Shinji Ikari, the pilot of Unit-01 during the Spirit Awakening Era

This scene was playing out in many parts of Japan, including places like Tokyo-3, which was already under high martial law. Babem's private soldiers were dying en masse, and this was not the end.

"What happened?" In a secret base of the Babem Corporation, everyone was rushing to the training ground. A large group of private soldiers who were undergoing training suddenly began to age rapidly, and before long, they all collapsed to the ground.

All of Isshiki Makoto's clones in the entire Babem Foundation died overnight!

Perhaps this is... what a fierce god looks like when he gets serious.

Chapter 370 Gojo Satoru's Questions

"Oh! It really tastes good!" Alice Nakiri sat in a McDonald's booth, leisurely sipping her special drink and munching on her chef's recommended burger meal. Alice exclaimed in amazement. After all, it was somewhat unbelievable that McDonald's, a theoretical culmination of industrialized food, could suddenly perform so amazingly.

As the de facto controlling family of the Totsuki Group, Alice Nakiri was naturally well aware of the special store that the Totsuki Group was actually operating. The McDonald's Third New Tokyo City Commercial Street Store was not a store operated by ordinary people. For them, they had indeed put a lot of effort into optimizing this store.

"The seasoning is still a bit lacking." Erina Nakiri commented bluntly. However, since hearing what Shinji Ikari said in NERV, Erina Nakiri had been quite shocked. Unlike Alice Nakiri next to her, she was a chef with the God Tongue. She had extremely high self-confidence and had almost no doubt that she would reach the highest level of chef!

But now, after hearing Shinji Ikari's evaluation of her dish, Erina Nakiri fell into deep thought. After all, the statement "How could a canary in a greenhouse possibly understand the wisdom of a seagull braving the wind and waves" was no better than "Even a trained monkey could make it."

“But it really is delicious.” Alice Nakiri said with a smile. Unlike Erina, she didn’t need to be conflicted. If it’s delicious, it’s delicious. Shinji Ikari is right, so she just had to admit it. Erina and Shinji’s bickering was their business, what did it have to do with her, Alice?

Moreover, Shinji Ikari was right. In a sense, this so-called enlightenment is the beginning of a chef's personal style. Alice Nakiri was beginning to understand why Totsuki Academy would undertake such an expensive long journey to assess its students, and then provide them with a wide variety of ingredients to cook. This was a form of training and a rehearsal for their future lives.

Alice Nakiri's eyes flickered. Everyone had witnessed the White Knight's gains at the Himuro Mansion, but so far, no one else had had the opportunity to directly secure a permanent position there. The main reason, of course, was that Shinji Ikari rarely visited the Totsuki Culinary Group, but now...

Alice Nakiri's lips curled into a smile. Should she go to the Himuro Mansion or Mount Hikami? It was a tough choice. Tokyo-3 had already lifted its lockdown, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, Shinji Ikari should be back soon! Catch him! Get him to make the appointment for me! Even though it seemed that a chef had already been dispatched to Mount Hikami, it didn't matter at all. She'd heard there was a hot spring hotel there! And the hotel owner seemed to be quite short of money.

A wealthy woman, whose kitchen utensils cost tens of thousands of euros, narrowed her eyes... Isn't everything just perfect?

"All the suggestions for modification are written here." Just as Alice was planning to get Shinji Ikari to help her with her work, Alice Nakiri quickly wrote down a list of suggestions on a piece of paper. These were her suggestions for modifying the main dishes of this McDonald's restaurant.

"Thank you very much. Does this mean I can also get the God Tongue seal now?" Holding the paper in his hand, Sadao Maou's expression was somewhat pleased. After all, the upscale restaurant across the street was a very famous shop, and McDonald's appeal was limited. However, if McDonald's were to have the special label of the Totsuki Group, it would be a qualitative leap, and it might be able to attract some high-level customers.

"What are you thinking? Even with this woman's mark, the average spending per person in your shop won't exceed 2000 yen. Do you know how much the average spending per person is next door?" Shinji Ikari pushed open the door and walked in with a wicked grin. Amidst the shocked expressions of the large group of people from the Underworld Organizations around him, he began to poke at Sadao Maou's heart.

"Have you resolved those troubles?" Sadao Maou's eyes flickered. His evaluation of Shinji Ikari had greatly improved. After all, he had been somewhat surprised by the terrifying power fluctuations that erupted last night, but he quickly recognized the power fluctuations of Shinji's sister. He couldn't help but sigh that Shinji was truly lucky to receive the care of such a powerful figure.

"It's a minor nuisance, nothing serious." Shinji Ikari shrugged, then was shoved by Mei Isayama behind him. "Aren't you going to get in the way by blocking the doorway instead of eating?!"

"The same as always!" Isayama Mei, who was the main person to freeload off the meal, shouted with great momentum at this moment.

"Okay, Ae! Same as always." Mao Sadao had no objections; he was open for business, so please come in for a meal.

"Okay!" Ya Hui replied, then tapped the ordering machine. Undoubtedly, it was the same old order from Isayama Mei, and it was no small portion.

"By the way, when you leave later, could you please take Yusa Emi's late-night snack back with you? I'll add a sundae for you," Maou Sadao said with a smile.

"Oh...aren't you two enemies? When did you two become so close?" Mei Isayama looked at Sadao Maou with a "you have a problem" expression. After all, when Emi Yusa first arrived, she only considered three things: investigate, test, and then kill Sadao Maou, the world-destroying demon king in her words.

But what did Isayama Mei just hear? Oh! Maou Sadao asked her to bring Yusa Emi a midnight snack! What's going on? When did you two get so close?! Isayama Mei looked Maou Sadao up and down with a very suspicious gaze.

"Because I inexplicably owed her a favor, she asked me to send her midnight snacks for twenty days." Maou Sadao pressed down his hat and said in an annoyed tone. He and Yusa Emi did not get along, but he could still distinguish between favors and ingratitude.

"Okay." Mei Isayama nodded. "Just pack your things when I leave."

“No problem.” Maou Sadao nodded, then glanced at Shinji Ikari, who was sitting at the table with Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri. “Shall your meal be delivered over there?”

“That’s right!” Mei Isayama nodded and walked over to sit down. “Hey, Shinji, what are you guys discussing?”

“Alice wants to go to Mount Hikami.” Shinji Ikari ate the fries Alice handed him without any hesitation. “And she has a strong interest in your hot spring hotel. If you agree, the world’s most unique molecular gastronomy restaurant will probably be located in your hot spring hotel.” Shinji tilted his head and glanced at Mei Isayama next to him.

"Molecular gastronomy... what is that?" Mei Isayama twitched her lips. She had heard each word before, but when put together, she couldn't understand it at all. It was a really bad feeling. What is molecular gastronomy? Is it the molecule she knows?

"Just think of it as cooking with lab equipment." Shinji Ikari smacked his lips, clearly unsure how to explain the characteristics of this cuisine to Mei Isayama.

"Hahaha... What you're saying seems correct, but it's not entirely accurate." Alice Nakiri laughed heartily at Shinji Ikari's rough laughter, and then happily explained to Mei Isayama, "Modern humans' understanding of food and cooking has begun to transcend simple methods like flames, kitchen utensils, and seasonings. They use modern technology and special instruments to precisely control the food preparation process, changing the entire way food is processed from a microscopic perspective. But in general... it's definitely cooking with experimental equipment."

"So what's the point of all that explanation?"

Shinji Ikari looked at Alice Nakiri beside him with a somewhat speechless expression, rolled his eyes, and then turned to Mei Isayama, "So, are you interested?"

“Yes! And it’s huge!” Isayama Mei crossed her arms. She had noticed the girl’s surname from the start: Nakiri! That was enough. As for molecular gastronomy and such, she didn’t really know much about it, but it seemed like a perfect gimmick to use as a selling point when the hotel started operating. “In a sense, it’s a win-win situation for us!”

“Then I really look forward to working with you!” Alice Nakiri shook hands with Mei Isayama, and then helped take the plate piled high with food that Sadao Maou and Yoriko had brought over.

"What are you busy with? Aren't you hungry?" Izayama Mei grabbed a hamburger and started chewing. After becoming a half-demon, her appetite increased greatly. She needed to eat a lot of food every day to ensure her own consumption, which was almost a necessity for her.

After taking a few bites, Mei Isayama noticed that Shinji Ikari was absentmindedly eating his fries while rapidly typing messages on his phone.

"Send a message to Gojo Satoru and thank Izumo no Okuni for bringing in a big shot to help at this crucial moment." Shinji Ikari shook his head. Speaking of which, the New Tokyo incident seemed to have just ended. Aso Yuu and Kurosawa Rei rushed back because they were caught up in the dream world, so Shinji Ikari didn't know what was going on in New Tokyo.

Because those S-rank cursed spirits seemed to want to harm Gojo Satoru, even though Shinji Ikari had already killed Ryouko, Shinji couldn't be at ease about the matter itself. After all, no one knew if an S-rank cursed spirit that appeared out of nowhere would suddenly attack Gojo Satoru!

"Ah! It's so nice to have a late-night snack!" Seemingly having guessed where Shinji Ikari would message him, Gojo Satoru instantly appeared outside McDonald's and swaggered in. "Yo! Looks like you're happy to see me! Shinji-kun, who just caused such a commotion~"

"It seems like it's my turn to ask you if everything is going well?" Shinji Ikari looked at Satoru Gojo, who had suddenly run over, somewhat surprised. Everyone probably understood what Tokyo was like right now. Whether it was the Countermeasures Bureau, the Spellcaster Association, or the Onmyo Bureau, they were all at a critical juncture. Whether it was clearing up responsibility or seizing power and wealth, it was time to see the truth.

After all, if we trace the cause of the incident back further, we can even go back to the eruption of the night spring on Mount Rishang. In this incident, various forces were lured by the Eternal Life Society to conduct reconnaissance of Mount Rishang. As for the result, it was quite beautiful: the surging night spring drowned out all greed.

In a sense, this is one of the reasons why when Shinji Ikari and his group raided the Eternal Life Society, almost no one stepped in to stop them.

"It went relatively smoothly, after all, you revealed the mystery from the beginning. The only thing that was unpleasant was that after resolving some minor troubles, I took over a hospital that I thought might be a big problem, only to find that the Immortal Society had actually done some good things. But ultimately, it was something that went against the laws of nature, so I had to play the villain this time."

Gojo Satoru picked up a chicken nugget from the table, happily popped it into his mouth, and then, as if suddenly remembering something, said with a smile, "But you, suddenly launching such a crazy attack on the Babem Group, aren't you worried they'll come after you?"

"Looking for me?" Shinji Ikari sneered. "They have a huge problem of their own, like a dark cloud looming all over the world. I don't believe they have the energy to bother me before they solve that problem." Shinji Ikari was naturally referring to Sion the Winged God and Ayato Kamina.

However, Shinji Ikari himself knew that Ayato Kamina, who was not wearing the same suppressor as Kuon, would soon be fully released, and his window of opportunity was limited. The Babem Foundation would almost certainly push through the plan to eliminate the Tokyo Jupiter Barrier, which would forcefully promote the complete awakening and deification of Sion the Winged God, thus initiating the final world reboot.

Perhaps Shinji Ikari doesn't have much time left. In the meantime, he must find the answer he wants, which may be his biggest challenge yet.

"That's true. As for the question you mentioned earlier, let me give you an answer. This time, because of the special affairs section established by one of your very strong female friends, the Japanese team won't be completely finished. So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, she will be the one to take the biggest slice of the pie, and the rest will basically only get some scraps. Oh, by the way, the old folks at home asked me to pass on a message: someone will be on standby." Gojo Satoru said, as if he had suddenly remembered something. After all, these things weren't particularly important to him.

"So what's the question you want to ask?" Shinji Ikari counted on his fingers, looking at his old friend. Could this guy also want to be a riddle solver?

Did you hold back in the fight?

"not at all!"

"This is really good news..."

Chapter 371 Aso Yuu's Life Stages

The battle between Shinji Ikari and Ayato Kamina was undoubtedly witnessed by everyone. The battle between the two mechanical giants displayed earth-shattering power, truly leveling several mountains. Moreover, after the terrifying energy clash, the rock layers on the mountains melted and then solidified again into glass-like shapes. Such a scene was truly hard for people to accept.

This is also the real reason why Gojo Satoru asked Shinji Ikari whether he held back with Unit-01. The combat power of Unit-01 is well-known. Basically, based on the combat power Unit-01 has recently demonstrated, it is definitely among the top-tier combat power of humans and man-made objects. Even the most formidable beings currently roaming the world are no match for it.

Before this battle, Shinji Ikari's Unit-01 was virtually unmatched, leading various countries to overestimate the combat capabilities of EVAs and thus begin experimenting with their own. However, the result was that their EVAs' combat power not only failed to increase, but actually decreased due to mismatched pilots and a plummeting synchronization rate.

On one hand, Shinji Ikari pilots the EVA, tearing apart all sorts of massive monsters and demons, rapidly growing stronger and stronger. In contrast, the Winged Goddess Sion, which was taken from the Mu race at a great cost, did not initially demonstrate combat power comparable to Unit-01. After all, on the very day it was transported back, Shinji Ikari unleashed a terrifying strike in front of everyone! And it was only recently that the Winged Goddess Sion showed power comparable to Unit-01, piloted by Shinji Ikari.

“Well, if I wanted to kill him, things might be simpler.” Shinji Ikari shrugged at Satoru Gojo, who looked at him with a “don’t talk nonsense, I’m scared to death” expression, and popped a chicken nugget into his mouth. “But he’s already shown his true strength, so it’s obviously inappropriate to say that he’s holding back.”

“…A reasonable explanation.” Gojo Satoru slammed his right fist into his palm. He was actually asking on behalf of many people. Although the Winged God Seine left looking very disheveled, according to TERRA's understanding, this thing could heal itself, and the recovery speed was not too slow. Therefore, many people wanted to know how much combat power the Winged God Seine, who was now completely out of control, could actually have. After all, Unit-01 and the Winged God Seine had torn apart an entire team of Vamilians that the whole world had just thought were quite impressive, in just a few minutes.

"But I guess you don't know how much trouble you've caused. In Neo-Tokyo, the passengers on more than a dozen trains suddenly turned into horrific mummies." Gojo Satoru tapped his forehead, his expression somewhat at a loss for words.

The two fierce gods behind Shinji Ikari have remained very calm so far. Although Kirie Himuro went to the Dark Tournament, she did not actually make a move. On the contrary, Ayase Kurosawa, who appeared later, flooded the entire Mount Hikami with the Night Spring Water, taking away a large number of lives.

Perhaps because of Shinji Ikari, humans have had more contact with conceptual beings like the God of Calamity and have gained some understanding of their power. However, this is the first time they have witnessed the power of the opponent to directly kill on a large scale, which has caused everyone to be extremely panicked when they did not understand what was happening.

Even Yakushiji Ryoko, who was usually audacious and used to such bizarre and supernatural events, felt immense fear upon seeing these corpses, drained of their life force and dying of exhaustion. After all, this wasn't just one or two; the number counted in the troubled New Tokyo alone was in the hundreds. What would happen in the United States, the headquarters of the Babem Foundation, was truly unknown at the moment.

"My sister and Aise did something like this?" Shinji Ikari slurped his cola, blinked, and thought that the two evil gods who had witnessed the whole thing from beginning to end had only killed Isshiki Shin to vent their emotions, and he never expected that they would directly launch such a large-scale curse killing technique. "So, as a curse master, do you have anything to say?"

"It was truly a huge shock." Dragging over a chair and sitting down next to Shinji Ikari and the others at their booth, Gojo Satoru grinned mischievously. "But this time, I really have to thank Shinji for it. The other side was really serious about killing me."

"Judging from the fact that you don't seem to be missing any limbs, the other side must have suffered heavy losses." Shinji Ikari looked Gojo Satoru up and down. This man was very strong, extremely strong. If it really came down to a fight... Shinji Ikari's gaze subconsciously drifted to Sadao Maou standing to the side. Perhaps in this room right now, only Sadao Maou had enough intimidation power to deal with this bug.

"Hmm?" Sadao Maou, who was busy, noticed Shinji Ikari's gaze, turned his head to look at Shinji, and indicated whether he needed to buy more food. Shinji shook his head, indicating that what was in front of him was already enough to eat, after all, he was not a big eater like Mei Isayama next to him.

“This guy is indeed a very troublesome opponent.” Following Shinji Ikari’s gaze, Satoru Gojo glanced at Sadao Maou. He knew perfectly well what Shinji’s sudden look at Maou meant. However, since most of the tasks for today had already been completed, he didn’t mind exchanging a few words with Shinji.

"So you met that old friend here?" Shinji Ikari shook his head, dismissing some unnecessary matters. He knew the least about the Jujutsu Kaisen, having only watched the first season of the anime and not even having caught up with the second before being transported to another world. He didn't know much about it. And this person in front of him... seemed to have suffered some losses in the Tokyo incident?

"I saw him, and I didn't see him. It was just his body that came." Gojo Satoru tossed his hand at Shinji Ikari, a hint of melancholy in his voice. "Just as you said, it's him, but it's not him anymore. So I almost sent him to join my friend."

“Sounds very good.” Shinji Ikari smiled as he watched Satoru Gojo come and go in a hurry. Clearly, the other man had also come with a mission, and he had already gotten the answer he wanted from him. As for whether it was about himself or about Ayato Kamina, that was not Shinji Ikari’s concern.

"Hey, are you here to get some nutrition?" As Gojo Satoru was leaving, someone was about to walk in. He greeted the person with a cheerful expression, "You're going to be a big shot someday!"

"What are you thinking about?" Asou Yuu, holding Kurosawa Rei's hand, greeted Gojo Satoru and pushed open the door to enter. Gojo Satoru then pointed at Shinji Ikari, made a gesture on his forehead, and immediately activated a spell to teleport back.

Maou Sadao watched Gojo Satoru suddenly leave, his eyes flickering. Did he really not understand the meaning behind Shinji Ikari's gaze? Don't be ridiculous, it's just that...

"Why don't you get some rest?" Shinji Ikari glanced at his phone; it was already 10 p.m. The two of them had exhausted themselves in the dream world, so it wasn't a good time for them to be running around outside.

“I’ve been sleeping for almost a week now. If I don’t move around a bit, the feeling of muscle atrophy won’t be pleasant.” Asou Yuu sat on the chair that Gojo Satoru had pulled over. Kurosawa Rei was pulled to his side by Isayama Mei, who had seen his good friend recover, and then a giant charcoal-grilled beef stew was shoved into Kurosawa Rei’s mouth.

"Is that so..." Shinji Ikari took a deep breath, and then saw Ae bring over two cups of coffee and place them in front of Rei Kurosawa and Yuu Aso.

"Congratulations to both of you." Ahui straightened up, said simply, and then turned back to her post. The two people in front of her had become new potential big shots. Just imagining a dream world ruled by a fierce god was enough to make one's scalp tingle. Compared to the invisible curse on Shinji Ikari's side, the destructive power of this person seemed to be no less merciful, so it was necessary to curry favor with them a little.

Of course, this flattery did not include Sadao Maou at all. He was more genuinely happy that his friend had survived. He had greeted the two of them the moment they walked in and secretly used magic to detect them. He had not found anything on them, which was probably the best news he could get.

"So what's next?" Shinji Ikari tilted his head, looking at the two people in front of him. "Is it to hold a wedding, or is there something else you're planning?"

"We have indeed decided to get married first," Asou Yuu said somewhat shyly. This decision was made the moment they woke up and embraced silently. This experience, which brought them closest to life and death, made their feelings for each other crystal clear, and neither of them would let go of the other's hand.

"Great idea! Someone as outstanding as Rei is bound to be snatched away by someone else sooner or later if you don't keep her around." Shinji Ikari smiled. Putting aside his own feelings, if he were in Shinji's shoes, he would also feel that his first thought would be to drag Ryoko Sakaki to get married!

As for those discouraging remarks, Shinji Ikari had no intention of saying them, nor was he interested in saying them.

Generally speaking, in their industry, getting married basically means that Aso Yuu might have to leave their action team and return to a normal life and family. Each stage of life has its own mission, and Aso Yuu is clearly now entering the next stage of her life.

Of course, Aso Yuu and Shinji Ikari are still very good friends, and Aso Yuu may still assist Shinji and Shinji with information. But as for the on-site situation... Although Shinji and Mei Isayama didn't say it, Aso Yuu himself was very clear that as Shinji and Mei Isayama became stronger and stronger, it was no longer difficult for Aso Yuu. Instead, every time he went out on a mission with them, it was a high-stakes gamble with his life.

After all, Asou Yuu was just an ordinary person who wasn't that strong, and whose spiritual power and inspiration were quite average. Especially the latter one, as Shinji Ikari and the others went to the dream world this time, they were speechless to find that Kurosawa Rei's spiritual power and inspiration were much stronger than Asou Yuu's.

Shinji Ikari glanced at the distinctive tattoo on Rei Kurosawa's arm, a testament to his connection with Reika Kuze. "So, is everything alright, Rei-nee?"

"There shouldn't be any problem, right?" Kurosawa Rei smiled wryly. Although she was told that Himuro Kirie had given her a bracelet, Kuze Reika's tattoo had really caused her a lot of psychological trauma. However, Kurosawa Rei took a deep breath and said, "Reika is a very gentle person. If possible, I think I will chat with her often, like... like..."

"Best friends?" Shinji Ikari interjected, then glanced at Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri sitting opposite him. The peaceful atmosphere between the two sisters was nonexistent. Alice Nakiri looked at Shinji with a beaming smile, while Erina Nakiri already showed some impatience on her face. Clearly, the relationship between the two sisters could not be considered that of best friends; at most, they were just coworkers.

“It does look a bit like it!” Kurosawa Rei looked at the tattoo on his wrist and smiled. “But Kuze Reika complained that it took too long to put out the fire. Shinji, you were too ruthless earlier.”

"Huh? You're talking like you're not accomplices." Shinji Ikari rolled his eyes. "Yuu, have you decided when you're going to cancel your credentials?" As is customary, when leaving the exorcist profession, one needs to cancel their identity information at various institutions. These institutions will clear all records, including paper documents, to protect the future safety of former exorcists.

Of course, with the strictness of these institutions, even if you want to make a comeback, your past achievements may have nothing to do with you, since your records have been wiped clean and you'll have to start all over again.

"It'll be around this time, much earlier than when you take the college entrance exam. Speaking of Shinji, is your college application in order?" Aso Yuu said with a smile. Shinji Ikari has been very busy lately and hasn't had much of a chance to rest and study properly, which is quite awkward for a prospective student.

"I've already started reviewing, and I really have to thank Rei Ayanami for lending me all her class notes," Shinji Ikari said confidently. "So don't underestimate the efficiency of a top student when it comes to studying." Shinji thought for a moment, "Sonoko said her birthday seems to be coming up soon, so I'll ask if we can book a hotel together and see if there are any discounts."

"We're really counting on you."

Chapter 372 This is really good news

"So, sister, you've already returned to the Himuro mansion?" Back in her little house, she put the Divine Mirror back into the shrine, but to her surprise, the Divine Mirror directly displayed an image. It was clear that Himuro Kirie had discovered that Shinji Ikari had arrived home, released her power, and had something to say to Shinji.

Looking at the familiar dungeon environment, Himuro Kirie who was already busy cleaning, and Himuro Mimori who was sprawled on the sofa, furiously hitting her tablet because it had been possessed by an evil spirit and lost her game save, Shinji Ikari couldn't help but smile. Family, ah, this is what family is all about, it's just that his family is truly...

Looking at the pure white, translucent wrist gently resting on his shoulder, Shinji Ikari was utterly dumbfounded...

Ever since the night spring at Mount Hikami was sealed off, Kurosawa Aise has been giving himself little surprises every now and then! This sudden appearance of a hand on his shoulder is practically a ghost story! Keep in mind, it's just one hand! The first time Shinji Ikari encountered it, he was completely startled.

"Hmm." Himuro Kirie picked up a cup of tea that the Onmyōryō shrine maidens had hurriedly prepared after discovering the return of the master of the Himuro mansion. Tsukasa Eishi had originally wanted to come over again, but he was held up by the academy's autumn selection, which caused him to apologize repeatedly on the phone with Himuro Kirie (actually, it was Himuro Mimori's phone, but Himuro Kirie could hear it on speakerphone). Himuro Kirie waved her hand, not really caring, and told Himuro Mimori to tell him it was okay.

"My sister said that you can be considered as having come from our Himuro mansion!" Himuro Mimori crossed her legs, a mischievous smile on her face. Since her sister didn't seem to care much, she decided to stir things up a little. "This selection competition, if you don't come in first... I curse you! I'm not kidding... Ouch!" A section of the barrier rope was skillfully tied directly to Himuro Mimori's calf, lifting her up and adjusting her height slightly to match the height of the ghost cart tied to the Gate of the Underworld.

The call ended, and Tsukasa Eishi looked at his phone with considerable surprise. "Was it from the Himuro mansion?" Then he clicked his tongue and looked at the list of participants for the Autumn Selection Contest on the bulletin board. "Do I have to win? Since it's the adults' request." For the first time, Tsukasa Eishi felt a surge of motivation within him, a desire to do something.

"Sakaki Ryoko is coming tomorrow, right?" Himuro Kirie glanced at Kurosawa Aise standing behind Ikari Shinji. That shameless girl had secretly enhanced the quality of the soul attached to Shinji without Himuro noticing. She had managed to sneak away successfully! Moreover, this woman had been whispering to Sakaki Ryoko behind Himuro's back, seemingly trying to persuade Sakaki Ryoko to agree to some condition. And based on Himuro Kirie's understanding of Sakaki Ryoko, she wasn't just tempted, she was extremely tempted, and it could even be said that she had already begun to take action.

As Shinji Ikari's older sister, Himuro Kirie didn't actually have the obsessive desire for the rightful heir of the Himuro family that Kurosawa Aisei imagined. Himuro Kirie was quite content, not knowing where her own life was headed, while Himuro Mimori was gradually beginning to live up to the name Himuro. So whether it was sooner or later, she didn't care.

Otherwise, she would have visited NERV headquarters far more often than Kurosawa Aise. How could she not know about the new life stirring with the scent of Shinji Ikari? Even Kurosawa Aise didn't know that this baby had great talent, and she even managed to seal it a little bit.

Because of her extraordinary talent, she attracted the attention of some cursed spirits and evil spirits. Although most of these messy things ended up being sent to the experimental table by Ritsuko Akagi, some of the more troublesome ones were eventually fed to her own pet car.

As expected, Himuro Kirie noticed that after hearing what she said, the Himuro Kirie clone standing behind Shinji Ikari immediately covered his mouth and his eyes flickered. This dishonest woman.

"Yes, I haven't seen Ryoko for a few days." Shinji Ikari smiled warmly. He and his girlfriend were in the throes of passion, and he missed her terribly if they didn't see each other for a day. Not to mention that they were both physically strong, so practicing their hand-to-hand combat skills was even more enjoyable.

"..." Himuro Kirie didn't say anything. Her younger brother's smile was disgusting, and Kurosawa Aise's smile was cunning. Very well, I'll reluctantly accept you two as a couple. Heh, ptooey. "Take a good rest today. Tomorrow probably won't be easy. You've been fighting a lot these past few days. Eat something nourishing tonight."

"Hmm?" Having lived several lifetimes, Shinji Ikari wasn't afraid of his sister's sarcasm. His relationship with Ryoko Sakaki was also blessed by his sister, so Himuro Kirie's sudden comment really puzzled Shinji. This unexpected sarcastic tone wasn't like his sister's usual dignified style...

"I'm not going to talk about it anymore, it's getting dark, let's go to sleep." Himuro Kirie said softly.

"Huh? Is it already this late?" Shinji Ikari looked around with a puzzled expression. After returning from McDonald's yesterday, he was summoned back to NERV headquarters to write a report on the series of events. As the only person who had been involved in almost the entire process, the truth behind these events wasn't just of interest to one or two people, especially the information about Ayato Kamina and Yonex Winged Goddess—that was something even more people were interested in!

However, when Shinji Ikari arrived, Ritsuko Akagi simply handed him an outline and asked him to describe it according to the statements she and Misato Katsuragi had exchanged. Shinji happily wrote one, showed it to Ritsuko Akagi, and then submitted it. After all that, Shinji didn't get home until after dinner.

"Then I'm going to sleep now! See you tomorrow!" Shinji Ikari didn't think much of it. He was very certain that Himuro Kirie wouldn't harm him, so since Himuro Kirie said so, Shinji didn't think much of it and turned around to go downstairs to go to sleep.

"Goodnight, Rei Ayanami!" As Shinji walked out the door, Rei Ayanami, who was wearing only her underwear, came out of the bathroom. Shinji smiled and greeted her before going downstairs.