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Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: The Hacker Queen

The world was not ruled by kings or presidents.

It was ruled by data.

And in that invisible domain, one woman reigned supreme: Eva Drexler — an off-the-grid genius whose fingers danced on keyboards the way emperors signed death warrants.

Target: Eva Sonya Drexler

Age: 24

Known Aliases: E.V.A, Neuropunk, Glitch Ghost

Wanted By: Interpol, NSA, MI6

Last Known Heist: 17 global surveillance leaks, 4 major banking algorithm corruptions

Current Location: Unknown – likely deep network-access compound or moving dark web vessel

Psychological Profile: Paranoid, ultra-analytical, rejection-sensitive, obsessive

Loyalty Estimate: 51% → 100% (Post-Vow)

Domain Assignment: Digital World, Cyber Surveillance, Global Info-Control

ROI Potential: +$1.4 Trillion (data brokerage, predictive economics, security blackmail)

Arthur stood inside a cold European bunker — once a Cold War nuclear shelter, now a fortress of screens and neural routers.

At the center: a girl with half-shaved silver hair, VR goggles on her head, and three computers speaking to each other in AI-coded slang.

She hadn't looked up since he entered.

"I knew you were coming 14 minutes ago," she said.

The Ghost in the Machine

"I expected agents," Eva said, eyes still locked on screens. "Maybe blackmail. Maybe even a bullet."

Arthur said nothing, just stepped forward and placed a cold metal briefcase on her desk.

Inside: a full-spectrum quantum encryption key.

"Limitless access," she whispered.

"Not a bribe," he replied. "A gift. Your world, unchained."

She paused.

"You want me to spy?"

"I want you to see all, before anyone else can move."

The Game of Surveillance

Arthur gave her one hour — no questions, no pressure.

In that hour, Eva cross-referenced his businesses, foundations, military ties, assets, fake IDs, and shell corporations.

Then she stopped.

And stared at him.

"You're the real thing," she said.

"I don't build kingdoms on guesses."

Eva reached under the desk and tossed him a black glove.

"What's this?"

"A biometric consent trigger. If I give this to you, I'm yours."

"Then put it on me."

She smiled — for the first time in three years.

And did.

Unbreakable Vow Initiated

Loyalty: 100%Domain Assigned: Cyber Systems, Global Surveillance, Tech Infrastructure

Rank: Dame

System Update

Arthur Ashford → Duke

Eva → Dame (Digital World)Aurora → Viscountess (Aristocracy)Summer → Viscountess (Marine World)Bianca → Countess (Economy)Vivian → Countess (Politics)Yesenia → Marchioness (Faith)Carmen → Marchioness (Diplomacy)Candy → Duchess (Sports)Nora → Duchess (Underworld)Roxy → Duchess (Stock Market)Bella → Duchess (Food World)

Skill Unlocked: Eyes of the Empire

Allows Arthur to monitor any person, meeting, or organization with >90% accuracy using Eva's passive and active surveillance grid.Grants predictive behavioral data for decision-making in politics, war, and finance.

The Digital Throne

Eva's bunker slowly transformed over the week. Arthur provided upgrades: floating servers, direct uplinks to satellites, and a neural AI named NORA (Neural Oversight and Recon Authority).

She built it all without rest.

"I thought you'd enslave me," she said one night.

"I don't chain minds," Arthur said. "I empower those who deserve thrones."

Eva stared at him for a long time.

"Then I'll give you eyes sharper than any king in history."

Arthur nodded.

"And you'll rule the world... before they even know I've arrived."

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