In the dead of night, Anthony finally went online secretly.
Kyle asked once he saw Anthony: Why are you always so late?
Anthony replied: I was busy!
Kyle: Why are you always busy before you have to get online? Isn't that too coincidental?
Anthony: Well, I am indeed busy.How dare I get online before Natasha goes to bed? I don't have a death wish.
Kyle couldn't be bothered to argue with him, so he changed the subject of the conversation and asked: Where is Thalia?
Anthony: She's injured and still resting at home.
Kyle grew nervous and asked: Injured? What happened?
Anthony explained: It's just some private matter. Don't worry about her. It's only a minor injury.
Kyle thought for a while and asked: Did it happen because of a man?
Anthony: How did you know about that ?
Kyle responded: Given Thalia's skills, it won't be easy to hurt her unless she is willing to take it! Has she found the man?
Anthony said: Yes. They ran into each other!
Kyle: D*mn! What a coincidence!
Feeling surprised, Anthony asked: Do you know about this as well?
Kyle: I only know a little about it.
While Anthony arched his eyebrow, Kyle changed the subject of the conversation: All right. Let's not dwell on it. I have something important to discuss with you!
Anthony questioned: What is it?
Kyle became excited when they started talking about this topic. He typed: Did you know that Shadow Seeker was online yesterday?
Once Kyle brought this up, Anthony's heart skipped a beat. Nonetheless, he pretended to be nonchalant and replied: I guess every hacker knows about this. Why are you bringing this up now?
Kyle asked: Are you not excited?
Anthony: Of course, I'm excited!
However, it wasn't hard to tell that he wasn't excited at all.
Kyle ignored him and continued typing: When she offered rewards, I happened to have some information and provided it to her. Do you want to guess what happened next?
Anthony was startled for a while before he replied: Did she agree to join Darknetz?
That was just a guess, but deep down, Anthony thought his position would be precarious if his speculation turned out to be true.
Kyle answered: Well, she didn't. I can tell she's still determined not to join any organization!
Upon hearing it, Anthony heaved a sigh of relief. He asked: In that case, why are you so excited?
Kyle quickly responded: Even though she didn't join Darknetz, she promised to fulfill three of my requests!
Anthony: What requests?
Kyle: I haven't thought about it. However, an idea did pop into my mind!
Anthony's gut instinct told him that the idea was related to him. He questioned: What's your idea?
Kyle proposed: I'm planning to let you and Shadow Seeker compete against each other!
Instantly, Anthony was rendered speechless.
Can I refuse?
Kyle added: Although Shadow Seeker is a legend, you're not bad, too. After all, you're the most awesome hacker I've ever seen, other than Shadow Seeker. I'm curious about the gap between the two of you!
The next moment, Anthony responded without hesitation: I refuse!
Kyle: Why?
Anthony: There is no reason. I refuse, and that's it.
Kyle asked provocatively: Are you afraid of losing?
Anthony: No!
Kyle: You must have a reason, right?
Anthony couldn't bring himself to explain to Kyle.
How should I tell him? I can't possibly reveal to him that Shadow Seeker is my mom and that she'll find out about me being a hacker if we compete against each other, right?
Moreover, Kyle would think he was crazy and delusional even if he spoke the truth.
Kyle: Shadow Seeker also asked me a similar question today!
Anthony was startled for a moment before he asked: What did you answer?
Kyle: Do you even have to ask? We're entirely different from them. While we only want to make money, what they do are hideous. Hence, one shouldn't lump us together. However, if we insist on comparing Darknetz and them, they have a slight edge over us. While they function like rebels, our members are carefully selected. Although our team is expanding these years, our Achilles' heel is that we're not as cruel as they are.
After reading Kyle's explanation, a thought flashed through Anthony's mind as he typed: I understand now!
Kyle asked in bewilderment: What is it? Are you planning to compete against them?
Anthony pondered about it for a while before typing: I didn't have a goal in the past, but I have one now. I must destroy this so-called mysterious organization!
Kyle: Did they offend you?
Anthony said: Their mere existence offended melln particular, they offended Mommy!
Kyle didn't know what to say.
Although Anthony sounded slightly arrogant, one couldn't help but feel thrilled by his words. As such, Kyle believed that he was Darknetz's
future.
Moreover, Kyle somehow felt Anthony could achieve it, for the latter always exuded a mysterious yet powerful aura.
After thinking, Kyle replied: With your personality, I think you can become Shadow Seeker's ally. After all, I can tell she's hostile toward the organization too. Who knows if you two can join forces to eliminate them and become legends?
Anthony raised his eyebrows once he heard it. He replied: It's my first time realizing that you have fairly accurate judgment!
Kyle responded smugly: Of course! Otherwise, how could I discover a talent like you with my eyes?
Anthony chuckled and typed: If you have other news about the organization, remember to tell me!
Kyle: Are you serious?
Anthony: Do I look like I’m joking?
After regaining his senses, Kyle advised Anthony: Anthony, although I admire your boldness, I have to remind you that this isn't a joking matter...
Anthony: I've never been as serious as I am now!
Kyle furrowed his eyebrows as he read Anthony's message.
Anthony: Don't worry. I won't drag Darknetz through the mud!
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