I quickly entered the data center, where rows of blinking servers greeted me. I had only one chance; once the alarm was triggered, there would be no turning back.
I finally found the server storing the animal research data and began uploading the virus program. This program would self-replicate and overwrite all data within minutes, ensuring that recovery was impossible.
Tick-tock, tick-tock, time passed second by second, and I could feel my heartbeat quickening. Just as the virus program was about to finish uploading, the door of the data center suddenly swung open.
I turned around to see a figure standing in the doorway—it was the security chief of Time Station. His gaze was sharp like that of a hawk, clearly having detected my actions. My heart sank, and the air around me seemed to freeze.
"Who are you? What are you doing?" His voice was cold and firm, each word echoing like a sound in an interrogation room, striking my nerves.
I knew that any hesitation could lead to fatal mistakes. I had to act immediately while also buying myself some time.
I took a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down, then slowly spoke: "I'm the new tech support. I just received an urgent notification that there is a potential system vulnerability in the data center that needs immediate fixing." I tried to make my voice sound calm and professional.
A flicker of doubt crossed the security chief's eyes, but he quickly regained his vigilance: "Why didn't I receive any notification?"
I quickly replied, "There might be an issue with the communication system; you know how these old devices often malfunction." I pointed to a nearby control panel flashing warning lights, trying to divert his attention to the equipment.
The security chief stepped closer to inspect the control panel. Seizing the opportunity, I discreetly pulled out the device given to me by the old man—this device could buy me an extra minute in an emergency. I pretended to adjust it while my fingers gently brushed over the activation button.
At the moment he turned away, I pressed the button. Everything around me suddenly slowed down; his movements became sluggish as if moving through thick syrup. Using this precious minute, I quickly completed the upload of the virus program and initiated the deletion process.
Time resumed its normal flow as the security chief lunged toward me, but it was too late. "What... what did you do?" His voice was filled with shock and fear.
I looked up at him, my heart filled with complex emotions. "I did what had to be done," I replied as I pressed the final confirmation key.
The alarm blared throughout the data center, all lights began flashing, and servers emitted piercing alarm sounds. The virus program had started executing; data was being rapidly destroyed.
I turned and fled from the data center, knowing that I had just accomplished an almost impossible task. But this was only the beginning; the owner of Time Station would not give up easily—they would surely pursue this matter relentlessly.
I needed to find evidence of transactions involving the owner and behind-the-scenes figures to expose the unspeakable secrets behind this animal experimentation. Just as I paused to catch my breath, I heard footsteps approaching from behind.
I turned around and saw a familiar figure—the old man. His eyes were filled with worry and concern.
"What have you done, child?" His voice was low.
I took a deep breath, preparing to explain everything to him. But at that moment, a loud explosion erupted from the direction of Time Station, illuminating the night sky with a dazzling light.
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