I participated in the development of EVA

This power can save the world or destroy the world.

Even if it is not, this power needs to be controlled.

Ikari Gendo wolfed down the last mouthful of rice in the bowl.

"I'm done eating, now let's get down to business."

Ikari Fumihiko exclaimed, "What a guy!"

The reason why Ikari Gendō was eating so voraciously before was actually because of this.

Ikari Yui felt a little helpless.

I really want to correct the previous sentence. It’s not that you have finished your meal, but that everyone has finished their meal.

However, she could understand Ikari Gendō's anxiety. If she were faced with this situation, she would be more anxious than Ikari Gendō.

"..."

Ikari Yui didn't say anything, and Ikari Fumihiko didn't say anything either.

Ikari Gendo broke the silence.

"I don't agree with you doing that. He's not the right person."

Although there was some contempt in these words, Fumihiko Ikari did not stubbornly refute them.

The driver had too much to carry and he knew he couldn't bear it.

Ikari Gendō continued.

"He is already close to his age limit, and in another year or two he will be over the age limit. He is not a suitable candidate."

Ikari Yui glanced at Ikari Fumihiko and then spoke.

"There is no other suitable person in the organization except us."

After a pause, he added with a heavy face.

"Don't be so nervous. Didn't Professor Yamaki be fine after losing part of his soul?! The worst that can happen is that he's the same."

This was purely to comfort Ikari Gendo. The more she knew about the soul injection project, the clearer it became to her that during the experiment, whether the soul was completely devoured by the EVA or only some of it remained, the part that humans could influence was very small. It was meaningless to think about it now, and she would only know the answer after conducting the experiment.

Ikari Gendō looked at Ikari Fumihiko.

He injected his soul into this project. Although he had read the archival materials, his knowledge was limited and he only had a vague understanding of the contents.

wrong--

It would be an exaggeration to say that I only have a superficial understanding of it. After all, this is a study that concerns the soul.

Not to mention him, even professors with relevant expertise may not be able to understand the above content, because this project is more like mysticism than science.

He only knew the idea of ​​the project, but he didn't understand the technical aspects at all.

"is that so!?"

Fumihiko Ikari did not speak up for Yui Ikari.

"Don't look at me. This kind of project is very risky. Trying to replicate Professor Yamaki's case is like trying to artificially replicate a miracle. It's almost impossible."

Without waiting for Ikari Gendo to say anything, Ikari Yui spoke first.

"Flying was a miracle to the ancients, but the Wright brothers made it a reality."

"You are changing the concept..."

Ikari Yui interrupted what Ikari Gendō was saying.

"How can you say that the concepts are interchangeable? There is no essential difference. Soul injection has complete theoretical knowledge and has been verified. Professor Yamaki's situation was just a lack of preparation. With this experience, the next time we conduct an experiment, we will have perfect guarantee measures to reduce the risks to a minimum, and even be able to achieve lossless free entry and exit in theory."

Ikari Gendō didn't know how to explain himself, so he looked at Ikari Fumihiko again.

Fumihiko Ikari didn't want to get between the couple any longer.

"You guys talk, I'm leaving first."

Put down the dishes and prepare to leave.

"If you avoid it this time, there will be a next time soon, or even the next time... You can't avoid it."

The person who spoke was not Ikari Gendo, but Ikari Yui.

Ikari Fumihiko stopped.

"I can't influence your thoughts, so why do you have to drag me into this?"

Ikari Gendo.

"You have the most say in this area of ​​technology."

Ikari Yui.

"We are a family, so you are naturally involved in this kind of family affairs."

Fumihiko Ikari sat back down helplessly.

"It's theoretically feasible, but technically it's difficult to achieve because there are too many things that we don't understand and too many uncontrollable factors."

"The original airplanes were also different from the ones we have now."

After a pause, Ikari Yui spoke again.

"The design for Unit-01 has just been confirmed, and it will take at least a year to complete. This period of time is enough for us to perfect the technology."

Fumihiko Ikari realized the trap in Ikari Yui's words.

Although I knew that explaining was useless, I still defended myself.

"I am not optimistic about this project, and I don't have the ability to complete this technology."

Ikari Yui was a little angry.

"I am your cousin, why do you always tear me down?"

Without waiting for Ikari Fumihiko to say anything, she added.

"Do you really want Ayanami Rei to fight for the whole world alone!?"

This sentence silenced Ikari Fumihiko. The more familiar they were with each other and the more connections they established, the more he avoided the idea of ​​Rei Ayanami becoming an EVA pilot.

Ikari Gendo obviously doesn't care about Ayanami Rei.

"She already has self-awareness. At the current rate, she will be able to receive pilot training soon. Her combat readiness is sufficient. There is no need to be so impatient."

"Not enough. This fighting force alone is not enough. Moreover, she lacks companions to share the pressure. Even without the appearance of the enemy, the burden of the fate of all mankind is enough to defeat her."

"Humanity's instinctive resistance to death is enough to support her in the fight."

Fumihiko Ikari interrupted their quarrel.

"That's enough! She's also a human being, don't treat her as a tool!"

Ikari Yui frowned.

Although now is a good opportunity to win him over, she is more concerned about Ikari Fumihiko's attitude towards Ayanami Rei.

Before she could speak, Ikari Gendou was the first to refute.

"It is her destiny to pilot Unit-0."

At the same time, Ikari Yui's words were also spoken.

"You've invested too much. I warned you before not to establish too many connections with her, or you might become a sacrifice that causes her to transform."

Fumihiko Ikari did not listen to what Yui Ikari said. The only words left in his mind were those said by Gendo Ikari.

Piloting Unit-0 is her destiny.

“Fate!

What a bullshit fate!

There is no such thing as fate in this world. If there is, it is just stinky shit meant to be broken!"

The anger in his heart made him overturn the dining table, and he turned and left after saying this.

Before leaving the private room, I heard Ikari Yui's voice.

"Being willful won't solve any problem, nor will it make the problem go away. Only facing it rationally can solve the problem."

Ikari Fumihiko paused for a moment before leaving, but continued walking out.

What is the rational way to face...

The only way is to make him accept this point of view.

130. This is me, Tamashi

Instead of returning to his post, he went straight back to the dormitory.

Under the shower, Fumihiko Ikari came back to his senses and words of rebuttal flashed through his mind.

——I am just too rational.

The more rational you are, the more concerns you have.

At the same time, a feeling of powerlessness arose in my heart.

Although he felt that he had grown a lot in the past year, facing the current situation, the only solution he could think of was to secretly contact Ryosuke Kaji through Ritsuko Akagi to expose the Human Instrumentality Plan, and to use the power of the United Nations to separate from Seele and eliminate Seele's top leaders.

The plan is indeed feasible, but...

Not to mention that there are too many uncertain factors, if the plan is to be implemented, it will have to wait until two years later when Ritsuko Akagi is admitted to university and meets Ryosuke Kaji.

Becoming an apostle is a good bait, but the top leaders are the kind of people who won't release the eagle until they see the rabbit. Unless he can really research something, this can only increase his own voice.

The difficulty of this matter ultimately comes down to the power of ordinary people, which is too small in front of a behemoth like Seele that can compete with a country.

No!

This can't go on any longer...something has to be done.

At this time he thought of someone.

Sakuragi is a graduate student who loves playing games.

Although it is more likely to be a trap and it is difficult to provide any assistance, this is the only breakthrough that can be thought of at the moment.

I wanted to contact graduate student Sakuragi, but I didn’t leave any contact information last time.

After just a moment's hesitation, he took out his cell phone and dialed Akagi Eri's number.

It is because of too many concerns that we stop moving forward.

"I need Sakuragi's phone number."

"Sakuragi? Can you tell me his specific name?"

"It's the members of the previous group."

"I'm sorry, but I don't have the right to access information related to the R&D department. Unless you provide your full name, I won't be able to find Sakuragi's contact information." After a pause, Akagi Eri gave a solution, "You can use your own permissions to search in the database. There should be archive records there."

If it were in the past, Fumihiko Ikari would definitely say something polite to Eri Akagi before hanging up the phone, but now he is in no mood to do so.

After hanging up the phone, he went to the computer and logged into the database.

He retrieved the files with his own authority, and just as Akagi Eri said, all the information of the previous group of members was displayed in front of him, not only their names and contact information, but also more detailed personal files.

Sakuragi Haruna, female, 25 years old, unmarried.

Graduated from Bioengineering.

The mental state is stable.

I like playing games.

My parents died in the second impact accident (note: both parents were members of the organization),

The archives contain not only these, but also record the life trajectory of Sakuragi Haruna from birth to the time before the Second Impact.

Fumihiko Ikari called the contact number listed above.

The call was answered quickly.