In NERV's Eva Hangar, Misato stared at the machine before her, which looked nothing like an EVA, and exclaimed, "You actually built this thing?!"
Although the EVA before her still had an EVA's general shape and signature shoulder armor, its appearance was otherwise completely different.
If one ignored those EVA features, the black-and-yellow machine was indistinguishable from Black King Joe.
Its long limbs were all black, with only a few yellow accents across its body. Its chest featured intricate layers, with a colorful, grid-like device standing out in the center, framed by bold, angular contours.
One glance at this EVA was enough to convey its immense power.
EVA Pedanium Unit-03.
Ritsuko said proudly, "Yes. There are still a few adjustments left, but once they're finished, it'll be the strongest EVA."
This machine had been destined to become the strongest EVA from the moment it was built.
Even enhanced with the Special Airborne Armors technology from Z's world, the EVAs were ultimately still creations of this world's humanity. King Joe, however, represented genuine extraterrestrial power.
Misato asked, "By the way, where did you put that cannon it had on its arm?"
Ritsuko pointed to a large gun on the weapon rack. "Right there."
It looked like a gun on the surface, but it was effectively a massive cannon.
Ritsuko explained, "We've retained the original Energy Cannon and added a rocket-launching function. We've also fitted it with a bayonet."
"Then at the very least, it should be good at providing support."
Misato pursed her lips. After all, for the current EVAs, being able to support an Ultraman already counted as a respectable achievement...
One only had to look at the things Zero fought every time to understand why Misato thought that way...
"Whoa, that's one impressive EVA. Just what you'd expect from