vncnus Page 133
Page 133
This is something Yalin does often, and she wanted to try it too.
A moment later, Rei Ayanami's eyes lit up.
As she stroked Yalin's head, she had a strange feeling, as if he had suddenly turned into a child, so endearing and lovable.
She was somewhat addicted to it, constantly smoothing her hair and then messing it up again.
A moment later, I realized that the last step hadn't been completed.
Rei Ayanami gently blew into Arlin's ear, and then noticed that he shuddered.
"Is that alright?" Yalin said, taking a light breath.
Rei Ayanami's liking for him was truly unexpected.
"And one more ear." Seeing Yalin's discomfiture, Rei Ayanami became even more addicted.
She realized she was acting strangely, but she was unwilling to correct it.
"Alright then." Yalin rolled over, indulging the girl's actions.
Although something was amiss, it was rare for Rei Ayanami to express her own thoughts, so he should encourage her.
Rei Ayanami smiled at this and continued working.
A feeling of joy and pleasure welled up inside her, making her unwilling to stop.
It wasn't until Yalin opened his eyes that the meeting ended with reluctance.
“It’s nice to come here once in a while.” Yalin suddenly spoke up, looking at the girl whose eyes were full of longing.
If this helps Rei Ayanami move towards becoming a human, then he has no reason to stop it.
"Really!" Rei Ayanami's crimson pupils widened, clearly surprised.
“There’s no need for me to lie to you, is there?” Yalin’s words made Rei Ayanami’s eyes crinkle with joy, and she was in an extremely happy mood.
But Yalin's next words made her smile vanish.
"Next, the Third Branch will entrust the Pacific Fleet to transport Unit 2 and the qualified personnel. I need to go there in person to ensure a smooth journey."
Take good care of yourself during this time.
This transport cannot afford any accidents; I can't rest easy without going there myself.
In particular, the Adam embryo had a chance of attracting attacks from the apostles.
Asuka's abilities are quite good, but her personality is too arrogant. If she accidentally makes a mistake, it could be a real disaster.
As for headquarters, Shinji Ikari has not yet recovered and needs Rei Ayanami to be there to prevent an attack by the Angels.
Of course, Yalin would secretly leave behind a clone to keep an eye on the Third New Tokyo City.
"How long will it take?" Rei Ayanami asked seriously. This was the first time she had been separated from Ayrin for such a long time since they met.
"It's hard to say."
Once he gets his hands on the Adam embryo, Yalin will probably try to catch some fish.
It is unknown how many apostles will fall into this trap.
Volume 1: Chapter 103: Let the World Dance (4k)
Germany, NERV Third Branch.
Repainted and brand-new, Unit 2 was transported to a warship in the Pacific Fleet.
This once invincible fleet has struggled to perform well against the Apostles, leading to continuous budget cuts and a decline from its former glory.
Even so, it still retains five aircraft carriers, four battleships, and other warships of various types.
Asuka wasn't interested in these old relics; they were just remnants of a bygone era.
Compared to EVA, all of these have to take a backseat, especially since her Unit-02 is invincible.
The most important thing now is to see Yalin as soon as possible and take him back.
The fleet commander looked at Unit 2 with considerable displeasure. This robot toy was quite expensive to build; it would have been much better if that money had been used to expand the fleet.
He promised to build an invincible fleet that would dominate the world and recreate the legends of the past.
Unfortunately, the United Nations' focus was entirely on that damned EVA, prioritizing NERV with both military spending and materials. As a result, its fleet didn't receive any new warships for a long time, and even its shipyards were shut down.
This made it really difficult for him to develop a liking for EVA.
Aren't apostles just monsters? How can you assume the Pacific Fleet is incompetent without even seeing how they've fought?
Yes, the UN's army and air force did fail, but the navy was the key.
A bunch of good-for-nothing fools who have no idea of the importance of strong ships and powerful cannons.
The fleet commander thought to himself.
However, an order is an order, and he still had to fulfill his duties to the best of his ability.
"Thank you for your help with this mission. Please make sure to transport Unit 2 and its pilot safely to NERV headquarters," the branch manager said politely, which eased the fleet commander's expression slightly.
"Rest assured, any unexpected factors will be eliminated in the face of the Pacific Fleet," the fleet commander assured him, his tone full of confidence.
Even if a second strike occurs, the Pacific Fleet will still be the most powerful force in the world.
In movies, when aliens invade, this fleet is often the one that launches the first attack.
"I hope so." The branch secretary did not dampen the fleet commander's pride.
The probability of an accident occurring at sea is quite small. It was only after the apostles officially appeared that such a large-scale operation was undertaken as a precaution.
If something goes wrong, then Unit 2 will be the absolute main force.
"Jiazhi, I'll have to trouble you to take care of her from now on," the branch manager said to a man carrying a suitcase beside him.
"We're all part of the Third Branch, and it's on the way, so I would have noticed even if you hadn't said anything."
Besides, this little girl might not necessarily need my care.
Kaji Ryoji laughed heartily.
He recently received instructions from Gendo Ikari to investigate the abnormal situation in Seele and to try to bring the Adam embryo back.
Regarding the first task, SEELE's influence was so deep that even he couldn't possibly observe everything. Therefore, he focused on several members of the Human Instrumentality Association and found nothing unusual.
The second task was easy; Seele easily got him to bring back the Adam embryo.
After all, this is a crucial part of the Human Instrumentality Project, and it will be sent to Japan sooner or later.
The existence of Unit 2 and the fleet is all for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the Adam embryo; no amount of attention is too much.
Otherwise, if an apostle notices, he might thank God for the gift and then take it without hesitation.
"I heard that Deputy Commander Yalin will arrive halfway through. I wonder what kind of person he is?" Jiaji casually mentioned, asking the branch leader out of curiosity.
It's hard not to be surprised that someone can make Gendo Ikari suffer setbacks at every turn.
In addition, Kaji was once appointed as Asuka's guardian by the Third Branch, but she refused without hesitation.
The reason is that Yalin is the actual guardian, even though the two are not officially related.
Finally, the third branch stopped insisting on this.
Kaji Ryoji hadn't cared about this before, but now that he thought about it, he couldn't help but feel more curious.
"You'll understand when you meet him," the branch secretary said with a mysterious smile.
Having not seen each other for many years, she wasn't entirely sure about Yalin's situation. Especially his rapid promotion and raise, which even the branch head couldn't fathom.
Well, the truth doesn't matter, as long as we can win all the way.
She has a very open-minded attitude towards this.
......
On the MiG-55D transport helicopter, Yalin gazed at the vast, boundless ocean.
Following the second impact, sea levels rose, many cities were submerged, the Antarctic Ocean turned crimson, and the ecological environment in various regions deteriorated drastically.
Even if the war between the Angels and humanity ends, restoring Earth to its original state will not be easy.
The sixth apostle, the fish angel, was probably lurking in these seas; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to detect the presence of Adam's embryo so quickly.
Upon arrival at the destination, the helicopter landed on the aircraft carrier deck.
As Yalin stepped off the plane, his gaze shifted slightly, quickly locking onto Asuka and Kaji Ryoji.
Both of them were in the operations command room at the moment, listening to the fleet commander's rambling.
Upon noticing Yalin's arrival, Asuka's face lit up with joy, and she immediately rushed out.
However, before stepping out of the cabin, she slowed down and began to tidy her appearance. After confirming that everything was in order, she walked towards Yalin with an elegant demeanor.
"Long time no see, Mr. Yalin," the girl in the dress said politely, barely suppressing the urge to hug him immediately.
There's an old Chinese saying: "A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation." She and Yalin had been separated for several years, so naturally she wanted to show her best self and was determined to win him over in one fell swoop.
"That little girl has grown into a young lady, and she's so polite. It's a bit unusual," Yalin teased, observing Asuka's well-behaved manners.
Asuka raised an eyebrow upon hearing this; the tone was as familiar as ever.
"What are you talking about? I've always been very polite." Asuka tried to move on; she wasn't the same person she was a few years ago.
How could Yalin still view her with the same perspective as before?
"Really? Asuka, who used to cry and yell, 'You disgusting bastard!', has disappeared?"
Yalin joked that he and Asuka used to be quite at odds. If it weren't for a certain event that changed things, they would probably be glaring at each other now.
"Haha, you must be mistaken." Asuka's expression stiffened: "How could I possibly say that?"
How come Yalin still remembers it so clearly after all these years?
"Is that so?" Yalin asked meaningfully, knowing that Asuka had quite a few scandals in this regard.
"Alright, stop bringing up old grievances the moment we meet. That's not gentlemanly at all," Asuka said, unable to hold back any longer.
This guy is as outrageous as ever.
"We've spent so much time together, there's no need for you to pretend in front of me." Yalin smiled; he'd seen far more outrageous behavior from her before.