I participated in the development of EVA

"Do we need to arrange for supplies?"

"Send it to the Three Wise Men project team! The Three Wise Men 02 prototype is still useful."

"it is good."

Igornov also went to work.

Fumihiko Ikari stayed where he was and observed the condition of the experimental monkeys, and still no sudden situations occurred.

After staring for a long time, I felt a little bored.

He opened the design drawings of the modified Type 02 prototype, looked at the external brains that destroyed the beauty and thought for a while. If it was designed based on the Gundam, there would be no good way to cover up the two external brains except for a meteor system. However, he finally gave up this idea.

The meteor system is too fancy, uh...

Well, mainly because of the current level of technology, we are unable to replicate this kind of equipment.

Moreover, although the 02 prototype has the appearance of the Freedom Gundam, its final form will be a huge sphere. Even after successful research and development, if the driver does not need to enter the interior of the body to control it, it is planned to be directly cast and sealed without any fancy functions such as transformation. The main focus is on practicality.

He didn't even plan to complete the rest of the body, and would just seal it in its current half-body state.

In addition to saving Longinus Metal, the most important thing about doing this is that the Type 02 prototype theoretically does not require physical combat.

While he was daydreaming, Naoko Akagi returned with the disassembled biological brain.

Afterwards, the Three Sages System was used to operate the automated equipment and complete the transformation surgery to complete the Three Sages.

It took less than three hours to finish all this.

"Do we need to temporarily evacuate the experimental monkeys?"

In response to Naoko Akagi's question, Fumihiko Ikari hesitated for a moment and then shook his head.

"No need, let's just start like this."

In the future, the dream program will be fully open to the public, so it is natural to verify in advance whether the Type 02 prototype will have any impact on dream-connected creatures.

Naoko Akagi said nothing more and entered the transfer code again.

There were no more accidents this time.

The dream was successfully transferred to the 02 prototype.

Igornov reported.

"There are currently no abnormalities in the experimental monkey's body functions."

Ikari Fumihiko breathed a sigh of relief.

Just linking is not dangerous, it mainly depends on the subsequent mobilization of mental power.

Naoko Akagi also reported.

"The total area of ​​the dream has been reduced by 79 percent."

Ikari Fumihiko was not surprised by this.

The Three Sages System, which is constructed with only three biological brains, can only maintain a dream of this size.

It is not difficult to solve this problem. All the other three sage systems need to do is access the dream program running on the Type 02 prototype.

"Don't worry about it, activate the deployment procedure."

What matters now is not the size of the dream, but the power of the mind.

"Unfold... failed, no response."

After completing the framework of the Three Sages, the 02 prototype still failed to successfully deploy the AT force field.

Naoko Akagi did not try to rely on the power of the Three Sages System to solve the problem, because in this situation, the Three Sages System, which seemed to be omnipotent in the past, was completely useless and could not check which link had the problem. Therefore, she waited silently for Ikari Fumihiko's next instruction.

Igornov remained silent, waiting for Ikari Fumihiko's next instruction just like Akagi Naoko.

This is not pressure. This is how normal scientific research works. Only when the person in charge clearly states that he or she has no ideas for the time being, will other members of the project team speak up and express their opinions. The reason for doing this is very simple. It is not because of the relationship between superiors and subordinates, but to avoid disrupting the person in charge's thinking.

Fumihiko Ikari didn't say anything, but stared at the Type 02 prototype on the screen with a frown.

Various thoughts flashed through my mind, and finally settled on one point: the next step to prove the direction was to add the human variable into the experiment.

Simply put, it means letting humans drive the Type 02 prototype.

After waiting for a long time and seeing that Ikari Fumihiko didn't say anything, Akagi Naoko couldn't help but ask a question.

"What's next?"

He didn't hide it.

"The next step is to verify whether the failure of the activation of the 'expansion program' is due to the lack of the human variable."

Akagi Naoko was silent for a moment before speaking.

"Do you want Rei Ayanami to come over?"

"Let me think about it."

Normally speaking, in Rei Ayanami's case, as long as the EVA is made from Lilith's body, it can be driven normally. In theory, this can also be applied to the Type 02 prototype, but the Type 02 prototype is a machine that is out of the scope of the original work, and he cannot be sure that there will be no accidents when Rei Ayanami drives it.

Simply put, he is now a typical example of 'worrying too much and becoming confused'.

"Should we install the driving system first?"

Faced with Naoko Akagi's question, he shook his head.

"No rush, try virtual driving first."

Virtual driving is similar to the previous sensor device control type 02 prototype, but the connection method is different.

One is the traditional data connection, and the other is to complete the spiritual connection by entering the dream through a virtual cabin.

Naoko Akagi didn't say anything else and waited quietly for Fumihiko Ikari to give an answer.

After a moment's silence, Ikari Fumihiko spoke again.

“Let’s try it on animals first.”

Naoko Akagi shook her head and raised her objection for the first time.

Normally, in order not to disrupt Fumihiko Ikari's train of thought, she would not speak, but the current situation was not a normal one.

"Animals are mentally handicapped. Doing this will likely cause the prototype to go berserk."

The expansion program can only help expand the at force field, and the specific usage cannot be controlled by the data code.

Fumihiko Ikari sighed. He had also taken into consideration Naoko Akagi's concern, but he made this decision just to reduce the risk that Rei Ayanami would have to bear.

Akagi Naoko spoke again.

"She'll be fine."

Ikari Fumihiko sighed again.

The current condition of the Type 02 prototype is no different from an EVA that has not yet been injected with a soul.

Only Rei Ayanami can complete this driving experiment.

He couldn't help but open his mouth to argue.

“She may not be able to.”

18:24:55

520. Freedom

Naoko Akagi didn't say anything, waiting silently for his next words.

He thought for a moment before speaking again.

"The Type 02 prototype is equipped with your simulated personality and will most likely refuse Rei's visit."

Igornov, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

As expected of Minister Ikari.

Even the excuses that were made up on the spur of the moment sounded impeccable.

Naoko Akagi did not have the same idea as Igornov. Instead, she thought about it seriously. After a while, she nodded and agreed with Fumihiko Ikari's statement.

"Indeed, it is possible."

Hearing this, a bad idea came to Fumihiko Ikari's mind.

There are only three people who have the core authority of the Three Sages System... Is she going to let Ritsuko come and participate in the test?!

"In that case, let me test it."

He refused flatly.

"No."

Akagi Naoko spoke again.

"In theory, this kind of virtual driving can bypass the age barrier, and the fact that these animals are still alive is the best proof of that."

The experimental monkeys used this time are quite special.

EVA itself has a physiological barrier similar to the immune system. Once the driver's age exceeds the limit, he will be excluded by this physiological barrier. In order to verify whether the dream link method can trigger the physiological barrier, the age factor was taken into consideration when selecting experimental monkeys.

Among these dozen or so experimental monkeys, the oldest one is thirty-seven years old.

Although Naoko Akagi is older than this monkey, the 37-year-old monkey will not be affected, and Naoko Akagi will not have any problems either.

"There is no age limit. My condition is perfect for driving the Type 02 prototype."

"..."

For a moment he felt like he had done something far more counterproductive, but he still stopped Akagi Naoko.

"Don't mess around."

At this moment, Igornov on the side lowered his head and spoke.

"Let me do it."

Although they regard Fumihiko Ikari and Naoko Akagi as potential dangers, in the current situation, humanity still needs their talents to light the way forward.

Noticing the two looking at him, he took a deep breath.

The risk of this experiment is very high. If something unexpected happens, he will be swallowed up by the Type 02 prototype. Even if he is not completely swallowed up, he will become a madman like the person in charge of the No. project team.

He suppressed the rage in his heart and spoke out his thoughts.

"Although the Three Sages System is essentially similar to a biological organism, it is still within the scope of computers. As long as it is a program, its permissions can be set. Hmm... just give me a driving permission."

Fumihiko Ikari subconsciously looked at Naoko Akagi.

Akagi Naoko nodded.

“That seems to work.”

Hearing this, Ikari Fumihiko became conflicted again after a long time.

Compared to ordinary humans like them, Rei Ayanami is in the least danger of completing this step.

Glancing at Igornov, he sighed.

"Let Li come——"

Hearing this, Igornov immediately breathed a sigh of relief. It would be best if he could avoid taking such a big risk.

"Did not you say……"

Fumihiko Ikari interrupted what Naoko Akagi was about to say.

However, for the sake of face, he did not directly admit that he had just made up an excuse.

"That's just my guess. We won't know the answer until Li verifies it."

Naoko Akagi simply nodded in approval.

Fumihiko Ikari looked up at the time. It was already eight o'clock in the morning. After making sure that this time would not disturb Rei Ayanami's rest, he hesitantly took out his cell phone.

After the call was connected, he didn't talk about the matter directly, but expressed his concern.

"Li, have you had breakfast?"

"Ate."