Subtle Manipulation

"I want to know about emotions."

"…?"

"I'm a Darkness user.

"Someone I know told me I can maintain my sanity if I can understand emotions."

Only after he spoke did he realize his words brought the mood down.

As a Darkness user, Neo was bound lose himself to the darkness.

Today…

Tomorrow…

He did not know when it would happen.

It was not a question of 'if', but of 'when'.

"Sounds like a plan," Jack grinned.

He spoke to clear the heavy mood.

After the dinner, they returned to the Seraphim Hall and split up.

"The briefing for the S-rank mission is day after tomorrow. Make sure to be on time," Neo reminded them.

Neo was about to return to his room when he saw Mars sneaking out of the dorm.

"Where is he going late at night? It's almost the next day."

He followed him.

Mars stopped at the end of a small cliff.

He stood against the railings and stared at the cliff.