Natasha continued stalling for time.
She replied calmly: What else? If I don't allow you to breach the firewall, these technicians won't realize their firewall is flawed. You've toyed with them for days. If I don't teach them a lesson, they will still think they are capable.
Cosmos had no words to refute her.
She's being sarcastic, huh?
His frown deepened.
Suddenly, Natasha spoke up. “I'm just stalling for time. Don't take it to heart.” She shot him a look.
Cosmos was unable to retort her words.
She was considering the big picture, so there was nothing wrong with her action.
It was killing two birds with one stone as she managed to trick the hacker and also mock them.
Cosmos didn't even have a chance to retort back.
He could only stare at her silently.
Meanwhile, Natasha was still battling with the hacker.
Hacker: The system is okay, but I still found a flaw in it. It is just a matter of time before I breach it.
Natasha: Thank you for teaching them a lesson. Don't worry. This is the first and last time you'll succeed.
Hacker: Oh, really? Are you that confident?
Natasha: Of course. They are only in their twenties, but they've already proven themselves capable enough to make it this far. Who knows, one day they might just defeat you.
The entire team was watching closely behind Cosmos.
This was a carrot and stick approach.
Cosmos gazed at Natasha with a conflicted look. If Natasha wins, then all will be good. But if she loses...
He narrowed his eyes.
Let's just wait until everything comes to an end.
Natasha and the hacker were still going head-to-head with each other.
As Natasha chatted with him, she set up a new firewall. The hacker soon discovered the new firewall and frowned. He commented: You're the most formidable opponent I've ever encountered.
Natasha: Really?
Hacker: No, there's someone else. That person who was with you previously. He's great at attacking, so he's also a formidable opponent.
Natasha: I'm honored by your compliment.
Hacker: Is he your mentee?
Natasha: No.
Hacker: Well, he has your style.
Natasha: Are you being direct in sounding out someone else's privacy?
Hacker: I'm not interested in your private matters. I'm just interested in him. If possible, I'd like to challenge him!
Natasha: I'll tell my son about your wishes.
The hacker was stunned. He asked: He's your son?
Natasha replied casually: Yeah!
The hacker refused to believe her. He typed out: You're lying!
Natasha couldn't be bothered to explain to him. She replied: Believe whatever you want.
Hacker: Who are you, then?
Natasha: Didn't you say you're not interested in my private matters?
Hacker: It is hard to find a hacker who can defeat me. Who the hell are you?
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