Chapter 174 The Devil's Whisper

"Why did you come here?"

Ayanami Rei was carried by Ian, the air was filled with an unpleasant sour smell, and the ground was full of the acid of the rain angel. She had to rely on Ian's AT force field to avoid contact with the acid.

"I want to go back, back to the hometown that I can't go back to." Ian walked forward, and the trumpet music angel "hand-made" lay on his shoulder, maintaining the AT force field.

"Where is your hometown?"

"It's very far away."

"Do you know yourself?"

"What aspects do you mean? Height, weight or hobbies?"

"It's something deeper."

"For example?"

"How did I appear in this world, and what do I live for?"

"I don't know, I haven't thought about such deep things."

Ayanami Rei was silent, she turned her head and glanced at Unit 00 that was pressed in the ruins.

Soon after, Ian carried her to the room where Kaji Ryoji was.

There were guards around to protect Ryoji Kaji's safety. Because of the attack of the apostles, the residents on land were evacuated to the underground shelters, and the streets were deserted.

Ian handed Rei Ayanami a communicator, and Rei Ayanami looked at him puzzledly.

"Ikari Shinji is not dead, you can confirm that he is on the other end of the communicator."

Ian pressed the connect button, and Shinji Ikari's voice came from the other end.

"Mr. Ian, do you have anything to talk to me about?"

"Not me." Ian signaled Rei Ayanami with his eyes.

"Ikari-kun, is that you?" Rei Ayanami asked after taking the phone.

"Ayanami? Is it Ayanami?" Shinji asked hesitantly.

"It's me." Rei Ayanami nodded: "Are you still alive?"

"You asked me this way, it's Ayanami after all." Shinji laughed: "How are you doing recently?"

"Yeah, but I can't see you in school anymore."

"Sorry. I've decided not to drive an EVA anymore."

"Really."

"If I have a chance, I will definitely come to meet Ayanami."

"Why?"

"Aren't we friends?"

"Friends. Are we friends?"

"Of course, didn't Ayanami protect me when I fought the Thunder Angel? And we are classmates, I have always been grateful to you."

"Thank you. Words of gratitude. Ikari-kun is still alive." Rei Ayanami was stunned.

She reached out and touched her cheek, where she felt wet.

"Is this tears? Why am I crying?"

"It's so hard to understand. I don't understand. What am I? What are tears?"

She seemed to be a mental patient with self-cognition disorder, repeating her own words.

At the NERV headquarters, Ritsuko Akagi came to the cell where Asuka and Misato were imprisoned.

She climbed up the ladder. She was not used to physical labor, so she was breathing slightly and had a layer of wounds on her hands.

After handing over the procedures to the guards, she released Asuka and Misato Katsuragi together.

"What happened, Ritsuko?" Misato's hands were handcuffed, and Ritsuko Akagi took out the key to unlock Misato.

"The power went out." Ritsuko twisted the key of the handcuffs: "Someone hacked into NERV's power supply system. The headquarters lost power in an instant, and it was during the battle with the apostles."

"Deputy Commander Fuyutsuki, let Asuka drive Unit 2 to support Unit 0 in the battle with the apostles. Misato, you have rich experience in fighting the apostles, so I let you command this operation."

"You are so brave." Asuka moved her wrist: "If it were me, I would never let a prisoner who had been locked up for more than ten days drive EVA. If she loses her temper and destroys everything, it will be the end."

"The result of letting the apostles invade will only trigger the third impact, and all life on Earth will be purified. If that can satisfy your desire for destruction, then do it." Ritsuko Akagi led the two away.

"Tsk, how do you know I won't do that?" Asuka smacked her lips.

"I don't know what will happen to that man, but Misato, Kaji, and your father, all died, so it doesn't matter?" Ritsuko Akagi climbed up the ladder.

"That's why I hate you adults." Asuka snorted coldly.

"Where is the apostle?" Misato asked.

"We have arrived at the Third New Tokyo City. Unit 2 can only use the backup power supply now, so Unit 2 can only open the ejection hatch manually and go to the ground." said Ritsuko Akagi.

"What a hassle." Asuka said impatiently.

The three climbed the long ladder together, from bottom to top, to the engine room where the EVA was placed.

Asuka, who was in the middle, suddenly paused, and Misato, who was at the bottom, looked up: "What's wrong, Asuka? Are you tired?"

"No, nothing." Asuka shook her head and continued to climb up.

"Are you scared?" Misato asked in the dark passage.

"What should I be afraid of?" Asuka said: "It's just an apostle."

"You are worthy of being an ace pilot." Misato laughed: "Don't worry, Asuka, I will definitely investigate what happened."

"Thank you." Asuka replied lazily, and she didn't seem to have the heart to chat with Misato.

After climbing a flight of stairs, they soon arrived at the engine room of Unit 2.

Both Unit 01 and Unit 02 are parked in this place. Above the engine room is a very wide passage that leads directly to the ground.

When the EVA is needed to attack, the ejection device will be used directly to send the EVA to the ground.

But now there is a power outage and there is no way to use the ejection equipment.

"You have to let EVA climb out from here and open the hatch manually." Ritsuko Akagi said.

Asuka, who had put on her combat uniform, was doing warm-up exercises. Many people worked together to pull the heavy insertion bolt over on a trailer. She looked up, but her eyes were not focused on the open hatch.

"What's the situation outside? Ritsuko, don't you have any information?" Misato Katsuragi asked.

"I don't know that there is no response from the Intelligence Department." Ritsuko shook her head: "Fifteen minutes have passed. Unit Zero should have stopped moving now. We can only take one step at a time."

"Asuka, how are you?" Misato asked.

"I'm ready." Asuka made an OK gesture.

The insertion plug was ready for insertion, and Asuka entered the inside of the EVA. Before the LCL was filled with water, she closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

She felt the feeling of being soaked in warm LCL for the first time in a long time, as if she were in the deep sea, the sound of surging water came from her eardrums, and the dark plug was connected to the power supply, which lit up suddenly when she opened her eyes.

Unit 2's eyes flickered, and he broke free from the external restraints. He supported the iron wall with his hands and legs and climbed up.

Asuka looked carefully at the surrounding walls and found the fragile spot that shone with light.

"This is it."

Unit No. 2 raised his fist and hit the alloy hatch hard.

boom! boom! boom!

A loud noise came from above.

"Asuka! Are you crazy! What are you doing!"

Misato stared blankly at Unit 2, the roaring sound echoing in the engine room.

Asuka didn't respond, and the hatch was smashed open and flat, revealing a gap big enough for a human to pass through.

Then, something emerged from there.

Misato and Ritsuko heard the sound of ejection. The metal hook caught the long ladder. The steel wire behind the hook stretched and pulled out several figures.

"Is that... that man back?" Ritsuko Akagi panicked.

"Crystal Man, is it Ian!" Misato looked surprised: "But why would Asuka cooperate with them? Isn't she like me, always locked in a cell?"

When they were at a loss, the employees stationed at NERV were already fighting the Crystal Man.

However, the bullets could not reach this strange force.

Their figures were like wind and ghosts. The strange device hanging on their waists gave them incredible mobility. Compared with them, the soldiers standing on the ground were like babies who had just learned to walk. They didn't even have to aim. He managed to do it, but was dazzled by one of their operations.

"Is this a foul? What species is this mobile device designed for?" Ritsuko Akagi bit her lower lip.

NERV's employees were defeated, and the other party subdued everyone with almost no effort.

But they didn't seem to be using live ammunition, but tranquilizer guns, and Ritsuko didn't smell blood.

After waiting for everyone to be subdued, Unit 2 released its feet and plummeted to the bottom of the tunnel.

boom!

People nearby felt a violent vibration, and there were two minutes of backup power left on Unit 2. In less than three minutes, this special force occupied the EVA engine room and took everyone under control.

With such terrifying fighting power, Ritsuko didn't even know when they broke in.

Asuka controls the ejection of the insertion bolt, and with the electric EVA, the driver can operate the insertion bolt by himself.

She stood on the spine of Unit 2, shook her wet hair, and looked down at Misato and Ritsuko, looking heroic.

"The apostle has been dealt with." Asuka said lightly: "So my mission is over."

"Do you know what you are doing?" Ritsuko and Asuka looked at each other.

"This is my line." Asuka hugged her chest: "How did the second impact happen? What is the purpose of EVA being created? There is also the human completion plan. What are you doing? Shouldn't you do it well? Please explain?"

"What do you know?" Ritsuko asked. She was restrained, and the rope tied her wrists.

"I almost know everything." Asuka flipped her hair: "But there is no evidence yet."

"No, why can't I understand what you are talking about?"

Misato Katsuragi, a reliable adult woman, fell into hysterical roars.

She was completely confused about the current situation and was filled with doubts.

"Calm down, Misato, and I'll explain it to you."

A familiar voice came from behind Misato. She turned around and saw a raised communicator.

Misato's ex-boyfriend, Kaji Ryoji's magnetic voice came from the communicator.

The road to NERV headquarters has been opened. Ian, Kaji Ryoji, and Ayanami Rei arrived at the scene and joined the advance team.

They escorted Ritsuko Akagi to the final dogma area.

Anyone who blocked the way along the way was quickly dealt with by the Survey Corps.

Ian listened to Captain Hanji's chatter. Hanji was always amazed at the structure of NERV headquarters. This huge underground base contained technology that Hanji could not imagine.

The door was forced open by the AT force field, and the "god" was nailed to a huge cross.

"This is the first human being, the first apostle, Adam." Kaji Ryoharu looked up: "In 2003, SEELE discovered a huge underground cavity in Hakone, Japan. It was a perfect circle. After that, SEELE opened in Hakone Construction plan of NERV headquarters.”

"The late Dr. Naoko Akagi participated in Project E, developed the seventh-generation biological computer MAGI, and used Adam as a prototype to start manufacturing EVANGELINO. What I said should be correct, right, Ritsuko?"

Ritsuko had a stubborn look on his face: "Give up, Kaji. SEELE's energy is beyond your imagination. Human beings will complete the plan for the sake of human evolution."

"If it is really for evolution, then why did SEELE take the initiative to trigger the second impact?" Kaji Ryoharu asked: "Ritsuko, I know you, you are not a cold-blooded executioner, come to us!"

Ritsuko Akagi remained silent.

"You are still as stubborn as before, Ritsuko." Kaji Ryoji shook his head: "In short, let's send the photos here to the team first. At least it can prove that part of my judgment is true."

Kaji Ryoji picked up the camera and took pictures. Misato followed him and kept asking him questions.

Ian brought Ayanami Rei to Ritsuko Akagi.

"Miss Ritsuko, you and your mother have made the same mistake." Ian said softly.

"I don't know what you are talking about." Ritsuko Akagi said with a straight face.

"Ikari Yuantang, all that man's purpose is for his wife Ikari Wei, you are just his tool." Ian told the truth straightforwardly.

"You and I are different creatures. I can see through human hearts. Asuka opened her heart to me, so I can communicate with her far away. Ikari Yuantang, he has never loved you at all. You and him The relationship is like that between an owner and a pet. The pet completes the owner's order and receives a cookie from the owner as a reward. This is the essence of the relationship between you and him. "

"Shut up!" Ritsuko's hands trembled slightly.

"I can see that you actually know that that person doesn't love you at all." Ian's voice became deeper and deeper, lingering in Ritsuko Akagi's ears: "Do you know why your mother committed suicide? Because she discovered this The truth is, in that person’s eyes, even Ikari Wei’s clones are more important than you. She couldn’t accept this reality and chose to commit suicide.”

"Liar!" Ritsuko breathed rapidly: "You monster, don't try to seduce me!"

"I don't have that idea, I just don't want to see you and your mother fall into the same quagmire." Ian approached Ritsuko: "Also, the one who is restrained here is not Adam, but Lilith, right? My heart has told me the truth.”

Ritsuko suffered a cardiac arrest, her seemingly strong shell shattered, and the "whispers of the devil" continued to echo in her ears.

[The relationship between you and him is like an owner and a pet]

[The relationship between you and him is like an owner and a pet]

[The relationship between you and him is like an owner and a pet]

She suddenly lost her strength and fell to the ground, her face ashen.

From the moment Ikari Gendo abandoned Shinji, she actually understood that she was not important at all in that person's eyes.

But she didn't want to believe the reality and was still deceiving herself. Until this moment, Ian completely penetrated her psychological defense.

"Miss Ritsuko, there is no need to be sad for someone who doesn't love you." Ian stretched out his hand towards Ritsuko: "You should feel happy now, because you have regained your life."

"I feel sorry for your mother, but you still have a chance to look back. We can do more meaningful things together, such as making SEELE pay for what he did and letting that man understand what he has lost. ”

"Has anyone ever said that? You are really scary." Ritsuko's voice was weak.

"No, no one has ever said that." Ian stood in the light.

Ritsuko Akagi hesitated for a long time, and finally grabbed Ian's hand and stood up again.

"Are you willing to help us?" Ian smiled.

"I don't know" Ritsuko was a little confused: "But I don't want to do anything for him anymore."