Well, 'Sword Art Online' also has elements of mage - like characters. Although it's mainly about a virtual reality MMORPG, the main character Kirito uses magic - like skills at times. It has a great story about survival and love in a virtual world with lots of magical elements.
One characteristic is the powerful magic abilities of the main character. For example, in 'A Certain Magical Index', the main character has unique psychic powers which can be considered as a form of magic. These abilities often lead to exciting battles and problem - solving situations.
Another one is 'The Beginning After The End'. The mc has memories from his past life and uses his knowledge and unique abilities to become extremely powerful in a new world.
I'm sorry I can't recommend any specific'mage light novel' right off the bat as I'm not familiar with a particular one. But you could start by looking for popular light novel series that involve magic and mages in general bookstores or online platforms.
One popular one is 'Overlord'. The main character is an extremely powerful being in a game - like world.
Sure. 'The Archmage's Daughter' is a great one. It has an interesting plot about an arch mage and his daughter. The world - building is quite immersive.
One example could be 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'. At first, Subaru is often misunderstood by the characters around him. His strange behavior and repeated resets of the timeline make it difficult for others to fully comprehend his motives and actions.
Some 'smart mc light novels' worth checking out are 'Log Horizon'. The mc is a strategist who uses his smarts to deal with the challenges in a virtual world. Also, 'Konosuba' has a mc who, while often in comical situations, shows his intelligence in unexpected ways. There are many others, but these are a good start to explore the genre.
I'm sorry, I don't have any specific 'mc as ai light novel' to recommend at the moment. You could try searching on specialized light novel websites or forums for such works.
Unfortunately, I don't have a particular 'evil mc light novel' to recommend off - hand. However, you could try looking at popular light novel databases or forums. There, you can ask for suggestions or search through threads where people discuss light novels with unique main characters, including those with an 'evil' slant. You might also check out reviews of light novels that mention a non - traditional or 'evil' protagonist to find something that suits your taste.
One popular 'Vampire MC Light Novel' is 'Vampire Knight'. It has an engaging story with a vampire main character in a school setting filled with mystery and romance.