I participated in the development of EVA

The picture is not made up of pixels, but is like an image taken by a professional camera.

Whether it is the two most eye-catching huge figures standing in the city that are comparable to the skyscrapers, or the surrounding buildings, they are all vividly portrayed.

"The monitor performance is not good. The game... well, the simulation is more realistic."

Sakuragi Haruna was so surprised that she lost her voice.

"higher?"

The images displayed on the monitor have overturned the perception of everyone present. It is hard to imagine what kind of technology can achieve this level in such a short time.

"Yes, theoretically it can achieve 100% realism."

One hundred percent realism?

Everyone felt like they were listening to a foreign language. If someone else had said such words, they would not have been shocked but would have ridiculed the other person for his ignorance.

It took a long time for everyone to recover from the shock.

The others were in a state of confusion, but no one dared to speak up and inquire about the situation. Such a powerful technology involved confidential information no matter how you looked at it. Ikari Fumihiko could leak the information, but they could not take the initiative to find out, unless they wanted to be treated as spies. However, there was someone in the crowd who was fearless and curious, and that person was Sakuragi Haruna.

“Quantum computers?”

Ikari Fumihiko shook his head and did not explain. It was not a good thing for the grassroots to know too many secrets.

Asuka was equally shocked.

It was just that she was not knowledgeable enough so she was shocked by something different from everyone else. She was shocked by the fact that there were two spots of light before, but now it was like a surveillance video.

Seeing this scene, the previous embarrassment disappeared and Fumihiko Ikari entered new instructions into the computer.

【Calculate network latency.】

After a few minutes without any results, he understood.

This is too much latency.

"Pity……"

Sakuragi Haruna saw the instructions that Ikari Fumihiko had sent earlier, so she naturally knew what Ikari Fumihiko was talking about.

“Is the latency too high?”

"Correct."

It took a few more minutes for the network delay to be calculated.

【1563242ms】

Looking at the seven-digit network delay, even though Fumihiko Ikari was mentally prepared in advance, he still couldn't help but shake his head.

This is too slow.

It took nearly sixteen minutes to send a command to the server and wait for the data to be fed back to the device.

He didn't even need to ask the Three Sages System, he knew how to solve the problem. It was nothing more than upgrading the algorithm, followed by reducing the image quality, reducing the pressure on the network lines, and redesigning the simulation combat equipment to let it share some of the computing load, or directly upgrading the network configuration. No matter which option it was, it could not be completed in a short time.

wrong!

According to the current level of technology, if we want to solve the problem, it is difficult to suppress the delay to a reasonable range with just one method, and we must take a three-pronged approach.

Upgrade algorithms, redesign equipment, and upgrade network configuration.

If Asuka is not around, Fumihiko Ikari will leave these tasks to Haruna Sakuragi.

[Reduce the image quality and reduce the delay to 35ms range. ]

After receiving the command, the screen on the monitor visibly changed into a mess. It stopped only after it became a mess. Fumihiko Ikari was very dissatisfied with the picture quality, which was not as good as that of Subor, but looked a bit like Minecraft. However, he could accept it. He lowered his head and pondered. No one spoke at this moment, but just stood silently by the side waiting for Fumihiko Ikari's performance.

After a long time, Ikari Fumihiko shook his head.

"This is the only way to make do for now. Please come up with an optimization plan for me later."

"Yes."

Sakuragi Haruna responded, and then couldn't help but ask tentatively.

"Um...Team Leader, can I go up and try?"

"Let's go together."

Although the picture is a bit blurry, this is still a virtual game after all.

The two came to the room where the battle model equipment was located.

After entering, Fumihiko Ikari realized that this so-called combat simulation cabin was modified by inserting a plug, and the entire combat simulation equipment was a large-scale somatosensory simulator.

A little disappointed, but not surprised.

What kind of epoch-making things can a project led by a group of ordinary graduate students produce?

Moreover, the battle simulation system is not a game, so it naturally strives to be close to actual combat.

Fumihiko Ikari came to the locker room and changed into combat clothes.

After technological iterations, combat suits now have an adaptive one-button wearing function. This is the modification suggestion he proposed. The one-button wearing function is not the point. The main thing is the adaptive system. Without this system, you must strictly control your body shape. Otherwise, a slight change in body shape will cause the combat suit's protection and breathing assistance to fail, or even become a burden.

As soon as I walked out of the locker room, I saw Sakuragi Haruna, who had changed into combat clothes, entering the insertion plug with an expectant look on her face.

There are combat uniforms...

This is really a perfect example of abusing power for personal gain.

Enter the plug and the internal communication will be connected.

"Press the green button to start."

After hearing Sakuragi Haruna's reminder, Ikari Fumihiko noticed the extra green button on the control seat and pressed it immediately.

The safety door was locked immediately after the plug was inserted, and then the LCL liquid was injected.

Using the rest cabin every day, he has long been accustomed to breathing liquid, and his expression did not change at all when he was submerged in lcl.

As I approached, the internal screen lit up, showing the unit selection screen.

Now only Unit-0 and Unit-01 are available for selection, and the data of Unit-02 has not been entered into them.

After just a moment's hesitation, he chose Unit-01.

After the selection is made, the battle scene will be loaded into the screen.

The image that appears inside is of better quality than that displayed on the external monitor. It is obvious that the display device used inside the EVA is better than that used outside.

Although the picture was a bit weird with large blocks all around, it still gave him the feeling of really driving an EVA.

17:44:32

375. The big guarantee has been drawn 77 times. . . Mirror Flow has not been released yet

Although Fumihiko Ikari was familiar with the EVA control system and even participated in its design, it was his first time to actually drive one. After all, not everyone is qualified to drive an EVA. It was obvious that he was not a natural fighter and did not have strong adaptability. He fell down just when he wanted to take a step.

He adjusted his mentality and then stood up by supporting himself with the building next to him.

At this time, Sakuragi Haruna, who usually slacked off, had already rushed over in Unit 00, exuding a majestic aura that the brave will win when two meet in a narrow road.

Knowing that this was just a game, he was startled but not panicked.

"The focus now is not on fighting, but on testing the system."

"Uh……"

Sakuragi Haruna felt a little uncomfortable as her high fighting spirit was interrupted so suddenly, but this also cooled her high spirits.

This is the team leader!

If I really do it, I will probably be kicked out of the project team.

For her, who loves games, this punishment is more painful than taking her life.

“How do you test it?”

"Destroy the site to test the degree of simulation."

"it is good."

Although you can't have a thrilling battle, it's still fun to manipulate large weapons like EVA to wreak havoc in the city.

At least both of them were intoxicated.

After the test, both of them were very tired.

After the Three Sages system took over and optimized it, the degree of realism was impeccable and it was completely sufficient to simulate real battles. The only thing lacking was the incomplete data on the relevant AT force field, so it couldn't be included. However, even if the data was complete enough, it would be difficult to include it, as it would require more complex and massive data exchange than hand-to-hand combat.

Just as Ikari Fumihiko was thinking this, Sakuragi Haruna's slightly regretful voice came from the side.

“The pain feedback from being hit is missing.”

"It's good enough to simulate the acceleration of gravity in this situation."

After a pause, Ikari Fumihiko spoke again.

"The simulation game I'm talking about doesn't rely on somatosensory devices to simulate the situation. It's about the consciousness directly entering the game. Well, it's probably the feeling of the mind wandering between heaven and earth, and the picture appears directly in the mind after starting the simulator."

"I know."

Sakuragi Haruna smiled bitterly, shook her head and continued.

"If I could, I wouldn't want to create a simulation device that combines games and fitness, but the connection between people and objects cannot yet produce that kind of effect."

Ikari Fumihiko lowered his head and thought for a moment.

This aspect can actually be solved through the Three Sages System. After all, strictly speaking, the Three Sages System can be considered a living thing.

Just wanting to achieve it is not something that can be solved with just a few words.

"That's it for now. Please prepare an optimization plan as soon as possible. If you have any problems, please contact Ibuki Huimei."

"it is good."

Back in the command room, Fumihiko Ikari immediately saw Rei Ayanami in combat uniform.

"Li, you're here just in time. Let's get ready and test the new simulation battle system."

"Ah."

Rei Ayanami responded calmly, without much emotion.

Fumihiko Ikari was not surprised by this, as Rei Ayanami tended to be more reserved when there were many people around her.

Uh……

Well, even if there aren't many people.

Although Rei Ayanami's expressions are more expressive, it's almost the same. Well, as long as you don't secretly drink her Coke and don't force her to do math problems.

Asuka recognized Rei Ayanami as a fellow EVA pilot through her combat uniform.

"Let's fight!"

Ayanami Rei turned her head to glance at Asuka, then looked at Ikari Fumihiko.

what's the situation?

Without waiting for Ikari Fumihiko to explain, Asuka revealed her identity.

"I'm the pilot of EVA Unit 2! Asuka."

however……

Rei Ayanami couldn't understand English and had no idea what Asuka was saying.

But apart from that, everyone else understood and looked at Asuka in shock. They were surprised that EVA had already built Unit 2, and also surprised that the pilot of Unit 2 was so young.

Helplessly, Fumihiko Ikari could only help translate.

"She said she was the pilot of EVA Unit 2."

There was no change in Rei Ayanami's expression, which was exactly the same as that of Fumihiko Ikari who activated his passive facial paralysis.

He just responded calmly.

"Oh."

What EVA Unit 2, what with the fact that the pilot of Unit 2 was only five years old, these things were not important to her, at least not as important as Coke.

Although Asuka couldn't understand Japanese, she could see that Ayanami Rei looked down on her.