Wren's eyes widened in frustration as she stared at the black screen, the five crimson bolded words seeming to mock her:
"Nice try junior, Takashi out."
She grunted, her fingers clenched into fists.
It was clear that Takashi had sent a virus to her computer, and if she wanted to continue her mission, she would need a new laptop.
The problem was that laptops in the academy mall were ridiculously expensive.
Wren rubbed her eyes, feeling a mix of frustration and disappointment.
She took her broken laptop and headed to the trash bin, feeling a strange sense of unease.
She didn't know what she was scared of, since she had nothing important on the laptop, but the feeling of being watched lingered.
After confirming that no one was behind her, she threw the laptop into the trash.
As she turned to leave, she didn't notice the figure emerging from the shadows, a mischievous smirk forming on their face as they retrieved the broken laptop from the trash bin.
The figure's eyes gleamed with curiosity as they examined the laptop, wondering what secrets it might hold.
Meanwhile, Wren made her way to the academy mall, the bright lights and bustling atmosphere a stark contrast to the dimly lit library.
The mall was still open, despite the late hour, and Wren walked to the tech section, scanning the shelves for a less expensive but efficient laptop.
However, her heart sank as she saw the price tags - every laptop was over 100,000 points, and she only had 5,000 points in her account.
Wren's eyes widened as she browsed through the laptops, her mind racing with calculations.
She knew she couldn't afford any of the laptops, and she would need to find another way to complete her mission.
She felt a sense of determination rising within her, and she knew she would have to think outside the box if she wanted to succeed.
Wren walked deliberately to the dormitory, her mind racing with plans and strategies to hack into Takashi's account without alerting him.
She had to admit that she had underestimated him, but now she was determined to show him that messing with Wren wasn't a good idea.
The memory of her laptop crashing and the mocking message on the screen still lingered, fueling her determination.
As she entered her dormitory, Wren sat down at her desk, her eyes fixed on the mission board on her computer.
She scrolled through the available missions, her eyes scanning for something that wouldn't require a high-end laptop.
Her gaze landed on the mineral mining mission, a low-tier task that required her to collect a certain amount of minerals from the mine.
It wasn't the most exciting mission, but it was doable, and it would earn her some points.
Wren's eyes narrowed as she thought about the mine.
She had been there before, and she knew that the minerals were scattered throughout the tunnels.
She would need to be methodical and efficient if she wanted to collect the required amount.
She began to plan her route, thinking about the best way to navigate the tunnels and avoid any potential dangers.
With a newfound sense of determination, Wren stood up and grabbed her backpack. She was ready to take on the mine and start earning points.
She would bide her time, complete the mission, and then focus on taking down Takashi.
The thought of getting revenge sent a thrill through her, and she smiled to herself as she headed out to the mine. The darkness of the tunnels would be a perfect place to start her plan.