Does this work too?

Yui had long seen that Shinji was completely fooled by Leng Mo and wanted to expose the lie, but after seeing Shinji's happy and silly smile, she didn't.

She could tell that Shinji was happy and content, and full of energy for what he needed to do.

Although it's a lie, a lie that makes Shinji so happy and full of light might not really be considered a lie.

Therefore, Yui Ikari turned a blind eye to this matter, especially after learning about her husband's actions over the years. She no longer needed to say anything; all she had to do was indulge him.

Anyway, if things get messy, Yui Ikari can handle it; at worst, she can just confront him directly.

"Magical Girl... what is that?" Rei Ayanami looked at Shinji with a puzzled expression, completely unable to understand what it was.

"The embodiment of love and justice! The hero who protects the world!" Shinji happily introduced, "Fifty years ago, the evil Dark God Gralla descended upon the world. At that time, magical girls gathered all their power to fight against this evil monster. That battle was so fierce that even the Great Road was destroyed."

"Then, with the combined efforts of my grandmother and Fate, I used all my magic to destroy the evil God of Darkness, Gurara, forever. The world was completely at peace after that, and no one has ever encountered evil forces since."

"After that, Grandma and Fate stopped fighting, and there was no need to fight anymore. So they let it go, retired, and returned to their daily lives."

"At that time, everyone thought that the world would no longer be invaded by evil, since there was no reason to fight anymore. So, over the decades, magical girls quietly disappeared one after another. They no longer fought, nor did they need to protect the world anymore."

"As a result, fifty years later, when everyone thought there would be no more enemies, those guys came! System people! These guys are unscrupulous, despicable, and even evil guys who don't spare their own people. Sometimes they even kill their own people more often than they kill their enemies."

Shinji relayed what Leng Mo had told him to Rei Ayanami, his face filled with certainty and conviction.

"Rei Ayanami, you are Fate's granddaughter, one of the few people with magical girl powers! Grandma protected the world once, now it's our turn to protect it!"

Rei Ayanami: "..."

What are you saying? Why can't I understand?

Rei Ayanami no longer knew how to describe her current feelings; this was completely outside her area of ​​knowledge.

Meanwhile, Ikari, with a subtle expression, sipped his tea and glanced sideways at the delighted Shinji. "So there's this backstory? I'll remember it and see how to continue this story later."

Just as Shinji and Rei were explaining the situation, Leng Mo and Madoka, who were squatting in the corner outside, covered their mouths and tried their best not to laugh out loud.

Leng Mo pouted and said in a suppressed voice, "Pfft... Hold it in, you absolutely can't laugh!"

"You're such a dog! Shinji has become like this because of your tricks, and you're still so serious. If he knew the truth... pfft!" Madoka-senpai sarcastically complained to Leng Mo, but couldn't hold back her laughter at the end.

"puff!"

"Pfft! Hold it in! Don't laugh."

"I can't hold it in anymore! What should I do?!"

"Let's find somewhere to laugh!"

"go!"

The two covered their mouths and ran quickly towards the distant suburbs. Then, countless flocks of birds took flight in the suburban forest, while Leng Mo and Senior Xiao Yuan smiled like sunny young men.

Homura Akemi, who was passing by, sighed helplessly upon seeing this situation, her feelings a mix of emotions: "These two are hopeless..."

At that moment, Yukari Yakumo peeked out from the gap, glanced at the eerie laughter coming from the forest, and then looked at Homura Akemi. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, those two are laughing their heads off." Homura Akemi looked into the distance with a helpless expression.

Yukari Yakumo understood immediately. "Okay, what should we eat tonight?"

"I don't know, but Rei Ayanami is here today, so let's eat well."

"Okay, I'll go buy groceries."

"Together."

"it is good."

As the sun set, the two headed towards the market.

The world is so peaceful.

Chapter 652 If this child is not eliminated, he will surely become a great threat!

That evening, thanks to Homura Akemi's culinary skills, the welcome party began. Everyone was very excited about Rei Ayanami's arrival, especially Leng Mo, who, as a quick-thinking gatekeeper, immediately stood up and announced the start of the welcome party.

"Everyone eat! Everyone eat! Hahahaha!"

He held up the bottle of soda and shouted loudly to the people present, but no one paid any attention; in fact, they seemed a little speechless.

Why make it so formal?

But it doesn't matter!

None of that matters. What matters is that Rei Ayanami feels a bit uneasy about the current situation, especially when she looks at Yui Ikari sitting next to Shinji, who looks almost exactly like her. It's like looking in a mirror.

The gentleness on that face was a scene she had never imagined, evoking a strange sense of warmth and envy.

Can I be that gentle?

Rei Ayanami stared blankly at Yui Ikari, a strange question arising in her mind.

Yui Ikari, noticing Rei Ayanami's expression, gave her a gentle and loving smile, the kind of smile a mother would give.

"Li, don't worry."

She spoke softly, with a smile, and with the tenderness of a mother.

Rei Ayanami felt a little uncomfortable, but nodded, her gaze falling on Shinji, who was playing around with the Ouma siblings. He looked a little silly, but she felt a strange envy; he possessed a kind of happiness that she didn't have.

Can I also experience that feeling?

And... what's the situation with my grandma Fate?

She stared blankly as Shinji's expression gradually turned bewildered. Recalling Shinji's long and eloquent speech earlier, she felt that something was off, but... seeing that Yui Ikari didn't seem to be refuting her at all, she felt even more confused.

Am I not a clone?

What's going on with the other grandmother?

Or is she a magical girl?

That's weird, let me think about it again...

Hmm...it still feels weird. What's wrong with it?

For a moment, Rei Ayanami was caught in a perfect mental loop, the more she thought about it, the stranger it seemed, and she kept replaying it in her mind.

Three days later, NEVR.

Having lost Unit-00 and Unit-01, NEVR is now incapable of fighting the Angels.

This put a lot of pressure on Misato Katsuragi, who sat in her office all day looking dejected.

Now she was rubbing her face with both hands, her expression full of bitterness, as if she wanted to knead her face into dough.

Sitting next to her, Ritsuko Akagi smoked, watching her subtly. At this point, there was nothing more she could do but wait and cherish hope.

"What am I supposed to do?! Aaaaaaahhhhhh..." Misato Katsuragi, wearing a mask of pain, was filled with helplessness.

"Didn't the commander send us to pick up the third adaptor? We still have Unit-02, don't we?" Ritsuko Akagi said subtly, a cigarette dangling from her lips.

"That's not what I'm worried about! It's something else..."

Misato Katsuragi painfully recounted the situation, her face contorted in agony.

"What is it?" Ritsuko Akagi asked, a little puzzled. Was there something else?

"Too many people have resigned these past few days... If this continues, there won't be anyone left at the base by the time Unit 2 arrives..."

"Huh?" Ritsuko Akagi paused slightly, surprised and incredulous at the situation.

He quickly asked, "What happened? Why did you resign? You know, there are so many people in this world who want to join us, it's impossible to even squeeze in..."

Misato Katsuragi was filled with pain at this, her face fell, and she pulled out a large stack of resignation letters and placed them in front of Ritsuko Akagi.

"See for yourself..."

Ritsuko Akagi curiously picked up the resignation letter and opened it.

Reason for resignation: My whole family was kidnapped, so I had no choice but to resign. The other party even offered me double the salary.

Reason for resignation: My daughter was kidnapped, and the other side offered me double the salary.

Reason for resignation: My whole family has been kidnapped and taken to the other side of the street; if I don't go, they'll kill them...

Akagi, the old man looking at his phone, Ritsuko.

Is this okay?

You even hid them?

That's illegal!

I thought it was our people who were unreserved, but it turns out it's you who are shameless!

For a moment, Ritsuko Akagi was shocked. She had never seen such a sincere attempt to poach talent. It was incredibly efficient, and she didn't even dare to say a word against it.

Even Leng Mo's sunny boy smile naturally came to mind.

This was absolutely intentional!

"Now you know how I feel..." Misato Katsuragi sighed silently, her voice filled with pain.

"Um...didn't you consider planting a spy in there?"

"Of course I thought about it! But... if we planted someone there, then the spy's family would be kidnapped... and they'd become their spies..."

There's nothing left to play...

Ritsuko Akagi was speechless upon hearing this, having never imagined such a situation.

The spy's family was kidnapped, and the spy became a spy for the other side.

"So here's the question... what about those who don't have families?" Ritsuko Akagi wanted to try a little harder.

Misato Katsuragi, looking weary, replied, "It's basically like getting beaten up by some random stranger on your way home from get off work every day, and then you can't catch them doing anything... These people don't ask for anything; they just want you to quit your job and they won't bother you anymore."

hiss!

If this child is not eliminated, he will surely become a great threat!

Wait... it's a motor! I think I'm in the range too!

Upon hearing this, Ritsuko Akagi's hand holding the cigarette trembled slightly, and she began to consider whether she should switch jobs and go there.

She didn't want to be ambushed and beaten by a group of people on her way home from get off work.

"I'm starting to worry about what kind of mess it will be when Unit 2 arrives..." Ritsuko Akagi sighed with emotion, feeling that it would be a terrible chaotic battle.

"Yes... I'm worried about that too. It's no use saying anything now, we can only take it one step at a time." Misato Katsuragi was filled with helplessness; she had no other options.

"What did the commander say?" Ritsuko Akagi asked helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Misato Katsuragi crossed her arms below her nose in her classic pose and said, "Everything is going according to plan, there's no need to worry about it. That's what he said."

Ritsuko Akagi was at a loss for words; this hardly seemed like part of the plan.

No way! I'll go talk to him after get off work today!

NERV is better off not staying!

There is no hope.

The other side has already dug through the foundation; if this continues, it will surely collapse.

Then the commander will only be able to drown in his fantasy while holding Adam on the ground.

There's no time to lose; maybe I can even become a double agent.

Once she made up her mind, Ritsuko Akagi was filled with determination and was determined to succeed.

At the same time, Misato Katsuragi felt helpless. She also considered changing jobs, but because she was in a high position, the other party never came to her.

Moreover, she was very worried about the third adaptor. Even if she wanted to switch jobs, she would wait until she brought the third adaptor with her, otherwise, wouldn't a child be fooled into becoming an idiot by the people of NEVR?

"It's difficult."

"Yes, it's difficult."

The two sighed in perfect unison, then glanced at each other and fell silent in unison, as if she had sensed her thoughts and she had sensed her thoughts, but neither of them said anything.

Perhaps she knows what she knows she knows.

And she also knew that she knew about her own affairs.

Chapter 653 Oh no, we're fake now!

However, after a brief exchange between Misato Katsuragi and Ritsuko Akagi, no one got what they wanted.