The moment Axel confirmed that the unknown hacker was indeed pushing back, a wave of excitement rippled through him. It had been a long time since he encountered someone capable of challenging him in the digital realm. His fingers flew across the mechanical keyboard, eyes darting between his multiple screens as lines of code streamed past. But as the virtual skirmish deepened, it quickly became clear—this wasn't just any adversary. This person's skills were nearly on par with his own.
"Damn..." Axel muttered under his breath, watching the other hacker evade his traps and retaliate with elegant precision. Whoever this was, they weren't just talented—they were dangerous. He estimated the battle could stretch on for a day, maybe two. And that was time he simply didn't have. Tomorrow was the final rehearsal with his group before the live stage performance. The last thing he needed was to show up exhausted, physically and mentally drained.
