Chapter 89: Chapter 88 Privileges

Minutes passed in silence as Ruby worked, her hands steady, her mind focused. Finally, a flicker of progress appeared on the screen.

"Found something," Ruby said, her tone neutral but laced with a hint of triumph. She pointed to a small folder marked with an encryption symbol. "Looks like someone tried to erase everything but left a trace behind. It's encrypted, though, which means we'll need a passcode or I'll have to crack it."

The old witch stepped closer, her hope rekindled. "A passcode… I—I don't remember setting one," she admitted, her voice trembling.

Ruby smirked faintly, her confidence unwavering. "Good thing I don't need you to remember," she replied, already typing in a decoding command. "Just give me a few more minutes."