Chapter 1136
World Consciousness: Bro! Alright!
Just as Cui Minggang finished the meeting and was about to return to his squad to deploy subsequent training tasks, a hurried and excited voice rang in his mind. Immediately afterward, a blurry figure of light and shadow, imbued with the unique energy of the EVA world, appeared before him: "Bro, bro! I'm all done on my end!"
"..." Cui Ming looked at the familiar light and shadow before him, a hint of helplessness on his face. He raised his hand and rubbed his temples. This was the world consciousness he had encountered before, always impatient and impulsive in the face of trouble.
He suppressed his weariness and asked in a calm tone, "So, when were you done?"
The light and shadow flickered, its tone a mix of excitement and urgency: "Of course, it was the initial cleanup on my side! With the monsters running rampant and the committee and Gendo Ikari causing trouble, I barely managed to stabilize the world's foundation and cleared away the troublesome miscellaneous items!"
As it spoke, the light and shadow of the world consciousness shrank slightly, staring pitifully at Cui Ming with a pleading tone, its posture extremely humble: "Boss, you know what I mean! I want you to go and take care of those committee members, Gendo Ikari, and all the remaining monsters! Please! You must help me!!!"
Cui Ming had already guessed its purpose, sighed helplessly, and waved his hand: "Alright, I know. It's just about dealing with those guys on the committee, taking care of Gendo Ikari, and then clearing out the remaining monsters, I understand."
"Boss!!!" The light and shadow of the world consciousness instantly brightened, shaking with excitement, looking like it was about to cry, full of gratitude, "You really understand me! With your help, I feel relieved!"
It urged impatiently, "Boss! Get ready! I've already located their position and set up the energy channel. We can teleport you there soon!"
Cui Ming looked at the world consciousness in front of him, which was full of urgency and hatred. His face was speechless. It was obvious that he hated Gendo and the committee members from the bottom of his heart, and he also hated the remaining monsters.
But despite the complaints, business couldn't be neglected. Cui Ming suppressed his helpless expression and said to the world consciousness, "Wait a minute, I need to go and tell Miri and the others."
After all, this is the original world of Misato and the others. Whether it's settling accounts with Gendo Ikari and the committee, or dealing with the remaining monsters, they should all go back together. This is both a matter of respect and a sign of their bond.
A moment later, Choi Myung found Misato and briefly explained what had happened. After listening, Misato scratched her head, a hint of impatience on her face, and muttered, "Ugh, going back to my own world, what a hassle."
After complaining, she quickly composed herself and smiled with relief: "Oh well, it's my own world after all, and those people are people I know. I can't just ignore them."
A glimmer of hope stirred within me: It wouldn't be bad to go back and see my friends, or perhaps, whether my father is still alive.
The thought flashed through her mind, and Misato gently shook her head. Who knows? The regrets and unknowns of the past can only be explored by going back.
Compared to Misato's complicated feelings, Asuka's situation was much simpler. She didn't have a good impression of Gendo Ikari and the others to begin with, and when she learned that she had to go back to resolve the trouble, she simply responded indifferently, planning to meet up with Choi Myung with her mother later, without needing any further instructions.
After settling Misato and Asuka in, Choi Myung returned to the world consciousness and solemnly confirmed, "The timeline can be precisely locked, right? Don't go back and get caught up in unnecessary chaos."
The light and shadow of the world consciousness immediately flickered, its tone both confident and ingratiating: "That's right! Don't worry, boss! I've already locked onto the timeline when the monster remnants are causing trouble and the committee is still plotting, just in time to wipe them all out!"
“Hmm,” Cui Ming nodded slightly, then asked a crucial question: “What about the time flow in both worlds? There are still many things to deal with here, we can’t afford to waste too much time.”
"Don't worry! The flow of time is completely different on both sides!" the world consciousness quickly assured. "No matter how long you stay over there, you'll be back here in the next second. It definitely won't delay your business here!"
Upon hearing this, Cui Ming breathed a sigh of relief, his tone becoming much more relaxed: "Oh, that makes things much simpler." He turned to look at Misato and Asuka who had arrived, nodding in acknowledgment: "Are you all ready? Let's go."
The world consciousness responded immediately, its energy surged, and a stable teleportation channel slowly unfolded, waiting for the group to step in.
Stepping into the familiar yet unfamiliar space, Misato murmured softly, "I'm back. My own world."
Her gaze swept across the surroundings. It was a place she had once lived in, yet it felt somewhat alienated due to the passage of time and changes, making her feel a little dazed.
However, this daze didn't last long. A familiar figure came into view, and Misato's pupils contracted slightly. She subconsciously asked, "Dad? You're not dead?"
"..." Misato's father turned his head, looking at his suddenly appearing daughter. His face was full of complex emotions, and he looked tense. His tone was a mix of teasing and helplessness: "Are you disappointed that I didn't die?"
"Oh no! Sorry!" Misato realized her mistake instantly and quickly waved her hands in apology, inwardly regretting her words: Oh no! I said the wrong thing! If this had happened before, I would definitely have gotten a beating from my dad!
The expected punishment did not come. Miri's father simply sighed softly, his tone softening considerably: "I almost died, but someone saved me and said his name was Choi Myung."
Misato was taken aback upon hearing this, then realized: So that's how it is. It's because the timing is different. Choi Myung must have arrived at this timeline earlier than them and saved his father ahead of time.
Now that Cui Ming has made arrangements in advance, dealing with the committee, Gendo Ikari, and the remaining monsters will be much easier.
A thought suddenly crossed Miri's mind, and she tentatively asked, "Dad, what would you think if I told you that Choi Myung is my boyfriend?"
“Oh.” Misato’s father responded indifferently, offering only a faint reply, revealing no emotion.
Miri was immediately annoyed and lightly poked her father's arm: "Give me some reaction!"
Her father glanced at her and asked slowly, "Do you live together?"
Misato paused for a moment, then blushed slightly and tentatively asked, "Is it okay?"
“Go ahead and pursue your own happiness.” The father waved his hand, his tone full of relief and doting, without the slightest objection.
Just then, a crisp knock sounded on the door, and Choi Myung's voice came from outside: "Miri, are you home?"
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Misato's eyes crinkled with laughter, and she said to her father in a lighthearted tone, "Hehe, well then! Dad, I'm really off now."
"Go on, go on, a daughter grows up and leaves home," Misato's father shook his head helplessly, but a gentle smile graced his face as he watched Misato walk briskly towards the door. (End of Chapter)