Resurrecting the Genius Within by Calypso Rain Novel
Chapter 386

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Coincidentally, Isabelle was adept at dealing with arrogant people.

“If you can replace a single flaw in my code within thirty minutes, I’ll count it as your win,” Isabelle declared.

Her words were broadcasted through the electronic screen, reaching every ear in the audience.

A member of the audience couldn’t help but murmur, “I adore how cocky she is!”

Such humiliation was unbearable for Neil

When he saw Humbert’s persistent gaze, Neil swallowed his pride and accepted the degrading terms of the competition.

Humbert had told him about the dormitory buildings as the stakes of the match and had offered various incentives and promises to ensure Neil gave it his all.

He couldn’t afford to lose.

Neil withdrew his gaze and refocused on his screen.

The audience realised that Neil had just lost the first round.

The room buzzed with chatter.

The students from Taragon University were not surprised, while those from Sagefield were stunned.

Neil, a freshman, had already established himself in Sagefield with his skills.

Magnus reassured, “Principal Brown, don’t worry. Let’s follow Isabelle’s suggestion. If you can replace a flaw within thirty minutes, you win.”

Humbert arrogantly refused. “There’s no need for that.”

Despite his words, he secretly hoped that Neil could reverse the situation.

After all, four dormitory buildings were at stake.

“Do you think Neil can replace the flaw in thirty minutes?”

“For some reason, I want to see him lose. It’s not that I’m a Sagefield traitor; I just love my country tool much.”

“When you put it that way, I also want to see him lose. I watch ‘Wolf of Chesian‘ every day. If anyone messes with Cheshian, even if it’s my own father, I’ll make him pay.”

“I also hope Isabelle wins. It’s purely patriotism, not because Mr. George is so handsome.”

The audience fixated on the big screen, their anticipation rising–not for Neil’s potential comeback but for

his defeat.

They were secretly delighted when Neil struggled.

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As Neil struggled, Sagefield students unknowingly started rooting for Taragon, leaving only Humbert and the school leaders silently cheering for Neil, their palms sweaty with anxiety.

Five minutes passed, and Neil had only typed twice.

Ten minutes passed, and his fingers hovered above the keyboard, frozen.

sweat as

Fifteen minutes passed, and Neil remained still. His face was drenched in everyone watched in silence.

Neil swallowed hard, aimlessly hitting keys like a headless chicken.

After two or three minutes of futile effort, Neil seemed to deflate, losing all his drive.

He finally gave up.

He slumped in his chair, his face pale, and breathed heavily as if exhausted, sweat dripping into his eyes, stinging them painfully.

Humbert’s heart sank.

They had lost.

Neil looked at Isabelle with a mix of frustration and unwillingness to admit his defeat.

“How long have you been studying computer science?” he asked, trying to replace a reason to rationalise his failure.

Isabelle’s reply was infuriatingly casual, saying, “I only started in my senior year of high school.”

George chuckled softly from the sidelines.

Dylan noted, That’s a really killer response. I’ll jot it down! Today is bright and sunny. My idol is as ruthless as ever

Given the circumstances, shouldn’t she reveal her true identity? Shocking them would be so satisfying!

Dylan longed to see that.

In the near future, when Dylan’s wish came true, he’d look back on this moment and think: This small event wasn’t even worthy of my idol’s grand reveal.

Neil lost his composure and shouted, “This is impossible!”

Isabelle continued calmly, “The boy you competed with a few days ago is my brother. He started learning computers in his junior year and has only seriously studied it for one summer.”

Ethan lost simply because he started later. Given another summer with her and George teaching him, he would easily defeat this little hacker with dark skin.

This truth was a heavy blow to Neil, who had been learning computers since elementary school and later apprenticed under a renowed mentor.

Suddenly intrigued, Isabelle asked, “Who’s your mentor?”

Neil retorted “You’re not qualified to know!”

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He was well aware of whether Isabelle was qualified.

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Before the match, even though he pretended to look down on Isabelle, he hadn’t underestimated or taken her lightly.

The code he proposed was his best effort.

Isabelle had found the flaws in minutes and fixed them at a speed far beyond his. All while using only one hand! What Neil didn’t know was that Isabelle hadn’t even used her full strength.

Isabelle couldn’t care less and said, “Fine, it’s impossible to be X or Yanyway.”

Hearing the name Hacker X, Neil was startled. “You know them?” His eyes locked on Isabelle.

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