The Collection of The End

——2016.5.2——

The gathering garden, the principal's "office".

"Pull off the 'apostle consciousness' in advance and stuff it into a human body? Are you serious? Doesn't this mean artificially creating apostles?"

"As long as the body used is not a 'qualified person', no apostle will be born. If you do this every once in a while, there will be no apostle invasion."

“This kind of behavior has no successful examples as a reference...]”

"Nagisa Kaoru."

"I said, why is that beautiful little brother missing? What did you do to him?"

"Nothing, he went back by himself."

"Okay, then can you guarantee that this behavior is absolutely safe? What are the most serious consequences?]"

"There is no guarantee. The most serious consequence is that the world will be destroyed."

"Then why should I help you?"

"Because the 'Maruduk Formula' failed, just last month."

"Several constants that are the basis of the formula have all changed. If you continue to calculate, you will definitely make an error... What did you do?]"

"right."

"That's a change that will only occur when the 'Third Impact' occurs. Didn't you secretly trigger it somewhere?"

"Um."

"It's April Fool's Day? Do you know what happened after I suddenly received the news of 'Third Impact Occurrence', 'Start of Ark Project' and 'Cancellation of Ark Project' from 'Those Three Old Women' on April Fool's Day?" What do you think?】"

"have no idea."

"My first reaction was that they actually learned to joke. Is artificial intelligence going to destroy the world?"

"You are the artificial intelligence."

"Yes, I will have to stop them then. It just so happens that I have been unhappy with those three old women for a long time."

"They are all you."

"I know, wouldn't it be more fun to beat him up? Being knowledgeable is amazing, having children is amazing? Having someone you like is amazing?!]"

"You can like other people."

"No, it can. I am the key to the survival of human civilization. The progress of civilization in the next era still needs my guidance and escort. No one likes a 'system prompt'."

"You can like other people."

"Huh? Is this what you mean? What should I do if those guys don't like me?"

"If you like someone, what does it have to do with whether that person likes you or not?"

"...It makes sense.]"

As expected, it finally turned to emotional issues.

Shinji Ikari was sitting in the principal's office while listening to the "negotiation" between Rei Ayanami and "Noah".

Although one of them is the incarnation of Eve and the other is artificial intelligence, as long as they are women, it is impossible to avoid paying attention to gossip and emotions. This is the conclusion he has reached through observations over the years. Even the mother, who is recognized as a strong woman, Not exempt from vulgarity.

I used to be too young and energetic, and I always didn't want others to refute my opinions.

Once, he tried his best to refute Ikari Wei on a point of view, but she said with tears in her eyes, "You are so cruel to my mother"...

Although this is mostly due to her acting skills as a movie queen, he will never argue with Yui Ikari in the future as long as it is not a matter of principle - so what if he wins the argument with his mother, can he save the world?

Now, he has roughly judged what kind of personality "Noah" is Dr. Naoko Akagi. What is left after removing "scientist", "mother" and "woman"? Of course - "little girl".

Obedient, naughty, well-behaved, rebellious, likes to pretend to be mature, but doesn't want to be truly regarded as an adult, longs for love, but is afraid, even if he is crying after falling, he still thinks the world is very beautiful.

If I had to use one word to describe it, yes, angel].

While Shinji Ikari was thinking wildly, he walked to the circular corridor outside the computer room. Through the one-way transparent wall, he could clearly see the entire underground space of New Tokyo City III.

Because there were no apostles coming, there were almost no settlement protection buildings on the "ceiling", only the pitted surface and various tram tracks sloping downward.

Obviously, the "Ark" where "Noah" was located was specially set up to be far away from the Nerv Fortress and the urban area, and would never rise to the ground.

If you think about it carefully, if the "Third Impact" happens, this must be the central location. The "Noah's Ark" that carries the future of mankind is not hiding far away but right near the center... There should be someone on the Nerv side who is completely different from him. Consider it if you know it.

Sizzle...

Shinji Ikari was still lost in thought when a familiar sound of "Ink Card" suddenly sounded in his ears. When he followed the sound, he happened to see a piece of the screen at the Nerv headquarters being "cut".

This time no one competed with him to grab the card, and the new card floated smoothly to his outstretched hand.

Skyscraper 2—Hero City]

Once per round, a 'hero' in the graveyard who was destroyed by battle will be specially summoned. 】

How dare you call it a skyscraper without the added attack effect of 1000?

However, it’s hard to say which one is better for resurrecting a hero every round. The only problem is that it is limited to “battle damage” and “graveyard”. It would be a bit troublesome if it is destroyed or excluded by someone’s effects...

……Huh?

Wait, wasn't my superpower given by "Eve"? After activating "Third Impact", she should have fallen into a deep sleep, so this card...

Is it Ayanami? Or "Noah"? or……

"So, is it you who Xiao Ling said she likes?"

Shinji Ikari was staring at the Duel Disk that emerged from his mind and thinking, when the voice of "Noah" suddenly appeared in his ears.

There seems to be no speakers nearby?

Well, forget it, this is the home base of this little AI girl, nothing she does is surprising.

"No." Shinji Ikari replied.

"No? Don't think sister can't tell, you like her very much." "Noah" said with a chuckle.

"What I mean by 'no' is," because he didn't know where exactly "Noah" was looking at him through the camera, Shinji Ikari simply stared out the window: "Ayanami can't possibly say 'she likes me'."

"So unconfident? I have never seen her be so special to anyone, especially for bringing you here," "Noah" paused and sneered: "Even the person who built this place , your father, Sextant Yiyuantang, didn’t bring you here either, right?]”

The AI ​​that can only live in a single world line says "never seen it". You have strangled her to death in other world lines. Of course, strangling her is useless. That one is just "Ayanami Rei". What follows? There are also "Ayanami 1", "Ayanami 2", and "Ayanami 10086".

"Ayanami said she likes me and wants to be with me, or the world will end tomorrow, which one do you think is more likely?" Shinji Ikari replied.

"Uh...then I'd better prepare to start the Ark Project.]" "Noah" stayed for two seconds before saying.

She's quite interesting...

However, since I don’t know exactly what Ayanami told her, let’s just talk about what she must know as the host of the ‘Ark Project’.

"I think you should know very well that Ayanami is the 'Eve incarnate', and I am a human being." Shinji Ikari thought for a while, then said: "I can like her, but she can't like me. It's not a matter of species, but a matter of species. It’s a matter of lifespan, do you understand?”

"Humph, I don't understand," "Noah" hummed, "I just like Sextant, even if he marries Ikari Wei's family and gives birth to you."

Hey, stupid girl, why do you think Dad chose you as the executor of the "Ark Project"? Isn’t it best to take advantage of your attitude?

What do you mean by crows laughing and pigs being black?

I don’t know who it was, but after using Kirishima’s real name, he left the person behind.

There is a 40% chance of choosing Asuka, tsk tsk. Sure enough, you won’t cherish the one you got?

Although you are a heretic, there is nothing wrong with what you say.

Unit No. 1 is down there. I'll call him up and give you a slap in the face.

Come on, at this height, you will fall to death even if you can't beat him.

Damn it... Shinji Ikari raised his hand and started to knock on his forehead.

asshole! I just maxed out Kirishima's favorability, but I haven't succeeded yet! By the way, you finally dare to speak?

Yes, after internal discussions, we all agreed that if you go to a psychiatrist, the doctor must be crazy first.

If we can reach an agreement, please merge similar items for me, you bastard! How about activating fusion?

Impossible, I will never merge with the idiot who chose to give up Asuka.

That’s right, anyone who drops Kirishima’s real name is a scumbag.

Sister Misato, woo woo, my sister Misato...

Wait for death, you heretics, no one in this world can beat Ayanami.

"Oh, I don't know what to say? So pitiful]" The voice of "Noah" interrupted Shinji Ikari's chaotic thoughts: "Look, as an AI, I am almost immortal, but I dare to express my feelings directly. , is there a possibility that Xiao Ling just thinks your ability is very useful and is deliberately trying to catch you?]"

Um? this……

Shinji Ikari suddenly remembered that in another world line, Naoko Akagi broke down emotionally and wanted to strangle little Ayanami to death after hearing the key words:

——The old woman is verbose.

——The old woman has no use value anymore.

Then, reverse reasoning can lead to the conclusion that Naoko Akagi in that world line actually knew that her father was taking advantage of her computer skills, so she could only attract his attention by chattering non-stop. At the same time, compared with her mother, she , the biggest disadvantage is age, then the three consecutive attacks of "old woman", "verbose" and "useless" are enough to make her lose her mind and strangle little Ayanami to death. Then, she does not know that Ayanami can be mass-produced. , can only choose to end his life to maintain dignity.

Do you want to try to stimulate the AI ​​whose situation is quite different?

Well... forget it, if she goes crazy, the purpose of coming to her for help will not be achieved.

Well, wait, in the other world line of "Academy City", the "Angel Falls" plan used to instill the consciousness of the fallen "angels" was the "mass-produced Ayanami" who had no self-awareness, and in the current world line, Ayanami has And there is only one, and it can never be replaced, so where is the container... that does not have consciousness...

"Naoko Akagi" floating upside down in the pillar flashed in Shinji Ikari's mind.

Isn't it? I thought I was just here to use other people's technology, but in the end, she also had to requisition her body? Not only that, the "school principal" has to arrange to clean up the chaos that may be caused after the angel falls...

When plucking wool, you can't just catch one prick, or you'll be all bald.

In view of how pitiful "Noah" is, Shinji Ikari decided not to provoke her, but instead poured some chicken soup: "If the purpose of liking someone is to get the other person to respond to you, can it still be called liking?"

"ha?】"

"I like sunny days, do I want the sky to never rain? I like summer, do I want summer to last forever?"

"But due to the impact of the second impact, the seasons on the earth were fixed. There is only summer here?]"

"You said it yourself, even if my father married my mother and had me, you still like him," Shinji Ikari ignored "Noah"'s gag and continued: "The same goes for me, no matter what Ayanami thinks of me , are you using me? As long as she is happy and I can see her all the time, that is enough - of course, I will be happier if I can respond."

"Uh...uh...]" "Noah" seemed not to know what to say and could only pronounce modal particles of unknown meaning.

Well, of course, this is a lie.

Now, Ayanami and herself are in a transcendental state that outsiders cannot imagine, separated from the world itself. Even if any classmate in the assembly garden suddenly stops being blind, discovers the cuteness of Ayanami, and secretly writes a love letter to her or confesses something to her. Yes, no matter how handsome and rich he is, he will only feel ridiculous instead of threatening.

Skip the world line? Travel through time? Do you know the essence of a rush? Do you know what it means to be the thread of life? Have ambitions to save the world?

So far, the only person who could really pose a threat to him is the seventeenth apostle Kaoru Nagisa.

"Eve Incarnate" and "Humanoid Apostle" are of the same kind. He also knows the world line and what Ayanami is doing. In terms of appearance, Shinji Ikari has to admit that he is slightly inferior, and the most important thing is that he also has his own " "Card Super Power", if he didn't come from the future, he would have to go back to complete the mission, which would be a bit uneasy.

Speaking of which, that guy will be fifteen years later. Wasn't he just born during the "Third Impact"? Although I don’t know if he will still exist in this world line that I have never entered, but...

"Okay! Since you have this consciousness, why not lend the body of that old woman to you?" "Noah" suddenly said: "But I have agreed in advance that I will be busy maintaining the chaos." The gathering garden is in a group, and I don’t have time to help you find someone. If it fails in the end, it’s none of my business.]”

This... Actually, it would be faster to solve the problem without maintaining the gathering garden and just looking for people, right?

But who asked her to hold the title of director of the garden "arranged by her father personally"? Although she seems very reasonable on the surface, if AI accepts death, it will be completely unreasonable.

"Don't worry," Shinji Ikari finally said, "we will get it done."