Resemblance

Neo felt a powerful Intent crash into him as soon as the door opened.

The hair on his back stood, and his heart started to beat loudly.

The spacious office was brightly lit.

Charlotte, sitting behind the desk, smiled faintly.

She was not releasing her aura.

It was her Intent.

Like everyone else, she did not have good control over her Intent, and it allowed Neo to sense the true depth of her strength.

He felt as if he were standing in front of a sun.

Its scorching presence was pressing against his very soul.

'So this is what an Exalted Demigod feels like.'

Neo's feet refused to move.

Jack, unable to sense her Intent, took a step into the room and turned around.

"You coming?"

"Yeah."

Neo shook off the powerful Intent holding him in place.

He entered the room.

"Welcome back, Neo, Jack."

Charlotte's voice was calm but commanding, resonating through the quiet space.