Shinji Ikari returns from Warhammer

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The greenskins roared and the earth trembled.Shinji Ikari shouted loudly, hoping that someone could hear his voice so that he could summon his remaining subordinates, but in the Shura battlefield of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, people were busy selling their lives at the highest price and could not hear him at all. the sound of.

Not far away, the paladin-type roving knight of the Veronne family pulled out the bayonet from the enemy's belly. The next second, the knight's head and half of his body were chopped off by a rough and black axe.Rotting corpses piled up around him, winding up into a mountain that was twenty, thirty, or forty stories deep.There was a smell of tangyness, mixed with the smell of barbecue and the smell of ozone produced by weapons.

They kill for the living and for the dead, because all that is left is killing.The bone-like touch of death has come to them all, and they cannot hold on to the coming of rescue.The waves of greenskins were approaching quickly, shouting Waaagh!

Shinji Ikari lowered his eyes, and the past scenes appeared in front of his eyes, without causing any waves on his face.

After his soul and will had been transformed several times, he could no longer be moved by this level of mental pressure.He turned his attention again to the giant thing in the middle of the mountain.

Although it was only a moment of trance, Shinji Ikari was still sure that the behemoth in front of him was just an ordinary machine, not the beloved who had signed a sacred alliance of flesh and metal with him.

Although it may be a bit strange to think of a machine spirit as a true love, for Shinji Ikari, this metaphor is completely fine.

"Hooray, Shinji!" A young girl's voice came from behind.

She was a girl in aqua blue combat uniform, with the golden AKASIMA001 logo embroidered on the combat uniform, and a white coat on top. Her whole body was like a sea of ​​enthusiasm.

Former transfer student, Kirishima's real name.

"I saw you over there just now. I thought I was dazzled." Kirishima's real name happily held Shinji Ikari's hand, "When did you come here."

"Just now, I came here specifically to see you." Shinji Ikari took out a rose from nowhere, handed it to her hand, and stroked her cheek lovingly, "You have lost weight."

She is obviously the same age as Rei Ayanami and Asuka, but she looks a little more mature.She already has the charm of a big girl, with slender limbs, slightly convex chest, and beautiful curves with the unique youthful texture of a girl.

Seemingly noticing Shinji Ikari's gaze just now, Kirishima's real name took the initiative to explain to Shinji Ikari, "That is a special mobile weapon of the Strategic Self-Defense Forces for combating large-scale threat individuals. It is called AKASIMA. It seems to be the word used to refer to typhoons in ancient times, but You can also call it the Aquila Warrior."

"Aquila Warriors, are you trying to differentiate yourself from Evangelion?" Shinji Ikari said.

The mechanical giant in front of me, powered by a 2N reactor, had a different origin from EVA, which didn't even understand why it was humanoid.

The concept is simple and clear.The feet and strong hands that are not sensitive to terrain are suitable for holding and wielding weapons; considering that in some situations it is necessary to suppress the threat of riots, the trunk and limbs not only support the entire body, but also withstand sudden stress during fighting, so the whole body is equipped with Armor protection can even fly into the sky by changing posture and parts configuration, improving the maneuverability of formation during combat.

The great thing is that none of these require support and can be completed alone.

"It's nice to be able to fly." Shinji Ikari said sincerely.Before awakening, even if he was as strong as him, he still had to rely on the launch platform to escape the constraints of gravity.

"It can't fly too high because it relies on ground effect." Kirishima's real name stuck out his tongue.

"But it can cruise at high speed, right?" Shinji Ikari noticed the bulging part on the back of the machine in front of him.

"Don't say it so happily, although it seems to be an anti-apostle tactical mobile weapon used to support EVA..."

Even though he was at his base camp and no one else was listening, Kirishima Mana still lowered his voice——

"But some people in the army said that it might be an EVA destroyer weapon."

EVA expulsion weapons... Ikari Shinji smiled, with the current deep bond between the Self-Defense Forces and NERV, this possibility does not exist, and it may be just an excuse to hide the truth after being exposed.And even if they take [-] steps back, let alone fighting against themselves, these three machines would still be too much to fight against Unit Zero.

Shinji Ikari never considered them a threat.

But he noticed the number on the chest of Kirishima's real name, AKASIMA001, "Are you the first qualified person now?"

"Yes," Kirishima's real name puffed up his chest proudly, "Kirishima's real name is the first pilot of a mobile weapon specially designed for combating large-scale threat individuals, with a full regimental-level military rank."

"Kirishima, you are talking too much." The boy's cold voice came from behind, "This is a secret. Who knows what our relationship with NERV is already like!"

"Keita Yamauchi and Musashi are the second and third qualified candidates." Kirishima's real name introduced to Shinji Ikari enthusiastically, "Don't look at what Keita said, he just likes to act cool and serious."

"Who is pretending to be cool and serious? Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand!" The boy who had been cold-faced just now suddenly broke down. He stared at Shinji Ikari in front of him intently, "You must be the strongest qualified person in NERV. If you want to Don’t pilot the Skyhawk Warrior to compete to see who is stronger! Don’t worry, there are no weapons, it’s just a peaceful competition!”

The phone vibrated. Shinji Ikari looked at the text message Misato Katsuragi sent him on the screen. He looked up at Kirishima's real name and said, "Sorry, there is something else going on at the headquarters. I'll treat you to dinner in a few days."

"How many days will it take? It's difficult. I can't get away from here at all. I wish you could come and visit me more often." Kirishima smiled in his real name.

"Don't sound so pitiful, like an abandoned puppy, I will feel sorry for you."

"Don't ignore people! Are you scared?" Keita next to him was making a noise. Shinji Ikari glanced at him lightly and turned to leave.

Keita wanted to catch up, but the next second his head suddenly darkened, and his body instinctively dodged to the side. With the sound of heavy objects falling to the ground, he broke out in cold sweat.

"Damn it, how could this... arm fall off, bastard!" Keita sat on the ground and felt cold all over.

He saw the No. 40 machine belonging to him, and its arm hit him where he was just now, and Musashi quickly helped him up.Kirishima Mana walked up to the huge arm and touched his chin, "Maybe the restraint frame is not restrained." Kirishima Mana looked up at the Skyhawk warrior who was only [-] meters away, "But it's really strange that the arm fell off. "

Two hours later, Shinji Ikari returned to the new command post.Only then did he realize that at the moment when he was lost in memories, the apostles had actually attacked.

[-]: If a wish comes true

Shinji Ikari pushed open the door of the new command post. He looked at the people sharing cakes in the office and smiled.

"It seems like nothing happened, and they were enjoying afternoon tea in a leisurely and elegant manner."

"Sugar for brain use and tea to cheer up are essential, but today is Shigeru Aoba's birthday." Ibuki Maya took the initiative to bring a piece of cut cake and handed it to Shinji Ikari, "Shinji-kun, what happened There are still some.”

Akagi, Katsuragi, and Fuyutsuki were not here, so Ibuki Maya took the initiative to take over the work of explaining to Shinji Ikari.After he understood the situation, he showed a slightly confused expression, which was also caught by the attentive Ibuki Maya, "Is there anything else you don't understand?"

"That is to say, the unknown apostle landed in New Odawara, and the time he appeared was 19:21, and then evacuated on his own initiative." Shinji Ikari repeated.

"Yes, do you need to watch the video replay?" Ibuki Maya asked.

Odawara is located in the west of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and further west is the extinct volcanic mountainous area of ​​​​Hakone. So Shinji Ikari is right in the middle of the mountain. What is the concept?The location where the new apostle appears is only thirty kilometers away from him. As long as it takes a few steps forward, whether it is AKASIMA, which NERV and the Self-Defense Forces try their best to conceal, or the strongest driver can do it...well, at least openly. It can be served in one pot.

But as if he was frightened, he retreated back into the sea.

Oh, Shinji Ikari looked away.He had a strong sense of déjà vu in this episode. Who was the last person to be scared off?

No.12 Apostle Terrifying Angel Yilor, now he has been inspired to become an absolutely loyal MAGI system.Of course, because the elimination was very secretive, it did not cause turmoil.Therefore, NERV did not announce the annihilation of Yiluol to the outside world, but just to create a time difference with SEELE, just in case.

Judging from the current intensification of the conflict between the two, Ikari Yuantang's decision is correct.

Thinking of it this way, Shinji Ikari felt a little pity, if this new apostle chose to target himself.In his current state, could he still be able to inspire another apostle to be Ma Zai?

"Deputy Commander Fuyutsuki has judged that this new apostle with a very strange behavior pattern is probably the same as the fetal angel, which has not yet fully developed." Ibuki Maya repeated Fuyutsuki Kozo's judgment here, "That's why he took the initiative to return In the sea, waiting for complete metamorphosis and transformation into a butterfly.”

"The shape is quite strange." Shinji Ikari stared at the big screen. The ring-shaped life form was estimated to be about one kilometer in diameter. Based on the way it left, MAGI judged that it might have some kind of deformation ability.

"The weirder the appearance, the more exaggerated the ability." Maya Ibuki pursed her lips, "I hope this apostle won't be too difficult to deal with."

Perhaps it was because Shinji Ikari gave them the confidence, or because today was Shigeru Aoba's birthday, everyone didn't tense up too much. After sharing the cake, Shinji Ikari left.

"Will the new apostle be the last apostle?" Someone asked softly in the corridor.

Shinji Ikari turned around, and what he saw was Asuka's blue eyes that were as gorgeous as gems. Shinji Ikari didn't expect Asuka to be here, because she hated the new command post. According to her, it looked like a vertical A large coffin stood upright.

"At least that's the case in name." Shinji Ikari said.

Shinji Ikari was not completely sure. There were only thirteen apostles in the New World.However, in the parallel world that he arrived not long ago, the total number was as high as eighteen.

Asuka lowered her head and stared at the pattern on the floor, "Maybe if you kill all the apostles, you don't need a driver, and the qualified ones are not that important."

Shinji Ikari raised his eyes and glanced at Asuka, slowly showed a smile, and patted the girl on the shoulder, "Perhaps then, the Evangelions can show their true value."

"Are you going to move bricks at the construction site?" Asuka stuck out her tongue.

Shinji Ikari suddenly realized that Asuka was not concerned about the new apostle. She was worried about the upcoming mental test. She was trying to find a topic because she was worried about it. She even put on her combat uniform more than two hours before the mental test. .

On the eve of the Horror Angel last month, she, Li and herself had undergone a special mental test. She knew that during the test, they were not allowed to wear combat uniforms and could only express the most basic values ​​while naked.Of course, Ritsuko Akagi will also turn off the monitoring equipment. All she needs is the feedback value.

She might be trying to use her combat uniform to get away with it, but that won't work.

"I just told a joke. I hope you can understand that I want you to relax now." Before Shinji Ikari could speak, Asuka continued, but her pretentious and cold tone made people want to laugh even more.

Shinji Ikari didn't laugh, he just walked up to Asuka and said, "It doesn't matter, just be yourself. No matter what the result is, Asuka is the best."

"Hmph, I didn't come here to seek comfort from you." Asuka pouted, but did not take out the right hand held by Shinji Ikari.

"Don't worry, no matter what the outcome is, I will invite you to the hot springs." Shinji Ikari said with a faint smile in his voice.

"You still remember." Asuka was stunned. This was Shinji Ikari's teasing about going to heaven on the eve of Sky Angel.

"I will never forget anything about you."

Ten minutes later, Shinji Ikari waved his hand towards Asuka, turned around and walked into the elevator.Only then did Asuka notice the aluminum sealed box held by Shinji Ikari in his left hand, and it felt a little familiar.

The wide elevator shaft rose step by step, carrying Shinji Ikari all the way to the top of the building——

——The top floor of the new command post, the commander-in-chief’s office.

The stern-faced security department employee carefully checked Shinji Ikari's identity, stepped back and stood against the wall, indicating that he could pass.

Shinji Ikari walked straight to a maroon door and took out his ID card to verify his identity. The middle of the door slowly rotated.The sound of gears biting and turning came from the inside of the maroon door. Countless spiral locks were retracted at the same time, and the door opened with a bang.

This way of opening the door is obviously imitating the door of the central dogmatic area. Shinji Ikari doesn't mind.

Behind the door is a majestic hall, but it is very simple. The pure black floor seems to extend endlessly, which makes people's eyes blurred, as if they have strayed into some cult's sacrificial venue.

Sometimes Shinji Ikari really can't understand the aesthetics of senior executives like Gendo Ikari. Wearing gloves, sunglasses, and folding his hands on his lips is just a personal habit.But they couldn't compliment Shinji Ikari's office aesthetics at all. They were like an anime team with insufficient funds, just depict a spacious hall with a table in the middle and be done with it.

Sometimes, as if to save money, I don't even turn on the lights and wear sunglasses in the dark room.Aren't you afraid that you won't see clearly that the person under your feet won't stand firm and will fall into a dog's mouth?

And their aesthetics also led NERV staff to follow suit, and the result was a lot of myopia.

In the center of the simple black hall, there were two chairs and a table, and Fuyutsuki Komasu sat directly opposite.

Fuyutsuki Komasu also noticed that what Shinji Ikari was holding was the aluminum sealed box they had been looking for these days. However, he did not ask Shinji Ikari to leave and bring it up. Instead, he tapped his fingers on the table, "Every time There are some things and a document in each folder, if you are interested, go and take a look."

Shinji Ikari came to his seat and opened one document bag after another, and various badges and certificates rolled out.

The first document bag contains some certificates, which mean that some of the original staff of the combat department have been appointed as chaplains of the Strategic Self-Defense Forces.Shinji Ikari knew that the position of military chaplain was similar to that of a political commissar in the army of a socialist country, but this was Japan, so it sounded a bit different.

Shinji Ikari continued to look down. There were still some certificates in the second document bag. They were embossed paper and embossed printing. The certificates were issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and 24 qualified candidates including Kirishima Manami, Yamauchi Keita, and Musashi were appointed as new candidates. Airframe pilot's certificate.It also has the seal of Shinomiya Goyuki, Vice Minister for General Affairs.

The third document bag contained financial statements, which specifically listed the movements of several tens of billions of funds on the first page.

The fourth file bag contains a document, which contains a lot of content, but the general meaning is that NERV and the Self-Defense Forces have reached a private alliance, as well as part of the Neon Genesis Evangelio body manufacturing technology in Project E.

The fifth document bag contains a photo of Fuyutsuki Komasu and Tsurumaki Kazuya, as well as the current relationship between NERV and the Self-Defense Forces, to show that they are advancing and retreating together.

The sixth document bag contained a land deed, which stated that the entire Hakone Mountains and the Third New Tokyo City were placed under NERV's name.

"This is the first batch of resources given to us by the Self-Defense Force." Fuyutsuki Komaso pointed to the third document bag, "Now sit down on that chair and I will tell you about the second phase of our deal. I miss you. This needs to be understood.”

"Already roughly understood."

"I generally understand. It seems that Miss Kirishima of the Self-Defense Force trusts you very much. She will tell you everything on a tray." Fuyutsuki Komaso looked into Shinji Ikari's eyes, "The contents of this box have not been seen by anyone. Let’s get through it.”

"No, it's safe." Shinji Ikari said, placing the aluminum sealed box on the ground. He didn't care about the contents inside.In fact, Fuyutsuki Xingzou didn't care either.

Although Ryoji Kaji claims to be the man closest to the truth, he is actually apart from the secret keepers who know the truth.He has been trying to get closer to the truth all his life, but some people are the truth itself.

"If you don't mind, I'm going to do some personal business." Shinji Ikari stood up from his seat, turned around and walked towards the back.

"Kaji Ryouji, you're still alive, right?" When Shinji Ikari walked to the door, Fuyutsuki Yukino's voice came from behind him.

"No, Ryouji Kaji is completely dead." Shinji Ikari waved his hand and left the office without looking back.

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[The cell apoptosis operation of the two simulators is scheduled to be carried out after the MAGI system is restarted]

[Job confirmation, omit 450 to 670]

[The command station confirms the mission and waits for command instructions]

In the messy development department office, synthesized mechanical female voices sounded one after another on the radio.Ritsuko Akagi typed on the keyboard, and countless numbers and symbols that laymen couldn't understand flew across the screen.

Ibuki Maya sat behind her with coffee in both hands. She was a little cautious. She hesitated and asked softly, "Senior, do you think the second qualified person, Ms. Asuka, can pass the mental test?"

"In what way? Is it just breaking through the nerve convex contact level, or diving deep into some range?" Ritsuko Akagi said without looking back.

"That's it, the mental test of passing the apostle's pollution, and the new test of mental patience." Maya Ibuki said softly.

"No." Ritsuko Akagi simply said in shock.

"Can't you?" Ibuki Maya was a little surprised. After she finished speaking, she felt that her voice was a bit loud, so she shrunk closer to Ritsuko Akagi's side, "But I saw Ms. Asuka's mental state after the Bird Angel attack. Great."

"You also know that the Bird Apostles are fighting against the enemy." Ritsuko Akagi finally finished the work at hand and looked at her favorite junior, "Although it is a bit cold to say this, if it weren't for the existence of Shinji Ikari, you know that it involves apostle pollution. What will be the outcome of Asuka?”

"What is it?" Ibuki Maya asked in a low voice, for fear of disturbing someone.

"You can go to District [-] and have a look. You are eligible to enter the research facilities inside with your authority." Ritsuko Akagi did not answer her directly, but gave a suggestion.

In the tenth district, Ibuki Maya shrank her head. In the patio city, the tenth district was famous for having the cheapest land prices and the worst public security.Because the land here is cheap, it is full of various facilities that other areas keep away from. It is an area with many nuclear energy, bacterial isolation research facilities, and experimental animal incinerators.The only cemetery in New Tokyo City is also here.

"Senior, please stop talking, it's a bit scary." Maya Ibuki said with a hint of crying in her tone.

"You take it seriously, of course it's a lie." Ritsuko Akagi smiled, "After all, he is also the exclusive pilot of Unit [-]. A hero who has fought against the apostles will not go too far. But personal freedom is not necessary Come to think of it, it’s normal to occasionally cooperate with experiments.”

Even if there is no Shinji Ikari, there is still the existence of Misato Katsuragi.Misato Katsuragi knows some things well, out of sight, out of mind, but if you put your hand under her nose, she will let you know what NERV's third in command is.