Shinji Ikari returns from Warhammer

But what really caught the eye was the black ID card sandwiched between the index and middle fingers of his right hand.Half of a fig leaf is engraved on the card, but there is a line of small words right below it.

Even the NERV cadres here would only regard this ID card as a replica of the NERV ID card.But for a very small number of people, it symbolizes another identity within NERV.

——GEHIRN (Head) of the Institute of Artificial Evolution.

"Long time no see, everyone."

A handsome smile appeared on Shinji Ikari's lips, but in the end his eyes were locked on Gendo Ikari, who was sitting at the top.

[-]: Shinji Ikari, happy birthday

For the first time, Ikari Yuantang's eyes flickered.He had the urge to rub the bridge of his nose with his index finger, which was a sign of restlessness.

"Why are you here? This is not a place for you." Ikari Yuantang reprimanded him coldly.

Although Ikari Yuantang's tone of voice suddenly changed and began to sound like a questioning tone.But Shinji Ikari still didn't change his smiling attitude.

"Don't you understand yet, or are you unwilling to accept the fact of being abandoned?"

Even though he was scolded in public like this, Shinji Ikari's expression did not change at all due to anger or panic. He just stood in the sunshine at the door and smiled.He himself might have expected this rebuke, and even looked at the domineering Ikari Yuantang sitting at the top with interest.

But his arrival itself was a provocation.

Because this is the conference room of Area [-], not to mention that Shinji Ikari has been dismissed, even if he is still the pilot of Unit [-], he is not allowed to set foot in it until he accepts the invitation.

Just like if he wanted to break in by force and successfully broke in, MAGI would also notify him of Shinji Ikari's arrival.

But neither Katsuragi Misato nor MAGI received any notice, and he just reappeared in front of him without even a notice.But even so, it wouldn't make him panic.

Mainly the silver colonel medal on his chest, and...the black ID card he held in his hand.

Especially the latter, the symbol NO.002 engraved on the lower right corner of the black card made his brain nerves tingle.Because this identity represents - Ikari Wei.

At this time, long-lost resentment grew in Ikari Yuantang's heart.Not for Shinji Ikari or Misato Katsuragi, but for SEELE, this seat that will only belong to Yui Ikari, SEELE given to Shinji Ikari.

How dare you?How dare you? !

That was a seat reserved only for Ikari Wei, and it was a taboo that was completely untouchable for Lao Ikari.Even his own son, even Shinji Ikari, who also bears the name Ikari, is not allowed.

He didn't ask Misato Katsuragi why Shinji Ikari appeared here, because it was too embarrassing, barking like a lost wild dog, which he had always been ashamed of.

He knew someone would explain it to him.

That is SEELE's contact person, Fuyutsuki.If anyone knows, it's him.

Sure enough, I heard Fuyutsuki Kozeng, who was sitting on the first seat to his left, speaking softly.

"He is not here as the pilot of Unit [-]. He is here as the new director of the Supervision Department and the second seat of GEHIRN, member of the Institute of Human Evolution, Shinji Ikari."

The cadres sat upright involuntarily. The membership of GEHIRN, the Institute of Artificial Evolution, was too dreamy, and it suddenly dragged them back to the pioneering era before the second impact.

In the vibrant era, although SEELE was also a giant at that time, it had not yet become the controller behind the world, and there was no sign of the mythical legends such as the apostles appearing.Even Hideaki Katsuragi, who is known as the most basic genius of the last century, is just a guy called a fool by the scientific community.It was a vibrant and glorious era, and the legendary figures who hold high positions today were all young people with nothing at that time.

When humans discovered the first apostle Adam and the original text of the Dead Sea Script at the Dead Sea, an organization was quietly established. Its predecessor was the United Nations research agency. It was the Institute of Human Evolution mentioned by Fuyutsuki Yuzuki, and it was also the most prominent organization of that era. one.

For example, today's MAGI-SYSTEM computer system, the super spiral management theory of Dingji's work of the S2 theory, the Golgotha ​​anti-universe space hypothesis, the soul materialization hypothesis, general-purpose humanoid decisive weapons, and GEO FRONT (underground city Hakone) are all A masterpiece from the Institute of Human Evolution.

but--

The Institute of Human Evolution and the Institute of Human Evolution GEHIRN are different branches on the same tree.

Because the former later transformed into the extra-legal armed group NERV, dedicated to fighting against the apostles and protecting humankind.The parent unit was also changed from the United Nations to SEELE.The Human Evolution Research Institute GEHIRN is the core hidden in NERV, and can also be called the head (GEHIRN). It has a total of five seats, which also corresponds to the five seats of the Human Completion Committee.

The first five leaders were Yui Ikari, Gendo Rokuten, Kozo Fuyutsuki, Naoko Akagi and Hideaki Katsuragi.

Sextant Yi Yuantang, now known as Ikari Yuantang, is the director of the Institute of Artificial Evolution, the number one position, and a traitor.

Yukizo Fuyutsuki, the liaison person of SEELE and the core figure who connects everyone, is the third seat.

Hideaki Katsuragi, the person in charge of the Adam Regeneration Project, the founder of the super spiral theory (S2 theory) about the fruit of life, the Golgotha ​​Object anti-universe space hypothesis (Golgotha ​​Object) and the soul materialization hypothesis, the proposer of the utopian EVA hypothesis, Before the second rush, he went from a controversial idiot to the most outstanding genius scientist, the fourth seat.Now it is inherited by Misato Katsuragi.

Naoko Akagi, the real developer of the supercomputer MAGI, one of the founders of NERV, the fifth seat.Now it is inherited by Ritsuko Akagi.

And the second seat he has inherited now, Yui Ikari.

In other words, this seat should have been his own, a gift from his mother.But after ten years, it finally returned to the hands of its true owner.

"Commissioner Shinji Ikari." The cadres bowed neatly. Even the former Shinji Ikari, as a savior-like hero, did not receive such courtesy from them.

In fact, the second seat has been vacant for ten years.Because even SEELE, the superior unit, is very wary of NERV.

"The meeting has come to an end now. We still have some things to discuss. Others can leave." Fuyutsuki Komasu announced expressionlessly.

Seeing the menacing Shinji Ikari, these cadres kept a silent attitude towards the matters above, even the family affairs of the commander's family, and even stood up one after another for fear of being noticed.Obviously no one spoke, but they lined up in an orderly manner according to their position and age, and quickly left the conference room.

Fuyutsuki Xingzou finally left and looked at Ikari Yuantang.

In the end, only Ikari Shinji and Ikari Gendo were left, standing in the center of the huge conference room.

"GEHIRN, Institute of Human Evolution, this is what you want." Ikari Yuantang folded his hands under his chin, "Should I celebrate your achievement of your wish, or should I say that half of my blood is still flowing in your veins. "

"So when we gathered all the strength of the world to fight against the apostles, you set off from the port area, sat on a luxury cruise ship, and looked at the sea view with a beautiful girl majestically on the sea; while other qualified people risked their lives to carry out the mission During the Sword of Damocles project, you stayed in the luxurious guest room of the Tamamozen Grand Hotel, and you also gave a speech at a press conference held by the Governor of Tokyo." Ikari Gendo stared at the eyes in front of him coldly, which was completely different from his own. A similar boy said, "When the whole world is mourning and you are the only one celebrating, I should applaud you, Commissioner Ikari."

Contrary to everyone's expectations, no one expected that when he and Shinji Ikari were alone, he would actually boast about each other.But what responded to him was——

Standing at the other end of the long table, Shinji Ikari raised his leg and kicked violently to the side.

There was a full five meters distance from the bottom of the long table to the top, but after the boy kicked him out, it was like a classroom that had been hit by a bomb. There were dozens of long tables side by side and neatly arranged seats next to them. The astonishing situation was overwhelming in the direction of Ikari Yuantang in an instant.

A shiver ran down Ikari Yuantang's back, and the blood vessels throughout his body let out a twisted wail.

To be more precise, what was wailing was the nerves under the skin of his body, which were being pressed under him by these tables, chairs and benches.

"You're too verbose, I don't want to hear it." Shinji Ikari grabbed his hair, ignoring the damage caused by the sharp edges of the table corners to the distinguished commander-in-chief, and forcefully dragged him out.

There are always some eloquent old people who can explain to you what justice and sacrifice are.Shinji Ikari knew that he couldn't argue with these old things.But he also has his own way of dealing with it, which is beating, double beating.

Sometimes Ikari Shinji would also think back, if it were his past self, what would he do when faced with this opportunity to be alone with Ikari Gendo?

Maybe you want to talk about the past, or about someone who is worthy of the other person's pride.There are many, many things about the apostles, about Unit-[-], things with Misato Katsuragi and the others.

在痛揍碇源堂的这一刻，碇真嗣终于想起来，曾经的自己也是渴求被爱的孩子。

So thinking of this, he beat him harder and harder.

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The cadres evacuated in an orderly manner according to their age and position. They may be interested in the Ikari family's housework in their hearts, but it is better not to take the lead at the moment.

The corridor outside the conference room was filled with heavily armed defense elites, but even if Shinji Ikari was beating Ikari Gendo inside, not one of them broke in to stop him.

Because this is what Fuyutsuki Komasu ordered, let Shinji Ikari vent.

These are extraordinary times, and Hakone has taken on the air of a military fortress, but maybe it was originally a fortress, disguised as a secret service organization.

When Fuyutsuki Komaso, who was the last one to come out, walked to the corner, he heard someone calling him from behind.

Fuyutsuki Yukino turned to look back, and Katsuragi Misato followed quickly.

"Professor, are you hiding something?" Misato Katsuragi got straight to the point.

"Minister Katsuragi, is this an accusation?" Fuyutsuki Komasu stared coldly at Katsuragi Misato with his hands behind his back, "What are you referring to?"

"You have also read the investigation report of Shinji Ikari in the blackout incident. You should know the seriousness of the matter. When he deliberately vents his emotions, he is an extremely dangerous creature. Being in the same room with him is tantamount to being with The angry tiger is locked in a cage. Just let him break into the conference room. Has SEELE not tried to contact you? "

No one expected that the first person to care about Ikari Gendo would be Misato Katsuragi; but no one expected that the old man Fuyutsuki Yukimasu still had his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Because I am on purpose."

"On purpose?" Misato Katsuragi was a little unbelievable.

"As the contact person of (SEELE), I naturally knew that Shinji was coming, and I also knew the ins and outs of his replacement of Yui Ikari's seat. However, there was a reason why I did not inform the commander-in-chief in advance, because this was an order from SEELE."

"Even if he might kill him?" Misato Katsuragi took a deep breath.

"There is no way. This is the inevitable consequence after several bad battles. Let the child vent his anger."

As an old friend and teacher, the only thing he can do is to dismiss other cadres so that Ikari Yuantang's face will not be too ugly.

"Besides, I don't think Shinji Ikari will really kill him." Fuyutsuki Yuzuru said quietly, "Katsugi, you are too close, but you can't see the whole picture of the child. He has never been violent for no reason. , haven’t you noticed? Even when he is the most violent, he still maintains his sanity.”

Misato Katsuragi was stunned for a moment. Fuyutsuki Kouzou's answer was too direct, making it impossible for her to continue asking.

"We are human beings who have eaten the fruit of wisdom, and we are also apostles. The biological instinct and the brilliance of wisdom coexist in our bodies. From the three forks in the kingdom, white and black, good and evil, love and hate, Many contradictions such as peace and killing have evolved into our tree of knowledge of good and evil. We are not purely good or purely evil. We have the ability to kill but not the desire to kill. As long as you stand on the side of mankind, you can only have your heart. When the good of mankind overcomes the evil of the apostles, he is a warrior worthy of trust.”

Misato Katsuragi looked at Fuyutsuki Kozo, who was waving her hands in front of her, with a gentle breeze.It's as if he is Shinji Ikari's father, saying that it doesn't matter if his child is a little naughty, it's just that the child is weird.

Misato Katsuragi remained silent, and even old partners like Professor Fuyutsuki didn't stop her, so there was no need for her to worry.

At this time, footsteps sounded from behind. Misato Katsuragi and Yuzuki Yuzuki turned around and watched the graceful Shinji Ikari walk out of the conference room.He still has the silver collar badge on the ribbon on his chest.It's as if no conflicts have occurred inside, the father is kind and the son is filial.

"What are your plans next, Commissioner Ikari?" Misato Katsuragi deliberately emphasized her tone.

Shinji Ikari didn't seem to hear her teasing, and smiled brightly, "You are the chief of operations, so it's up to you to decide. But I only have one request."

He actually made a request. Misato Katsuragi took a deep breath and crossed her arms.

"That's a global live broadcast. I remember that NERV has the responsibility to announce combat situations to the outside world. In this turbulent time, a hearty victory is needed to appease people's hearts."

"Even if the Ash Angel has been upgraded three times, it will be extremely difficult?" Misato Katsuragi raised an eyebrow.

The corners of Shinji Ikari's mouth raised. He didn't explain, or rather he didn't bother to explain.

"The odds of winning are perfect, just wait."

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PS1: Regarding the identity of GEHIRN, the Institute of Artificial Evolution, I guess Misato Katsuragi does not exist in the TV version but does exist in the new theatrical version.

At the end of episode No. 15 in the TV version, she caught the spy blessing Ryoji at the gate of the Central Dogma District, but the other party took him inside with a red card and saw Lilith crucified on the cross.But in the new theatrical version, she can take the initiative to take Shinji Ikari into the Final Dogma area to see Lilith through her identity. (Another point is that in the TV version, she always regarded Lilith as Adam)

But in every world line, as long as she doesn’t want a man to work hard on her career and survives, she will eventually become the boss of the organization (Qingma)

[-]: The third attack begins

Berlin, Germany, is where the NERV branch is located. It also houses the supercomputer system of the MAGI German branch.

Kirulu Lorenz, the chairman of the Human Completion Committee, threw the finished report on the table and sighed: "I didn't expect Shinji Ikari to make a big fuss, but it seems like he just vented his anger, but if he can Finding problems with NERV will at least make it easier for us to intervene."

"It was my mistake." Kaji Ryoji stood respectfully in front of the table.

"It has nothing to do with you. You have tried your best and done a good job." Kilo Lorenz encouraged gently, "But regarding the pilot who was possessed by the Graupel Angel, is he still alive?"

"Still breathing, that's all I can say." Kaji Ryoharu replied, "According to accurate information, the limbs are missing and the organs are seriously damaged. Logically speaking, he should have died. But because of the life support system in the cockpit, plus the The rescue was timely and the extracorporeal circulation device was used to replace the function of some organs. However, it is still not possible to say that the rescue was successful, and it is estimated that he will not survive for a few days."

Kaji Ryoji was also a little sad. The body organs of this sixth qualified person who had just appeared were too severely damaged. When he was taken out of the cockpit, he was no longer human.I am still alive now only because this is Hakone.If it were exposed to the outside world, all doctors would shake their heads.

"But as an EVA pilot who was parasitized by an apostle, his body still has high research value." Kilo Lorenz said,

"I understand." Kaji Ryoji lowered his head.

At this time, in the ward of the [-]th District Health Department in Hakone, Shinji Ikari saw a long-lost figure here.

"Monitor." Shinji Ikari nodded slightly towards the girl sitting in front of the hospital bed.

Hikaru Toki, the class monitor of their second grade class, looked a little sad at this time, and she didn't react at all when she saw Shinji Ikari's arrival.

"...Shinji." Dong Muguang came back to his senses in a daze.

Shinji Ikari remembered that the boy that the female class president hated the most was Toji Suzuhara, because he was too naughty and mischievous, so he disliked him.But when he was killed, she was the saddest person.Sometimes adolescent boys and girls really can't look at the surface, and pretending to be disgusted may just be to attract the other person's attention.

"I usually find him annoying, but when he falls asleep, I feel that it shouldn't be like this." Hikaru Toki looked at Suzuhara Toji in the life support device and said softly, "You might I think I’m talking big words, but in fact, a few days before he flew Unit [-], I felt that he was going to leave me and I would never see him again.”

Maybe the sunset on the day of goodbye was as red as blood, or maybe that goodbye was too formal.

"I'm also very sorry about what happened to Suzuhara-san." Shinji Ikari said softly, looking at Toji Suzuhara who was also on the verge of death with his limbs mutilated.

It's a miracle that he can still maintain life like this. Death is already a destined fate, maybe tomorrow, or maybe the next moment.

"Shinji Ikari-san, do you know that he actually admires you?" Hikaru Doki suddenly said.

"I really don't know this." Shinji Ikari was stunned.

He was not pretending to be surprised, although he could feel that his attitude towards himself had changed significantly since he defeated the fifth apostle Day Angel.But he was not a gay angel, so how could he pay attention to the mental changes of a male classmate who tried to bully him.

"This is his account book, not a diary. If you are interested, you can take a look." Dong Muguang stood up, "Maybe he will blame me, and I think I should let you know."

Shinji Ikari nodded slightly, because he didn't know what expression to make at this time.Just looking at Dong Muguang's strange temperament like a widow, I couldn't help but feel a little frightened.But when he thought about it, it seemed that they had never been in love, but he always felt that it would be too rude to refuse.

Even at this time, the lust that belonged to the nobles was still supporting Shinji Ikari's actions, preventing him from hurting Dong Muguang's fragile and sensitive heart, so he could not refuse.