I participated in the development of EVA

"Some satellites in the Earth's orbit can also observe this place, right? The remaining three days should be... enough!"

Fumihiko Ikari could feel that Naoko Akagi was breaking down.

"calm."

"He took on my appearance and exposed his body to all of humanity... How can you expect me to remain calm?"

"You destroy the satellite only to expose the backup to more sight."

"???"

"If you want to destroy the satellite, you have to get close to the earth, and then the backup satellite will be observed by some civilian astronomical equipment."

"What should I do?"

"There are two options. One is to wait for the space elevator to be built and install restraints on the backup machine to make clothes. The other is to use the rocket debris left over from transporting LCL liquid attached to the backup machine to make clothes."

Fumihiko Ikari originally thought that Naoko Akagi would decisively choose the latter.

however……

Naoko Akagi hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Then I'll try to make a piece of clothing out of these rocket debris to cover it up."

Ikari Fumihiko didn't pay much attention to this abnormality.

Although he could not see the movements of the backup machine in deep space, he learned the process from his communication with Naoko Akagi.

The powerful AT force field roughly compressed the rocket debris into a discus and turned it into simple clothes.

"Is it okay?"

"It should be...okay."

After receiving the accurate reply from Naoko Akagi, Fumihiko Ikari applied to mobilize a satellite in Earth orbit to shoot in the direction of the backup aircraft. However, the distance between the two was too far, and these satellites were still products before the second impact, so the location of the backup aircraft could only be vaguely determined through some pixels.

"Can we add new satellites?"

"We don't have the capability to launch a satellite yet, so we can only deploy a new monitoring satellite that is still in the experimental stage into low-Earth orbit."

Fumihiko Ikari is no stranger to this so-called new monitoring satellite.

Humanity's search for the apostles has been ongoing, and these surveillance satellites are prepared for the search.

"Go make arrangements."

"it is good."

Although the clothes were a little simple, Akagi Naoko's emotions stabilized now that her "body" was covered.

"Sorry, I accidentally destroyed the surveillance satellite just now."

Did you really do it by accident? And not on purpose?

Although he thought about it, Fumihiko Ikari didn't dare to really say that.

"It's not your problem."

Without waiting for Naoko Akagi to say anything, he changed the subject.

"How do you feel now?"

Naoko Akagi was silent for a moment before she spoke.

"I don't feel anything special. That's all for today! Once the new satellite is in place, I'll redesign this dress and continue."

"it is good."

After disconnecting, Naoko Akagi walked into the locker room, took out her mobile phone and retrieved a piece of data that Fumihiko Ikari had not had time to pay attention to during the experiment.

Before she could see the result, Fumihiko Ikari walked in from outside, and she hurriedly put the phone back into the closet.

"I'll take a shower first."

"Ah."

After Naoko Akagi left, Fumihiko Ikari returned the phone he had taken by mistake in the morning.

When he got his phone back, he noticed that the screen was still on, displaying the synchronization rate data.

…… 79.99%

Why is it still stuck here... not breaking through 80%! ?

He didn't understand.

The body part has also completed an evolution, but why is the synchronization rate between Naoko Akagi and the backup machine still stuck at 79.99% without any change?

How difficult is it to completely open the Dream Gate 02 series EVA's synchronization rate to exceed 80%?

This is a bit exaggerated...

According to his previous estimation, the door to dreams can only be opened when the synchronization rate of the backup machine exceeds 100%.

Just as he was thinking this, Akagi Naoko simply cleaned herself up and came out. When she saw the content displayed on his phone, she stood there in a daze.

After a while, Akagi Naoko said in a heavy tone.

"As expected...I still can't hide it from you."

Fumihiko Ikari originally wanted to stand up to blow-dry Naoko Akagi's hair but heard these words.

Ah? ?

What happened? No!

What did I notice?

He didn't say anything, but quickly searched for what he should have noticed.

After observing carefully, he realized something.

Naoko's skin condition seems to be better than before... Oh, right! This is what Naoko thinks I should notice!

20:05:39

600. You don’t want that to happen, do you?

However, Naoko Akagi was the first to speak up as she could no longer bear the pressure.

"Just as you thought, the reason why my synchronization rate with the backup machine is stuck at 79.99% and cannot be raised is because the 02-series EVA is incomplete... If we want to complete the Artificial God Project, we must complete it like a regular EVA, so that it can take this final step."

what--

Is this what I should have noticed?!?

Wait!

Complete?

What does EVA need to complete?

Ikari Fumihiko was stunned for a moment, then he reacted.

Isn't that just a soul injection experiment? !

Naoko Akagi's subsequent words also confirmed his guess.

"In other words... Only by injecting my soul into the body of the 02-type EVA can the artificial god project be truly completed, just like Unit- and Unit-."

Although she tried her best to lower her voice, it was still trembling.

Ikari Fumihiko didn't even think about it.

"no!"

Naoko Akagi had this feeling the last time the connection was disconnected. The stagnation of the evolution of Type 02 EVA was because it was lacking in something and was not complete.

That’s when she thought of…

Type 02 EVA also needs to be injected with soul to be completed.

That's why she tried to numb herself with a decadent life and forget all this...

however.

Just like the first time, that creature could only make her forget for a short time, and once she stopped, it would reappear.

"Only by doing this can we resolve the Apostle Crisis and prevent the Third Impact from happening."

There was one more thing she didn't say.

In addition to the heavy mission brought by the fate of all mankind, it is also possible for the three people to be freed from the chaotic relationship.

Fumihiko Ikari didn't know what Naoko Akagi was thinking, but he knew what he should do at this moment.

"Naoko, calm down. Things are not as bad as you think."

"..."

Naoko Akagi did not speak, waiting for Fumihiko Ikari's subsequent words.

Fumihiko Ikari kept staring into Naoko Akagi's eyes, and he felt a desire in them, a desire for life.

He understood.

Naoko Akagi is longing for a reason not to do that.

At the same time, he also understood that he had to give Naoko Akagi a sufficient reason.

otherwise……

Considering Naoko Akagi's current situation.

Things are likely to turn out like Asuka's mother Professor Kyoko and Ibuki Emi's grandfather Professor Yamaki. Because of their lack of awareness, their souls are split into two halves, one part of the soul remains in Eva's body, and the other part escapes back to reality. If they are lucky, they will only lose part of their memory like Professor Yamaki, but if they are unlucky, they will become mentally ill like Professor Kyoko.

He originally wanted to say that the power in the hands of mankind now is enough to resolve the apostle crisis. Even if it is not enough, it will definitely be enough after another seven years of development.

But Naoko Akagi is not the kind of woman without her own opinion. Without sufficient evidence, no matter how much she says, it will not change Naoko Akagi's decision.

This was the only one he could think of.

"As long as the space elevator is built, humans will be able to break away from the constraints of the earth and enter the universe, so that humans can also have true freedom."

"That's too slow..."

Akagi Naoko added disappointedly, "According to current human technology, even if we rush to build a space elevator, it will take at least one or two years, or even longer, not to mention the subsequent construction of a space station that can carry all humans..."

Ikari Fumihiko had a headache, but he could do nothing about it and could only weakly say those words again.

"Believe me."

"I'm different from you. I don't have the courage to gamble with the fate of all mankind."

Apart from playing the emotional card, Fumihiko Ikari really doesn't know what to do to save Naoko Akagi.

"I can not live without you."

"..."

Faced with the emotional offensive, Naoko Akagi remained silent.

Fumihiko Ikari knew that this could only temporarily stabilize Naoko Akagi and buy some time to find a solution, but this time was much shorter than expected.

"I don't want to lose you either. That's why I should... accept my fate and use my soul to complete the artificial god."

Hearing this, Ikari Fumihiko felt mixed emotions.

Akagi Naoko said this, obviously she believed her own words and believed that she loved her so much.

I was touched but also ashamed.

He thought about it for a moment before threatening again helplessly.

"If you do that, I will treat Ritsuko as you and let her love me in your place."

This sentence immediately silenced Naoko Akagi, and even the tears in her eyes stopped at that moment.

"..."

Seeing that it worked, Ikari Fumihiko gritted his teeth and added fuel to the fire again, "I am indeed threatening you now, but... I can assure you that if you really do that, I will do the same, because only in this way can I pull you out of Eva's body... If you don't want your daughter's child to call you mother, don't imitate Ikari Yui...

I tell you, that didn't work for me!

My daughter's daughter calls you mother, but that's not okay. I will artificially breed offspring between you and me and have them call Ritsuko mother.