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This young girl is hope.
Upon seeing this, Gendo Ikari let out a cold snort.
If this continues, Rei Ayanami will likely become increasingly difficult to control.
"Commander Ikari, why are you unhappy?" Yalin noticed Gendo Ikari's behavior and asked knowingly. "Isn't this what you wanted to see in the first place?"
"No need to ask even though you already know the answer."
Gendo Ikari said coldly, "The other party probably anticipated this scene long ago."
He suppressed his personal emotions and examined Yalin with a rational mind.
This deputy commander is always unpredictable and must be treated with the utmost care.
Unless we have a way to kill with one blow, there is no need to cause further conflict.
However, the old fogies of Seele did not always regard the Dead Sea Scrolls as the supreme Bible, and even made arrangements for all the apostles in accordance with the Dead Sea Scrolls, not allowing any accidents to occur.
Why would they send Yalin to cause trouble? This is completely out of character for them.
Gendo Ikari's plan was to incorporate his own arrangements into the script of Seele, thus creating a second plan.
Having Rei Ayanami pilot Unit-00 in the field was actually a subtle test of SEELE's bottom line.
Compared to the special training and reinforcement that Yalin gave to Rei Ayanami, his actions were nothing.
The increased power of Unit-00, piloted by Rei Ayanami, will bring unpredictable changes, which is exactly what the organization fears most.
Yalin did it anyway, without being restrained in the slightest.
This puzzled Gendo Ikari, who even suspected that something mysterious had happened to the Seele organization.
Fortunately, Gendo Ikari had planted a mole within the SEELE organization, one of whom was Misato Katsuragi's ex-boyfriend, Ryoji Kaji.
The other party is also key to Gendo Ikari's acquisition of the Adam embryo. If something happens to SEELE, Ryoji Kaji will definitely notice.
In addition, we can also try to test the waters next.
......
"Shinji, what are your thoughts after watching Unit-00's battle with the Water Angel?" Arlin approached Shinji Ikari and asked with a smile.
"I...don't know," Shinji Ikari said somewhat awkwardly.
Her gaze shifted to her father on the high platform, and seeing that he showed no interest in her whatsoever, her face fell.
“Father, he should need me, shouldn’t he?” Shinji Ikari whispered. He didn’t want to fight those monsters.
But if his father were willing to persuade him to stay, even if it was just a single request, he would consider piloting Unit-01.
"Confusion and struggle are part of growing up in adolescence," Yalin said, gently patting Shinji Ikari on the shoulder in a comforting tone.
"However, you should learn to think for yourself and make decisions from the heart."
Whatever the outcome, I will explain things to Commander Ikari on your behalf.
The world hasn't reached the point where it absolutely has to put an untrained teenager like you on the field.
This is the right he gives Shinji Ikari to choose.
"Senior Yarin!" Shinji Ikari was deeply moved upon hearing this.
The way he looked at Yalin was as if he were looking at a real angel.
Since he gained his memories, he had always gone with the flow, and no one had ever said such a thing to him before.
Such a reliable and gentle adult is someone one can only look up to.
"It's just what I should do, no need to look so touched," Yalin teased, making Shinji Ikari a little embarrassed.
"I'm sorry, I lost my composure," Shinji Ikari hurriedly apologized.
Then Yalin gently patted his shoulder and said softly, "I didn't mean to blame you, there's no need to apologize."
If only my father had half the gentleness of Senior Yalin.
Shinji Ikari couldn't help but think that he found the two to be completely different in personality.
At that moment, Rei Ayanami came up behind Arlin and gently tugged at his sleeve.
"Goodbye, Shinji." Yalin glanced at the time and said goodbye to Shinji Ikari.
Goodbye, Senior Yalin.
Watching his departing figure, Shinji Ikari felt much more relaxed.
The boy thought to himself, "If only I could become friends with Senior Yalin."
"Snap out of it!" Katsuragi Misato suddenly said just as he was hoping for something.
“Although Vice Commander Yalin is kind, you don’t have to keep staring at him like that,” Misato Katsuragi said with a smile.
However, considering that the other party was Yalin, it suddenly made sense.
Since Yalin arrived at NERV headquarters, his gentle demeanor and handsome appearance have won him many female fans.
Not to mention, he also promoted various welfare measures, improving the treatment of grassroots members. This also earned him a lot of goodwill.
In addition, he is very approachable and easy to get along with, which helps him maintain good relationships within the organization.
As for Deputy Commander Fuyutsuki, he was responsible for wartime coordination and planning.
From the outside perspective, the three commanders worked together seamlessly, managing NERV with remarkable success, leaving no room for criticism.
"Senior Yarin, is that how you treat everyone?" Shinji Ikari couldn't help but ask.
"Not entirely. At least he was much gentler towards Ayanami, making him an impeccable older brother."
Despite her aggressive fighting style, Ayanami is quite reliant on the vice commander.
Misato Katsuragi said this, her tone tinged with a barely perceptible hint of envy.
"Is that so?" Shinji Ikari was also a little envious; even a brief moment of care could make him remember it for a long time.
What would it be like to have an older brother like Yalin?
......
"Ayanami, you performed well in all aspects today, but your awareness of danger was insufficient and needs to be corrected."
After returning home, Ayrin tells Rei Ayanami about the carelessness he made during the battle.
Rei Ayanami sat on the sofa, humbly listening to Ayrin's teachings.
"When the water angel is about to self-destruct, you have a full chance to avoid its restraints and leave the center of the battlefield."
They were simply oblivious to danger, misled by their initial advantage in battle, and ultimately found themselves in peril.
Yalin pointed out the core issue.
As the first apostle to appear, the Water Angel is relatively easy to deal with, essentially a beginner's boss. Later apostles, however, become increasingly absurd in both mechanics and stats.
If we remain careless and complacent, and fail to be aware of danger, we risk another accident.
"I know I was wrong." Although Rei Ayanami said this, she felt no disappointment at being reprimanded, but rather a sense of satisfaction and joy. She remembered the scene when she was saved by Ayrin when she was in dire straits.
"This doesn't look like someone reflecting on their actions," Yalin sighed upon seeing this.
He could sense emotions, and surprisingly, Rei Ayanami showed no shame or annoyance; instead, she seemed to be enjoying herself.
Their attitude was really not right.
If it weren't for his intervention, Rei Ayanami would have been seriously injured for at least a period of time.
She had absolutely no thought of surviving this ordeal; that's a terrible mindset.
“If Lin doesn’t believe me, you can punish me.” Rei Ayanami paused for a moment, then said seriously.
"Well said. As a reward, you will have a week of balanced meals with meat and vegetables."
Yalin calmly uttered a threat that only a young child would be afraid of.
This caused Rei Ayanami's expression to change slightly.
She doesn't like meat products; at most, she can accept eggs.
Yalin's idea of a balanced diet of meat and vegetables is definitely not just about eggs.
"I really know I was wrong," Rei Ayanami said with utmost sincerity, almost as if she were swearing an oath.
"Don't make the same mistake again, or you'll be eating meat for a month," Yalin said with a smile.
"Yes!" Rei Ayanami said seriously, then couldn't help but smile.
According to Yalin, even if she is in danger again, the other party will come to save her.
She doesn't value her life as much as most people do; even if one Rei Ayanami dies, a new Rei Ayanami will appear.
But Yalin's caring attitude made her believe that she should live on and preserve their memories forever.
At the very least, she didn't want to give Yalin to the next version of herself.
The thought of this possibility stirred a strange emotion within her.
Seeing the girl admit her mistake, Yalin's expression softened. He took a strawberry cake from the refrigerator and handed it to Rei Ayanami.
"Today's battle was quite exhausting, let's fill our stomachs first." It's good that you know how to correct your mistakes, but you still have to care about your own children.
Rei Ayanami took the cake, used a fork to pick up a piece, and then offered it to Asin's mouth.
“Even if you try to please them, the punishment they deserve next time they make a mistake won’t be less.” Yalin savored the taste of the cake, unmoved by the temptation.
A mere piece of cake won't be enough to appease him.
......
In a completely dark and airtight space, Gendo Ikari is participating in a special online meeting.
The participants in the meeting were five representatives from the Human Instrumentality Project Committee, who were NERV's superiors.
At the same time, these five representatives are also the highest level of SEELE, controlling the lifeline of most regions.
"Fifteen years later, the apostle has indeed returned. Fortunately, our investment has not been in vain," a representative said, staring at Gendo Ikari, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger.
"At least the Water Angel was successfully destroyed; Unit-00 was indeed unexpected."
"According to intelligence, it was you who sent out Unit Zero. That was a decisive decision."