Digital Hackers' Memories

Her second step was to upgrade and optimize the computer's original system based on the dual-core CPU, further enhancing the system that had already been modified by Chen Ze.

This cyberpunk-themed room wasn't deliberately created; rather, it's a naturally formed electronic-style layout resulting from the optimized system's three-dimensional simulation.

"You can try it; your computer's performance will definitely be much better than before."

A faint smile played on his lips; the fox-like beast's expression was elegant and confident.

Even though Renamon hadn't been exposed to hacking techniques for very long, its innate talent as a Digimon still made it far more adept at learning data and software than Chen Ze.

In fact, if it weren't for the rules of the virtual world, Youkomon felt that it wouldn't be much inferior to Chen Ze in terms of hardware modification and building its own computer.

By then, aside from his wild imagination, Chen Ze might not have many other skills that would truly surpass the Fox Beast in hacking techniques.

"how did you do it?"

A virtual screen was projected in front of him, and Chen Ze's hands moved rapidly, quickly proving the fox spirit's claim using various testing software.

Compared to his previous computer, the computer with the optimized system from Youkomon showed a significant improvement in system and software performance.

This kind of qualitative improvement in operating speed is definitely not something that can be achieved simply by adding a processor.

This clearly demonstrates that after gaining a thorough understanding of the system software, the original system was modified using that understanding, resulting in a comprehensive improvement in all aspects of the computer.

"Although it's not a completely custom-made system, this kind of modification is already quite extreme."

Chen Ze clearly remembered that before Renamon returned from Hikari Hill, it was just a Digimon with the most basic hacking knowledge.

In less than a month, she actually grew into a "high-level" hacker who could modify computer systems on her own, right under Chen Ze's nose.

Chapter Nine: The Righteous Royal Knights

"This structure..."

Just as Chen Ze was marveling at the Fox Beast's talent, he suddenly realized that this modified system seemed somewhat familiar—its framework and data processing methods were exactly the same as those of the Digital Core.

"Did you improve this computer system based on your own digital core framework?"

Thinking about this, Chen Ze could finally understand the "lightning-fast" progress of the fox demon beast in just one month.

After all, in a sense, the Digicore is a powerful software system that is specifically responsible for processing various data and information within the Digimon's body.

Even so, applying some of the basic frameworks and logic of the digital core to an existing computer system is not an easy task.

"Wait, so you mean you modified the entire system?"

As if suddenly remembering something, Chen Zhe's expression changed abruptly, and he looked nervously at the calm-faced fox beast.

"Yes, I updated all the system files..."

At this point, the fox-mon paused slightly before continuing.

"This naturally includes those 'mating data' that you disguised as system files."

Chen Ze's face flushed red instantly. He opened his mouth to explain something, but the fox demon beast uttered something that would make any human male feel ashamed.

"Of course, I can understand the longing and desire of you human males, especially underage boys like you, for 'mating,' so I didn't delete your information."

Although the fox spirit's tone remained calm, Chen Ze sensed a mocking smile hidden beneath that calm exterior.

"See that little box? That's the data you need."

Following the direction pointed out by the fox spirit, Chen Ze was shocked to find a pile of special "boxes" covered with mosaics in an inconspicuous corner of the small room.

More importantly, next to that "little box" were a bunch of mini-programs with words like "gentleman", "E-station", "mature woman type" and "bika".

"you……"

Speechless, Chen Ze stared at the innocent-looking fox demon beast. Now he was 100% certain that the other party had done this on purpose—because it was clearly a public execution!

It was only at this moment that Chen Ze finally understood why the other party knew his "preferences" so well—it turned out that the other party had already hacked into all the "gentleman accounts" on his computer.

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Inside a digital laboratory in an unknown time and space.

"what?"

Mirei Mikagura, who had just closed the folder, was taken aback for a moment, then revealed a half-smile.

"To think of such a method to prevent me from tracking you, you really have some skills."

Meanwhile, by using numerous intermediaries to access the public network, even an ultimate demon god like Mostimon would not be able to completely prevent Renamon and Chen Ze from entering.

Unfortunately, the wheels of fate have already begun to turn.

Mirei Mikagura, still wearing that ambiguous smile on her face, showed no intention of taking any action despite realizing that Rei-Foxmon was about to enter the EDEN network.

Since the established "protagonist" has already embarked on the right track, even if two more unexpected factors come along, they will no longer be able to interfere with the "fate" ship that is poised to set sail.

"destiny?"

Just as Mikagura Mirei was talking to herself, a surge of unfamiliar data suddenly appeared inside the digital laboratory where she was.

"If you truly believe in fate, then why interfere with it?"

Accompanied by a calm and rational voice, a stunning blonde woman with a hot figure and pink goggles emerged from the unfamiliar data.

"..."

Giving a hand gesture to reassure Mostimon standing behind her not to be nervous, Mikagura Millie looked the blonde beauty up and down before slowly asking her question.

"Are you Kyoko Mumi now? Or a Royal Knight?"

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes as the woman named "Muhai Xingzi" looked down at her body, seemingly not quite understanding how the other party had seen through her "disguise".

"Looks like they're Royal Knights."

Her calm tone was filled with certainty. Just as Mikagura Mirei was about to say something more, she noticed that "Kumi Kyoko" opposite her was showing a meaningful smile.

"It seems you are not entirely able to grasp the threads of 'fate' either."

She casually removed the goggles from her forehead, letting her long hair fall down, and then murmured in a voice completely different from before.

"I am still Kyoko Kuroi now."

If the previous "Kyoko Murami" was a calm and rational career woman, then the current Kyoko Murami is more like a lazy and carefree homebody.

The difference between the two is not just in the changes in voice and tone, but also in the aura and emotions.

"Still Kyoko Kuromi?"

Upon hearing this, Mikagura Mirei's eyes widened suddenly, as if she had seen something unbelievable.

"Is this weird?"

Her voice was languid and casual. At this moment, Muhai Xingzi was just like an ordinary person. Feeling slightly cold, she even consciously pulled down her slightly revealing clothes.

“I’ve been investigating that accident from eight years ago, and you’re clearly someone who knows about it.”

Standing in this other-dimensional laboratory that cannot be reached by conventional means, Kyoko Kuroi showed no fear whatsoever.

Because of their eight years together, she had great confidence in the existence of the self-proclaimed "Royal Knight" within her.

"Is what's inside you right now... Alphamon? Or Omegamon?"

The unexpected appearance of Kyoko Kuroi made Mirei Mikagura unable to believe the history she had "observed" anymore.

Why not guess the Sword Emperor Beast?

Seemingly unable to comprehend Mirei's confidence, Kyoko Kuroi made no attempt to hide her doubts.

"If the beast possessing you was truly the Sword Emperor Beast, then you wouldn't be standing here right now."

Although it is also a member of the Royal Knights belonging to the "faction of justice", SwordKingBeast is the kind of creature that will stop at nothing to achieve its goals.

As long as they can achieve their ideal of justice, they are willing to sacrifice even their own kind, let alone insignificant humans like Kyoko Murami.

"It is I, Alphamon."

After a brief silence, "Kyoko Mumi's" voice changed again, returning to its previous calm and rational state.

"Over the past eight years, I have been the one who retrieved the data fragments of Mumi Kyoko and pieced together her spiritual body."

"Kyoko Mumi," or rather, Alphamon, said this.

"On the contrary, you, an outsider from an unknown time and space, what is your purpose in coming to this world?"

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PS: In the story, Mikagura Mirei and Kuromi Kyoko are the only two characters who have a "God's-eye view". I don't even understand how these two met.

So in this book, I directly dethroned these two characters. Their behavior in the plot may be quite mystical, but they are definitely not the embodiment of the screenwriter or author. They also have their own joys, sorrows, and preferences.

Chapter Ten: Passerby Protagonist - Amasawa Keisuke

Is this the online world of our time?

After entering the Internet once again in the form of electronic signals, Chen Ze realized that the cyberspace of this era was far superior to that of Guangqiu in 1995.

Back in 1995, data uploaded to the internet was not strictly regulated or organized, making Chen Ze's first foray into the online world feel like entering a sewer.

Various encrypted data streams, disordered spam messages, and meaningless characters are mixed together, creating a chaotic and filthy feeling.

In addition, messages that are not specially encrypted are not secure either, as anyone with basic hacking skills can intercept the information they want from them.

However, in this era, the online world is no longer the chaotic, unregulated place it once was.

Besides the various pristine, transparent high-speed fiber optic networks, colorful tunnels composed of different frequency bands and signals are the mainstream of this world.

After all, in this era, mobile terminals are far more common than desktop computers, offering both convenience and versatility.

Compared to mobile devices that can access the internet anytime, anywhere, "traditional hackers" like Chen Ze, who still insist on using desktop computers and modify them, are in the minority.

With the development of the times, as long as you are willing to spend money, various miniaturized mobile terminals are not much worse than new computers.

Take the EDEN virtual reality glasses he got his hands on before, for example. That thing is actually a high-end computer shaped like glasses, and it is compatible with the corresponding VR functions and software.

However, there are reasons why Chen Ze favors desktop computers so much.

Compared to the price advantage, the biggest advantage of those desktop computers is their ability to be freely modified, making them very suitable for technical hackers like Chen Ze who are accomplished in both hardware and software.

The only thing Chen Ze regretted was that, due to the size of the desktop computer, he couldn't really use it very often.

Especially when Chen Ze was trying to get into the EDEN network, the only function of that thing was to hide his whereabouts and erase the traces and logs of his intrusion.

It's a pity I don't have the money, otherwise I would definitely build a large server.

Looking at the ever-changing torrent of data before him, Chen Ze secretly longed for a server that truly belonged to him.

After all, temporarily renting someone else's server for transit will inevitably leave some traces. This is a hardware flaw, and it is related to whether Chen Ze himself is skilled enough.

As long as the server provider still retains the server, the data can be recovered using physical means.

[Is it logged?]

Thinking of this, Chen Ze suddenly looked up at the fox demon beast in front of him.

What did she do with those servers? I have a feeling she's hiding something from me.

With this thought flashing through his mind, Chen Ze quickly traversed the endless torrent of data and arrived at his destination—the Japanese ENDN network world.

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Keisuke Amasawa is a hacker. Although his skills are not particularly advanced, he has managed to join a small hacker group called "Butterfly."

Few people know that Keisuke chose to become a hacker simply to recover his stolen account.

Or to be more precise, once you remove his identity as a hacker, Keisuke is actually a fairly righteous young man.

Even if he became a hacker himself, he still looked down on those hackers who constantly hunted other people's accounts and even destroyed public networks for personal gain.

In this big data and internet age, losing an account that serves as a substitute for an ID card means losing all trust.

Victims of account hunting are seen by others as no different from criminals, having absolutely no credibility.

Perhaps it was because of this "docile" personality that Keisuke once met a strange woman he had only met once, and was occasionally used as a laborer by her.

Judging solely from her appearance and clothing, she was undoubtedly a stunning beauty, the kind of beauty who excelled in every aspect.

Unfortunately, this beautiful woman seems to have a different sense of taste than normal humans, a fact that Keisuke, who had the opportunity to taste the coffee she brewed, can attest to.

That's not about having a different sense of taste than ordinary people; it's clearly that their taste buds are damaged, which is why they can make such terrible dishes.

If it weren't for the fact that the other person seemed genuinely unaware of his "skills," Keisuke would have even suspected that the other person was deliberately indulging in such a perverse sense of humor.

Even so, Keisuke secretly made up his mind that he would never go to see that strange woman who called herself "Nakano's strongest detective"—Kyouko Kuromi—unless there was no other reason.

Until recently, when Keisuke was searching for hackers selling account information, he was led into a private computer space by two strange cats, one black and one white, and that's when he first asked that strange woman for help.