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?

so great,

wrote, ‘Everyone knows the gap between you and X is great. Given enough time, I might be able to crack. your code, but

bug? How did that go? Judging by your mood, it didn’t go well. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be asking

nothing. If this newbie can break X’s program

I’m happy with the second spot. X deserves the top.

newbie finally

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Wed, 19 Jun

281 X Make an Appearance

As expected, it was George.

talk? I thought you were mute.

Finished.

understand it perfectly.

reminded. ‘Newbie, 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 idol

the newbie’s name is Y, right after X in the alphabet. Coincidence or intentional?‘

answered, ‘Clearly intentional. Who in the hacking world doesn’t admire X? It’s nothing

getting ganged up

rolling in.

wrote, Welcome, newbie @Y.

eyes widened in excitement, and he

realised, Wasn’t

life, and Isabelle was a stark contrast to his

he did, his feelings briefly grew complicated.

tossed them aside and became giddy with

ruthless, his admiration ran deep. Interacting with her online felt entirely different from meeting her

alias X itself was synonymous with prowess

it was exhilarating.

X was an elite figure who was revered by many. Beyond unparalleled

the group

uproar.

was small,

shock. Everyone leaned closer to their screens, eyes