7th June 826 A.S.
Okay we are back live from our rogue radio frequences on Manhattan, the beating heart of Sirius. Together with us we have Mike Rogers, a neuralnet personality and human rights activist. How are you Mike?
- I am very well, thanks Jack.
- We heard you talking about the Hackers again.
- What about them?
- They announced they have opened a new seat in the Professorship. What can you tell us about it?
- It is pretty much a race, Jack. A private mission that whoever completes it first, becomes LH's newest Professor.
- And anyone can participate in this race? Let's say you want to participate, can you do it?
- No, no. Eligible are only Lane Hackers of Level 4 rank or Provocateurs.
- Can you tell us about the competitors? Who should we expect to be the next Professor?
- No one has publicly declared that they are running so far.
- Really?
- Oh yes, conspiracies and power struggles are very frequent. For example the low-level Hackers assisting a competitor could may be well working for another. Thus, as you can imagine, the competitors want to stay hidden as much as possible.
- Of course but who are the favorites?
- Based on all betting applications, the most likely candidate is Elektra King. With a 1.92 rate.
- Are you betting on her?
- Absolutely. Unlike any other candidate, she has achieved the Provocateur title. She is also one of the most experienced members of the illustrious organization.
- But you have heard the rumors, haven't you?
- Yes I have. Those who know her well, say that she has become sadistic, insane and utterly ruthless. Just look at her eyes, Jack, that woman should had been institutionalized to an asylum.
- Her mental instability might also be a weakness Mike.
- Maybe you are right. Close behind her with a 2.28 rate is Mr. Blackfriar.
- Really? I never expected he would be that high.
- Don't underestimate him, he is a genius, Jack.
- Oh c'mon.
- He likes to keep a low-profile. Unlike King, he is quiet and calculating. He is very careful in his game. Don't forget his specialization is on Intelligence.
- Oh that's the toughest path a Lane Hacker could take. But still, he is not as noteworthy as other names, I mean--
- Do you know that he was apprenticed by Professor Yoshida himself?
- That explains why he is so high then.
- Indeed. Next in line is Mildred Wolfe.
- Oh yes, she is a nasty one.
- She is one of the deadliest Hackers in the history of the organization, and she is a very new one.
- Do you think she has what it takes to complete this mission?
- Absolutely. She is hungry and eager to dominate everyone and achieve every single record of the Hackers.
- Yes but you have seen it before. Those with the brain always come on top.
- She is a predator. Remember that Jack.
- And who is the fourth leading candidate?
- That's Wolfgang Weisen.
- Ah a familiar face. I know him very well. Why is he not as high as the others Mike?
- He has officially stated that he is not participating in the competition. This of course caused his betting rate to fall to the bottom. But then.. hefty bets were made on his name raising it up to the 4th spot.
- Who would you do that? He said he is not running!
- So what? It might be part of the ruse. No one considers him as a target now. And there are people who profited from the dramatic drop of his rate. It is probably an extremely well-calculated move.
- Imagine being the person who betted on Weisen when his rate was at the bottom...
- Could even be Weisen himself. He is the richest candidate by far. He has the most connections in Sirius. If money and connections can get you this Professorship seat, Weisen is your man.
- I think I just found where I am going to put my money. Haha! Thank you for your information Mike. Now it's time to move to our next topic.
- See you next time Jack.