Chapter 132: Return

"How does it feel?" In the research room, Ritsuko said with doubts.

"Hmm...... It feels pretty good. Shinji said indifferently.

"Then, Maya, let's draw another tube of blood."

"Hey, Dr. Ritsuko, you've pumped seven tubes of blood, and you want to smoke ****." Shinji was speechless. "Miss Maya, why don't we smoke it? I don't want to go back to Asuka with a prostration. ”

"This ......" Maya was a little unbearable. Indeed, so much blood is drawn in one go. It really made this kind-hearted girl a little unbearable.

"Okay, but, Shinji-kun, if you feel any discomfort, remember to come to me as soon as possible.

"Hi ~ Hi." Shinji shook his head in annoyance. I got dressed and walked out of the lab.

"How so?" Ritsuko looked at the report in her hand. "Obviously he has awakened, why can't he find the apostle gene in his body? Could it be that he has been able to control it freely? It's not scientific. Ritsuko thought about it for a moment, then gave up thinking and turned around to continue her research on Shinji's blood again. Maya watched Ritsuko muttering from the sidelines but didn't know what she was talking about, and when she saw Ritsuko put herself into work again, Maya had to smile bitterly and join in.

On the other side, the first thing Shinji saw when he walked out of the laboratory was, of course, Rei, looking at each other, and Shinji didn't know what to say. Feeling Li's hot gaze, Shinji's heart warmed slightly, worried, there is still concern for himself in this world, and this life is reincarnated, it is enough.

"I'm sorry, Leigh." After a long silence, Shinji was the first to speak. "I came back too late."

Rei shook her head lightly and said with a soft smile. "Nope. I know you'll definitely be back. ”

"Hehe, of course, the one in there can't trap me."

"You made contact with her?"

"Hmm." Shinji said truthfully. "Talked to her."

"That'...... I ......" Leigh bowed her head a little sadly.

"You're you, she's her." Shinji reached out and stroked the girl's cheek and whispered. "Rest assured, my promise to you will always work."

"Shinji...... Well. "A brief loss of consciousness. Rei regained her smile because of Shinji's movements. Because Shinji's palm is still so warm.

"Well...... Anyway, let's go home first. Anyway, when I come back, I'll cook and cook a delicious meal for everyone. Shinji smiled, then put his arm around Rei's slender waist and walked out. By the way, how long did I sleep in the first machine? ”

"A month."

"......" Shinji shuddered suddenly. Other words...... At this time, Asuka has been discharged from the hospital, right? ”

"Hmm. Discharged from the hospital early. She said she was going back to clean up the house and welcome you back, so she left first. ”

"Why do I suddenly have a bad premonition...... "Shinji raised an eyebrow, "nothing happened during my absence, did it?" ”

"Hmm......" Leigh thought as she looked down. Aside from the fact that everyone has been discussing how to get you out of the first machine, there seem to be only two things that people are more concerned about. ”

"Huh? Which two? ”

"The departure of the fourth qualifier, and the addition of the fifth."

“…… How did it change so much when I wasn't there? Shinji Half-Moon raised an eyebrow. That is, Miss Shin Hipo left? ”

"Well, before leaving, Miss Mahippo said that she would have something to say to you when you came out." As she spoke, Rei pulled her phone out of her pocket. Tune in to the recording system.

"Yo~ Wang Wangjun, I'm so glad you came out. How does it feel to be inside? Should I have seen her, right? "In the phone. Makipo's recorded voice reached Shinji's ears.

"She?" Shinji was slightly stunned, "She refers to Lilith?" Wrong...... Is it Mom? Does she know her mother? ”

"Uh-huh, I guess you must be surprised by now, yes, I know her, she used to be my senior sister." It seems to have guessed Shinji's thoughts. In the recording, Mahipo came out with a playful voice.

"I really know each other." Shinji smiled. Think about it, after all, at that age, it is also necessary to know your mother.

"Well, I still have things to do in Europe. When my injuries heal, I'll go back to see you, the princess, and little Ayana. Then I'll see you first, don't wait for me to go back and you'll be hanging up in the middle of the battle. ”

“…… That's true. Shinji was speechless. There's nothing Shinji can say about such an existence. But at the moment, the apostle's target is still the headquarters, so what's the point of going back to Europe? Is it for the sake of investigation? Shinji couldn't figure it out, and he simply didn't think about it. "True Hiboa...... My sister is gone, so what's the matter with the fifth qualifier? ”

"It's a child named Kaoru Nagisa, sent by the headquarters. Maneuver the number six machine. ”

"Machine Six?" Shinji was not impressed.

"Well, it's the body that stopped the first machine from going berserk after defeating the apostle." Leigh said softly. "And he'......"

"Huh? How? ”

"No, I think you'll know the next time you see him."

"This ...... Okay, let's go back first. Today is not the day to discuss these things. ”

"Hmm." Seeing Shinji's optimistic appearance, the corners of Rei's mouth showed a smile that she hadn't seen for a long time. Reaching out and gently brushing Shinji's strong arm, the two of them set out on their way home-

A.T.Field――

"Stupid Shinji! You still know to come back! ”

"Wow!! Princess, tap, tap. It hurts to death...... "As soon as I entered the house. Before Shinji could say hello, he heard the sound of footsteps in the room, and then saw Asuka in home clothes standing in front of you with flashing eyes, still holding a small broom in her hand, probably still cleaning the room. Seeing this, Shinji just showed a smiling face, ready to greet Asuka's embrace, but. What I got was Asuka pinching her ears hard. Rotated 180 degrees.

"Do you know how worried I was in the days you're gone, bastard, bastard!" As she spoke, tears flashed in Asuka's eyes.

"It's my fault, Asuka." Shinji laughed. "I'm not back. Sorry to keep you waiting. Shinji rubbed Asuka's delicate hair.

"Bastard, woo-woo......" Whimpering Asuka thumped Shinji's chest. Bastard, don't leave so quietly in the future. ”

"Actually, I said hello, but I didn't expect to go...... Well, I won't say it, I won't dare in the future. Looking at Asuka's raised fist, Shinji had no choice but to surrender.

whispered a few words of comfort, Asuka also put away her tears, and at the same time pulled Li to sit next to Shinji and asked Shinji what had happened in the first machine during this time, but Shinji hid it vaguely, and instead asked about what happened outside.

"So to speak. The reason why the first machine stopped going berserk was because of the sixth machine? Shinji asked, confused.

"Hmm." Rei nodded slightly. "The rampage of the first machine caused a huge explosion."

“…… The third shock? ”

"Well, it was stopped by machine six, though."

"How did he do it?"

"What else can I do, the sixth machine used a long spear to penetrate the S mechanism of the first machine. caused the first machine to lose its ability, and then stopped the impact. Asuka replied.

"Through?"

"Well, a spear was dropped from the air. From the moon to be exact. ”

"Huh?" Shinji was confused.

"Yes, it is rumored that the sixth machine was built on the moon. After receiving the information of the apostolic invasion, the launch of the sixth machine began at the lunar base. However, it was attacked by an unknown system in the middle of the process, causing the launch system to be paralyzed. That's what delayed time. Later, it was the pilot of the No. 6 plane who gave up the radiation plan and flew directly over the No. 6 plane. ”

"Chance six to fly?!" Shinji was confused.

"Yes, based on the A.T. Field Wings of Light you created. The technology has already begun to spread to all bases, and the moon base is no exception. ”

"But...... The time card is really accurate, do you say it was an accident or deliberate? ”

"Anyway, if it's not the number six. Maybe we're all dead. Outside the door, Misato's slightly tired voice came in.

"Huh? Sister Misato, you're back. ”

"yes, I'm done with today's work, and I'm back." Misato took off her overalls. It is customary to take a can of beer out of the fridge to help recharge yourself. "Look at how alive you are now. I'm relieved. ”

"Well...... Don't say that, well, I won't be so impulsive in the future. ”

"You stinky little ghost, do you want to have a next time?" Misato was unhappy and rewarded Shinji with a burst of chestnuts.

"Hi ~ Hi. I was wrong. Shinji covered his head and begged for mercy. As compensation, I'll make something to eat for you tonight. ”

"Cut, that's pretty much it." The corners of Misato's mouth provoked a hint of playfulness. "But I don't have to do my part today, I still have something to go out at night." With that, Misato gulped down the beer in her hand and walked into the room. "I won't be back in the evening, so you can rest early after eating. Especially Shinji, tomorrow NERV should keep you busy. ”

"Hi~~" Shinji replied lazily.

It didn't take long for Misato to change her clothes and leave. Only three children remained. Of course, Shinji plunged headlong into the kitchen. Asuka and Rei returned to the room to continue the finished cleaning, and when the room was tidied up, Shinji also put a table of dishes on the table. After a reunion after more than a month's absence, this meal is particularly warm.

Night. Shinji was lying in the center of the bed, and Asuka and Reichi were snuggling in the crook of Shinji's arm. There were no lights on in the house because the moonlight was very bright. It's breathtakingly beautiful. There was no music in the room, because the cicadas were chirping outside the window, and it was sleepy.

"Now, Shinji, when was the last time we were lying together like this?" Asuka closed her eyes and was just stuck in Shinji's arms.

"Hmm...... It's been a long time, right? Shinji thought for a moment.

"When do you think we're going to be able to keep going like this?"

"It's not far off." Shinji picks the corners of his mouth. "The truth is close. All we have to do is keep reading the script. ”

"Huh? What script? Asuka was puzzled.

"It's nothing, you'll find out later." As he spoke, Shinji reached out and rubbed Asuka's hair, while tightening the arm that was holding Rei on the other side. "Sleep, princesses. It's not early. Without speaking again, Shinji closed his eyes.

Ningxia is peaceful, but short-lived. (To be continued.) )