Neo opened his eyes.
Despite what he had seen in Hades' past, and despite meeting Apollyon, he remained calm.
Was it because Neo was starting to understand his own [Fate]?
Or because he was beginning to grasp how things would eventually end?
Perhaps it was both.
And… even if only a little, he was beginning to understand the meaning behind the words:
'The Dao is corrupt.'
'[Fate] of Cruelty. I wonder if Hades can tell me more about it.'
Another name surfaced in his mind.
'Did Ultris know why the Devil of Cruelty was important?'
Neo exhaled softly.
He knew his thoughts could not be answered at the moment.
The fragment of Hades that remained with them did not have complete memories.
And whatever Ultris had known, whatever he had hidden or feared, it was locked away beyond reach.
For now.
If Neo wanted answers, he would have to approach Paul.
And ask him directly about Ultris.
About the Devil of Cruelty.
"Neo?"
He turned his head.
