"Almighty Shinji-sama, the call is coming~The call is coming~"

Shinji's mobile phone rang suddenly, and it was a shame to listen carefully that it was Asuka singing. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

"Perverted Shinji, you ......" Asuka was really ashamed.

"Don't make a fuss, it's a confidential line. ”

Shinji hurriedly connected, "Katsuragi, is there a situation?"

"According to what you said, I used my authority to raise the priority of the observation data of Mt. Asama to Special A, and just now the Seismological Research Institute sent a map of the depth of the magma, which seems to have an unknown shadow. ”

"That's right, get ready to go. Shinji's expression became solemn.

"What's wrong?" Asuka snatches Shinji's phone and finds that it needs to be unlocked with a fingerprint.

"It's time to get to work. ”

In the command hall, the staff was busy.

Ibuki was looking at a romance novel intently, and his eyes were wet as if he had been infected by the storyline. Hinata was holding a hilarious comic and was silly amused.

"Please copy the observation data of Mt. Asama from Balthasar to Melchior as quickly as possible. ”

"The second cooling operation of EVA 2 was completed on time, and the drainage operation began......

"The D-type equipment refitting tests of EVA No. 1 and No. 2 were all in line with expectations. ”

Ritsuko sipped her coffee leisurely, "Misato, is it your sixth sense again this time?"

"Magi's judgment is also fifty-five, and that shadow is really concerning. Shinji's affirmation gave Misato confidence.

"Then give the order, requisition the magma detector of the Seismological Research Institute, and if the situation is confirmed, it just so happens that the D equipment of the second machine has also arrived. ”

D equipment (D is diving, diving), a diving suit equipment worn by the EVA body, which is resistant to high heat and pressure. Only the No. 2 machine is equipped with this set of equipment, and there is no development plan for other models, because as Asuka said, the zero machine and the first machine are just "engineering machines", and the second machine is a mature EVA (no defects such as rampage) at the beginning, and the supporting equipment is complete.

Mt. Asama is an andesite complex volcano located 150 kilometers west of RB Tokyo in Tsumagoi Village, Azuma-gun, Gunma Prefecture, and Karuizawa-cho and Miyoda-cho in Kitasa-Saku-gun, Nagano Prefecture. It is a triple active volcano (Nasu Volcanic Zone) and is one of the most active volcanoes in the RB. Since hundreds of thousands of years ago, it has been active with the surrounding volcanoes, and the surrounding volcanoes are collectively called the Asama Ebony Volcanic Group. Therefore, the area is rich in geothermal resources and has many natural hot springs.

Misato first set off to the scene to confirm the situation, connected to the unmanned detector through the hot wire, and plunged into the depths of the volcanic magma to obtain clearer data.

"The machine has reached its extreme depth, and no matter how deep it is, it can't hold up. The staff reminded that no valuable clues have been found so far.

Even the magma that overflows the surface is like freshly baked molten steel, fiery red and hot. According to the measurement, the temperature of magma is generally between 900~1200C, the temperature of the underground volcanic magma is more than 1000 degrees Celsius, and the density is 2.5 times that of water, so at the same depth, the pressure of the machine is 2.5 times that of the bottom, and the material requirements of the machine are extremely high.

"Continue to sink and break down nerv is responsible for compensation. Misato stared at the monitor with a solemn expression.

The winch continued to turn, "The probe has responded!" Hinata reported.

"Let's start parsing!"

The pattern is blue, confirming that it is the apostle. However, the detector was completely scrapped, and there was no slag left. ”

An oval-shaped blurred shadow appears on the screen, an unhatched apostle.

"From now on, the institute is completely closed, and NERV takes over the management, and all personnel are prohibited from entering or leaving. The situation in the past 6 hours is completely confidential. Misato began to give orders, and then informed Shigeru Aoba through the encrypted line: "Applying to Commander Ikari for the issuance of the A-17 secret order, 100,000 urgent. ”

Applying for an A-17 secret order, Lao Ikari can't make up his own mind. Sure enough, it alarmed the Human Completion Committee, and had to convene an emergency meeting.

"A-17, are we going to take the initiative?"

"That's right. Lao Jie's voice was calm.

"No, it's too dangerous. Have you forgotten what happened 15 years ago? It was because of our carelessness. "I think it's a game, but it's still unexpected despite the preparation.

"This is an opportunity, and for the first time, we have been on the defensive. Lao Iki persuaded.

"But the stakes are too high. Another member was dissatisfied.

"Mt. Asama has a buffer distance from the headquarters, so we have enough cushion to deal with it in case something happens. Moreover, the importance of the surviving apostolic specimens is clear to you. ”

"There is no room for failure. Speaker Kiel finally made a decision and approved Lao Ikari's plan.

"Is this the apostle in a chrysalis state? Dongyue looked at the photo on the screen.

"That's right, this operation is to capture the apostle as the top priority, as long as you can do it, try to keep it as it is and capture it alive. If you can't do that, annihilate them on the spot, understand?" Misato explained the battle plan.

"Yes!"

Asuka volunteered to be the executor of the battle, and since she can't dive, diving into the magma is also a great experience. In the hangar, she donned a D-gear pilot's suit.

"It's a heat-resistant combat suit, and it doesn't look any different. Asuka looked at it for a long time.

"Try the button on your right wrist. Ritsuko prompted.

As soon as Asuka pressed it, the entire driver's suit suddenly swelled, and Asuka immediately became a big round ball.

"Bah~What is this?What's going on?" Asuka exclaimed.

"The heat-resistant, pressure-resistant, and nuclear-resistant protective suit is a D-type equipment used in battles in special areas. ”

"Click!" the unscrupulous Shinji quickly took a picture of Asuka's panicked scene, "Haha, this photo must be a rare treasure!"

"Perverted Shinji, do you want to die, delete it quickly!" Asuka wanted to snatch Shinji's mobile phone, but was gently pushed by Shinji, and her two calves suddenly fluttered off the ground, which was very funny.

"Haha Ayana, how's it going? Asuka's new outfit. ”

"I'm sorry, I don't know what kind of expression to put on my face. ”

"It's okay if I want to laugh, hahaha. Ayanami finally smiled imperceptibly again, which was a rare rarity.

Asuka found an opportunity and kicked Shinji in the ass, "Hey, you two, don't go too far!"

"Okay, don't make a fuss, Li-Zero is on standby at the headquarters, let's go now. Ritsuko said.

"It's a pity that someone can't go to the hot springs. Asuka gloated a little, but Ayanami was certainly unmoved.

……

The probe was placed in a large crack, on which the bridge and cooling circulation system were fixed, and the No. 2 aircraft was also wearing a heat-proof suit like a spacesuit, which was slowly sunk into viscous magma by laser positioning, and the accompanying cooling pipe was connected to the fuselage, which was a circulating flow of coolant to continuously cool the No. 2 aircraft.

Originally, Shinji wanted to directly use the AT force field to isolate himself into the magma to take the lead, but in this high-temperature and high-pressure environment, the AT force field must always be fully open, which even the apostles can't do, let alone the first machine.

Therefore, Asuka can only enter first, and after finding the position of the apostle, the first machine will attack.

"Hey, it looks so hot...... Look at the stupid Shinji, the giant strides into the water. "Machine Two strides into the magma.

"Be careful, Asuka, tell me as soon as you find the apostle. ”

Hatsuki also jumped into the magma pool, but he stood firmly on the surface of the pool, as if he were walking on the ground, and Shinji was ready to answer at any time. From time to time, the first machine sank its legs into the magma, and it was Shinji who was testing the strength of the AT force field protection.

The seismic research institute on the ground was temporarily requisitioned by the NERV as a temporary command post, and the staff was already in place.

"At present, the depth is 170, the diving speed is 20, and there are no anomalies in the parts. ”

Asuka's vision was red, she couldn't see anything, there was a silent world under the magma, only the sound of the instrument working normally, and the thought that this was an extreme environment of high temperature and high pressure made her feel a little depressed and afraid, which had nothing to do with fear, it was a natural reaction engraved in the depths of human genes.

"Asuka, how do you feel? I'm always ready on top of you. ”

"Hmph, does this guy want to steal credit again?"

If Shinji knew Asuka's thoughts, he would vomit blood and treat his comfort as a dog's lung.

"No, the field of vision is 0, you can't see anything. Switch to CT monitor...... Huh, that's 120 transparency?" Asuka complained about the poor imagery.

“…… Depths 900, 950, 1000, 1020 exceed the safe depth!" Ibuki began to warn.

"Go on. Misato said.

"Depth 1300, reach the predicted target point!"

The inside of the magma is not like a calm seabed, but full of convective disturbances, as well as the interference of various crystals, and the environment is very harsh.

"Asuka, how's it going?"

"There has been no contact with the target, continue. ”

"Is that okay?"

"I think it's okay, I want to finish it quickly and take a shower, there's a nice hot spring nearby. Asuka was actually nervous, but she spoke in a pretended relaxed tone.

"Let's go one piece when it's over, and add some oil. Misato agreed.

"It's 120 beyond the limit depth!Miss Katsuragi, you can't go any further, but this time there's someone on it. ”

"There it is! Asuka's excited voice was heard

"Prepare to catch! Because we are both drifting with the convection, we only have one chance to make contact. Ritsuko prompted.

"I know, leave it to me. ”

Despite the arduous process, Asuka was able to catch the giant egg and seal it with an electromagnetic grating.

"Catch the target!"

"Well done, Asuka. Now ready to float, release the ballast first. Ritsuko's eyes glowed green with the glow of a fanatical scientist, and it seemed that she couldn't wait to dismantle the apostle.

"It's a piece of cake, it's easier than you think. Perverted Shinji, it's a pity that you don't have anything to do this time. ”

"I wish I could have rested a little longer. Shinji Bai was nervous for a long time.

There was no danger along the way, and the winch pulled the No. 2 machine up to the ground.

"Unrelated personnel evacuate!" The first aircraft is responsible for transporting the target. Misato ordered.

"Is this the apostle chrysalis?" Shinji looked at the giant egg that was fixed in a large box, about the size of Eva, and it looked like it was not slippery.

This box is supposed to be a makeshift sealing box, and it is full of flowing runes, full of religious mystery.

"Hurry up, the combat uniforms have become sauna uniforms. Asuka urged, and the second machine was still wearing a bulky protective suit.

"Hmmm, it's not good!" As soon as he finished speaking, the closed box suddenly shook violently, and a beastly roar came from inside.

The hearts of the people sank.

The first machine immediately made a decision, immediately removed the high-vibration particle axe from the weapon tower, and was about to slash it down fiercely, when a dazzling bright light suddenly appeared in front of him.

Boom –

The screen at the command post went black, "Quick! Switch to the Air Force probe!" Ritsuko instructed.

When the big screen was restored, I saw a mushroom cloud rising from the crater......