Ch. 1476..1480: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 1476-1480

Chapter 1476

Over the past few hours, Carl had been listening to Zeke blaming himself incessantly, and that was driving him up the wall.

Having witnessed Carl’s arrogance in the way he spoke, Nicole could not help but roll her eyes at him. “Since when were you an expert in matters related to medicine?”

Carl stopped and became silent at once. “It’s not…”

However, when he noticed that Nicole did not look like she was fine at all, he asked, “Was the operation unsuccessful?”

Nicole shook her head. “It was successful. But the shrapnel were embedded in the most vital areas of his head, and so, his brain has been wounded. If he can regain his consciousness tonight, he will be fine. If he doesn’t…then I’m not certain if he ever will.”

Indeed, it would take a long time for one to recover from damage done to the nerves in the brain.

Then, Zeke’s expression of joy dissipated, reverting to one of sadness and disappointment. “How could this be…?”

His dad was the commander of Hustuaburg, and had faced one too many battles and perils in life. In spite of the fact that he had been on the brink of death more than once, he had successfully cheated death every single time. Yet, Zeke could not help but wonder why the injury that his old man had sustained this time was so fatal.

“Stay strong.” Nicole stretched her hand out and patted

Zeke in the shoulder. “I need you to understand that your dad is in a rather unique position. It’s impossible for him to leave the country with ease. I guess he must have gotten himself on a private trip just to find you, this time around. You better give your grandpa a call right away and come up with an excuse before your dad returns. Otherwise, word will soon reach the leaders that your dad has deserted his post. Everything will become much more complicated than it already is.”

As thing stood, Nicole already had enough issues to take care of. The last thing she wanted was to get herself into a situation with the Guzman family.

It was only then did Zeke came to his senses. “I got it. I’ll call grandpa now.”

Then, he walked to the other end of the corridor in restless fashion and called his grandfather.

Carl looked at him and frowned. “Is his phone protected with some form of encryption? If the people who are after him manages to track his signal, will he…?”

Nicole shook her head, “That’s not important now.

Previously, he needed an encryption to conceal his identity. He didn’t want his dad to know that he had gotten himself into hot soup, so he came here to hide. Now that Karlo has been mortally wounded, he no longer cares about his true identity being revealed.”

As Nicole spoke, her face assumed a solemn expression. “I really want to know how those people will react once they realize that they had injured the commander of Hustuaburg.”

It was then that loud, ceaseless screams began to fill a dark room.

A few large, burly men had collapsed after having being beaten on the ground. None of them dared to fight back, as they laid there, taking blow after blow.

“Sir, we know we messed up.”

“We did not do our job well.”

“Sir, I did not know that the one who had cracked the system is the son of Commander Guzman…”

“Sir, please forgive us!”

Even as the men went on to grovel in every way they knew, the man in black continued ordering the merciless beating of the men as punishment for their inability to complete their task. They only stopped when the people were completely beaten to a pulp.

The man in black was wearing a black leather mask, rendering it impossible to see what he actually looked like. However, the viciousness in his eyes was apparent, as his gaze was piercing enough to intimidate everyone in the room. Anyone who looked into his eyes would tremble.

The beatings finally ended soon after, with the man who had led the operation mustering all of the strength he had left in him to get up and kneel.

Then, he apologized to the man in black. “Sir…please give me another chance. I’ll be sure to help you reclaim what was yours…”

The man in black snorted, “Reclaim what was mine?”

Those very words made everyone tremble, with the team leader being so frightened that he bowed down, waiting for the man in black to say or do something.

 

Chapter 1477

The man in black stood up and trudged up to the man kneeling on the ground. Then, he stomped on the back of his head.

The man on the ground gritted his teeth in pain at once. However, he did not dare make a sound.

The man in black pressed his foot down against the team leader, exerting greater pressure, and in an icy tone, he said, "That scum cracked the system, and he left the country right after. He obviously realized what that thing is and wanted it for himself.

Now that we know that he's backed by the military, how are you going to reclaim it?”

The team leader endured the pain with the leather heels above his temple, and his head pressed against the ground. "Sir, I'll efinitely retrieve it, even if it means losing my life... I definitely won't get you involved...”

Hearing his words, the man in black paused and begrudgingly released him.

At the very next second, he squatted down in front of him and pulled the team leader up by the hair, making sure that he was met with his icy glare.

"Remember that your life has always been mine."

"Y-yes!" the man fumbled, as he was too terrified to say anything else.

Then, the man in black's expression grew even icier. “Forget about the Guzman family... Tell me, how did the Turmann family get involved?"

Indeed, he genuinely did not expect two problematic families to be involved merely because the system had been cracked.

"I-I'm not sure either... Perhaps... I mean, perhaps I was seeing things...” the team leader said, hoping that he had been mistaken.

‘If I was correct, then I've in fact gotten into trouble with two powerful families. I'll definitely get killed! he thought.

The man in the mask then flung the team leader's head aside. "Go and investigate! Find out who's holding what's mine and bring it back to me within three days... Otherwise... You won't have to come back ever again.” Hearing his words, everyone in the house became instantly terrified, and as quickly as they could, they left.

The man in black then turned around and looked at the dark clouds outside the window. His eyes were brimming with bloodlust and his gaze was as piercing as a sharp knife.

‘Who was it? Who was the one who had stolen what's mine?!" If they ever get around to figuring out what's inside, the outcome is... Unimaginable,’ he thought.

Within the blink of an eye, a day passed.

Zeke had spent the entire night in Karlo's ward. However, Karlo had shown no signs of consciousness, and this only served to fuel Zeke's sense of hopelessness.

Even though Nicole had expected this from the get go, she still could not help but to go and see how he was doing.

As of now, Zeke looked as if he were void of emotions. He was sitting on the chair in front of the hospital bed, staring at Karlo as though he was catatonic. He looked to be in utter despair.

‘What's the use of being alive, if he's going to be like this. If he remains in a vegetative state, it's no different from being dead,’ he thought.

Looking at Zeke, Nicole began to feel bad for him.

When she saw how dry his lips were, she poured him a glass of water before walking over and handing it to him. ' Here, have some water.”

Hearing Nicole's voice, Zeke turned to her in mechanical fashion as if he were a battery- operated puppet.

Then, hints of emotion began to appear in his eyes, though his tone remained lifeless nonetheless. "You're here.”

As compared to the lively Zeke whom she had known, the current Zeke looked as if he had matured in cynical fashion overnight.

His steady gaze bore an iciness that Nicole had never seen.

In fact, he no longer bothered to ask Nicole if his father would wake up; he was worried that he would not get the answer he wanted.

Nicole could tell he was holding back.

"Don't worry. Your father is a healthy man. I'm confident he'll recover faster than an average person, so don't give up hope now."

Zeke paused midway as he was drinking. He shifted his gaze to Nicole as if he had regained some of his senses.’ Really? My dad will regain consciousness?”

Nicole gave him a solemn nod in response. "Mhm. Right now, you have more important things to do. I have secured the Reby Family Crest for you. It's stored within the flash drive. What do you wish to do with it?”

Chapter 1478

Zeke’s firmed his gaze at once.

‘All of this... I’ve caused all of this. Right now, even my father is involved. I cannot allow this to go on,’ he thought.

Noticing Zeke’s reluctance to do anything, Nicole understood his situation.

"While nobody in Hustuaburg dares to cross the Guzman family, you still need all the power you can have to protect your family. Perhaps...this crest could be of use to you," she said earnestly.

‘So long as Zeke claims ownership over this crest, the people coming after him will have to think twice. Besides, it’s too late now. There is nothing that they can do to him,’ she thought.

Zeke's gaze remained dark, as he subconsciously nodded.

Nicole smiled in relief. “It's good that you've come to a decision. The process should be complete after you've keyed your personal information in.

Zeke nodded and took the flash drive. Then, he grabbed his portable tablet computer.

After he had clicked on the flash drive icon containing the crest that Nicole had cracked, a flashy image appeared before his eyes on the computer screen.

Zeke looked at the spectacular totem effects, and his gaze wavered slightly in shock. ’This is... This is the Reby Family Crest?"

"Mhm,” Nicole shrugged confidently.

Zeke swallowed and tapped the screen without a second thought.

Then, an interface appeared before him. It was in a foreign language that read: Please key the name of the owner in. You have only one chance to do this. Once ownership has been finalized, it shall remain unchanged until the present owner of the family crest passes away.

‘If I really do become the owner of this crest, I'll be able to protect my family. However, I'll also be pursued by many. I'm not confident that I have what it takes to face everything that's coming my way,’ he thought.

Seeing that Zeke was staring at the computer screen in a daze, Nicole could not help but ask, "What are you waiting for?’

Suddenly, Zeke turned around and grabbed Nicole by the hand.

This startled Nicole, who asked, "What's the matter? Are you scared?"

She could feel Zeke's fear.

"Yes, I've learned about what the crest means. It's normal for him to be anxious and fearful. However, to be an owner of this crest also means possessing power beyond measure. Only five individuals in the world get to possess such power. Furthermore, I've heard that the fifth owner of the crest in this century hasn't appeared yet. Perhaps someone had hidden it, or perhaps, nobody has cracked and gotten it yet. Who knows?’ she thought.

‘lf Zeke becomes the owner of this crest, he'll definitely be in the spotlight, which will in turn make him a worldwide sensation. But this is also the only way for US to discover who the ones hunting US are. Perhaps we'll also be able to stop them from coming after US," she finished.

However, it was then that Zeke finalized his decision as he pulled Nicole by the arm.

He looked at Nicole and said, "Nicole, you've saved me this time. You possess the courage, the abilities, and the composure that I lack. You're more suited to be the owner of the crest."

Nicole was startled, as she did not expect Zeke to give her something this significant.

"Have you gone mad? Do you know that this crest can make families across the world work for you no matter what their stances are?" she asked.

‘Does he know how much countless people have sacrificed just to get this crest? Now that he has gotten the opportunity to be the owner of one, he's giving it to someone else? Even though he’s giving it to me, I must say that this kid is behaving too rashly!"

Nicole thought.

"I haven't gone mad," Zeke said, shooting Karlo a glance.

Chapter 1479

“All of this was caused by my hunt for the crest. If it weren't for the crest, my father wouldn't have ended up this way..." Zeke said.

‘Even though I crave the power it offers, I can't erase the hatred I feel toward this crest,’ he thought.

Then, Zeke continued, "So what if I can summon people from each and every faction to protect my family after I've gotten the crest? Is anyone truly standing with me? They're merely bowing down to the power of the crest. But you're different, Nicole. You have Carl. You also have the backing of the organization.”

‘Prior to this, I've already known that Nicole commands power beyond what I could expect. But now that she has actually saved me here in Lanningbourg, and after having seen the entire base for myself, I know her people will definitely protect her!’ he thought again.

As of now, Nicole understood Zeke's plans.

‘I have to admit, the kid is right. All things considered, the Reby Family Crest hasn't appeared in years, so I do not know what will happen once somebody claims ownership of it. If nobody cooperates with Zeke and protects him, he'll just be a sitting duck, waiting as somebody manipulates him,’ she thought.

With this thought in mind, Nicole's gaze darkened. "I understand. Since that’s the case, I'll give it a shot.”

Seeing that Nicole had agree to his request, Zeke sighed in relief.

However, there was a caveat, as he then proceeded to make a request. "I only ask for one thing. I want you to use the crest to protect the Guzman family and avenge my father!"

‘I won't spare anyone who has hurt my father!!’ he thought.

Nicole looked at his eyes, which were brimming with vengeance.

Then, she took a deep breath and nodded. "You've given me such a valuable gift. I'll definitely protect you thoroughly."

‘Zeke has given me something so significant. Forthat, I'll definitely protect him. And of course, I'll aid him in his vengeance!’ she thought.

"Thank you... Nicole.” Zeke looked at Nicole with gratitude as if he were clutching onto his lifeline.

‘If it weren't for Nicole, I'd have been facing all of this by myself right now. Even though it's sort of embarrassing for me to seek refuge behind a woman, I can't help but come to the realization that Nicole is much stronger than me,’ he thought.

As he was thinking about it, Zeke personally keyed Nicole's name in.

Soon after, a fingerprint reader appeared on the screen.

Zeke nodded at Nicole.

Just as Nicole was about to stretch her hand out, Carl barged in. "Nicole! No!"

While Carl was outside, he heard them saying something about the Reby Family Crest, and after doing some research about it, he finally learned what it was.

‘Even though the Reby Family Crest is an object of power and prestige, it hasn’t appeared for years. Who knows if Nicole will be in danger once she takes possession of it?!’ Carl thought.

Then, he stood between Nicole and Zeke as he said, "You stupid idiot. This thing is an object of great significance. Countless people have their eyes on it. Are you trying to put a target on Nicole's back for your own selfish reasons?!"

Zeke, who was startled, quickly replied, "That wasn't my intention..."

I’m genuinely impressed by Nicole and everything she has done, and that's why I think she's the only person worthy of the crest,’ Zeke thought.

“Calm down, Carl,” Nicole frowned and pulled Carl aside.

‘This dude has always been too impulsive,’ she thought.

“How am I supposed to calm down? I know you're agreeing to it because you're trying to protect this idiot. You know far better than anyone else that this object is dangerous! If it weren't for this thing, you wouldn't have fled to Lanningbourg with people coming after you!" Carl yelled.

It was only after Carl had said it that Zeke learned that Nicole was hunted because of the crest.

‘I thought she would be fine because she has so many individuals who are willing to protect her...’ Zeke thought.

"Do you know that Nicole has been forsaking her own safety just to protect you?” Carl said to Zeke. "She has sustained multiple injuries, and yet, she still operated on your father. Now, she even has to get herself into great danger because of you. Do you not have any conscience?

Chapter 1480

Car! did not possess an ounce of care for what Zeke's intentions were, and reprimanded him at once.

‘Nicole... You...”

Zeke had no knowledge as to what Nicole had gone through prior to this. It was only then that he finally noticed the bruises and injuries on Nicole's arm. At that point, he was flooded with guilt from the inside.

After she had seen Zeke's look of guilt and embarrassment, she finally lost it and yelled, "That's enough. Stop it, Carl!"

Carl fell silent after she had shouted at him. However, he was still heaving with anger. He continued staring at Zeke, thinking that he had stopped that ungrateful man.

However, it was then that Nicole said, "While this object may bring US unknown danger, no one else can make better use of it other than the organization, provided it is for the right reasons. Besides, the Guzman family are people of the military. It will be a disaster for them if one of their own attains such power."

Not expecting Nicole to be so foresighted, Zeke thought, ‘She's right. In the end of the day, my father is the commander of Hustuaburg, and he is indeed responsible for a large number of troops. Everyone will be really fearful and distrustful of the Guzman family if his son amasses power outside of the establishment as well. This will definitely get US into trouble!’

Even Carl did not expect Nicole to think that far.

‘Right now, Zane's organization is being targeted. While this crest may come with its own set of dangers, it will definitely be of great help to the organization if it's real. It's just that I'm really worried about Nicole..." Carl thought.

Nicole saw the hints of worry in Carl's eyes, to which she calmly responded, "If you're worried about me, keep me safe. This is what you can do."

Carl hardened his gaze at once. "Of course I can do that!"

TH definitely protect her even if it means risking my life!’ he thought.

“That's good enough for me," Nicole smiled happily, diffusing the tension that was in the room before.

Then, she looked at the computer screen.

"Perhaps nothing will happen even if I click on it," she said as she lifted her hand and pressed her thumb against the fingerprint reader.

In an instant, the fingerprint on the screen flashed red,

Then, a few words appeared on the screen.

[Congratulations. You are the sixth-generation owner of the fire crest.]

Soon after, a bright effect of flames flashing about appeared on the screen. Within a blink of an eye, the flame disappeared, and the image of a globe appeared. Then, at the center of the globe, the moving image of a signal manifested and radiated across the Earth, whereupon multiple dots lit up across the continents.

An audio recording then began to play. 'The Holy Alliance has been notified of the existence of the sixth-generation owner. Loyal to a fault and powerless to defy you, their aid will be at your disposal. Those who dare rebel against you will face untold consequences!"

Nicole ranged her eyes across the locations on the globe. They were all well-known families from the past hundred years, each powerful in their own right.

The moment she became the owner of the crest, all of the families who had formed an alliance with the Reby family would be notified, becoming her allies in the future.

When Carl and Zeke saw this, they were both stunned. While the two looked at each other in shock, Nicole's watch started ringing.

Nicole clicked on the notification, after which a message appeared before her eyes at once.

[Congratulations, sixth-generation owner.]

Messages of similar wording came in one after another, with the senders being well-known and powerful families from different countries,

It was then Zeke and Carl were completely sure that the crest was real, and that all of them would obey Nicole should she call for it.

‘So, that was why those people were trying so hard to kill Nicole and I, as they wanted to reclaim this thing for their own,’ Zeke thought.

He was shocked, but he did not regret what he had done at all.

‘If the whole world learned about me in an instant, I definitely would have peed myself,’ he thought.

Nicole, on the other hand, stared at the computer screen and merely frowned.

She turned around and looked at Carl.

"It seems that my identity has been exposed."

To Nicole, this did not bode well for her.