Their Request

"…"

Henry remained silent. 

He could feel how hard it was for Neo to say what he was saying.

"It takes me ten steps to do what others can do in one step."

"Those people you are comparing yourself to are geniuses, Neo," Henry spoke. "You shouldn't compare yourself to them."

"My enemy won't care if I'm a genius or not. I can survive and win only if I'm strong."

Neo continued, 

"At my current pace, it won't be long before others start to catch up with me. 

"My only advantage is my Immortality. I can take bigger risks to get stronger. 

"The trident… is a chance. It can kill me, but it can make me stronger. Far stronger." 

He looked Henry in the eye. 

There was a deep determination behind his gaze. 

"I need that strength, even if it kills me." 

Henry sunk into the chair. 

He massaged his temples and looked out of the window. 

There, he could see a gigantic tornado beyond the horizon.