Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth) novel Chapter 390

Chapter 390

A tense expression crossed Dave's face when he heard Miguel's words. “What do you mean?”

“Someone hacked into the Overseer System and tracked where your car was heading from the airport. I'm guessing that you are being followed,” Miguel informed with a stern expression.

Dave and Kenneth exchanged worried glances at the same time.

“Can we find out who it is?” Dave asked grimly.

Miguel shook his head. “Our men tried to track the perpetrator but failed. Whoever the hacker is, he's more skilled than us and swiftly withdrew once he knew we were on to him.”

Narrowing his eyes, Dave inquired curiously, “If the hacker is as sophisticated as you say, why was he discovered when hacking into the Overseer System? Miguel, I remember that no one noticed when you hacked into it the last time.”

“I was thinking about this inconsistency too. There can only be two possibilities. Firstly, someone noticed the network freezing. Secondly...”

“What is it?” Dave asked.

“The hacker deliberately left tracks for us to find,” Kenneth suggested.

Miguel glanced at Kenneth before nodding in agreement. “These are the only two possibilities.”

Dave broke into a smile. “It looks like the party in Spaunia is getting livelier.” Just as he spoke, he looked in Kenneth's direction. “J, do you think I'm the target or you?”

Kenneth wasn't surprised by the question. “Is there a difference?”

“Of course there is. I can't allow a friend on a rare visit to be dragged into my affairs,” Dave answered.

An indiscernible glint flashed across Kenneth's eyes. “I'm afraid I'm the one who got you involved.”

“Do you mean he could be from Vermillion Base?” Dave asked but quickly answered his own question. “That's unlikely. If they knew who you were, I probably would have heard of it. Besides, how would Boss, who's extremely busy now, have time to keep an eye on you?”

“He doesn't have to because he knows that I would definitely come,” Kenneth remarked with certainty.

“Are you saying that it was his men?” Dave asked.

Kenneth shook his head. “I can't say. It feels more like an entirely new faction.”

Dave's eyes narrowed. “That's what my hunch says too. If it were Boss, he would have openly declared war instead of using such clandestine methods. Furthermore, he would let us know that he was watching us.”

Kenneth concurred with a nod.

Unfortunately, no matter how hard they wracked their brains, they couldn't think of anyone else.

Dave looked at him. “Aren't you supposed to be retired? How did you end up offending so many people?”

Kenneth quipped, “I can't help being born attractive.”

“That's true. You never fail to attract enemies!” Dave teased.

Not disputing the statement, Kenneth curled his lips in response. After all, he couldn't deny that was largely how his life turned out to be.

At that moment, Dave broke into a mischievous smile. “From my perspective, it seems that God is on my side. Look at how many experts are gathered here. Fate has evidently brought you here to help me take them all down. Say, do you think DX will stand at the top once all of them are wiped out?”

Kenneth was cognizant that when Dave mentioned “all of them,” it naturally included Shadow Seeker.

Kenneth calmly reminded him, “Be careful of getting carried away, for you might end up biting off more than you can chew.”

Dave ignored the warning with a smile. “With you around, what have I to fear? Furthermore, peace has reigned too long in Spaunia. It's time to shake things up a little.” At that moment, a bloodthirsty glint faintly flashed across Dave's eyes.

Kenneth threw him a glance without making a comment.

After all, Dave might not follow through with his words.

If he did, he would run the risk of being attacked by the combined strength of the other organizations. That was a development that brought no benefit to DX at all.

Nevertheless, Kenneth could vaguely sense that there were many different factions hidden within Spaunia itself.

He didn't know why they had come and couldn't care less about them. However, he had a strong hunch the matter with Vermillion Base wouldn't be easily resolved. More importantly, there was a sense of impending chaos just beyond the corner.

As for how it was all going to end, no one had any idea.

Regardless, he would keep Natasha safe, come what may.

At that moment, his train of thought was broken by Miguel's question. “Dave, in that case, do we need to make any preparations?”

Dave's eyes sparkled momentarily. “Didn't you say that the hacker is more skilled than you are? What's the point in preparing?”

“I can gather a few of my friends to launch a combined attack. We'll stand a better chance that way.”

Dave furrowed his brows upon hearing Miguel's suggestion. “Is there really such a big difference among the skills of hackers?”

Miguel nodded. “A small variation makes a world of difference.”

“In that case, is there a way to differentiate those among you? For example, even though people have different characters and methods of doing things, we are still able to stereotype them. A person of a certain character has a fixed way of doing things. Therefore, aren't you able to tell after battling each other so frequently?” Dave asked.

“There is. Some like to attack aggressively, while others prefer a more indirect approach. However, I have never come across someone like that amongst all my opponents. His method might look ordinary, but his sequence is illogical, making him unpredictable. Furthermore, the way he attacks is extremely ruthless—” Midway through his explanation, Miguel suddenly froze with his brows furrowed.

“There is. Some like to attack aggressively, while others prefer a more indirect approach. However, I have never come across someone like that amongst all my opponents. His method might look ordinary, but his sequence is illogical, making him unpredictable. Furthermore, the way he attacks is extremely ruthless—” Midway through his explanation, Miguel suddenly froze with his brows furrowed.

“Such methods remind me of someone,” Miguel suddenly remarked.

“Who is it?” Dave asked.

Miguel answered hesitantly, “Anonymous...”

Dave's eyes narrowed. “Are you sure?”

Miguel shook his head and elaborated, “I have not battled him before and only saw a video about him. Someone had made a recording while going against him. Even then, it was only a short clip, but it made a deep impression on me. Nonetheless, I'm still not sure if it's really him.”

Dave cracked a smile. “If it really was him, there's more to this matter than meets the eye.”

“Can it be that Anonymous challenged you on purpose, knowing that you're looking for him?” Kenneth speculated.

“I have been looking for him for a long time, so why is he only making an appearance now? Furthermore, the trail started from the airport...” Dave wondered aloud.

No sooner had he finished than their eyes met. The answer dawned upon them at the same time.

Looking at Kenneth, Dave curled his lips into a mysterious yet mischievous smile. “J, I told you that you are good at attracting enemies. Even Anonymous has his sight locked on you!”

When something occurred to Kenneth, he asked Miguel, “Didn't you say earlier that Anonymous has joined Darknetz?”

Miguel nodded. “That's what's being speculated within the hacker community. There's no official confirmation of it, though.”

“But there can never be smoke without a fire,” Kenneth commented.

“The rumor started when someone seemingly saw Anonymous being close to Kyle of Darknetz,” Miguel continued.

Kenneth's eyes narrowed as he listened on.

Anonymous... Darknetz... Why do I keep having this niggling sense of dread? Also, Darknetz has become particularly active recently. Their headquarters isn't even located here, so why have they come? Could it be...

All of a sudden, Kenneth had an epiphany.