The server room hummed with a low, mechanical purr as Leo stared at the bright green lines on his monitor. He had just finished reading the final chapter of Ethical Hacking: Offensive and Defensive , a well-worn guide sitting on his desk. To him, the book was more than just a manual; it was a blueprint for a digital chess match.

Maya didn't reply. Instead, she smirked and pressed 'Enter.'

Leo blinked in realization. He had spent weeks hardening the primary servers but had completely forgotten about the minor physical devices connected to the network.

"Alright," Leo said, a determined look in his eye. "My turn."