A gigantic spiderlike creature came ashore, its body covered in large, deeply unsettling eyes.
"Tokyo-3 still isn't responding." The Self-Defense Forces' communications officer still couldn't reach NERV.
"Those bastards aren't going to quit and leave that giant called Ultraman to clean up for them, are they?" The commanding officer lit a cigarette out of habit, then thought better of it and ground it out in the ashtray.
Metron's influence would probably linger for a long time.
The three entered the Seventh Passage under Zero's guidance.
The passage was dark, so a ball of light appeared in the hand of Zero's projection, illuminating their surroundings.
That was when he noticed Asuka had unconsciously edged close to Shinji. He held back a laugh.
Rei noticed too and quietly stifled her own laughter.
At the end of the passage, they found a large iron door.
"This door clearly has to be opened manually." Zero examined the mechanism beside it.
"Um... idiot Shinji, let's do it together." After training with Shinji for so long, Asuka was fairly confident in her strength.
"No need. Leave the heavy lifting to me." Shinji grabbed the door's crank and began turning it with all his might.
"Is this stupid thing rusted inside or something?" Shinji complained after wrenching the door open.
Outside, the Angel strode toward Tokyo-3 on four long legs.
Self-Defense Forces fighter jets flew over the city, repeatedly broadcasting warnings of the Angel's approach.
Meanwhile, Hyuga stood holding a pile of clothes, wondering how to notify headquarters.
Suddenly, he heard another noise. A campaign van was passing by.
"Perfect." He went over and commandeered it.
With the ventilation and air-conditioning systems down, the base was growing hotter and hotter.
Meanwhile, inside the elevator...
Misato was drenched in sweat. "How is it still this hot when I've