Meetings

Kingdom of Macro, in a conference room. Several individuals in black suits had taken their seats around a large table, their expressions solemn. It was a weekly routine meeting where they discussed everything related to the kingdom, whether directly or indirectly.As they awaited someone, the atmosphere in the room grew increasingly tense. The door finally swung open, and a figure entered, commanding attention with an air of authority. He was a tall man in his forties, with sharp features and a confident stride. His name was Ali Alisson, a high-ranking official from the Directorate of Territorial Security (DST).Ali Alisson addressed the group, delving into a series of urgent matters and kingdom-wide concerns. He discussed security threats, diplomatic relations, and economic stability. His insights were sharp and astute, and it was clear that he had gathered this diverse group for a specific purpose."I believe we are done. If there's nothing else, you may leave." Ali said in a neutral tone."There is one last thing, sir.""Go on.""There's an individual named Steve Davis; he is currently a first-year student at the King V Polydisciplinary University, majoring in mathematics. The department head, Amed, has informed us that he has found a probable general solution to the Syracuse conjecture. 'Probable' because we don't know how the mathematical community will react to it."Ali Alisson's expression remained impassive as he absorbed this information. He wasn't a mathematician, so he didn't fully grasp the conjecture or its implications. But he knew one thing: if this student had indeed found a solution, or even made a modest breakthrough, it was significant news.The group exchanged glances, recognizing the potential implications. If Steve's solution was indeed valid, it could have applications far beyond the field of mathematics, potentially enhancing the kingdom's global reputation. While several scientists worldwide hailed from the kingdom, their work and discoveries were recorded under the country where they worked.Ali leaned forward, his voice taking on a more authoritative tone. "I want a thorough investigation into Steve Davis. Contact the mathematics department and inform them that, regardless of the mathematical community's opinion, we should encourage this student and award him accordingly. Of course, the award will vary depending on the validity of his proof." 

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

On the other side of the world, in the United Merika, almost simultaneously, in another conference room...Alan Mousk, a billionaire and owner of several companies within X, was holding his quarterly meeting with all the heads of his various enterprises. The meeting proceeded as usual, with reports on financial performance, growth projections, and strategic plans for the future. Mosk was a shrewd businessman and proud of the success of his ventures.However, when it was the turn of the cybersecurity department to present its report, the atmosphere in the room shifted somewhat. The Chief Information Security Officer, Alexandre, addressed the group: "We received a somewhat unusual email; the sender claims to have found multiple vulnerabilities in our application. He sent us some examples, and we confirmed that he was right. I managed to find his phone number after several unanswered emails. After speaking with him, I discovered that he's just a student. Further research revealed that he is a first-year student at King V Polydisciplinary University, majoring in mathematics.The revelation that the individual who had discovered the security flaws was a first-year student sparked surprise in the conference room. Alan Mosk leaned forward with interest."A first-year student? That's quite unexpected," Mosk remarked. "Do we have more information about this student, Alexandre?"Alexandre nodded. "Yes, we do. The student's name is Steve, and he has cooperated in helping us understand the extent of the vulnerabilities. We have a meeting scheduled with him and his attorney in less than a week to discuss other flaws, vulnerabilities, and payment."Mosk's curiosity intensified. "Inform me about the meeting, I will attend."

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Meanwhile, Steve, oblivious to the attention he had attracted, was playing a newly released football video game with his roommates.