Luo Chao tightly held Paul's hand and said, "The world's number one hacker really lives up to the reputation; to be able to manipulate a computer through physical contact, that's incredibly useful."

"But you claim to be Overlord, just because you can control computers to steal game equipment doesn't prove you are the world-renowned hacker Overlord," said Kobayakawa Ruri nearby.

"As far as I know, Overlord's skills go beyond just stealing game equipment. His intrusions have hit servers of most major companies worldwide, and he even broke into the internal network of the U.S. government."

Paul scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Those company servers and the U.S. government's network were indeed my doing, but it wasn't intentional. For example, I only hacked into Sony's internal network because I was curious about the release date of their latest game console, then my computer automatically started the intrusion process."

"And entering the U.S. government's internal network was because I was interested in the rumored Area 51, and then the computer automatically started the intrusion again. I didn't realize it was illegal at the time. It was only when I stumbled upon an online forum that I realized I had inadvertently become the world's number one hacker—Overlord."

Luo Chao and Kobayakawa Ruri were left speechless. So this was the origin of the so-called world's number one hacker.

Like the saying goes: "The flowers bloom when you least expect it."

"Since you have another identity, Overlord, let me tell you that I also have another identity, and that's Night Blade. Surely you've heard of me? I'm here for your abilities. How about joining my organization to fight evil? The benefits would definitely be better than those from your current job," Luo Chao said.

"Night… Night Blade? You're the globally known Night Blade?" Paul stammered in excitement, "No, I don't believe it. You're just stronger physically, but there's still a big gap between you and Night Blade's abilities."

"Hey, do you think I need to lie to you!?" Luo Chao laughed.

"If you really are Night Blade, I'll work with you without pay. But unless you prove it, I won't believe it. After all, I can make a living just by stealing game equipment," Paul said defiantly.

Seeing this, Luo Chao was about to demonstrate with his 36 black double-edged daggers, but the TV in the room, which was playing an American drama, suddenly switched to a familiar figure, a famous news anchor from the U.S.

"We now interrupt to bring you a live broadcast of the U.S. police press conference, which is being simulcast globally. We apologize for any inconvenience," said the famous news anchor.

"Huh? What's going on? The U.S. police are making such a big move, and they're even doing a global simulcast," the three thought simultaneously.

At the site of the conference, a representative of the U.S. police began to speak solemnly, and this representative was none other than James, the police minister who had recently denounced Night Blade at the World Police Conference.

"On the case of the ruthless Night Blade, who ignores laws and commits wanton killings, the U.S. police have made breakthrough progress. We have arrested an accomplice of Night Blade in New York City and are interrogating them overnight. We believe that the day we uncover the true identity of this thug and bring him to justice is not far off!"

James cleared his throat and continued, "Night Blade, if you are watching this live broadcast, I hope you will stop being so stubborn for the sake of your accomplice and yourself. Turn yourself in; what you've done is wrong and evil, as I and every police colleague in the world can tell you."

"They're calling me evil!?" Luo Chao quietly took out his phone and dialed Xu Qianqian's number.

"Beep, beep, beep… The number you dialed is temporarily unavailable, please try again later."

Luo Chao dialed three more times, each with the same result.

"Swish!" Luo Chao drew the machete from his waist and slashed the TV screen, splitting James's face in two.

The TV emitted a puff of smoke, announcing its complete breakdown.

"Bastards! How dare they threaten me with my woman! The U.S. police have truly angered me now," Luo Chao roared in fury.

"They kidnapped your girlfriend? That's despicable," Kobayakawa Ruri couldn't stand it either.

"Wait, are you really Night Blade?" Paul was frightened by Luo Chao's anger.

"What do you think!?" Luo Chao glaringly retorted.

"The U.S. police are shameless. Mr. Night Blade, I promise I will help you," Paul said sincerely, "Since it's like this, I'll start by finding out where they're holding your girlfriend."

"Well, thanks, brother." Moved by Paul's sincerity, Luo Chao calmed down for the moment.

Paul put his hand on the computer, closed his eyes, and began to communicate with it, "Enter the FBI's internal network to search for the latest leads on the Night Blade case."

After a while, Paul opened his eyes and said, "I've roughly figured it out. The FBI arrested a Chinese-American female reporter named Xu Qianqian in New York. They suspect she has a close connection with Night Blade and want to use her to lure him out for capture."

"Where is Qianqian being held now?" Luo Chao urgently asked.

"The records show Xu Qianqian is currently held at the FBI headquarters in the Hoover Building on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C.," Paul answered.

"Wait, are you just planning to barge in like that? If you do this, you'll not only be the one wanted, but your girlfriend could also be implicated," Kobayakawa Ruri said.

"So just let them torture her? Aren't you aware of the FBI's interrogation methods?" Luo Chao said angrily.

"Maybe you're confident enough in your abilities to ensure your safety among bullets, but what about your girlfriend? She's just an ordinary person. Can you guarantee the FBI won't harm her in their madness? If saving her ends up hurting her, wouldn't it be a futile effort?" Kobayakawa Ruri analyzed rationally.

"But I know Qianqian would want me to rescue her."

"I never said we shouldn't rescue her," said Kobayakawa Ruri.

"You mean we can't do it directly?" Luo Chao speculated.

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