powerful players and factions, all seeking to exploit his talents. But Lucas keeps his class a secret, knowing that revealing it would make him a target. His journey becomes a careful balancing act: navigating dangerous alliances, outsmarting rivals, and rising through the ranks of the game's ever-changing world. Unbeknownst to him, a shadowy organization is watching from the background, intrigued by his potential. As he ascends through the game’s brutal challenges, Lucas must uncover the mysteries of Ethereal Nexus while securing the safety of his sister in the real world. In a game where manipulation, strategy, and power are the only currencies, the path to victory may come at the cost of his own humanity. ---- 50 Power stones = 1 Extra Chapter!

In the Kingdom of Orlos, only those who have any kind of talent will receive fortune and glory. In a competitive society, only those considered strong would survive, but their strength will be determined by the star that shines on their birthday. The archdukedom of Felnatus has four heirs, all born into wonderful and auspicious stars, but one hidden heir is treated like a lowborn in the family.

This is a fantastical and inspirational novel that seamlessly blends urban rebirth, system-based storytelling, and workplace struggle elements, all underpinned by the core philosophy of Laozi’s Dao De Jing. The rebirth concept offers the protagonist a second chance to alter his fate, while the system-based structure adds a touch of the fantastical and provides a growth assistance mechanism. Set against the backdrop of an urban workplace, the story portrays the protagonist's journey through the corporate jungle, a struggle filled with charm that distinguishes it from traditional workplace or fantasy novels, pioneering a fresh narrative path.

Mo Xiao slowly regained consciousness in a desolate mechanical ruin. His head ached intensely, and his memories were like scattered sand, impossible to piece together. The pungent smell of rust filled the air. Twisted metal debris all around was emitting wisps of smoke. What made his blood run cold even more were the monsters wandering among the ruins. They had strange figures, some like a grotesque fusion of machinery and flesh, emitting low - pitched roars. Mo Xiao curled up in fear, not knowing where he was or why he was there. However, the instinct for survival quickly calmed him down. In this perilous place, he clenched his trembling fists and decided to explore his own background and the truth behind this apocalyptic world.

Imagine a shonen sports story. But, it’s not about baseball or soccer. No, this one is about playing a MOBA video game! And no, it’s neither League of Legends nor DotA. A BRAND NEW ORIGINAL MOBA, the one MOBA to rule them all - Classmancers! The game has become so big, that even schools recognize it as a sport. They even allow students to participate in Classmancers clubs and compete against other schools! Who will be the one going to nationals!? ------------------------------------- For Yuel, a team sport is like a chessboard that comes to life. There’s no greater fun than deconstructing every opponent and predicting twenty of their moves in advance. And, Classmancers is the ideal stage for such psychological warfare, for it’s a sport in which game theory reigns supreme. At least, usually, it does. There are also goofs like Lars, who got -200 IQ, yet boast godlike mechanical skill that triumphs against all odds. He’s like your typical OPMC which a cheat, except the cheat does nothing for his intellect. Yuel and Lars are like water and fire. In other words, 100% compatible! That’s why they form an unlikely duo and set out to dominate Classmancers’ competitive scene! However, to challenge their OPness, the two will run into rivals who are just as OP! Some of them will turn their teammates immune to Yuel’s psychological attacks, while others will redirect Lars’s almighty strength against himself. In this harsh environment, the two will keep struggling, struggling, and struggling some more, following their promise to reach the pro scene. ------------------------------------- NOTE: Since the site doesn't support italics yet, I'll be using [text] tags for thoughts in this version of the story. If you're enjoying the story, please upvote it on TopWebFiction! http://topwebfiction.com/vote.php?for=classmancers RELEASE SCHEDULE: Monday. One chapter a week. GAME WIKI: https://classmancers.wikia.com/ HOMEPAGE: https://darkclaymore.wordpress.com/classmancers/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/darkclaymore You can read up to 3 chapters ahead on Patreon.

Two souls from different worlds met in a weird twist of fate. An antisocial male mechanic walks the path of solitude while aiming to become the top designer of giant robots of mass destruction, Doppels. However, the jealousy of his surroundings caused an unfortunate "accident," leading him to the brink of death. An evil female cultivator sets out on a path of revenge after getting betrayed by the whole world. However, she was given a chance to redo her life once again from the moment she started her journey. Both souls wandered around a pure white space and met a mysterious system before entering their bodies... But the wrong one?! Female cultivator in the mechanic's body: "Where did my cultivation go?!" Male mechanic in the cultivator's body: "Where did these melons come from?!" Follow the unfortunate love (?) story of the two, who were literally worlds apart, as it unfolds!

Salvie passes away by a hit by the very people she blackmailed exploited and controlled. She finds herself in a Game of the gods in a universe with a system, in a competition that was randomized based on her personality. Watch with the gods as they entertain us for our amusement. Warning the first few chapters are a bit rough since I had just started writing for the first time. Please Enjoy. The image is not my own and will take down if asked. Support me and my works at www.Patreon.com/Madjic

(This is my entry for WSA 2025) [...you, among others have been chosen to become a member of the "Interdimensional Assistants"...] Have you ever found yourself in a tight competition? where there are many participants, but few chosen? Meet Tudor, Kiitan, Soo-ah and Esmeralda, four people from different parts of the world, chosen among many others to join the Interdimensional Assistants; an organization created to stop the destruction of worlds where possible. witness them as they embark on the journey to become representatives of their desired powers and bring balance to where ever they are sent...

Follow the Life of Juri Stalin, as he struggles to build His Empire of Fire and Steel in a world of monsters and wizards

A mysterious "accident" propels Di Tian into the vast cultivation world beyond Earth, but he soon realizes he's not the only one with newfound powers. Flight, telekinesis, elemental control—these are now common abilities among random Earthlings due to the incident. With his own gift shrouded in mystery, Di Tian must work harder than everyone else to rise above the fray, unravel his enigmatic powers, and carve out his legacy in this fiercely competitive new reality.

In the year 2139, the world changed. Fundamentally and irrevocably. Everything happened too quickly. The sky cracked like an egg and armored dinosaur-like monsters lurched out of the fissure. The split, though small at first, quickly widened. Within a few short hours, these beasts had overrun the world. Countries, even those who had been enemies for centuries, sounded a global alarm. Political differences were cast aside as humans scrambled to find a solution—any solution—to what became known as the Great Disaster 1.0. Human experimentations began, first in reluctance, then in earnest. As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, failure rates remained high. Desperate for results, global authorities started turning a blind eye to how experimental subjects were sourced. Countless victims were kidnapped and trafficked to state-run laboratories. Shi Tian was but one of them. But unlike those who died nameless, in pain, and unrecognizable, he had the fortune of surviving after being injected with humanity’s last hope—an integrated chip. Except… the chip remained dormant. It seemed that certain circumstances must be met before the chip could be activated. What those circumstances were, even the scientists in charge could not answer.