Although there had been a few complications along the way with MK2 and the Eleventh Angel, the matter was finally resolved.
Of course, Gendo Ikari still had to deal properly with the old fossils at SEELE.
Chairman Ghir slammed the table in anger. "Gendo Ikari, how did our plan get leaked?!"
"How did that robot learn about our plan?"
Gendo Ikari calmly adjusted his glasses.
"Chairman, please calm down."
"According to the data, every computer in the world was hacked, including the MAGI."
"This robot called itself the Civilization Arbiter. The civilization that built it may be extraordinarily advanced."
Blue: "This won't do. It's happening too fast!"
Green: "Exactly. And that's not all-the Angel's infiltration of NERV headquarters wasn't part of the plan!"
Red: "It even penetrated Central Dogma."
Blue: "If the Angel had made contact with it, our entire plan would have gone up in smoke!"
Gendo Ikari remained perfectly still. "The report sent to the committee was erroneous. There was no Angel intrusion."
Fortunately, judging by the current situation, SEELE did not know he had betrayed them. Otherwise, their attitude and actions would have been completely different.
"It appears that other civilizations in space have already set their sights on our plan..." He surveyed the circle of SEELE members coldly.
Chairman Ghir: "Since Ultraman has already dealt with that mechanical dragon, it is indeed no longer our primary concern."
"Whatever happens, the plan must not be delayed!"
Gendo Ikari continued, "You needn't worry about that. Apart from the disruptions, most of our progress remains in accordance with the Dead Sea Scrolls."
Chairman Ghir: "Very well. We won't hold you responsible this time."
"But there is no need for you to write a new scenario!"
With that, the room went dark.
Hayato emerged in SEELE's conference room.
"Gendo Ikari