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So it's just these middle and upper-level employees working overtime, right? Why isn't the person in charge coming out to stabilize morale?
......
In the command room, Gendo Ikari stood with his hands behind his back, ignoring the news of the Moonlight anomaly, his eyes filled with a desperate, all-or-nothing emotion.
During this period, his actions against Rei Ayanami kept running into problems.
Even using the power of the Apostles could not achieve the desired effect.
The appointed time has now arrived, and it's too late to cultivate a new relationship with Rei Ayanami.
We have no choice but to take a gamble.
Even though the situation was so unexpected, the plan was disrupted almost to the opposite end.
But as long as he can become a god, everything will be alright, and he will still be able to see Yui Ikari again.
Gendo Ikari was confident that, even if he wasn't as high a rank as Ayrin in Rei Ayanami's heart, he was still second.
Furthermore, now that he has become an apostle and merged with the Adam embryo, becoming a human Adam, it is not impossible that he might forcibly seize control.
Even though the probability of success is small, it is enough for Gendo Ikari to give it a try.
"In the winter month, bring Rei Ayanami to the Central Dogma."
Gendo Ikari remained silent for a while before issuing the order.
Since trying to do it myself always fails, let Fuyutsuki bring Rei Ayanami to Lilith.
This indirect approach, which is not strongly hostile, minimizes the likelihood of problems arising.
Moreover, Lilith's body also yearns for the fusion of souls, so it's unlikely that anything unexpected will happen during this process.
Gendo Ikari's gaze was deep; he had no choice but to bet everything on this one gamble.
Even if it means a complete falling out with Seele, it doesn't matter.
As for Yalin, he has been in hiding all this time and is difficult to see, presumably carrying out Seele's mission.
If we encounter them, we'll deal with them all at once.
After deciding to turn against them, Gendo Ikari wouldn't resort to petty tricks like before. He prepared tactical weapons originally used against the Angels to ensure that he would be completely obliterated the moment he discovered Ayrin.
In fact, if he could find an opportunity, he would have preferred to kill Yalin himself to vent his past humiliation and anger.
"Give my regards to Yui." Fuyutsuki Kozo's gaze swept over Ikari Gendo before leaving the command room.
......
"Heading to the lowest level, the Central Dogmatic District?"
Rei Ayanami gazed at Vice Commander Fuyutsuki and his elite squad, lost in thought.
In her mind, Lilith's instincts were frantically urging her to return.
Rei Ayanami remained unmoved by this, completely ignoring it.
She only obeys Yalin's orders.
For example, right now, Rei Ayanami is preparing to refuse this unreasonable mission.
Kozo Fuyutsuki stared at Rei Ayanami, waiting for her to make a decision.
He had to bring the other person there no matter what; it was part of the plan.
Of course, if the girl is willing, it can save a lot of trouble.
Faced with this clone who resembled Yui Ikari, Kozo Fuyutsuki ultimately couldn't bear it and was willing to be patient.
The two sides remained deadlocked until Rei Ayanami tried to refuse, only to find that Ayrin was standing next to Vice Commander Fuyutsuki.
Fuyutsuki and the others showed no reaction to the sudden appearance of the vice commander, clearly unaware of Yarin's presence.
Yalin winked at her and silently muttered, "Agree."
“Okay,” Rei Ayanami immediately agreed.
......
Underground, the Central Dogma Office.
Gendo Ikari faced Lilith's enormous face, awaiting Rei Ayanami's arrival.
The Spear of Longinus, which had been pinning Lilith's upper body, was somehow pulled out and stood to one side.
Lilith, who was originally only an upper body and constantly dripping LCL liquid, has now been restored to a complete individual.
Over the years, the dripping LCL solution has transformed into an orange lake, submerging His ankles.
Gendo Ikari looked up at Lilith, the key to his godhood, and the next step was for him to merge with this progenitor of humanity.
"Da, da da!"
Footsteps sounded in the darkness, approaching the vicinity of Gendo Ikari.
Rei Ayanami glanced up at Lilith, then asked Gendo Ikari.
"Commander Ikari, what can I do for you?"
"Rei, do you know why you were born?" Gendo Ikari turned his head, looking at the blue-haired girl with kind eyes, and said in as gentle a tone as possible.
"..." Rei Ayanami remained silent, not answering the question.
"To become one with Lilith, to bring me to Yui's side, and to complete all of humanity—this is your mission."
Gendo Ikari slowly approached Rei Ayanami, his tone becoming increasingly gentle, as if afraid of startling her and scaring her away.
"Now Adam is with me, and we together represent the fruit of life and the fruit of knowledge."
Gendo Ikari approached Rei Ayanami and extended his hand to her.
With the seemingly heartless doll so close, and his wish about to be fulfilled, he couldn't help but feel nervous.
Even so, his tone remained high-spirited, possessing a convincing charm.
"Let us return to Lilith, let everyone be completed, and reunite in the new world."
The girl didn't move when she heard this, which made him anxious, and he tried to grab Rei Ayanami's hand.
"No....."
The girl took a step back, avoiding his movement.
“This is your goal, and I’m not willing to do it.”
Rei Ayanami stared at Gendo Ikari, firmly refusing his command.
"what?"
Gendo Ikari's face darkened; he knew the worst was yet to come.
Under that man's influence, the doll developed its own will.
In that case, let's execute the backup plan and force the integration.
Gendo Ikari's expression turned cold as he twirled several specially made silver needles between his fingers, issuing a final ultimatum.
"Li, don't reject a world where everyone can be happy!"
While verbally interfering, he released silver needles, attempting to severely injure Rei Ayanami.
However, the silver needles were blocked by an invisible barrier the moment they approached Rei Ayanami, breaking inch by inch and turning into metal powder.
"AT position! You actually awakened?" Gendo Ikari frowned.
Even he couldn't master this power, so breaking through the AT field was nothing short of a pipe dream.
"Li, you should understand that this is your destiny. Don't refuse anymore."
Gendo Ikari offered another kind word of advice, glancing out of the corner of his eye at the Spear of Longinus nearby.
This spear has armor-piercing capabilities. If Rei Ayanami is lured nearby, her AT field will be disrupted, which will be my opportunity.
"Korea...."
While Gendo Ikari remained undeterred, an unexpected third voice rang out from the Central Dogma Office.
"Commander Ikari, this kind of endless entanglement is too ugly."
Seeing that Gendo Ikari was unwilling to give up, Yalin couldn't help but speak up to remind him.
It's time to end this farce.
"Yalin? You've come at the perfect time."
When Gendo Ikari turned around and saw his enemy, the shock on his face turned into joy.
He wouldn't have been so excited to see Yarin at any other time. But now it was different. With Rei Ayanami out of the plan and out of control, Yarin was undoubtedly the best bargaining chip in his bid to gain control over becoming a god.
Whether used as a threat or killed, it can shake Rei Ayanami's will.
Humans are such creatures that they are so easily swayed by emotions; even the soul of the progenitor Lilith could not overcome this weakness.
"Trying to use me as a hostage? What a boring trick." Yalin snapped his fingers lightly, and an invisible wave bound Gendo Ikari's limbs, making it futile for him to struggle.
At this moment, the power of the Adam embryo and the apostles, which Gendo Ikari believed in, all fell silent and could not provide him with any help.
This made Gendo Ikari's heart turn cold instantly, realizing the seriousness of the problem.
"What kind of monster are you?"
Seeing that he had reached a dead end, Gendo Ikari calmed down and asked Ayrin a question.
"Humanity."
"This is all part of SEELE's plan. Are you their ace?" Gendo Ikari asked again, his voice somewhat dry.
He didn't believe that members nearing the end of their lives could do this, but the facts were undeniable, and he had to accept it.
“A good guess, but unfortunately quite the opposite,” Yalin said with a smile.
On the contrary? Gendo Ikari stared at Yalin, his lips twitching slightly.
Ah, that explains everything.
"One last question: for Shinji Ikari's sake, could you spare my life?" Gendo Ikari remained silent for a long time before making his final attempt.
He was unwilling to die like this; at least until he reunited with Yui Ikari, he had to live on at all costs.