Does this work too?

"One isn't enough, two! Two aren't enough! Three! Destroy everything!" The third-generation system human roared, filled with uncontrollable rage.

It's as if only by destroying everything can there be any meaning to existence.

“I know. Although the following steps don’t conform to the Dead Sea Scrolls, I will make the arrangements.” Xun indicated that she understood and said no more.

He turned and floated towards Blue Star, his face full of tenderness.

Only when he could see the blue planet with the naked eye did he show a melancholy expression.

"If only humanity could avoid destruction," he sighed, but it was not a decision he could make.

No, although he can't make the decision, he can manipulate things.

Just like that moment, just like this very moment.

“Let me see…” Kaoru stroked his chin, staring intently at the space before him, as if observing the entire world’s trajectory. After looking around, he smiled. “So that’s how it is. NERV is being reorganized? And its current name…”

"...The sound of a flute from afar? Hmm? Quite poetic. It's time to make contact and spread the word."

Xun smiled gently. Although she didn't understand why it had a name, at least it sounded better than NERV.

……

On the other side, the former NERV headquarters, now the headquarters of 'Flute from Afar'.

Leng Mo sat at the large table in the restaurant, excitedly raising the Coca-Cola in his hand and announcing to everyone present with a happy smile.

"Today! I'm treating everyone to hot pot! Today is our NERV renaming ceremony; from today onwards, we are officially renamed 'The Flute Sound from Afar'!!"

"Oh oh oh oh oh!" Kaneki cheered excitedly.

Kazuma, standing nearby, also stood up excitedly and applauded. Finally, Madoka raised her Coke and let out a "hehehehe" laugh.

If others don't understand, how could she not understand?

It's so funny to insult someone secretly without anyone knowing.

"So why the sudden name change?" Shinji looked bewildered, not quite understanding the situation.

Hearing this, Homura Akemi sighed, covered her face, and complained, "Amo is calling people idiots..."

"?" Shinji was shocked to hear this, his face full of disbelief.

"Hehehehe... A flute melody from afar, the next line is 'idiot.'" Madoka chuckled comically as she explained to Shinji in a friendly manner.

"..."

For a moment, Shinji felt a sense of malice from the world.

Those present laughed uproariously, while those who didn't know didn't notice anything amiss.

"Hahahaha! The sound of a flute from afar!" Zhenming clutched her stomach and laughed uncontrollably. Although it wasn't a global meme, it didn't mean she didn't know it.

"Wouldn't this be a bit inappropriate?" Ruri Gokou asked with a subtle expression, feeling that as a good child, she shouldn't be trying to trick others.

"You'll get used to it. You can't change it, there's no hope for you." Homura Akemi sighed, looking down at the table full of delicious food, unsure of what to do.

Altair, however, said while eating, his mouth bulging, "You don't know what kind of personality Amo has, just eat."

Then everyone looked at Leng Mo, who was laughing loudly: "Hahahaha! Everyone eat! Hahahaha! Everyone eat!"

I have a feeling this guy looks like some kind of weirdo...

But it doesn't matter!

Today is a day worth celebrating.

Leng Mo has successfully taken control of NERV, and everyone is now on his side!

Our own people!

Hehehehehe... Hahahaha... Hehehehehe...

Leng Mo is all-powerful; the future of humanity rests in his hands.

In a sense, it's quite hopeless.

At that time, Gendo Ikari was not idle either. He sat quietly in the corner, in a standard commander's posture, with his hands crossed and placed under his nose.

"Dongyue, are the things ready?" he asked Dongyue silently beside him.

Upon hearing this, Fuyutsuki's face turned serious: "Commander, are we really going to do it? The current situation is probably not suitable..."

"It's alright! Everything is going according to plan. So what if Leng Mo takes control of the entire NERV? My plan has never changed from beginning to end! Hurry up!" Gendo Ikari ordered sternly.

This left Dongyue looking troubled. Finally, she sighed and silently took out a box and placed it on the table in front of her.

Gendo Ikari looked at the box and immediately breathed a sigh of relief. His eyes narrowed, and he unleashed a tremendous aura, suddenly opening it!

"Oh ho! Yui prepared a bento box for me! Banquets and gatherings! Nothing compares to my beloved wife's bento box!!"

As they talked, Gendo Ikari happily began to enjoy the food, completely ignoring the even better dishes around him.

Shinji, standing to the side, suddenly felt utterly superfluous upon witnessing this scene…

It hurts! It hurts so much!

Neither my parents care!

With no other option, I could only channel my grief into my appetite.

"eat--!!!"

He erupted in a pitiful rage, then proceeded to happily gnaw on the chicken leg in front of him, seemingly oblivious to any pity he might be pitying.

Chapter 662 Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do?

The following day, the sound of flutes came from afar.

office.

Gendo Ikari walked into his office as always. Although NERV was no longer NERV, his position remained the same; only his heart had changed.

He is about to meet a mysterious figure.

Xun, the fifth adaptor.

As for the fourth adaptor, that's not important. For Gendo Ikari right now, it doesn't matter what happens.

The office lights suddenly illuminated the room, and under the light, a man in a white shirt, wearing a smile, looked at Gendo Ikari and Fuyutsuki.

"Commander, I've arrived."

"Okay, it's good that you're here." Gendo Ikari crossed his arms, maintaining a standard posture, so much so that the light made his eyes reflect.

Kaoru looked at Gendo Ikari, who remained as calm as ever, and took a deep breath. "I have some bad news."

"What?" Gendo Ikari raised an eyebrow and said calmly.

“The next Apostles meeting will be different,” Xun said solemnly.

“It doesn’t matter,” Gendo Ikari replied coldly.

"?" Xun was surprised by this answer.

Doesn't matter? Do you really think you're absolutely certain?

"You're surprised? Regardless of the apostle's situation, one thing is certain: everything is going according to plan."

Gendo Ikari stared at Kaoru expressionlessly, completely unmoved.

Xun's expression turned serious: "The next apostle will be different! The apostle is no longer the greatest danger; there will be one after the apostle..."

"What is it?" Gendo Ikari understood, but his attitude remained unchanged.

"How could I not know? I'm sure you understand too."

Xun watched intently as he revealed things he shouldn't have, and even his identity was exposed at that moment.

But he was disappointed.

He didn't see any change in emotion on Gendo Ikari's face.

It was as if they didn't care about these things at all.

"It doesn't matter, none of that matters."

"?" Kaoru's pupils contracted, revealing shock, and he stood there watching Gendo Ikari in utter astonishment.

"If there's nothing else, you should leave."

Gendo Ikari stared at Kaoru without mercy, uttering chilling words.

“You…” Xun couldn’t understand what he meant, it wasn’t like this before.

For a moment he hesitated, then hesitated again, then hesitated again, and finally opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't say a word.

"Then leave." Gendo Ikari issued the order to leave, without any intention of keeping him.

Finally, Kaoru took a deep breath and said, "Gendou Ikari, you'll regret this."

"I am the commander."

"..."

Kaoru glanced at Gendo Ikari with resentment, then turned and left the office.

After Kaoru left, Gendo Ikari sneered, "Hmph, a mere apostle thinks he can disrupt my plans? Impossible! Fuyutsuki, we can begin."

As soon as he finished speaking, a glint flashed in his eyes as he looked at Dongyue beside him.

Upon hearing this, Dongyue took out a box seriously.

"Today's bento."

"Alright! Today is another beautiful day, and Yui's beloved wife's bento absolutely cannot be disrupted!"

"Yes, Commander."

For a time, the winter month was filled with a sacred atmosphere. He was happy with Gendo now, at least it wouldn't be as impersonal as before.

Something feels subtly off.

……

When Xun walked out of the office, his face was full of resentment.

Is humanity destined to perish like this?

No! There must be another way.

Yes, Shinji...

He thought, "If it were Shinji, he definitely wouldn't be as indifferent as Gendo Ikari!"

So he went to find Shinji immediately.

At this moment, Shinji was counting ants at home. Ever since he realized that his father didn't love him and his mother didn't care about him, he seemed to have no fear. He would play by counting ants in the yard when he had nothing to do.

It highlights a bleak life, far removed from worldly affairs.

Fortunately, Rei Ayanami, seeing his curiosity, joined him in counting ants.

When Xun came looking for them, she was startled.

Damn it! Shinji has absolutely no motivation... Can he even defeat the Angels...?

Damn it, is there no hope for humanity?!

"Shinji, what are you doing?" Kaoru walked up to him and asked with a friendly expression.

Upon hearing this, Shinji and Rei Ayanami looked up and, finding that they did not recognize the person, looked puzzled.

"who are you?"

"My name is Xun, the fifth adaptor," Xun introduced with a smile.

"? Why are there still Adaptors? Does that mean we don't need to fight?" Shinji looked at Kaoru with a puzzled expression. With the strength of Leng Mo and the others, the Angels were no problem.

Not enough to be afraid of.

"What do you mean?" Xun frowned, sensing something was wrong.

"Don't you know? The Angels don't matter. The real enemy hasn't appeared yet, so now is not the time to fight." Shinji explained with a smile, his face showing an embarrassed expression.

"? The apostles don't care? How is that possible..." Kaoru was incredulous, her attitude almost exactly the same as Gendo Ikari's.