After dealing with the two EVA units, Huang Zhetian's clone had one hour of activity left.
He had already found a cover for his identity: posing as an Angel.
After all, like his original body, his clone could use an A.T. Field in human form.
Now he needed an excuse to rest. Five hours later, his clone would be able to act again.
Huang Zhetian approached Ritsuko Akagi and asked, "Where is your commander? I'd like to discuss something with him."
"Come with me," Ritsuko Akagi said. "I'll take you there..."
"No need. I'm here..."
Gendo Ikari, Kozo Fuyutsuki, and Kaworu Nagisa came up to the group.
Huang Zhetian stepped forward to greet them. "My name is Apocalypse. I came from the Central Plains, and there are many things I can't reveal yet. But my identity is much like his, and I don't belong to any organization. Of course, that would change if you were willing to take me in..."
He pointed at Kaworu Nagisa beside Gendo Ikari, a meaningful look in his eyes.
Gendo Ikari nodded slightly and gestured with his hand. "Come inside, and we'll talk. Naturally, there are certain things you already know if you're joining us."
"All right," Huang Zhetian replied.
The four left the battlefield above NERV Headquarters. Recovering the units would have to wait until the Logistics Troops could be brought back from the rear.
NERV Headquarters Commander’s Office
As soon as he entered, Huang Zhetian demonstrated his human form's A.T. Field to the three of them. "I'm also an Angel inhabiting a human body. After awakening, I was guided here by some mysterious sensation. As for whether I appear in the script of the Dead Sea Scrolls, I'm sure you all know the answer."
Out in the world, you gave yourself your own