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Unaware that he'd been targeted, He Kui had just submitted his nanobot work report and was about to take a brief rest when his screen began to flicker. The quantum firewall was instantly activated, and urgent alarms echoed throughout the base.

He Kui quickly returned to his computer, realizing immediately that he was under attack. This virus moved silently, like a ghost, with an efficient and unique approach. It bypassed the outer defenses and directly infiltrated his internal systems, flooding toward his core data, attempting to seize control of the entire base.

Without a doubt, this was a quantum virus. Exploiting quantum entanglement, its data exchange and attack capabilities were highly advanced, with a core algorithm designed to bypass traditional defenses and penetrate system cores. Only a high-level quantum computer, like Xiaoba, could typically fend off such an attack.

But He Kui was prepared. Equipped with a quantum firewall and advanced algorithms based on Xiaoba's framework, his server had evolved to the point of mimicking quantum computing capabilities. His firewall's intelligent algorithms quickly detected and countered any disguises used by the virus.

"Mr. Hawk, detain the BW-53 supply ship and seal off the port immediately."

Having managed to stabilize the situation, He Kui pinpointed the source of the virus: a Laurasia-class supply ship docked at his port, an official ZAFT vessel that, surprisingly, had been compromised.

"Understood," Hawk replied efficiently.

Meanwhile, Shihe and Su Lei arrived at He Kui's side. "Is everything alright?" Shihe asked, concerned.

"It's under control now," he assured her.

"What about the data?" Su Lei asked anxiously, knowing how critical the base's weapon database was.

"It's secure," He Kui replied. "Stay in your quarters for now." He relayed the same message to his parents and then began to analyze the situation.

Who had targeted him? This sophisticated virus was clearly beyond the average hacker's capability. The one who came to mind was Luchini, known for his expertise in using viruses. But as a mere information dealer, he wouldn't initiate such an attack without a client.

While he had managed to fend off this attack, the fact that he succeeded would inevitably reveal certain capabilities. He Kui had never disclosed the existence of his quantum firewall. Whoever launched this attack was probably already watching him, but the question remained: who?

Was it a clan trying to acquire his technology? Or perhaps Rau Le Creuset, who might've become suspicious after their last encounter? After all, Creuset wasn't someone to underestimate. Although He Kui had deliberately used "Pallas" as a smokescreen to mislead Creuset, if anyone could see through a ruse, it would be him.

Realizing he might have been marked, He Kui decided he'd need to take additional measures, like deploying Aegis as a decoy and enhancing the base's defenses.

Switching to a secure line, He Kui contacted the Junk Guild's network. "My base was hit by a quantum virus," he informed Setona and Matthias.

"By whom?" Matthias asked, clearly surprised.

"I don't know yet," He Kui replied. "How's the investigation on Vlada?"

"We found some information," Matthias said. "It turns out that Vlada's funds initially supported Dr. Hohenheim's research, but then suddenly stopped. Shortly afterward, according to the staff, he returned with a child. There's no record of the child's birth, and all surveillance footage and related files at Vlada's residence were erased, probably using a quantum virus."

"If it's the same group that attacked you, you've provoked quite a bold enemy."

Given how precisely they'd found He Kui's location, Creuset appeared to be a formidable opponent. Perhaps the virus was a calculated attempt to gauge He Kui's capabilities. If he panicked, it would play right into his enemy's hands.

"Any direct proof that he's a clone?" He Kui asked.

"Not yet, but we're close."

"If he's a clone, why would he join PLANT?"

"Probably to destroy it out of hatred," He Kui replied simply.

"I see…" Matthias said thoughtfully. "I could fabricate evidence if you want, at least to cause him trouble for a while."

"No need," He Kui replied. Given Patrick's trust in Creuset, baseless accusations wouldn't accomplish much and could end up exposing his own plans. The best course was to remain inconspicuous. Unless Creuset was ready to go all out, he wouldn't make a direct move.

"Alright. Just be careful," Matthias said, shaking his head with a smile.

"Does that mean I can still go visit He Kui?" Setona asked, her voice breaking into the conversation.

"It's too dangerous right now," Matthias replied, clearly exasperated.

"But I want to go!" she protested, tugging at his arm.

After a pause, He Kui agreed. "Actually, Setona's presence here could be helpful."

Seeing that He Kui was open to Setona coming over, Matthias reluctantly sighed. "Alright, but stay safe."

"Thank you," He Kui said with a light laugh.

"Hey, you're paying us for this," Matthias replied, disconnecting with a resigned look before glancing back at Setona.

"Can we really trust him?" Matthias asked, skeptical. Both "Pallas" and He Kui seemed cloaked in mystery, and his main goal was simply to leverage He Kui to weaken the clans.

"Yes, we can trust him. His goal is aligned with ours, even if he doesn't realize it yet," Setona replied, her tone calm and confident—bearing an uncanny resemblance to Lacus.

"Is that an intuition of yours?" Matthias asked, watching her closely.

"Yes."

After Matthias nodded in understanding, He Kui's mind turned back to his base defenses. Though he hadn't disclosed the intrusion publicly, he'd had no choice but to notify Hawk of the Laurasia-class vessel, as its crew were implicated. At the same time, He Kui wanted to keep his quantum firewall capabilities hidden.

As He Kui mulled over the situation, Jule's image appeared on his screen, his expression tense. Given the importance of He Kui's research, Jule was understandably worried.

"The data is secure, right?" he asked.

"Yes, it is," He Kui confirmed.

Jule exhaled with relief. Though she'd seen this assurance in the report, hearing it directly from He Kui gave her peace of mind.

"We're investigating the shipping company now," Jule explained. "The culprit was a supply ship crew member who claims he accepted a high-paying job from a big company to connect an infected computer to the port's terminal, supposedly unaware it was dangerous. We suspect it was arranged by Actaeon Industries."

"Actaeon, huh?" He Kui mused. It was plausible; after all, the crew member was just a contractor, unlikel

y to have known the significance of a quantum virus or the presence of a quantum firewall.