Cognitive Manipulation

Kane's grip on Neo's hand grew stronger. 

Neo could pull his hand away if he was serious but…. 

'The city is awake.' 

He could sense the people inside the buildings waiting to jump out and hold Neo down if Neo planned to leave the city. 

'I'll have to massacre them if I want to leave.' 

'That is exactly opposite to my goal.' 

Neo wanted to sigh. 

'I'm starting to feel like shit.' 

He clicked his tongue. 

He looked at Kane and nodded.

"Got it. I won't leave the city." 

"Yes, that's what you should do. Dangerous monsters come out at night. You'll be safe only if you are within the city." 

Kane smiled and let go of his hold over Neo's hand. 

Neo followed him back to the temporary residence. 

The city council members, police, city's awakeners, and more were waiting for the two of them. 

They thanked Neo for saving them.