The Gatekeeper knew Neo would refuse the reward.
He was a stubborn person who would never change his stance once he formed it.
A #22 commanded the orb of ink.
It floated towards Neo's Seed of Existence and fused into it.
"You've earned it, Neo Hargraves."
Surviving after taking a look at a Supreme Deity was no simple feat.
The surrounding empty expanse pulsed gently.
[Time remaining: 11 hours, 59 minutes]
[Time remaining: 11 hours, 2…]
[Time remaining: 7…]
[Time re…]
[T …]
[12 hours have passed since your death.]
[You will be forcefully revived.]
Neo's body and soul regenerated.
He was brought back to life with a gasp.
His chest rose sharply as cold air filled his lungs.
Pain echoed through his nerves
"Dammit, this always makes me feel like shit," he said with a smile.
Neo was happy despite his words.
He had received a goal as a reward.