The liquid metal pulsed inside Neo. It flowed through his divine veins. He closed his eyes and listened. A new frequency echoed in his mind. It was a faint signal calling from outside their conquered territory.
Neo opened his eyes. He looked at Noir, Moon, and Zestia.
"My hunger remains. This Grand Reality was only a single drop in an infinite ocean. I can hear the rest of the ocean now. I can hear thousands of other drops."
Zestia stepped forward, gripping her spear tightly.
"Then we march. We gather the children. We break the barrier together. We conquer the ocean."
"No," Neo replied flatly. "You stay here. All of you."
Noir narrowed her dark eyes. She crossed her arms. "You just told us we are pioneers. Now you want to leave us behind in the safe zone. Explain yourself, Neo."
