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Chapter 10 Nora's Mix
The air in Nora's tiny apartment buzzed with the electric hum of her devices. Multiple monitors cast a glow on her face, highlighting the vibrant pink tips of her choppy blue hair. Outside, the never-ending thrum of Neo-Tokyo, a mix of digital noise and distant hovercar traffic, provided a familiar, yet unsettling, backdrop.
“Damn it, Kael,” she muttered, her gaze fixed on the scant information she had managed to gather about the enigmatic boy. Her search had yielded almost nothing, only a registration entry at a rundown orphanage. Every piece she found only deepened the mystery.
And then there was the System. Since witnessing Kael’s almost supernatural combat abilities, the System had become a persistent presence in her life, a ghost in the machine. It seemed to anticipate her every move, a voice whispering in the back of her mind.
Nora tried to rationalize it as some kind of advanced malware, a rogue AI program picked up during one of her deep web explorations. But the System defied categorization. It was too sophisticated, too responsive, too… knowing.
“Origin irrelevant. Focus: Objective,” it had stated in its cryptic, emotionless tone.
"Easy for you to say," Nora grumbled, her fingers flying across her cyberdeck's interface. "You're not the one risking your neck for some cryptic mission.”
The System remained silent, observing, nudging her in a specific direction, like an unseen puppet master pulling at invisible strings.
Despite her reservations, Nora couldn’t deny the System's utility. It had proven invaluable during her efforts to erase any trace of her encounter with the kidnappers. It had highlighted key files, enhanced her decryption speeds, and even silenced the alarms that usually accompanied her forays into secure networks.
A notification flashed across her screen: Security Breach Skill Granted. Below it, a detailed description of the new skill appeared:
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System Notice: Skill: Security Breach
Security Breach is a hacking skill that allows the user to infiltrate and compromise digital security systems with precision and speed. This skill is tailored for Tech minded individuals who specialize in bypassing firewalls, unlocking restricted systems, and taking over enemy tech.
Skill Effects:
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Basic Infiltration: At its lowest level, the skill allows the user to bypass low-tier security systems such as doors, terminals, or surveillance cameras.
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Overclocked Breach: Enables faster bypass of mid-tier security (corporate systems or secure data vaults).
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Hijack Control (level dependent): Grants control over enemy devices, such as security drones, auto-turrets, or enemy cybernetic implants (limited to Tier 1-2 tech).
She had managed to scrub the local security feeds, erasing any evidence of Kael’s intervention. But as she explored the city’s digital infrastructure, she realized the extent of the System’s reach. It was everywhere, integrated into the city’s core operating system, a hidden layer of control that few even suspected existed.
The thought both terrified and intrigued her. What was its purpose? Who was behind it? And why had it chosen her, a solitary hacker who preferred the anonymity of the digital world?
“Accept the mission. Unlock the secrets,” the System prompted, its message appearing as a holographic overlay on her screen.
“Not so fast,” Nora countered, leaning back in her chair. This wasn’t some game she could simply quit. This was real life.
“Do I really want to get involved with this?” she wondered, her gaze fixed on the flickering lights of the city. “Kael’s a badass, and sure, I do owe him...”
She was used to operating alone, a lone wolf in the digital jungle. The thought of being tethered to a mission, of owing someone, especially someone as enigmatic as Kael, grated against her independent nature.
But there was a flicker of curiosity within her, a desire to unravel the mystery that surrounded the boy, to understand the forces at play. And the System, with its cryptic prompts, was the only key she had.
Nora’s gaze fell on a heavily encrypted file, a hidden cache of data uncovered deep within Kuroda’s digital footprint. It was a locked door, a tantalizing glimpse into a plan that the CEO clearly tried to erase.
“What are you hiding, Kael?” she murmured, her fingers hovering over the keyboard.
She knew the risks. This path could lead to danger, to a world she had always tried to avoid. But something, perhaps a sense of responsibility towards the boy who saved her life, perhaps the System’s insistent nudging, or maybe just plain curiosity, pushed her forward.
“Alright,” Nora said, her voice firm. “I’m in.”
Instantly, a new message appeared on her screen, shimmering like a holographic mirage:
Class Selected: Netrunner
Description: Netrunners are the digital elite, masters of cyberspace. Their minds seamlessly interface with the digital realm, allowing them to navigate complex networks, breach security protocols, and manipulate data streams.
She wasn't just a hacker anymore, a lone wolf in the digital shadows. She was part of something larger, something that promised both danger and unimaginable power.
Nora took a deep breath, her fingers already dancing across the keyboard, ready to face the challenges ahead. The System, her enigmatic guide, had opened a door to a world she never knew existed. And Nora, the Netrunner, was ready to walk through it.