Chapter 1655
Sincerity is a powerful weapon!
Chapter 1655 Sincerity is a powerful weapon!
"It sounds like a prophecy about the future! Could it be that the Murasame Research Institute is also researching this kind of thing?"
Upon hearing this, He Ming immediately displayed a serious and inquisitive attitude.
That serious look made Murasame suddenly curl the corners of her mouth slightly.
"No. The Murasame Research Institute doesn't study this!"
"Is that so? Then, you might as well treat those images as a dream, a warning, to keep you alert to your surroundings when you are on the battlefield."
He Ming naturally knew that the Murasame Research Institute did not study the so-called future vision, but he was still slightly surprised by the scene that Murasame Feng had perceived.
In the original timeline, Murasame-fumi did indeed die on the battlefield.
"Colonel Ming, you seem to be trying to fool me."
Murasame blinked and looked into He Ming's eyes.
"No. I'm not lying to you, Feng. You don't need to worry about those images."
"is it?"
Murasame lowered her gaze slightly, but a smile gradually appeared on her face.
"But I believe what you said, Colonel Ming."
"Really? Then I'm very grateful that you trust me, Feng."
The two exchanged a smile, which puzzled Namikar Cornell, who was walking from the treatment room to the hospital entrance.
How did Cunyu Feng and He Ming become so familiar with each other in the blink of an eye?
"tutor."
Murasame Feng noticed Namikel Cornell's arrival and nodded to her.
"Mentor Namikar, how is it?"
He Ming also asked.
"Yes, it's just some superficial wounds. Once the swelling goes down, it'll be fine in a few days. However, I heard some unpleasant things from the nurse."
Namikel Cornell then told He Ming and Murasame Feng about the rumors she had heard from the nurses.
Murasame fell silent after hearing this, occasionally glancing at Namikel Cornell, making the latter feel uncomfortable.
To be honest, the rumors I heard from the nurses were nothing compared to the severe disciplinary measures that Murasame and her batch of experimental subjects were forced to undergo when they entered the Murasame Research Institute.
Namikel Cornell knew that Murasame was watching her, but she moved her lips and ultimately chose to remain silent.
"Shinji Ikari, right?"
After confirming the name of the boy he had brought to the hospital once again, He Ming was basically certain that the rumors that Namikar Cornell had heard were true.
"Yes. The family Shinji is currently staying with doesn't treat him well. Not only do they not let him live in the house, but they also force him to live in the doghouse, and they even beat and kick him at the drop of a hat."
Namikel Cornell shook his head, sighed, and wanted to say more, but then kept quiet because Murasame was there.
"That family's problem is no longer a concern. I've already sent someone to give them a heads-up. To fundamentally solve the problem, that family isn't the key; the key lies with the people behind the scenes who are manipulating this city."
The NERV headquarters is located in the Hakone basement of the Third Tokyo City complex.
"Commander, the situation has changed. Shinji Ikari has made contact with the Earth Federation Forces."
NERV Vice Commander Yukimasa Fuyutsuki brought news that most people didn't want to see.
"Who? Is it that garrison?"
NERV Commander Gendo Ikari slowly opened his mouth and asked.
(Station: Fuyutsuki Kosuke. The person resting their chin on their hands: Ikari Gendo)
"No! It's not that Earth Federation garrison. It's the commander of a special force that recently quelled the alien monsters BETA in the Second Tokyo metropolitan area."
Fuyutsuki Yukizo paused for a moment before revealing the name of that special unit.
"After recapturing the Second Tokyo City Cluster, the Earth Federation Headquarters gave this special unit a new organizational structure and a name—Punishment! According to the intelligence we have obtained, the commander of this unit is Colonel Ming, a rising star in the military jointly promoted by the Earth Federation Army's renowned general Reibill and Tiam."
"Punishment? Colonel Ming?"
After muttering the name, Gendo Ikari snorted coldly.
"A person who hides his true colors and reveals his true intentions."
"Commander, I think we should send someone to bring Shinji Ikari to headquarters as soon as possible. Because, after we discovered that the commander of the Punishment Bureau had contacted Shinji Ikari, the family that accepted your request to adopt Shinji Ikari has been warned by the Earth Federation Forces."
"warn?"
Upon hearing Fuyutsuki Kosuke's report, Gendo Ikari frowned slightly and then said.
"Ignore him. Colonel Ming isn't a kind-hearted person. He just happened to be near that child. Next, he'll probably be heading to the Second Davao City Cluster to wipe out the alien monsters—BETA."
"With such an important mission, that great hero was probably just showing off to the ignorant youth during his rare moments of leisure to relax!"
"Commander, even so, we still don't know much about Colonel Ming's way of doing things."
Fuyutsuki Yukizo hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously.
"Let it be! Now, our task is to adjust the plan as soon as possible, find a way to restart the plan, and find out the reason for the apostle's disappearance as quickly as possible. Otherwise, it will be too late when the apostle reappears in front of us."
Gendo Ikari has made an indisputable conclusion.
"Yes! Commander!"
After completing his treatment, Shinji Ikari was taken to the port by three people, and the port's canteen prepared a sumptuous dinner for him.
Looking at the lavish dinner that was far too much for one person to finish, Shinji Ikari clenched his fists, pursed his lips, and froze in his seat.
"What's wrong? Is it not to your liking?" He Ming put down his drink and asked Shinji Ikari.
Shinji Ikari quickly shook his head and glanced at He Ming's side.
“Mentor Namikar and Feng had to go back first. I hope you won’t be angry.”
Seeing this, He Ming smiled and explained.
Shinji Ikari bit his lip, shook his head again, and his voice gradually trembled.
"I...I...How...could...I...be...angry!!"
"It's good that you're not angry! Let's eat first! Everything will be alright. But before that, you need to fill your stomach first."
Nameless quantum waves began to surge in his brain, soothing Shinji Ikari's mind like a gentle stream.
Gradually, Shinji Ikari's excitement subsided, and at the same time, he inexplicably developed a sense of trust in Heming.
"I'm starting!"
Shinji Ikari glanced at the dinner on the table, then cautiously looked at He Ming before finally starting to eat.
"Yes, there's more if that's not enough! Although this isn't my base, I still have some say here. So, don't be shy."
He Ming smiled slightly and said casually.
Just then, a squad of MS pilots who had just finished a patrol mission walked by.
Upon seeing He Ming, they immediately stood at attention and saluted. Only after He Ming returned the salute did they turn around and head to the food collection area to collect their dinner.
This scene surprised Shinji Ikari.
"May I ask who you are, sir?"
Only now did Shinji Ikari realize that he did not know the name of the man in front of him, or even his identity.
"Hehe. This is my fault. I haven't introduced myself yet! Hello, Shinji Ikari! I am Akira, the commander of the Earth Federation's Punishment Force. You can call me by my name, or you can call me Colonel Akira like everyone else."
"Punishment? Colonel Ming?"
Suddenly, Shinji Ikari was stunned.
With a few grains of rice still stuck to his lips, Shinji Ikari's eyes widened as he stared blankly at He Ming.
"You...you...you...you!! You are Colonel Ming, the one who led the army and recaptured the Second Tokyo City Cluster?!"
He nodded.
"If there is no other person with the same name, then it must be me."
"Hiss... Ugh... Cough cough..."
Shinji Ikari instinctively gasped, his face immediately turning red as he began to cough repeatedly.
He Ming quickly handed him a glass of water.
After drinking that glass of water, Shinji Ikari's complexion gradually returned to normal.
After finally calming down, he reverted to being that timid and introverted boy again.
Is it a precaution?
Or perhaps they are wondering why Colonel Ming, the commander of the Punishment Force and a hero who should be celebrated by the world, would help them.
Since birth, she has been deeply controlled by her father, Gendo Ikari, and has no freedom whatsoever. Her entire life has been manipulated by others. She often doubts her own existence and the world. How could such a cowardly and fragile person like herself really receive help from him?
Even more remarkably, the man sitting in front of him, who had so kindly laid out an unbelievably lavish dinner for Shinji Ikari, was such a distinguished hero.
Is all of this real?
"There's no need to be so formal. Our meeting was simply a matter of fate. You were sitting there, and I happened to be on the street, and then I saw you, so I did my best to lend a hand. That's all."
"That's all."
Shinji Ikari moved his lips a few times, and the wall of his heart that had risen once again gradually crumbled.
That's all... that's all...
"Yes. That's all. You see, if you hadn't been sitting on the street tonight and I hadn't driven downtown to shop, we wouldn't have met."
He Ming knew deeply about the boy's heart, which yearned for recognition from others but feared that everything he received was false and deceptive, and spoke from the bottom of his heart.
After a pause, He Ming looked out the window, and just then, a GM II aircraft that had been fully prepared and was ready to be sent back to the hangar came into his view.
"Shinji Ikari. Have you eaten?"
"Yes, I'm full."
Ha ha.
Although he said that, He Ming could tell from Shinji Ikari's eyes, which were still unconsciously staring at the food on the table, that he wanted to continue eating.
"Then let's come back and eat again! I'll have someone keep the food safe for you! Now, come with me."
"Eh?"
Shinji Ikari looked up, staring at He Ming with a puzzled expression.
He Ming pointed out the window to the Jim II, which was gradually being illuminated by the lights.
"Interested in going up for a test run? Hmm, let me tell you a little secret. That GM II participated in the battle of the Second Tokyo urban cluster. It's a true hero machine!"
Shinji Ikari blinked, his eyes revealing longing and desire, but also a hint of fear.
"Come on! A real man should be straightforward!"
Little hoe, oh little hoe! So much fun~
(End of this chapter)