65 Bill Vallauris (2/2)
With these thoughts in mind he decisively started stating the details of his plans, as he knew that if there were any loopholes or areas of improvement his grandfather would be the best person to point those out to him.
”I have divided my intelligence gathering team into two: one is currently analysing the activities of 'Black Lily' from three years ago while the other is attempting to rope in the number two hacker as he is the only person that can rival Cain in this aspect.”
Though his voice was steady, deep down he was feeling quite bitter, as Cain had a natural advantage in information gathering aspect because of his skills as a hacker. Though there were many hackers in the world, Cain differed because of his ingenuity of creating new ways of obstructing the others. His speed was always faster than the others, making it harder for others to find information after him. Moreover, even though Luke had a strong team of hacker, Cain had his own. This was why hough he had previously lashed at his subordinate, he still approved of his team's decision to try and get the one with codename Q on their side. If they were able to succeed, Cain would no longer pose such a big threat to them in the future.
Listening to his analysis, the old man nodded in approval. Even if Luke had appointed all of his team to carry on with the task, Cain's own team could simply obstruct them, leaving Cain free to collect the benefits. Luke's plan was smart, as getting his hands on Number two was his best chance of beating Cain in this game. Nevertheless ...
”How confident are you at getting the one codenamed Q?”
Luke slightly tensed at his question. He mights seem like a playboy to others, but when he did things, he did them in absolute perfection. However, he was really not cut for technology, so he especially hated the fact that he had to completely rely on his subordinates for this matter.
”My subordinates were able to establish a contact and apparently even had a small face off with him, however, the latter sent them a strong bug which they have broken through only earlier today.” After thinking for a moment he continued, ”The bug was on a different level than the ones created by the Dragon previously.”
The old Vallauris was able to easily grasp the meaning behind his last sentence: he meant to say that this person was most probably even better than Cain. Little did they know that the bug was so difficult to destroy as it was created by their disdained number one and their desired number two together.
However, whatever it was, this was a big gamble and it seemed that Luke did not have much confidence in or control over it.
”What if that guy still refuses to join you?”
At this moment Luke finally showed traces of a devilish smile on his face. Even if he was not very capable in computer sciences, he still had means and ideas of his own.
”From the observations from these past few days, it seems that this guy is away at certain periods of time. Though he has strong defences that are hard to break, I don't believe that my people are unable to overcome his defences with their numbers. When they do so, getting his IP address should not be too difficult. As soon as I get his location, I can then personally take action.” At the though of finally gaining the control back in his hands, his smile turned much more dangerous with his next statement, ”Then we'll see whether he has the guts to refuse joining me or not.”