I participated in the development of EVA

But before Ikari Fumihiko could continue to muddy the waters, Ikari Yui spoke again, "Actually, the name doesn't matter. It's just an internal document and outsiders won't know about it. Even if we introduce it to outsiders in the future, we can just explain it a little more and it can also have a certain misleading effect. There's no need to argue too much about it."

Yui Ikari knows that the biological supercomputer that Naoko Akagi wants to develop, once successfully developed, will not only lead mankind into an era of technological explosion, but will also accelerate the pace of civilization reconstruction.

Do not!

That is no longer a reconstruction, but rather a push for civilization to reach a new height.

Enter the Industrial 4.0 era ahead of schedule.

Naturally, we don't want the two key people who will lead this project in the future to have any conflict over such a small issue as naming.

Naoko Akagi really doesn't like the prefix "Brain in a Vat", but this is just a trivial matter, so naturally there won't be too much argument about it.

"The design of the Three Sages is indeed better, but what if a minority is the correct one?"

Faced with this problem, Fumihiko Ikari breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as the issue is not too professional, he can discuss it regardless of whether it is right or wrong, without worrying about exposing anything.

"The probability is too small. However, to prevent such a small probability from happening, we can add an exchange agreement. When there is a disagreement, let the three sages verify the results with each other to ensure the correctness. If you are still not sure, you can verify it a few more times. The deviation value is a small probability event. In this case, it doesn't matter if you waste more time. You can also add a veto power for special events."

Naoko Akagi thought for a moment before speaking her mind.

"I think we can strengthen the so-called deviation value and set up three systems. Every decision is made after consultation among these three systems."

"Would this be too much trouble?"

“When facing new things, it’s better to be cautious and safe.”

How do you know that this matter is safe? This was not the case when you were studying EVA...

Uh!

Well, you are a traditionalist, not a radical.

"Let's add a hierarchical authority system! Events with higher authority levels require consultation among the three systems, while events with lower authority levels can be approved directly. Of course, after a new event is included, the specific level evaluation needs to be determined after consultation among the three sages, and different events of the same level are stored in different systems. Even if someone wants to use this to perform some dangerous operations, they will be rejected by the other two systems."

"Your design is too complicated and too difficult to implement."

Anyway, he didn't need to do it himself when it came to the implementation, so Fumihiko Ikari naturally said whatever he thought of, without caring how complicated the implementation would be.

"Your thinking is still stuck in the traditional computer concept. It has its own thinking and personality."

Naoko Akagi nodded, agreeing with Fumihiko Ikari's point of view.

Before it was built, she had no idea what this biological supercomputer could achieve.

"Let's put this issue aside for now..."

Before Naoko Akagi could finish her words, the internal phone rang.

The four of them knew the content of the call before it was connected.

The test machine assembly work is completed and the test can be started.

Ikari Fumihiko's mood, which had been somewhat relaxed, suddenly became heavy again at this moment. He subconsciously looked at the ignorant Lingbo clone. No! It would be more appropriate to say that she was a newborn baby. After all, she had only been in this world for two weeks, not even half a month. She knew nothing and was as empty as a blank sheet of paper.

It finally started...

There was a flash of confusion in his eyes, but he soon became firm.

Ikari Yui answered the phone.

"Well, okay—"

Others couldn't hear the specific content of the call, they only heard Ikari Yui's two responses.

Ikari Yui revealed the content of the phone call.

"The test machine has been assembled. Now we can officially start the test."

After a pause, he looked at Ikari Fumihiko and opened his mouth again.

"If you can't accept it, you can choose to avoid it and stay here to wait for the result. Don't force yourself too much."

With one more option to escape, he couldn't help but waver in his heart at this moment, but Fumihiko Ikari still suppressed the idea of ​​escape.

If you can retreat now, you may not have that leeway next time.

This situation is not an isolated case, but a norm that must be faced.

"unnecessary."

Ikari Yui nodded and stopped trying to persuade her.

The four of them walked out of the conference room and into the lobby.

The test machine is still an incomplete half body, and is still fixed on the huge cross with a replica of the Spear of Longinus. The only change is that it is covered with a layer of metal armor, and there is a huge bulge at the back of the neck caused by the insertion of the bolt system. Due to the tight schedule, the overall workmanship looks very rough, and there are a lot of cables connected to the body.

"I'll go change the child's clothes."

After saying that, Ikari Yui took a handbag and walked into the dressing room with the Aya-style clone.

Ikari Fumihiko only took a glance and then looked away, and then stood there waiting like Akagi Naoko and Professor Yamaki. When the two appeared again, the Lingbo clone changed into a special white diving suit, which was somewhat similar to the style of the pilot's combat suit in the original work, but what was a little strange was that the lower body was a little bloated, and it looked like it was wrapped in something.

Perhaps sensing Ikari Fumihiko's confusion, Professor Yamaki explained.

"There's a diaper underneath the wetsuit."

After a pause, he continued, "Her physical functions are close to those of a six-year-old child, but her mental age is equivalent to that of a newborn baby. She needs care in every aspect of her life. This situation should not last too long. After all, her physical functions are not those of a real baby. As long as she is taught, she can reach the level of a normal person. Of course...

That is, assuming she survives until then."

Upon hearing this, Fumihiko Ikari was stunned.

"She had a short life?"

Professor Yamaki explained slowly, "For some reason, the cells divide too quickly. If this problem is not solved, they will only have a lifespan of about one year. Even if they are kept in LCL liquid, the maximum lifespan is expected to be only two years. Of course, these are all predicted values ​​based on data, and the specific situation is not yet clear.

but……"

I wanted to say that it has low cost and can be used as a cheap consumable, but I realized it halfway through.

Fumihiko Ikari is different from other team leaders and is not rational enough.

"..."

For a moment, Fumihiko Ikari didn't know how to deal with this situation and only felt a chill.

It really is……

Hell is empty, the devil is on earth.

wrong!

When some humans do evil things, even the devil will be defeated.

038. Let’s change adaptability to synchronization rate first! This term is more appropriate.

After calming down, I started thinking about solutions.

however--

With Fumihiko Ikari's knowledge, he couldn't think of the answer at all, and there was no super-human so-called ghost chaser in this world.

Ask Kana?

Forget it...

Regardless of whether Fuyutsuki Kana has the ability or not, he doesn't want to involve her.

Using forced coldness.

"The life cycle is too short. If this problem is not solved, a lot of time will be spent on training every time it is activated in the future. The upper limit is too low and it is easy to make mistakes."

"If this launch experiment is successful, we will naturally increase our research and development efforts in this area. If it fails, we won't need to consider this issue."

Compared to the coldness that Fumihiko Ikari pretended to show, Professor Yamaki's words were truly chilling.

In his eyes, life is just a set of numbers.

One more is plus one, one less is just minus one.

Ikari Yui spoke from the side.

"Okay, let's talk about this later. Let's get ready and start this experiment."

Naoko Akagi took a look and saw Fumihiko Ikari standing there motionless, then walked forward and took the initiative to take on the work that belonged to Fumihiko Ikari.

Take the Ayami-style clone from Ikari Yui.

It was not until this moment that Fumihiko Ikari reacted a beat late.

"I'll do it."

Naoko Akagi nodded.

"it is good."

He had previously taken on Fumihiko Ikari's job on his own initiative, just because he wanted this startup experiment to be completed quickly so that he could devote his energy to the research and development of the Three Sages supercomputer earlier.

He took the Ayami-style clone from Naoko Akagi's hand and felt the petite, soft, delicate and warm palm. If he didn't know the inside story in advance, he would not be able to tell the difference between the clone and the natural person. The clear, bright crimson eyes reflected Ikari Fumihiko's figure like a mirror, and the petite body seemed like it would break if he exerted any force.

The big hand held the small hand and walked forward slowly.

Seele is really damn——

During this time, the other members of the project team looked at Ikari Fumihiko and the Ayami-style clone with strange eyes, as if they wanted to say something. It was obvious that they did not want a child to participate in the experiment. However, until the two walked to the metal frame and came to the door to insert the bolt, no one stood up to question them, but just avoided their sight.

He picked up the Lingbo clone, walked into the insertion bolt, and placed it on the control seat.

Almost subconsciously, he whispered a word of comfort to the Lingbo-style clone.

"Stay here and don't move. I'll pick you up later."

"..."

Got no reply.

He didn't even react. He just sat there stupidly in the control seat from beginning to end, perfectly fitting the role of a puppet.

"Don't be afraid, it will be over soon."

"..."

Again no response.

Fumihiko Ikari didn't say anything more. He turned around, walked out of the insertion bolt, and closed the mechanical gate.

Click.

This is the sound made by the mechanical gate automatically locking.

"The driver has long been in place and the gate is closed."

After receiving the report, Naoko Akagi gave orders promptly and efficiently.

"Activate the insertion tether system."

"Started, no abnormalities."

The insertion bolt fell into EVA's body little by little and disappeared after a while.

"Detection system."

“All systems are operating normally.”

"Inject LCL liquid."

"Injecting... 56%... 89%... Injection completed, voltage normal, driver's body functions show no abnormal reactions."

Everyone's eyes were focused on the screen.

The Lingbo-style clone, who had been as dull as a puppet and had almost no reaction to the outside world, closed her eyes at this moment and showed a comfortable look. However, this change in expression was very subtle and it was difficult to notice without careful observation. Obviously, she preferred to soak in the LCL liquid rather than stay in the air.

Naoko Akagi stared at the Linghai-style clone and obviously hesitated at this moment. Although she quickly regained her rationality, three words flashed through her mind.

Woman, mother, scholar—

It turned out to be the case.

Previously, she thought that Fumihiko Ikari wrote these three system names just casually and there was no deep meaning.

I didn't understand it until now.