The air fleet of the WILLE organization successfully carries out the Paris operation: it repels an army of unmanned robots, activates a giant sealing pillar, restores the city, and acquires ammunition and spare parts for the Evangelions. Meanwhile, Shinji, who has lost his will to live due to the death of Kaworu and the Fourth Impact that he nearly triggered himself, obediently follows Asuka together with Rei, and soon the trio finds themselves in…The third village is a restored settlement where people are trying to build a peaceful life.