EVA: Shinji Ikari Returns from the Dragon Clan

Chapter 29 28. Original... Unit , start!
Today is the start-up experiment of Unit 0.

It's a bit strange.

Usually, Ritsuko Akagi was in charge of this aspect, but this time she did not seem to be the main person in charge. She did not go to the launch site immediately, but was facing the computer screen, typing some data.

Benefit from this.

It's a rare day that Shinji Ikari didn't have any training today.

Rei Ayanami has already gone to make preparations, but the pilot of Unit 2 is missing. After entering the headquarters, he did not see the German lady, but Shinji Ikari was not relieved. He felt that the guy might be setting a trap somewhere.

He took out several advanced professional books on computers and biology from his schoolbag and began to read them with difficulty.

The knowledge learned in Japanese middle schools was too simple for Shinji Ikari.

and so.

During class.

He often slacked off to do his own things, learning some computer and biology knowledge that might be useful. Fortunately, the teachers at school also knew about the pilot's situation, and most of the time they would not bother Shinji Ikari.

For the Internet... oh and Unit-01.

You have to work hard.

Read a book for a while.

He was still a little worried about Rei Ayanami, and couldn't help asking, "Ms. Akagi, was Rei's previous injury caused by the last Unit-00 activation experiment?"

"Yes."

"What was the reason for the failure last time?"

"Her mental state...is not very stable." Ritsuko Akagi said without turning her head.

"This……"

"It's true."

At that time, Shinji Ikari almost thought that the person in front of him was telling some clichéd joke.

Ayanami, she, is mentally unstable?

Either the world is crazy, or he is crazy, anyway, there is always something wrong. The girl looks like a beautiful and calm lake. If you throw a big stone into it, you will hear a sound. Now someone suddenly says that there is actually a turbulent river under the lake, so you look at the mirror-like lake in a daze and your brain is shocked.

He originally thought it was some common reason like mechanical failure.

result.

It turned out to be such a ridiculous reason as mental instability.

But Shinji Ikari immediately realized that this reason was not impossible.

After all.

Driving an EVA requires neural empathy and mental synchronization. If one is mentally unstable, it is easy to go wrong. However, he could not imagine Ayanami being mentally unstable. Compared to her previous cold and calm appearance, the current Ayanami who would worry about cooking was more likely to be mentally unstable.

Could it be that.

The more unstable the mind, the more stable the spirit?

It's too messy.

Over there, Ritsuko Akagi finally finished inputting data on her computer. She stretched gracefully as if she had unloaded a heavy burden, then turned her head and took a look. She noticed the book in the hands of Shinji Ikari, who was lost in thought.

“Have you been teaching yourself computer and biology recently?”

"Yes, but I have no idea."

Said Shinji Ikari.

As soon as he finished answering, he suddenly realized that the person in charge of the technical department in front of him seemed to be an expert in this field, with a doctorate degree, which was extremely rare in this era. He was a national-level high-tech talent. Even if he said something casually, it was valuable knowledge for a newbie like him.

"Ms. Akagi, do you have any professional books to recommend?"

"I would like to recommend some to you, but if you don't have a good teacher, you won't make any progress by studying on your own. It's easy to get stuck in a dead end of knowledge." The blonde beauty rarely looked tired. She leaned lazily in her chair and said, "If you don't mind, I can teach you a little."

What a good man.

Shinji Ikari gave her a nice guy card in his heart.

At the same time, he felt a little strange, and felt that Akagi Ritsuko was too good to him. This inexplicable kindness...

"I don't mind at all. It's more like you helped me a lot. If you have time..." He thought for a moment, "Then I will call you Akagi-sensei from now on."

"No, just call me by my ordinary name."

Do not know why.

Ritsuko Akagi denied this title.

Then she waved, asking Shinji Ikari to come closer and look at what was on the computer screen. There were rows of strange images on the screen. That should be what the blonde lady had been busy with recently. The complex data and graphics on it hurt his eyes badly - this was the admiration of a poor student for a big boss. Shinji Ikari decisively admitted his mistake and humbly asked for advice.

"I don't understand at all, Ms. Akagi, what are these?"

"It's the genetic test map of the Apostle."

Yes. This is modern society, and genetic technology is advanced.

He has already defeated two apostles, so it is only natural to collect some of their remains and conduct genetic testing. Shinji Ikari couldn't help but become curious. He remembered his original question - why did the apostles want to destroy mankind? Perhaps he could get the answer from these genetic testing images.

Ritsuko Akagi moved the mouse.

She rarely showed an expression of sighing, as if she had encountered some problem that was difficult to explain scientifically.
"There are still many unsolved mysteries in this world, Shinji-kun. Can you imagine that although the elements of the Angel are different, the genetic similarity between it and us humans reaches 99.89%?"

Shinji Ikari was stunned.

This striking similarity...

Ritsuko Akagi's words seemed to make him fall into cold water.

Shinji Ikari seemed to have seen a piece of forgotten history. The relationship between the apostles and humans is so close. In the extremely distant past, what happened between the humans of this world and the apostles?
That answer.

It's almost about to burst out.

He seemed to be trapped in a nightmare, and said unconsciously, "Perhaps we have the same blood flowing in our bodies as it does; perhaps, in those ancient times, we stole power from their bloodline..."

"...Perhaps, to them, we are rebellious subjects."

For mixed races.

This is an extremely dirty history, but every half-blood born in Kassel will choose to face this history. Their relationship with the Dragon King is so complicated, but this does not affect the will of a group of butchers.

“Very innovative idea.”

Shinji Ikari responded, "Ah, sorry, I said something self-righteous."

"It doesn't matter, let's brainstorm."

Ritsuko Akagi seemed to be thinking about something.

at this time.

A notification came from the broadcasting station asking her to go to the command room. It should be that Unit 0 was about to start up. Even if she was not the person in charge, she had to stand by. She invited,
"The cockpit of Unit-00 has been inserted, Shinji-kun, do you want to go take a look?"

"of course."

Ikari Shinji nodded.

Since humans and Angels come from the same source, what about the biological body EVA that he drives? What role does it play in it? It's really curious. Subconsciously, Shinji Ikari felt that he was still missing a crucial clue.

Silently, he put learning biology knowledge first.

Let’s wait and see about the Internet and other things.

Walking down the street with the blonde lady.

He looked around but still didn't see Asuka.

Shinji Ikari asked casually, "Where is the pilot of Unit 2?"

"Her... I remember Unit 2 was delivered today. She should have gone to see her EVA."

It turned out to be the case.

He finally understood why that guy let him go so easily today.

The German lady is probably now like a little child seeing her favorite toy, temporarily putting aside her dissatisfaction with him. It is unknown how long this state will last.

and.

What will Unit 2 look like?

——But he will soon know what Unit-00 looks like.

In the starting venue.

Countless projection lights made the place as bright as day. In the vast underground space, a giant statue - Unit 00 was standing there quietly. Two white mechanical pillars fixed it to the wall, which reminded people of the famous painting of Jesus, who was nailed to the cross and died. At this moment, it seemed like the Son of God who was suffering.

EVA Unit 00 painted in yellow and white.

The yellow of the mountain blowing, the white of the lily of the valley.

The command room was filled with staff members coming and going, and the reports were noisy but orderly. In the past, he would sit in the cockpit, watching the orange-red liquid pouring in and listening to the voices coming from the communication channel. Now, he was in the command room, and just after greeting a few staff members he knew, he heard Rei Ayanami's calm female voice in the cockpit.

"…Ikari-kun?"

This experience is quite novel.

He said softly,

"Ayanami, come on!"

——Unit 0 is starting up.

Today is Shinji's birthday, I wish him a happy birthday. Come to think of it, it seems that no one has ever said happy birthday to him throughout the entire series.

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