"Just let her go like that?"
Watching Miliwen walk away, Neo took a wet towel from Richard and wiped his hands. As he wiped away the blood on his palms, the wounds healed.
Kallen asked in return, "Should we have killed her?"
Neo tossed the towel aside and countered, "Why couldn't we?"
"Because killing her wouldn't bring enough benefits."
Neo nodded. "That argument convinces me."
Kallen looked at Neo and asked, "You've been very bloodthirsty lately."
"Heh heh heh, are you laying the groundwork because you're afraid I'll ask why you didn't tell me about this sooner?"
"No."
"I saw through your hypocrisy long ago. Stop pretending." Neo pulled out two cigarettes, handed one to Kallen, and lit his own first. "You always make a habit of being polite to everyone. She deserves a beating less than you do, honestly."
"If you can't handle it, remember to tell me promptly."
"Now you need me to keep you informed promptly? And how did you treat me?"
"If my life were at risk, or I risked losing myself, you would absolutely be the first person I told. I wouldn't hesitate."
Neo blinked, seemingly silenced by Kallen's words. After a long while, he said, "That was truly shameless."
"I believe in your abilities, Neo. No matter when, you've never let me down."
"Hey, that's what a superior says to a subordinate."
"I've always followed your example and learned from you, so I don't want you suddenly collapsing one day for no apparent reason."
"Whew, that sounds much better."
"So take care of yourself."
"Don't worry. I've already warned them." Neo extended a finger and poked his forehead. "If things really turn completely hostile, I'll come to you for Orderization. Heh heh heh."
As he spoke, Neo couldn't help laughing first. "With me, they