The Genius System-Chapter 84: A One-Sided Hacker Game

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Lassen was still slumped in his chair, feet casually propped up on the meeting table, staring at the ceiling as if the secret of the universe was inscribed there. He twirled a pen between his fingers, boredom creeping in after the storm he had unleashed by announcing his project to the scientists.

At that precise moment, the System’s voice echoed in his mind, carrying its usual hint of exasperation.

[ Host, we have a problem. A little curious one is trying to hack into the base’s security system. ]

Lassen blinked, nearly dropping his pen.

"Wait... what? Someone’s trying to break into MY playground?"

[ Yes. And the funniest part? It’s not a foreign government or a criminal organization. It’s just one person. ]

Lassen straightened slightly, his expression shifting between curiosity and amusement.

"Excuse me? Are you telling me a solo hacker is trying to infiltrate an ultra-secret military base, buried under a desert, without any outside help? Just like that, with their little laptop and some audacity?"

[ Exactly. And I must admit, she’s quite skilled. She’s already bypassed three firewall layers and is about to access the cameras. At this rate, she’ll have partial control in less than five minutes. ]

Lassen raised an eyebrow, a playful smile stretching across his lips.

"Well, now I’m interested. Show me who this lunatic is."

Immediately, a holographic screen lit up in front of him, projecting images from the external cameras. At the top of an old building on the outskirts of the base, a female figure, clad in a discreet black suit, sat cross-legged, her laptop glowing green under the starry night.

Her hair was tied in a tight ponytail, and her fingers danced across the keyboard with an almost supernatural speed. A headset clamped over her ears, she seemed entirely absorbed in her work, lines of code flashing across her screen at a dizzying pace.

Lassen watched in silence before bursting into laughter.

"Damn, she’s got guts. I wonder if she really knows what she’s getting into."

[ Do you want me to send Adrian to give her a little cybersecurity lesson... in a physical manner? ]

"No, no, that would be too easy. I want to play a little."

[ I love it when you say that. It always ends in disaster for someone else.]

Lassen flashed a feline grin,the kind that spelled trouble.

"Don’t cut her access just yet. Let her progress a little more. Just enough for her to think she’s made it… and then block her at the last moment."

[Ohhh, sadistic. You’re going to let her believe she’s won and then shatter all her hopes at once. ]

"Exactly. It’s much more fun that way."

He crossed his arms, eyes fixed on the screen as the hacker bypassed the fourth security layer, manipulating data flows as if playing a perfectly orchestrated symphony. She had just neutralized a detection protocol, and soon, she would have full access to the internal cameras.

It was impressive.

But the exact moment she pressed the final key, her screen flashed violently before a bright red message popped up:

> ERROR: ACCESS DENIED. CUTE, BUT NO.

Lassen stifled a laugh, watching her reaction. On the surveillance feed, she leaned back slightly, surprised, before furrowing her brows. Her fingers immediately resumed dancing over the keyboard, trying to figure out what had just happened.

Then, a second message appeared in golden letters:

> YOU’RE SKILLED, BUT NOT ENOUGH. WHY NOT COME TALK FACE TO FACE?

Lassen ran a hand through his hair, savoring the moment.

"Do you think she’ll take the hint and leave quietly?"

[ Not a chance. She’s too proud for that. Look at her, she’s already trying to bypass your block. ]

"Hah! Determined. I like that."

Lassen stood up and stretched before glancing at his holographic screen.

"Tell me, where’s Adrian?"

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[ Cleaning his weapons. Do you want him to go fetch her?]

"Obviously. Tell him to be… welcoming."

[ Welcoming? Adrian? You might as well ask him to offer her tea while you’re at it. ]

"Mmmh… tempting, but no. Just tell him not to traumatize her. Too much."

[ You’re asking me to restrain Adrian? I thought you loved chaos.]

"I want to see her in one piece. For now."

Meanwhile, on the rooftop, the hacker stared at her screen in disbelief, her brows knitted in a mix of frustration and defiance.

"No way… How long has he known I was here?"

She cursed under her breath, snapping her laptop shut and jumping to her feet. Her eyes scanned her surroundings, an unsettling feeling creeping up her spine.

She was right.

Behind her, a shadow materialized, blending seamlessly into the darkness with terrifying ease.

Then, a deep, calm voice broke the silence:

"Bad idea, little one."

She froze instantly, her entire body tensing.

Adrian had arrived.

The hacker clenched her fists, her mind racing. She knew she was screwed. And yet, instead of panicking, a smirk appeared on her lips.

"Honestly, I was hoping to last a little longer before getting caught."

Adrian didn’t move, observing her with his neutral, impassive gaze. He was tall, imposing, and she knew she had no chance of escaping if she tried anything.

"You’re brave, I’ll give you that. Or stupid,that remains to be seen."

She shrugged, crossing her arms defiantly.

"Probably both. So what now? Are you going to turn me over to the authorities? Handcuff me and throw me into a dark cell?"

Adrian let out an amused smirk.

"Not exactly. You’ve caught the attention of the worst possible person. And trust me, I’m not the one deciding your fate."

She opened her mouth to respond, but a faint metallic sound made her turn her head. Behind Adrian, a black car had just pulled up, and the rear door slowly swung open.

A nonchalant, almost amused voice drifted out from inside:

"Well, well… Let’s see what kind of person dares to hack into MY base."

A shiver ran down the hacker’s spine.

Mr. X had just invited her for a chat.