RNP Page 129
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This action caused minor damage to the Day Angel without activating its AT Field.
At the same time, it attracted the attention of the Day Angel, making it aware of the enemy behind it, and freed up a beam of light to whip towards Unit-01.
"Ugh?"
Despite his training, he still panicked upon seeing this. He quickly assumed a defensive stance with his rifle, attempting to block the attack.
However, the rifle was instantly split in two upon encountering the beam of light. Unit-01 was then bound by its thighs and forcefully thrown into the countryside.
"Shinji!" Misato Katsuragi exclaimed in NERV.
This attack not only threw Unit-01 off the battlefield but also cut off its power supply, leaving it only able to sustain itself for another five minutes.
However, Unit-01's sacrifice was worthwhile. With one less light band, the previously impenetrable defense of the Dawn Angel was no longer a weakness.
Rei Ayanami shifted her gaze slightly, instantly calculating the route with the least loss, and seized the opportunity to rush towards the Angel of the Day.
Midway through, it skillfully avoided most of the attacks from the light band, managing to get close despite taking three hits.
The high-vibration particle blade stabbed decisively toward the core of the Day Angel, but at the last moment, an AT field appeared, blocking this fatal blow.
The two sparked a dazzling display of energy, making everyone's hearts race.
"How is this possible? What about Unit-00's AT field?" A commotion broke out at NERV headquarters, and Misato Katsuragi's expression changed drastically.
"The system has suddenly lost control; Unit-00 has malfunctioned. Forget about activating the AT field; controlling the EVA will likely become much more difficult."
Not only Unit-00, but also Unit-01.
Ritsuko Akagi quickly checked the situation and then came to a conclusion with a grim expression.
She didn't say something else: this malfunction was clearly not accidental; it was most likely done secretly by someone on their own.
As for who it is, it's not hard to guess.
Ritsuko Akagi looked up at Gendo Ikari, trying to guess why he did this.
"Damn it, how could I lose control at such a critical moment?"
Misato Katsuragi, unaware of the inside story, wished she could hang up and beat up the people involved.
However, her expression changed immediately, and she anxiously informed Rei Ayanami that she should leave the Angel immediately and not do anything futile.
Without the AT field, EVA would be at a huge disadvantage.
Rei Ayanami did not respond, but calmly swung her short sword to test the strength of the Day Angel AT Field.
The Water Angel had already made a mistake once before, and this time she was determined to win for Yalin.
After a few breaths, she concluded that with the current output of Unit-00, she could not shake the opponent.
Therefore, we must resort to tricks.
Rei Ayanami immediately thought of a solution, recalling Ayrin's past teachings.
The AT field's defense is almost absolute, with only EVA's AT field providing neutralization.
However, Unit 00 has encountered a problem, blocking this path.
However, she can fight using her AT field.
After her soul began to awaken, Rei Ayanami could also be considered an apostle.
It can manifest the AT field in a human form, but it's not as powerful as EVA.
If the energy of Unit-00 could be used to amplify her in reverse, it would be possible to break through the Day Angel's AT field, and her combat power could even be further enhanced.
However, she managed to achieve a fairly tight synchronization rate with Unit Zero, with no cost for trial and error.
After reaching a conclusion, Unit-00 immediately retreated, continuously waving its particle blades to block the attacks from the light band.
Once the distance was created, the Day Angel realized that Unit-00 was difficult to defeat.
After assessing their strength, they immediately rushed towards Unit-01.
Pick the softest persimmons to squeeze; at least deal with the weaker ones first.
Rei Ayanami frowned upon seeing this.
Although she disliked Shinji Ikari getting close to Arlin, she wouldn't allow him to be in danger.
Unit-00, like a ferocious beast poised to pounce, gave chase, ready to deliver a fatal blow to the Day Angel.
This caused Misato Katsuragi's expression to change; now even Unit-00 was being powered off. If the battle couldn't be resolved within five minutes, then it was all over.
The Day Angel was determined to kill Unit-01, and its swimming speed was incredibly exaggerated.
Even if Unit-00 tries its best to catch up, it is still inferior when the system malfunctions.
In just a few breaths, the Angel of Day arrived in front of the lying Unit-01. The beam of light pierced into Shinji Ikari's thigh and chest like sharp spears, and the tearing pain made him sweat profusely and turn pale.
The higher the synchronization rate, the deeper the connection with EVA, and he truly felt the excruciating pain at this moment.
We can't give up! We can't give up!
Shinji Ikari gritted his teeth, clenched his fist, and slammed it towards the Angel of the Day, attempting a counterattack.
However, when the AT field fails, the punch is easily blocked and cannot break through the defense at all.
Ultimately, he could only be strangled by the light band, unable to move.
The angel tightened its grip, the light bands seeming to behead Unit-01, the intense heat causing the outer armor to melt rapidly, revealing the flesh inside.
Shinji Ikari, inside the cockpit, felt the pain of suffocation and burning, his consciousness gradually fading.
His training was too short to compare with that of a real soldier.
Faced with death at this moment, the panic in my heart could no longer be suppressed.
He didn't want to die, he didn't want to die!
In the command room, Gendo Ikari watched this scene, a hint of expectant smile appearing on his usually indifferent face.
That's it, that's what he wanted to see.
However, Shinji is in danger. Aren't you going to respond to him?
Yalin sighed, saying that Shinji Ikari was truly blessed to have such a father.
Seeing the angels of day grow increasingly ferocious, Yalin brought two fingers together and gently pointed them toward the battlefield.
This will temporarily block Shinji's sensory stimulation.
Rei Ayanami already has a solution and the battle will be over soon; there's no need to let Shinji Ikari continue to suffer meaningless torment.
In the next instant, Unit-01 autonomously rejected Ayrin's actions, and Yui Ikari, who had been dormant, was stimulated and fully awakened.
Upon sensing that her son had been bullied, Unit-01's pupils flashed with rage, transforming it into the most frenzied and monstrous beast.
It forcefully ripped open the light band around its neck, let out a long howl, and locked its gaze on the enemy before it.
The aura emanating from it made even the Day Angel realize something was wrong, and he hurriedly waved his light band, attempting to repeat his previous trick.
However, the light band was immediately seized by Unit-01, which used it as a connection to forcibly pull the Angel of the Day over.
When Gendo Ikari saw this, he couldn't help but smile.
Finally, I saw Yui again.
Although it's a bit of a shame that we couldn't take down Unit-00, it's still worthwhile to have accomplished one project.
This was the only gain he made during this period.
Yalin also stared at Unit-01. After the light band was forcibly torn apart by it, the outcome of the battle was no longer in doubt.
A child with a mother is a treasure; he beats her son in front of his own mother.
The angel of day is doomed.
......
Thirty seconds later, the angel of day truly became a takoyaki, and its fate was quite tragic.
Not only were the two light strips forcibly torn off, but the head and body were also lifted up and split in two by EVA Unit-01, with blood covering the body of the EVA.
It appears both domineering and terrifying.
Even Unit-00 remained a short distance away, not daring to approach easily.
On its deathbed, the Day Angel repeated the Water Angel's self-destruction process, actively binding Unit-01 to perish together.
As Unit-01 continued to tear its body apart, its core continued to accumulate power.
A few breaths later, a flash of white light appeared, and the terrifying impact and heat evaporated the entire mountain.
When the smoke and dust cleared, the Angel had vanished, and Unit-01, its body badly damaged, stood motionless on the ground.
If it weren't for the fact that it was in the suburbs, this wave of explosions alone would have been enough to break the hearts of NERV's finance department.
Of course, the cost of repairing EVA was already enough to give them a headache.
Gendo Ikari remained outwardly calm upon witnessing this scene, but inwardly he felt deeply sorry for it.
If Unit-01 can take this opportunity to devour the S2 engine of the Angel of Day, it will possess the Fruit of Life and the Fruit of Wisdom, which means it is qualified to become a god.
Unfortunately, these Angels were defeated one by one and then self-destructed. Unit-01 had no experience in dealing with them and was severely damaged.
We can only try to obtain it again during the next rampage.
Moreover, it is only the fourth apostle now, not the best time.
If this arouses SEELE's suspicion, Gendo Ikari will inevitably be suppressed, and it might even lead to Ayrin forcibly taking over NERV.
In this situation, even if Unit-01 becomes a god, it will be difficult for him to achieve his goal.
There will be plenty of time, and there will always be opportunities.
In addition, Gendo Ikari gained a clear understanding of the capabilities of Unit-00.
Even without the AT Field, ordinary Angels cannot defeat Unit-00; at best, they can only maintain a stalemate.
Once the replica of the Spear of Longinus arrives, Unit-00's power will likely be even more outrageous.
The probability of killing Rei Ayanami through the Angels is extremely low.
This is not good news.
Despite the increasingly dire situation, Gendo Ikari remained calm, constantly revising his plans and searching for an opportunity to turn the tide.