The command room in NERV's underground base.
An enormous map was projected across the vast command center.
"An explosion has occurred in Matsushiro!"
"Extent of damage unknown!"
The news from Misato had already arrived. There was no question that Gendo Ikari would command this operation.
"Dispatch the rescue teams and Third Division immediately! Make sure everything is handled before the combat-ready Self-Defense Forces intervene!" Fuyutsuki immediately brought the situation under control.
Aoba Shigeru loudly reported the available intelligence. "An unidentified moving object has been detected at the accident site!"
"Pattern orange! Unable to confirm whether it's an Angel!" Hyuga enlarged the color-coded image.
The image showed an orange signature. Whether the target was an Angel remained unknown.
As always, Gendo Ikari sat in the highest command seat, his hands clasped over his mouth. Without the slightest change in tone, he ordered, "Initiate first-stage battle preparations!"
Whether the target was an Angel no longer mattered. What mattered was that the cause of the explosion remained unknown, and they were already preparing for battle.
"All personnel, initiate first-stage battle preparations!"
"Ground forces, prepare for combat!"
"All Eva units, deploy!"
NERV staff had already called Huang Zhetian and the other three back from school. Clearly, an Angel had appeared!
Huang Zhetian put on his combat suit and fitted the sensor onto his head.
Whirr-whoosh!
The entry plug rotated a full turn before sliding into the Eva's neck, and the restraints slowly closed over it.
"Deploy immediately to the interception points! Airdrop scheduled to begin in twenty minutes!"
Huang Zhetian's expression was grim. This time, he would have to face not only Unit-03, which had already become an Angel, but also...
Unit-01, equipped with the Dummy System!
Although Shinji had defeated Angels many times, every battle still made him nervous.
This time was no