Fang Xian used "Trick: Mind Interference" to modify the affinity levels of Asuka, Misato Katsuragi, and Rei Ayanami.
Immediately, a black magic circle appeared beneath his feet, connecting to Asuka, Misato, and Rei Ayanami, forming another black magic circle around them.
A large "Master" appeared between the three.
"Contract."
Asuka and Misato, under Fang Xian's control, answered calmly.
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
Only Rei Ayanami did not respond. Instead, she broke free from Fang Xian's "Trick: Mind Interference" and leaped high into the air.
Her signature short silver hair danced wildly in the air, and the surrounding air seemed to change, an indescribable power quietly surging.
Fang Xian frowned slightly. It was unexpected that Rei Ayanami, who usually had little presence, could break free from his "Trick: Soul Interference."
In the sky, Rei Ayanami's short hair began to grow rapidly, first slowly, then cascading down like a waterfall, transforming into a flowing, silver-white cascade.
The hair danced freely in the wind, each movement brimming with dynamism and freedom, a stark contrast to her former aloof image.
The former Rei Ayanami always possessed a cold, unapproachable gaze, her personality reserved and serene.
But now, as her hair fully grew, she seemed to radiate a different kind of light.
Her eyes were no longer indifferent, but filled with determination and resolve.
Fang Xian didn't understand what was happening, but the black magic circle linking Asuka and Misato Katsuragi shone brightly, merging into a large black magic circle.
A moment later, Fang Xian, Asuka, and Misato all felt the "power of the contract"—the contract was successful.
The light dimmed, and the black magic circle disappeared.
[Contract successful, current contract partner: 67/202.]
The mother and daughter's contract was successful. Now, Fang Xian wanted to see what was going on with Rei Ayanami.
Asuka and Misato, still unaware of what had happened, gasped when they saw Rei Ayanami with her long, flowing silver hair in the sky.
Asuka stared at Rei Ayanami in the sky with suspicion, feeling a sense of unfamiliarity.
"Rei Ayanami?"
Misa Katsuragi frowned slightly, thoughtfully saying,
"This is definitely Rei Ayanami's body, but her aura doesn't seem right. What's going on?"
Rei Ayanami's eyes were sharp as she scrutinized Fang Xian, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"Fang Xian, thank you for allowing me to be released."
Fang Xian looked at the long-haired Rei Ayanami with interest, asking curiously.
"Who are you?"
"I am Rei Ayanami, of course, but I am her second personality."
At this moment, Fang Xian, Asuka, and Misato Katsuragi all realized that Rei Ayanami actually had a dual personality.
It seemed that the "Trick: Mind Interference" earlier had caused Rei Ayanami to lose her independent consciousness, allowing her second personality to emerge.
But so what if it was her second personality? It couldn't escape Fang Xian's grasp either.
Just as Fang Xian was about to make his move, Rei Ayanami spoke first.
"Fang Xian, did you just form a contract with Asuka and Misato Katsuragi?"
Fang Xian saw no need to hide anything and answered directly.
"If you hadn't run away quickly, you would have been one of them too."
Asuka and Misato Katsuragi exchanged bewildered glances, completely confused.
Rei Ayanami, seeing their utterly bewildered expressions, was somewhat surprised.
"You made a contract with them, what are you after? What will you gain?"
Fang Xian smiled slyly, instantly appearing between Asuka and Misato, opening his arms to embrace their slender waists.
"Of course, I'm after their beauty, to possess them."
Asuka and Misato paled instantly, struggling but only symbolically, utterly powerless.
"Fang Xian, let go of me!"
"Fang Xian, you can't do this to your aunt..."
Fang Xian grabbed them with both hands, striking them like lightning, and they immediately became obedient.
Seeing Asuka and Misato at Fang Xian's mercy, Rei Ayanami understood what was going on.
"What an evil and lewd magic circle! Fang Xian, you're not from the Science and Martial World, are you?"
"Correct! I'll reward you with 10 cannon shots later."
Hearing Fang Xian's affirmative answer, Rei Ayanami, Asuka, and Misato Katsuragi all looked at him.
Since Fang Xian wasn't from the Science and Martial World, he was obviously from the Great Thousand World.
Rei Ayanami couldn't help but admire Fang Xian. Daring to venture into the Science and Martial World alone, he was quite a character.
"I didn't expect you could sneak in right under Queen Esdeath's nose. That's impressive."
"Esdeath?"
Fang Xian's lips curled into a smile as he increased the pressure in his hand.
"Hehe, is it possible that Esdeath is like them too?"
Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley Soryu, and Misato Katsuragi were somewhat surprised. If Esdeath was also controlled by Fang Xian, then how terrifying would Fang Xian's power be?
"I admit that Esdeath is indeed one of the strongest forces in the world of science fiction, but now that I've awakened, I'll show you what true power is."
—The strongest "Gundam".
Rei Ayanami's eyes glowed red, her arms outstretched, her silver hair dancing in the wind.
"Come forth—Unit Zero."
Upon hearing this, Asuka and Misato Katsuragi, ignoring the pain in their chests, anxiously looked at Rei Ayanami, hoping it was indeed the legendary—Unit-00.
Suddenly, a low, eerie hum echoed from the depths of the world, like the primordial whisper of chaos from the birth of the universe.
Then, the previously empty void seemed to be cleaved open by an incredibly sharp yet invisible blade, a blinding white crack appearing abruptly. From within the crack, light surged forth like a raging tide.
That light carried a chilling and maddening quality that sent shivers down one's spine.
As the crack widened, a colossal and twisted figure slowly emerged from the light.
Its body resembled a mechanical mountain rising abruptly from the ground, its surface gleaming with a cold metallic sheen, upon which flowed eerie purple patterns.
Its head was irregularly pointed, its single eye flashing a scarlet light, like a gaze from the abyss.
Its limbs were thick and twisted, the design of its joints defying common sense in human understanding of biological structures. Every slight movement was accompanied by a piercing sound of bones rubbing against plates.
That sound seemed to penetrate the human brain, disrupting all reason and thought.
Its back, with its massive vertebrae resembling exposed spikes, exuded a chilling aura.
Between the vertebrae were clusters of eerie black feathers, each feather like a sharp blade, gleaming with a deadly cold light.
As Unit-00 fully emerged from the void, the entire space trembled violently.
Where it stood, space itself began to crumble.
Black cracks spread outwards from it, emitting a terrifying cracking sound.
This was the legendary strongest "Gundam"—Unit-00.
And precisely what Fang Xian was searching for
—the origin of the world.