Looking at Benjamin's resolute demeanor, Kenneth knew that if he didn't take his son along, the boy would surely find other ways. If that happened, Benjamin's safety wouldn't be guaranteed.
With that thought, he lowered his gaze. “You can go with Anthony.”
“Tony doesn't need my help at all. He can handle it on his own, not to mention he has people from the dark web. My presence would be pointless,” Benjamin said.
Kenneth narrowed his eyes.
“Daddy, I know I'm young and can't do much, but don't worry, I'll just watch. I promise not to cause any trouble,” Benjamin assured, emphasizing each word.
Kenneth looked at him for a long time. Perhaps he understood his son too well, which was why he compromised.
Hence, Kenneth nodded. “All right. No problem.”
Benjamin was slightly taken aback. “Really?”
“Really.” Kenneth nodded. “I understand that actions speak louder than words. If that's the case, then let's do it together.”
A glimmer of light gradually lit up in Benjamin's eyes.
“All right, you should get ready now. We'll set off together tonight,” said Kenneth.
Benjamin looked at him and nodded emphatically.
Night was drawing near.
The number of people in the castle was steadily increasing, and the atmosphere seemed to grow more tense.
The people downstairs were all dressed up and ready to go.
At that moment, Dave looked at Anthony. “Later, let Mike take you to the base. Everyone there is ready.” As he spoke, he pulled out something that looked like a card from his pocket. “This is for you.”
Anthony frowned. “What is this?”
“The cryptographic key to the dark web,” Dave said.
As soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of Mike, Luke, Alexia, and others on the side all changed.
“Dave.” Mike looked at Dave. His brows furrowed in concern.
Anthony being allowed to enter the base and used the dark web was already shocking to people. Yet, Dave was handing the boy the cryptographic key to the dark web. It was the equivalent of handing over half of the organization to a kid.
If the dark web were to be breached, all the base's secrets would be exposed to the world, and the consequences would be unimaginable.
Anthony, being a regular netizen, certainly understood that.
Looking up at Dave, he seemed slightly surprised. “Mr. Dave...”
Dave looked at him. “Take it.”
Anthony found the situation somewhat tricky as he stared at the key.
“What's the matter? Afraid to take it?” Dave asked him.
“No...”
“Take it then,” Dave insisted.
After much hesitation, Anthony finally took it from Dave's hand.
At that moment, Dave, who was standing by, spoke up. “I know what you're all thinking, but there's something I need to tell you. The dark web was attacked once before, and I'm sure some of you know about it. The one behind this was Vermillion Base. Their people infiltrated our base and left a set of variable numbers in our system to use against us. The person who discovered this was Anthony!” As he spoke, Dave glanced at the child standing nearby. “If it weren't for him, our base would have faced a disaster these past few days. Therefore, what we're doing now is not just for Kenneth, but also for our base as well as our future lives and careers.” Dave spoke emphasized each word.
Upon hearing that, everyone looked at each other.
“Is there anything else you all want to say?” Dave asked.
Snapping back to reality, Mike immediately shook his head.
It was not that he didn't trust Anthony. It was just that he felt that would break the rules they had previously set. However, rules didn't matter when lives were on the line.
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