I participated in the development of EVA

Of course, Fumihiko Ikari and Naoko Akagi were only responsible for directing and supervising, while the tedious work of data collection and dissection was done by grassroots researchers. As an intern, Ritsuko Akagi did not receive much special care, and still did the work of grassroots researchers, but it was relatively easier, mainly responsible for data collection.

Ritsuko Akagi suddenly asked.

“It looks like a human.”

You are really big.

We just talked about such a big thing, and it hasn't been long since then that I'm in the mood to care about these messy issues.

wrong.

It is because I feel uneasy that I talk to someone.

Ikari Fumihiko sighed in his heart, but before he could say anything, Akagi Ritsuko spoke again.

“It looks like an enlarged human body with a strange organ implanted into it.”

EVA really looks like what Ritsuko Akagi said, it's like humans have an extra organ called 'core'.

"It's more similar to modern Earth creatures than to humans."

The internal structure of EVA is similar to that of humans, but not exactly the same.

“What is this core?”

“Have you ever read Western fantasy novels?”

"No."

"Do you know the concept of magic core?"

Ritsuko Akagi shook her head blankly.

"What about magic?"

“I know a little about this.”

"The magic core is the organ used by magical beings to store and release magic."

"You mean the EVA core has the same properties as the magic core, and is the organ that stores the energy of the AT force field and deploys the AT force field?"

"Correct."

……

The two talked about EVA for a long time, until it was time to get off work. Except for the research geek Naoko Akagi who continued to stay busy at her post, Fumihiko Ikari and Ritsuko Akagi chose to go off work, but there was still a difference between the two. Fumihiko Ikari really went off work to rest, while Ritsuko Akagi left her job and went to the office to look through archives to learn new knowledge.

Go back to dorms.

Ayanami Rei and Asuka have returned, as has Ibuki Megumi.

When he saw Ibuki Megumi, Ikari Fumihiko felt a little nervous.

Maybe because they had been together for a long time, Asuka regained her nature and started questioning Fumihiko Ikari the first time she saw him.

"When can I return to Unit 2?"

Fumihiko Ikari didn't expect Asuka to ask this, and couldn't help but teasing her.

"Why don't you try to become the pilot of Unit-01?"

"Unit 2 is different from experimental units like Unit 0 and Unit 1. It is the newest and strongest unit. A genius like me should naturally pilot the strongest unit." Unit 2 was made by her mother before she died, so Asuka has a special feeling for it. It is precisely because of this special feeling that she began to feel anxious, worried that if she stayed here for too long, the pilot of Unit 2 would be replaced by someone else.

Asuka just celebrated her fifth birthday, and no matter how smart she is, she can't hide her emotions.

His anxious thoughts were almost written on his face.

"What if a newer machine than Unit 2 is released?"

"I will prove that Unit 2 is the strongest!"

"Okay, let's eat! Once the training here is over, I'll arrange for someone to take you back to Unit 2."

"How do you complete the training?"

As she said this, Asuka glanced at Ayanami Rei.

Obviously, he was worried that Fumihiko Ikari would say something like, "The training will be over when you defeat Ayanami Rei."

Rei Ayanami is much stronger than her now, and it is definitely impossible to achieve this goal in a short period of time.

"Well, probably when I think you're qualified, then you'll be considered qualified."

Ikari Fumihiko showed an expression of 'come and please me'.

"Humph!"

Asuka snorted in dissatisfaction, but after hesitating for a long time, she finally picked up a piece of food for Ikari Fumihiko while eating.

That humiliated expression was like that of a defeated and captured female knight.

After dinner, we watched TV together for a while and then went back to our respective rooms to rest.

Ibuki Huimi did not ask about what happened in the lounge today, as if nothing had happened.

When he woke up the next day, a document was delivered to Fumihiko Ikari.

It is a plan to transport Unit 00 to the experimental site.

The plan itself was not worth mentioning; what concerned him was the departure time.

"Leaving tonight?"

"Yes, there is already a nuclear-proof base there. It can be used after a little modification."

He truly felt this efficiency and the urgency with which people realized that doomsday could come at any time.

"okay."

After the other party left, he got up and went to the Unit 00 project team and found Rei Ayanami.

"Li, stop training today. I have something important to discuss with you."

"Ah."

Ayanami Rei responded as usual.

Asuka was a little unwilling.

"Can't it wait until we finish this training match?"

As he said that, he also wanted to follow and listen to what Fumihiko Ikari wanted to do with Rei Ayanami.

"Go, go, there's nothing for you to do here, go do some personal training."

He spoke only after he had driven Asuka away.

"Tonight, you will be driving Unit 00 to cooperate with a test experiment on the AT force field."

Without asking for specific details or hesitation, Ayanami Rei responded as usual.

"Ah."

17:58:44

431. I have to sleep now. I have to get up early tomorrow. It is likely that I will continue to update tomorrow.

"This experiment is different from previous ones. You will be subjected to high-powered weapons. You must be mentally prepared in advance."

"Ah."

Ayanami Rei was as calm as ever.

"Safety measures are in place and there will be no substantial danger."

"Ah."

"When the time comes, don't be careless."

"Ah."

Rei Ayanami was so calm, and he was the anxious one.

The two of them came to the outdoor training ground together. Although they would set off after dark, Unit 00 had to be brought to the ground in advance. Under the premise of maintaining confidentiality, it would take a lot of time just to transport Unit 00 to the nearby port.

Looking at the busy staff, he took out his phone and called Ibuki Emi.

"I'm going to carry out weapons testing with you. I won't be back for a few days."

"Well, be careful."

"fine."

Ibuki Emi hesitated for a moment, but still asked.

"Will this experiment be dangerous?"

"will not."

Having said that, Fumihiko Ikari chose to follow because he was worried.

Even though Ikari Fumihiko didn't say it, Ibuki Huimi also guessed it, but she didn't show it, because too much care at this time would make people more anxious and uneasy.

She changed the subject.

"Eva is so big, what does Nerv use to transport it?"

"It should be the US aircraft carrier formation."

"The United States still has an aircraft carrier fleet? I had always thought that the U.S. naval forces were all destroyed in the second impact! There are still some left."

Among the various world disasters caused by the Second Impact, the situation on the ocean was worse than that on the land.

"It should be that some of the aircraft carrier groups that were docked on the shore when the disaster occurred survived."

The two chatted for a long time until someone came to inform them that Unit 0 was about to start up and then they hung up the phone.

"Okay, that's it."

"Well, be careful."

"Ah."

Fumihiko Ikari came to the command room.

"All teams, please note that Unit 0 will be activated in three minutes."

In fact, the wait was not three minutes. In less than a minute, the staff disappeared from the venue and the order to start Unit 0 was immediately given.

"EVA Unit 0, start!"

"All circuits are normal, synchronization is successful..."

The single eye of Unit 00 brightened, and under the control of Rei Ayanami, it walked with heavy steps towards the patio not far away.

This is a channel specially used to carry EVA.

Fumihiko Ikari followed in a car and watched the movements of Unit 00 through a telescope from a distance.

Unit 00 stepped onto a huge metal platform similar to an elevator and replaced the umbilical cord power supply device on the elevator. At present, the electromagnetic catapult device designed by the Three Sages System for EVA's rapid attack has not completed the technical demonstration, so EVA can only use this EVA-exclusive elevator modified from a large gantry crane for attack.

Compared to EVA, humans are too small.

The weight of the power supply umbilical cord is not a burden for EVA, but the site staff must drive a forklift to recover the replaced umbilical cord power supply equipment.

Ikari Fumihiko withdrew his gaze, got on the car and went up to another platform.

This is also a dedicated elevator for carrying EVA, so there is naturally no problem in using it to carry a car.

The two elevators started at the same time and reached the ground at the same time.

The elevator is connected to a huge metal shed that is dozens of stories high.

As soon as I got off the car, I saw several exaggerated bridge beam vehicles parked side by side not far away, with a huge plate beam placed on them.

"This is a foam beam. Unit 0 will be placed inside it when it is transported."

This place is not far from the departure port, so the most convenient way is to let Unit 00 run there by itself. Of course, this is only the most convenient way in theory. If this plan is really chosen, concealment is only part of it, but the most important issue is power supply. A transformer must be placed at certain distances, and Unit 00 can replace the new umbilical cord power supply device to solve the problem.

Given the distance between here and the port, at least dozens of large transformers need to be installed along the way, and transmission lines also need to be laid.

These supporting facilities are difficult to solve in a short period of time.

Moreover, it is such a waste to spend so much effort just to solve the problem of transporting Unit 0 this time.

Unit 0 was lying in the space reserved in the beam, and Rei Ayanami logged out of Unit 0. At the same time, the staff on site removed the umbilical cord power supply device, and then began the subsequent camouflage work.