bloom america

NERV's temporary base is located in a bomb shelter and several houses on the edge of New Tokyo City 3.

Because the entire Third New Tokyo has been evacuated, these people can only live in temporary dormitories in the base.

The base was full of people, but it was actually quite noisy these two days.

But now, there is silence.

"Is this monster... gnawing at the A.T. Field?" In the temporary command room, Dongyue looked at the scene in front of her and was almost stunned.

It was obviously unable to compete with the apostles before, but after a period of delay, new strange bugs emerged from it and began to bite A.T. Field.

"These bugs are evolving." Commander Ikari realized this.

"It looks like that is indeed the case."

Dongyue also understood.

The apostle in the form of a spider seemed not to have expected such a thing to happen. He immediately began to struggle and spit out a strange acid... no, it was lye.

"...Too bad."

Looking at the lye, Commander Ikari realized something was wrong.

"?" Dongyue looked at Commander Ikari, but she didn't know what he was talking about.

But soon, he understood.

In the presence of lye, these bugs were quickly corroded away.

The apostle's attack began again, but this time, the bugs did not seem to appear.

Until an hour later.

When the afterglow of the setting sun faded away, a new batch of bugs appeared again, and these bugs began to spray lye at the spider-shaped apostle.

Even the apostle seemed to be unable to bear being sprayed by the insect's lye.

"Even the apostles can't stand it..." The two people in the headquarters were a little unable to calm down at this time.

This creature is really beyond their imagination.

Probably unable to bear the fate of being gradually cannibalized, the Spider Apostle finally chose to self-destruct, once again wiping out a batch of bugs.

"...A life form that can evolve autonomously? Are these bugs aliens?" Dongyue murmured.

…

"It seems that these people don't know that 0311 is an intelligent individual."

Lying in the cockpit of Seraph, Catherine was also paying attention to the situation at the scene.

Next to her is a series of data, which are all about the mother bodies of the bugs outside.

"After escaping from the suppression of the Queen of Blades, 0311's brain structure began to develop. In addition, after swallowing several previous human individuals, it now has the same learning intelligence as humans. I learned about A.T. Field at NERV's headquarters.

And I learned about the use of A.T. Field from Rain Angel. Then I quickly developed a countermeasure."

Catherine already knew about the existence of these bugs, which NERV called zerg, and what they had just done.

"As for lye, these monsters probably also know the so-called acid-base reaction. But in terms of corrosiveness, there is basically more acid, right? I think after this, these zerg will use acid similar to Rain Angel's

Liquid is the right thing.”

Catherine can now be said to know all the major events in the world without leaving home... Well, on the other hand, she can't make trouble now.

"Well. Forget it, the top priority now is to find a way to solve the problem at hand as quickly as possible. My Seraph is waiting impatiently~"

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"Those bugs..."

Shinji also looked at the scene in front of him blankly.

It was obviously the bugs that were supposed to cause EVA to struggle, but they were killed so easily by those bugs.

Compared to the apostles, those bugs are even more terrifying.

For the first time, Shinji felt that the world was really in danger of being destroyed.

The terrifying performance of these insects made it almost impossible for Shinji to forget the scene he just saw.

When he got off the EVA, Shinji's expression was still unbelievable.

It wasn't just Shinji. After he got off the EVA, he suddenly noticed that other people had the same serious expressions as him.

"What will they do next?" Shinji couldn't think of a plan.

Do we still need to use N2?

However, the Third New Tokyo City and the Second New Tokyo City are completely different. Because of the existence of Lilith, it is difficult to use N2 here.

As for conventional weapons, it is more difficult to deal with those bugs with manpower, but...do you rely on the army?

Shinji noticed the huge robot placed next to EVA.

Kirishima's real name... This young soldier who is about the same age as himself came here for this reason, right?

"But those monsters... are too powerful."

In just a few hours, the apostle was easily eliminated. Compared to the apostles, Shinji Ikari felt that these zerg were more likely to destroy humanity.

"Let's go see Asuka first."

According to what Shinji had heard before, it seemed that there was some relationship between Catherine and these monsters, but the specific situation was not clear. In this regard, Shinji felt that maybe Asuka, who was used as a small experiment by Catherine, should know something.

However, just as he walked into the isolation room, Shinji heard Asuka's voice: "Hey. Is the apostle outside... already dead?"

"Hey, has anyone told you yet?" Shinji thought he was the first to leave.

"No one told me, it was just a slight feeling. I seemed to have felt something just now..."

Asuka's eyes became profound.

"Feel?"

Is this thing reliable?

Shinji was a little surprised.

"Well, I don't know why, but after merging with the apostle before, I felt a little sensitive."

Asuka could feel that her body seemed to be filled with something, but she couldn't put it into words. This thing was becoming one with herself.

Asuka can now use her human body to use AT fields, but she can also feel that after the fusion is finally completed, the AT fields she can use will increase more than ten times.

"But this time the apostle...wasn't he defeated by EVA?"

Asuka said again.

"Yeah. It's those zerg... those monsters that seem to be more terrifying than the apostles. I'm afraid, just like the rumors, those things are left behind by aliens."

Even Commander Ikari and SEELE are inclined to this view.

It would be even more strange if those things were not left by aliens.

Such horrible life should not exist on earth.

"Ah, Shinji-kun."

"Miss Ritsuko."

Ritsuko Akagi also came here at this time.

"We are going to test Asuka. If you have anything to say, come back in the evening."

"Hi."

In order not to disturb the physical examination below, Shinji left immediately.

On the other side, Ritsuko Akagi also reopened the door, and then took off Asuka's special straitjacket.

"Really, this thing is obviously useless. But you still have to wear it on me... This feels very uncomfortable."

Asuka said dissatisfied.

"There is nothing we can do about this. To reassure others." After checking the instruments next to her, Ritsuko Akagi began to look at Asuka's body.

On her body, there was something slightly glowing with blue patterns, which seemed to be similar to a tattoo.

These pattern-like things are all over Asuka's body, and they are intertwined with each other, and there seem to be some strange patterns in them.

"The brightness is slightly dimmer than before. Is it because the fusion has become more complete..."

Ritsuko Akagi has discovered this trend.

"Doctor, will all these things disappear by then?"

Although there is a strange and enchanting beauty, these things are on her body and shine with a strange light, which makes Asuka feel a little uncomfortable.

"Well, probably after they are all integrated, these lights will disappear. As for the patterns, they may gradually disappear in the future."

"Then I can't get dressed?!"

Just think about it, in Japan where it is summer all year round, you have to wear long sleeves and long pants every day... well, it's scary just thinking about it.

"Don't worry about this for now. We will find a way to solve it for you when the time comes. You should change to this first."

Ritsuko Akagi took out a combat uniform and handed it to Asuka.

"My combat uniform...? No, there are some differences."

In fact, it is okay to regard the current Asuka as half an apostle. The existence of this world does not understand the technology of the other world. So it can only be understood this way.

"Yes, if you want to go out, just put on this combat uniform."

"Eh? Is it okay to just let me out like this?" Asuka asked strangely.

"This combat uniform can shield your blue waveform and has a stabilizing device on the wrist." Ritsuko Akagi replied.

"The stabilizing device is...?" Asuka had a bad feeling.

"A powerful sleeping potion. Because we considered capturing the apostles in the previous battle, it is specially made. Even for the apostles, it can have a suppressive effect in a short period of time."

Ritsuko Akagi's answer made Asuka understand a little bit.

"...In other words, if I am controlled by an apostle, or once it is confirmed that I am an apostle, you can capture me alive like this, right?"

Hearing Asuka's straightforward statement, although Ritsuko Akagi couldn't bear it, she still nodded and replied: "After you put on the clothes, the clothes will automatically lock and can only be opened in this room, but don't worry,

We have dealt with physiological problems with special structures, so it can meet daily needs on the outside. But you have to pay attention, although the combat suit is made of reinforced materials, once it is damaged and the damage area reaches a certain level, the stabilization device inside will also be damaged.

will start."

To prevent violent destruction.

Of course Asuka understood.

"Ah, none of this matters to me! Just give me Unit 2. As long as Unit 2 is here!"

Asuka said this simply.

"Huh, if that's the case, then I'll listen to you."

Saying that, Asuka must have finished putting on her clothes.

"drop--"

After putting it on, Asuka heard a strange sound on her neck.

"Is the locking complete?"

"That's right, but if you go out now and then walk in, the lock will be unlocked. In addition, the one on your left hand is the stabilizing device, and the one on your right hand is the washing device. Even if you are no longer in this room, you can still pass.

Inject LCL to cleanse the body."

Ritsuko Akagi pushed up her glasses.

"So advanced?" Asuka was also shocked.

"It's not us who are advanced, it's the Americans. This is the technology owned by the ARK Group. We just made a trial product. But because you need it now, we made it into the combat uniform of the No. 2 machine.

"

It turned out to be for this reason.

"That's it... well, forget it, it doesn't have much to do with me anyway."

Unlike Catherine, who has no sense of shame, although Asuka can wear combat uniforms during combat, she is still a little ashamed on ordinary days. These clothes are too tight and feel strange during daily actions.

feeling.

In order to prevent herself from developing strange habits, Asuka simply pulled off a hoodie and wore it outside, then put on the hood.

"Is this okay?"

If Asuka stays in this room for another two days, she suspects that she might use her power to blow this place away.

This kind of frustration and discomfort is really unpleasant.

"Ah, is it done here?" Misato Katsuragi came over at this time.

"Misato!" Asuka walked over.

"It seems that it has been completed, so we can live together again today. Although it is not the original home, it is actually not bad here."

"Hi!"

After that, there was a series of inspections. After ensuring that the blue waveform was covered by clothes, Misato Katsuragi took Asuka towards their new home.

"Misato. Can those zerg really destroy the apostles?" Asuka walked towards Misato Katsuragi from behind as no one was around.

Misato Katsuragi nodded solemnly: "That's right. But Commander Ikari thinks this is probably also related to the quality of the apostle. If it were the former sixth apostle, these insects should not be opponents."

The sixth apostle, Thunder Angel, is an absolutely terrifying existence.

"Really? Although he was an apostle who was eliminated before I came, I have read the information and it is indeed a very powerful existence."

"Yes. But those bugs can evolve and mutate very quickly. In the end, I don't know what kind of abilities these bugs will have. Maybe... even the apostles are no match for them. Maybe.

By then N2 won’t work anymore, and nuclear bombs may have to be used.”

Although N2 is said to be comparable in power to nuclear bombs, N2 does not contain radiation damage. The radiation of nuclear bombs can fundamentally destroy a living thing, and there is still a big difference.

"Okay, we're here."

The new house is about the same size as the original one.

"Hey, Asuka?"

Shinji was tidying up the room and immediately noticed Asuka.

"Idiot Shinji."

"Asuka, why are you out?" Shinji ran over with a look of surprise on his face.

"Do you really want me to stay in there?"

Asuka looked at Shinji with contempt as always.

"You are Ms. Asuka, hello, my name is Kirishima."

At this time, Kirishima Mana, who was helping Shinji clean up his room, came out.

"..."

For some reason, Asuka felt a great pressure the first time she saw this girl.

This person... is so strong (Daggy).

"Are you the new qualified person?" Asuka asked.

"No. To be precise, I am just a young soldier sent by the military to assist NERV in eradicating those bugs. As you saw that robot, I am its driver."

The words Kirishima's real name made Asuka feel inexplicably relieved.

"Thank you. But I don't think you need any help, because that's Shinji and I's room. We can just clean it up together."

Asuka declared her sovereignty over Shinji Ikari.

"Ah, Asuka-san and Shinji-kun...are they living together?" Kirishima's real name was startled.

"Yes, it has been like this since before." Asuka grabbed Shinji without hesitation and walked towards the room: "If you are here, just leave it to us. I appreciate your kindness!"

"..." Kirishima Mana just watched Asuka and Shinji walk into the house.

Misato Katsuragi sighed, and then said: "Sorry, real name, Asuka just came back, maybe she's not in a good mood."

"Well, it doesn't matter. I also hope that Miss Asuka can accept me one day. I think we will definitely become very good friends."

The other party said and left the room... But it was actually no big deal, because Kirishima's real name's room was surprisingly next door to theirs.

For some reason, Misato Katsuragi suddenly felt that if Kirishima Mana were to be together with Asuka and Ikari Shinji, it would definitely have terrible consequences.

Is this the Shura field called youth?

But speaking of it... Misato Katsuragi suddenly realized that the people Shinji paid most attention to were not these two people, but Rei Ayanami and...Katherine, right?

"Ah... Shinji, please take good care of yourself."

Misato Katsuragi came to the toilet. There was still a lot of water allocated for today, and she was going to take a bath first.

"Really, now even water resources have begun to be distributed, how long will these hard days continue..."

Misato Katsuragi looked at Penpen's hut again, and there was a capsule inside.

"Can the things in there be used to deal with zerg..."

Maybe the contents should really be handed over?

With this thought in mind, she fell into the bathtub with a muffled sound.

The capsule...should I hand it in?

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PS: In the game, Kirishima’s real name and Asuka are real love rivals, but Asuka actually lost three of the four routes, which is unbearable to watch. Maybe it’s because of this reason that Asuka has an inexplicable sense of crisis? (Daggyi

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Another two-in-one chapter, today is still full of integrity~

The group was under management before, and it was said that a group of divers were eliminated, and I was so touched~

By the way, I’m asking for leave in advance. I’ll go out from the 20th to the 25th for something else, and I’ll resume updating after that.