After the battle, Victory Fleet's battleships, including Burning Legion, passed through a huge entrance and exit and entered below Tokyo-3, an incredibly huge underground space that was so large that it was unbelievable.
It is obviously just an underground space. Not only is the height inside the space exaggerated, but the area is also incredibly large. The ground of the entire underground space is covered with countless green plants. Coupled with the pyramid-shaped building of NERV headquarters, it is like entering a paradise.
It is said that there is a long distance from the ground, so not even a single pillar can be seen in such a huge space, and it can also support the Tokyo-3 built directly above the space.
But Xiao Ran also knew from Vice Commander Fuyutsuki who was leading the way that this huge space under the ground is actually the real Tokyo-3, because countless buildings in the entire Third Tokyo City can descend into this space when there is a battle.
When Xiao Ran and others followed Vice Commander Fuyutsuki into the door of the command room, what everyone could see was an empty room that was half the size of a stadium. However, except for a table and a person sitting behind the table, there was nothing in this room.
Except for Xiao Ran, who already knew what this place was like, the rest of the people who followed were basically a little surprised by the situation of Gendo Ikari, because it was really not comfortable to stay in such an empty office for a long time.
Gendo Ikari saw Xiao Ran and others walking in. He first pushed up his yellow glasses and stood up directly. He actively greeted Xiao Ran and others, and walked to Xiao Ran stretched out his white-gloved right hand in front of him. "Hello, I am Gendo Ikari, the commander of NERV. Welcome to NERV, and thank you for your help to NERV before."
With a black suit, a slightly gloomy face, and eyes covered by yellow or orange eyes, coupled with the dim lighting in this office, to be honest, Gendo Ikari gave everyone a not-so-good feeling and impression at first glance. They always felt that this person looked a bit cold and mysterious.
Xiao Ran also stretched out his hand and shook Gendo Ikari gently. After his face was stunned for a moment, it returned to normal without others seeing the change in expression. He smiled slightly and said, "I am Xiao Ran from Victory Fleet. I do not hold any special position in this fleet. I am very happy to meet you, Mr. Gendo Ikari."
"Victory Fleet, is this the current name of your fleet?" Gendo Ikari asked in a calm and low voice, while also looking at the people behind Xiao Ran.
Brad, Tessa, and Captain Otto Gendo Ikari are naturally acquaintances. Although they are not familiar with each other, they have at least had contact with each other. However, Juzo Okita, Ruri Hoshino, Mwu, and Miss Huang are really the first time he has seen them., and Gendo Ikari is also very confused in his heart, where did these ships Burning Legion, Nadeshiko, Yamato, Ptolemaios come from, and why have they never been seen or heard before.
So asking about the composition of Victory Fleet is also like asking Xiao Ran about their origins.
Xiao Ran nodded. "Yes, Victory Fleet is composed of several battleships that have entered here, including Mithril's Danner's Son, Londo Bell's La Kellam and the Nail Akama."
Gendo Ikari's eyes changed, and he nodded silently and looked at Brad, Captain Otto and Tessa, and then said to everyone, "Everyone, please, Colonel Bright, Colonel Otto, Colonel Tessa, you are also welcome to come here, please follow me."
Gendo Ikari turned around to lead the way, but did not notice the weird look in Xiao Ran behind him. He just walked to his desk and pressed a button. Several chairs and tables suddenly appeared in the empty office.
Everyone sat on these tables one by one, almost forming a circle.
After sitting down, Gendo Ikari, as the owner here, naturally could not let the atmosphere become indifferent. Considering that he did not know the situation of the Burning Legion and other ships, Gendo Ikari's next questions and conversations centered on Victory Fleet.
After asking what happened to Victory Fleet, with everyone's acquiescence and approval, Brad sighed and told the situation of Victory Fleet, the three worlds, the enemies he had to face, etc., while Gendo Ikari remained serious and listened to Brad's description.
Xiao Ran was also sitting aside. Although his face could not be seen, his heart was full of weirdness. As a changer, although he could not directly feel the inner thoughts of others and needed communication to understand the other party, he could feel emotions, moods or inner tendencies.
And at the moment when he shook hands with Gendo Ikari, Xiao Ran could very clearly feel the calmness and kindness in Gendo Ikari's heart. It is not surprising to say that it was calm, but if the person involved in this calmness was Gendo Ikari, it would be a bit abnormal.
Because from what Xiao Ran knows, Gendo Ikari should be an indifferent guy. Even if he has feelings in his heart, he is still a person who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. It sounds a bit ruthless, but Xiao Ran can't feel this kind of indifference or ruthlessness from this Gendo Ikari. Some of it is really just that kind of simple calmness. There is no indifference but there is no enthusiasm, just like the feeling of an enlightened monk.
And the kindness is also unabashed, not only the kind thoughts in the heart, but also the actions. It is really strange enough to stand up and shake hands with Xiao Ran. It is really not like the Gendo Ikari in the simple EVA plot that Xiao Ran remembers.
In short, this Gendo Ikari should be regarded as another person with a completely different personality, a person that Xiao Ran cannot look at with the influence of memory and perspective.
After Brad finished talking about Victory Fleet, finished talking about the three worlds, and finished talking about Londe Bell becoming a traitor to Federation, Gendo Ikari fell silent. It was not until a long time passed that he spoke, " I understand, then the current situation is very unfavorable for Victory Fleet. Without Federation's logistics, Lund Bell's situation will be quite bad. Mithril, which has begun to shrink, cannot provide complete support and supply work alone."
"Then everyone at Victory Fleet will leave all logistics, supplies and support to NERV for the next time."