Chapter 1214
Belaukun: Hahaha! I'm back for my revenge!!!
Actually, Kaworu Nagisa is usually calm to the point of being indifferent, no matter what happens. Even when facing a human siege or being in danger, he can handle things calmly and view everything with equanimity, as if nothing can shake his mind.
But he couldn't do it when facing Cui Ming.
Kaworu Nagisa truly didn't know what Cui Ming was, nor did he dare to think about it too deeply.
He could clearly sense that the being opposite him, who appeared to be human, was not a normal human being at all—the unfathomable sense of oppression, the terrifying aura that could devour everything, and the sheer power of his zero-frame attack were all far beyond human comprehension, even beyond the understanding of an apostle.
Therefore, after much thought, it's best not to provoke Cui Ming.
Kaworu gripped the cage bars tighter, the cold sweat on his back still damp. He knew perfectly well that the person before him was unlike anyone he had ever seen before. This person could turn on him in an instant, and when he said he would fight, he really would. He would show no mercy and would not hold back just because the person was an apostle or because he seemed to be cooperating.
If it were anyone else, no matter how strong, Kaoru could feign composure. But facing Choi Myeong, a being whose background was completely unknown and whose terror was indescribable, he truly couldn't remain calm. His panicked and pleading demeanor just now wasn't feigned; it was a fear that welled up from his very bones. He was genuinely afraid that Choi Myeong might lose his temper and simply end his life.
Kaworu looked at the weapon already loaded in Choi Ming's hand, her heart still in her throat. She quickly softened her tone and cautiously spoke, trying to change the subject and calm Choi Ming down: "Big brother, I think... we still need to talk this over. The situation with the monsters is really urgent. If we drag this out any longer, both humans and Angels will suffer."
He hadn't finished speaking, and hadn't even had time to steady his tone.
Cui Ming suddenly moved, his body, which had been leaning against the cage wall, instantly straightened up. His eyes suddenly became sharp, and his lazy indifference disappeared without a trace, replaced by a cold and fierce aura.
"You might really be a jinx; a monster has appeared." Cui Ming's tone remained calm, yet carried an undeniable decisiveness. As soon as he finished speaking, a piercing alarm sounded in the distance, along with faint explosions, and the ground trembled slightly.
Then, Cui Ming didn't look at Zhu Xun again. He turned around, picked up the full set of equipment that had been prepared beforehand, and walked towards the exit with a clean and decisive movement, carrying the weapon on his shoulder. Without any hesitation, he left behind only a tall and sharp back view.
Kaworu, trapped in the cage, watched the direction where Choi Ming had disappeared. His tense body instantly relaxed, and he let out a long sigh of relief. He raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. The fabric on his back was already soaked with cold sweat, and even his fingertips were still trembling slightly.
Fortunately, he was at least temporarily safe. For a moment, he really thought Cui Ming would act recklessly, but the appearance of the monster gave him a chance to catch his breath.
The monster that appeared this time made Cui Ming, who had just left the base, frown slightly—it was another super beast!
Moreover, Cui Ming was very familiar with this super beast; it was none other than one of Cui Ming's old rivals.
Or rather, it was his first and most memorable opponent—the missile super-beast Berokron!
In the distance, the enormous figure of Belokorn appeared in the sky, exuding a violent aura. It continuously spewed out destructive missiles, blasting buildings on the ground to pieces, filling the air with smoke, and displaying astonishing destructive power.
"Storm One! I've come for revenge!!!! Storm One!!! Come out!!!" The roar was deafening, filled with earth-shattering rage. Belokorn's massive body swayed wildly on the ruins, the missile launchers around him humming softly. His crimson eyes were fixed on the direction where Cui Ming was, his eyes churning with an unyielding resentment—the humiliation of being defeated, the hatred of never giving up. Every word he uttered was filled with a frenzied, teeth-gritting madness.
This is a Belaucon completely filled with resentment!
Cui Ming stood still, looking at the familiar yet ferocious figure in the distance. A look of understanding flashed in his eyes—he knew all too well the source of this resentment. It was clearly the old rival he had personally defeated years ago, who had actually been resurrected!
"Hiss." Cui Ming gasped, his brows furrowing slightly as he muttered to himself: What's going on in this world? How can just any Tom, Dick, or Harry be resurrected?
However, this doubt only lasted for a second. The next second, Cui Ming's mouth suddenly grinned, revealing a ferocious and excited smile. His eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty light, and he gripped his weapon tightly, his knuckles turning white—so what if his old rival has been resurrected? Perfect, I didn't get enough of it last time, this time I'll have a good time with it!
Meanwhile, in Xiao Rixing's territory on the other side...
The piercing alarm shattered the sky once again, and the Self-Defense Forces' tanks and fighter jets roared toward the battlefield. The sounds of alarms, engines, and shouts mingled together, creating a seemingly impressive scene. But those familiar with the situation knew that it was all in vain.
Sure enough, less than ten minutes later, explosions and screams followed one after another. The once mighty Self-Defense Force was instantly routed by Belaucon's missiles. Fighter jets crashed, tanks were destroyed, and soldiers suffered heavy casualties. In no time, they were all wiped out!
The people here, whether they are the remaining members of the Self-Defense Forces or the civilians watching from behind bunkers, have become so used to it that they are completely numb to it.
Someone slumped to the ground, looking at the smoke in the distance, sighed wearily, his tone full of despair and resignation: "Sigh, I'm tired. Let's just destroy it, really."
In any case, every time a monster appears, the Self-Defense Forces are dispatched and wiped out. No matter how many people or how much equipment they send, they are no match for it. Rather than continue struggling, they might as well give up. They are really fed up with this life of constant fear and repeated defeats.
Meanwhile, in the command center of NERV headquarters, the atmosphere was oppressive and suffocating. Commander Gendo Ikari stood silently in front of the huge monitoring screen, his hands behind his back, his face so gloomy it could drip water, and his whole being exuded a suppressed irritation—on the screen were images of the Belaucon ravaging Japan and the annihilation of the Self-Defense Forces.
He remained silent for a long time, his anger rising higher and higher. He couldn't help but mentally rant: Are these monsters really insane? Why are they only messing around with Japan? We're working so hard on the Human Instrumentality Project, aiming to elevate humanity, not to exterminate it! If this continues, forget about achieving completion; humanity will be wiped out by these monsters. His obsession, his wish to see Ikari again, will all be completely ruined.
Meanwhile, the elderly people who were hiding behind the scenes, manipulating parts of the situation, and secretly pushing forward the plan, looked at the mess Japan in the surveillance footage. Their usual composure was gone, and they all frowned, their tone full of helplessness and speechlessness.
One of the old men rubbed his throbbing temples and couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "Is Japan really sick in the head? Why are all the monsters being built here? Everything else is peaceful, but this place is being demolished every day. If this continues, forget about covering our plans, Japan will be completely destroyed. Where will we find a suitable site then?"
The others nodded in agreement, their faces full of headaches. They had originally planned to take advantage of the monster's chaos to secretly advance their scheme, but who knew the monster would relentlessly target Japan? The chaos was indeed chaotic, but it was far too chaotic, causing them a lot of trouble and even disrupting their plans. How could they not be speechless? (End of Chapter)