Resurrecting the Genius Within

Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 281 X Make an Appearance

Finished

Despite having the skills to back it up, Kiev was notoriously arrogant and difficult to get along with, and many disliked him.

Now that a newcomer had pushed him off the leaderboard, everyone was eager to watch him fall.

Kiev replied, “That problem has been unsolved for three years, but no one can solve it now. It’s you all who should feel pathetic. His tone was disdainful.

Ha wrote, “The newbie just posted a problem, looking for a bug in a program. Why don’t you give it a shot, Kiev? Maybe you can reclaim your ranking?‘

Kiev scoffed and switched screens to tackle the bug. However, he soon found himself entangled in traps, growing increasingly frustrated.

Meanwhile, the conversation continued.

Dee wrote, Welcome, newbie

Toad wrote, “What the hell? I heard Dee’s a Cheshian. My friend wasn’t wrong; Cheshian bootlickers are plentiful. They’ll lick anyone’s boots.

Ha mocked, ‘Already buttering up the newbie? Is it really necessary? How pathetic. The novice won’t even bother interacting with you.

Toad chimed in, ‘Dee’d dropped out of the top ten; of course he needs to cling on to someone.

Ha echoed, ‘Oh right, I almost forgot. Dee had dropped out of the top ten. Why haven’t you left?”

Dylan cursed at the screen, “What does it matter to you if I welcome someone? You began making fun of me because I was among a group of foreigners who were less skilled.

“I’m not leaving. I’ll stay here to piss you off!”

If George weren’t watching the screen, Dylan would have engaged in a full–on verbal battle with them.

Is this newbie Mr. George?

is so

is great. Given enough time, I might be able to crack. your code, but X’s program code is beyond my capabilities. There was never a chance in my life. No one can

the newbie’s bug? How did that go? Judging by your mood, it didn’t go well.

my core code means nothing. If this newbie can break X’s program code, I’ll call him

the second

finally spoke

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wasn’t surprised. As expected, it was George.

talk? I thought

Finished.

Y understand it perfectly.

no need to flatter X, because X doesn’t read these messages and never speaks in the group. But if you crack X’s program code, maybe my

name is Y, right after X in the alphabet. Coincidence

answered, ‘Clearly intentional. Who in the hacking world doesn’t admire

is getting ganged up on. He’s pathethic.”

drying her hair as she read the messages rolling in.

wrote, Welcome, newbie

eyes widened in excitement, and he

he realised, Wasn’t that

real life, and Isabelle was a stark contrast to his imagination. Dylan

did, his feelings briefly

he quickly tossed them aside and

though his idol had ‘fallen‘ and Isabelle was quite ruthless, his admiration ran deep. Interacting with her online

itself was synonymous with prowess and

sight of it

was revered by many. Beyond unparalleled skills, X’s legendary

in the group

uproar.

group was small, their reaction was

from Dylan’s initial shock. Everyone leaned