Infinite: Starting from Resident Evil

"Shen, be careful..." Upon seeing the mechanical entity, 2B, who had just emerged, rushed forward, stood in front of Shen Ye with her knife in hand, and stared intently at the mechanical life form.

"Don't worry, I'm not the enemy."

Upon seeing the actions of the YoRHa androids, the mechanical lifeform immediately spoke, while waving the white flag it was carrying to indicate that it meant no harm.

But how could the androids believe that they had just fought against mechanical lifeforms and still harbored hostility towards them?

However, they were also curious as to why the mechanical life form in front of them could speak so fluently.

“2B…you guys should take the weapon; it really meant no harm,” Shen Ye said, walking past her.

2B was still a little worried and glanced at A2. A2 nodded knowingly and walked in front of Shen Ye with 2B. She said, "No matter what, it's better to be careful. Let us go first."

"I'm not that fragile." Although Shen Ye said this, he still slowed down and followed behind them.

Since there was no danger, he didn't need to worry about anything happening.

The group quickly approached the gentle mechanical lifeform. The YoRHa androids remained on guard while scrutinizing the mechanical lifeform before them.

"Thank you for helping to eliminate the broken mechanical lifeform. To express my gratitude, I would like to invite you to our village." This gentle mechanical lifeform did not care about the gazes of the androids. It first expressed its thanks and then extended an invitation to everyone.

"A village? Are all the mechanical lifeforms in your village like you?" 2B also noticed the green eyes of the mechanical lifeform in front of her, which were completely different from those red-eyed mechanical lifeforms. She suddenly had an idea: perhaps mechanical lifeforms with blue eyes could communicate, or rather, were not a threat.

“Yes, our village is inhabited by peace-loving mechanical lifeforms,” the gentle mechanical lifeform said.

“In that case, let’s go take a look,” Shen Ye said with great interest, as he was particularly interested in the peaceful village of Pascal.

"Alright, since you want to go, let's go together, although I still feel a bit suspicious."

A2 still didn't quite trust this unfamiliar mechanical life form. Although she didn't sense any hostility from it, she was still a little worried. However, when she heard that Shen Ye was going, she didn't object. Instead, she suggested that everyone go together.

None of the other androids objected, except for Yakol; they were all just as curious as Shen Ye about that peaceful village of mechanical lifeforms.

"Then please follow me, everyone." Seeing that everyone had reached a consensus, the gentle mechanical life form nodded, turned around, and flew away.

It wasn't fast, and everyone could easily keep up behind it. As they left the amusement park ruins, they noticed several rockets with dazzling trails of flame suddenly appearing in the distant sky.

"What's that?" 2B stopped and looked up.

"It must be the resistance transporting resources to the bunkers and humans on the moon. After all, collecting resources in space is too difficult." Shen Ye had seen the resistance collect a lot of resources such as fuel, steel, food and water a few days ago, and combined with the plot in the game, he immediately explained.

9S, who was about to explain, shut his mouth. Shen Ye had already said what he wanted to say, and he walked away somewhat disappointed.

Those present did not notice his departure, and 2B even exclaimed, "The Resistance has to fight against machine lifeforms and provide resources for the bunker and humans. They really have a tough job."

“Who can argue with that? They’ve sacrificed so much,” A2 interjected.

"After those mechanical life forms are destroyed, I hope that humanity can give them honor and reward, even if it's just in words."

For androids, material rewards are far less valuable than a verbal commendation from humans; their purpose is to fight for the revival of humanity.

Hearing A2's words, Shen Ye nodded silently from the side: "It definitely will."

……

After the group followed the gentle mechanical life form across the suspension bridge not far from the amusement park ruins, a village appeared before them.

It was a village where most of the buildings were built in the trees. The protruding wooden platforms were filled with mechanical life forms that held white flags and waved them constantly, both to express that they had no ill intentions and to welcome the arrival of the people.

“It seems they really don’t mean any harm.” 2B quickly glanced around and noticed that all the mechanical lifeforms in the village had green eyes.

“It just seems like we should be careful,” 9S reminded her. “After all, they are mechanical lifeforms; don’t trust them too easily.”

2B nodded noncommittally, then looked at Shen Ye and saw that he had already walked up to a mechanical life form.

Although she didn't sense any hostility from the mechanical lifeforms, remembering 9S's words, she quickly followed. However, she was still a step too late; A2 and 11B were already standing on either side of Shen Ye, leaving her to stand behind them, just like Yakoor.

Shen Ye was unaware of what was happening behind him; his attention was entirely focused on the mechanical life form in front of him.

At this moment, the mechanical life form lowered the white flag in its hand, bent over somewhat comically, and said, "Hello, I am Pascal, the village chief of this village. Welcome to our village."

It continued, “In this village, there are only pacifists who are fleeing from battle. Please rest assured that we have no hostility. If you wish, you can confirm for yourselves that you are welcome to go anywhere in our village and experience our warmth and friendliness.”

"I can already feel your enthusiasm and friendliness." Shen Ye glanced at the mechanical lifeforms around him who were still waving flags, then smiled and extended his hand to Pascal.

"My name is Shen Ye, it's nice to meet you."

Pascal had dealt with androids before and understood what was going on. After letting out a somewhat unpleasant laugh, he reached out and shook hands with Shen Ye: "It's a pleasure to meet you too."

"Hey, Shen, you're really trusting them like that? They're mechanical lifeforms, our enemies."

Seeing Shen Ye shake hands with the mechanical life form, the androids became somewhat nervous, worried that an unpredictable situation might occur at any moment, and 9S even shouted.

"Shut up, you talk too much." Yakoll turned around and glared at him. Although he knew that Yakoll was one of the main characters in the story, he still felt dissatisfied with him.

"But……"

9S was about to say something when Pascal said, "I can understand his tension, after all, our battle has lasted for many years, but I still want to say that we really love peace, and... we also communicate with the androids."

……

(Just got back from drinking. I'll add the rest of the plot in this chapter. My personal suggestion is to read it after noon tomorrow, or a few hours later.)

Chapter 286! Pascal's Gift

(I've caught up on everything I missed yesterday, and I'll be back to normal updates for the next few days since no one's treating me to meals right now :-D)

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Hearing Pascal say that they also communicated with androids, A2 and the others were very surprised. Although 2B had let go of most of her hostility after Shen Ye shook hands with it, she still asked with some doubt, "Who have you communicated with?"

"It should be the resistance army, since this is the only android camp nearby," Shen Ye said directly, as he remembered this part of the plot very clearly.

“Yes, but mainly we communicate with Miss Annie Morning, who is a very easy-going android.” Pascal nodded. “She has provided us with a lot of help and is a friend of our village.”

"I didn't expect you to know Annie Morning." A2 said incredulously, then narrowed her eyes, a dangerous aura spreading across her face: "As a good friend, she never told me this. That's too much."

Shen Ye patted her shoulder and comforted her, saying, "I guess you were afraid you would misunderstand. After all, who would believe it if word got out that an artificial being and a mechanical life form became friends?"

A2 thought about it and agreed, nodding, "That makes sense. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I probably wouldn't have believed it, and might even have suspected that Annie Morning betrayed the androids."

Of course, she also knew that even if Annie Monning betrayed the androids, she couldn't possibly mix with mechanical lifeforms, which is why she said it was possible and doubtful.

Listening to their conversation, 2B gradually understood some of the details, but she still asked with a puzzled look, "Even if you and Annie Morning are friends, you didn't invite us here just to explain this, did you?"

"Of course not. I invited you here mainly to thank you and to give you a gift."

At this point, Pascal waved to the mechanical beings beside him, and then those mechanical beings came over carrying several baskets of fruit.

"That Simone de Beauvoir in the amusement park ruins often harasses us and has kidnapped many of our companions. Since the village is full of peace-loving mechanical lifeforms and not many of them have combat capabilities, we can't defeat her. I originally planned to ask Miss Anne Morning for help, but she said she couldn't do anything either... Thinking about it, even if she agreed, I guess the other androids wouldn't be willing to help. However, in the morning, Anne Morning contacted me and said she would send someone over to investigate, so I sent her to the amusement park ruins."

Pascal pointed to the mechanical lifeform leading the way and continued, "I didn't expect you to actually get rid of that broken mechanical lifeform. To thank you, I've prepared some fruit picked from the forest for you. I heard your camp has been collecting food, and this fruit is edible, so please don't be shy and accept it."

After saying that, it instructed the mechanical life-like villagers to place the baskets of fruit in front of Shen Ye and the others.

"Then we won't stand on ceremony." Shen Ye nodded with a smile.

He certainly wouldn't be polite. After helping someone solve such a big problem, it was only natural to receive some gifts, especially since it was just some fruit.

Seeing that Shen Ye accepted the gift, Pascal was very happy. After letting out a few unpleasant electronic laughs, he said, "By the way, if you are interested, you can take a stroll around the village. We are very hospitable."

Shen Ye had originally intended to agree, as he was very interested in Pascal Village and wanted to observe the living habits of these mechanical life forms up close. However, he felt that now was not the right time, so he shook his head and declined.

"I'm sorry, we need to go back and report on what happened at the amusement park ruins, so we don't have time right now," he said.

"That's a real shame." Pascal shrugged in a humane way. "It seems we'll have to wait until you're free, but please rest assured, we welcome you anytime."

"Thank you then," Shen Ye said.

The group then picked up the baskets of fruit and were about to leave, but just as they turned around, Pascal seemed to remember something and called them back.

"Wait a moment, could you please bring this oil filter to Annie Morning?"

To be honest, it originally intended to use this to prove its relationship with Annie Morning, but it didn't expect Shen Ye to believe it so easily, which made it forget about it for a moment, and it only remembered it now.

“Okay.” Shen Ye nodded, but he was holding a basket of fruit and didn’t have a free hand to take it. In the end, it was Yako who reluctantly took the oil-stained part.

……

After saying goodbye to Pascal, the group began to return to the rebel camp along the same route.

On the way, 9s carried a basket of fruit that was as tall as him. He didn't participate in the conversation and was just thinking absentmindedly. Finally, he couldn't help but speak up and said, "I think it's necessary to report this to the bunker and have the commander send some more androids over to investigate and monitor that mechanical life village."

The group, whose conversation had been interrupted, looked at him, wondering why he had suddenly brought this up. 11B even frowned and said with dissatisfaction, "I don't think it's necessary. 9S, they have already declared themselves pacifists."

"The words of mechanical life are not to be trusted. Don't be deceived by appearances." 9S's tone was very serious.

"So you mean, Annie Morning was also bewitched?" A2 looked at 9S with an unfriendly expression, the little bit of goodwill she had managed to build up towards him over the past few days vanished instantly.

“It’s possible.” 9S, holding a wooden basket taller than himself, couldn’t see A2’s expression at all, and said to himself, “Perhaps there’s something wrong with the parts inside her. Anyway, I don’t think it’s normal. Maybe she needs a full checkup.”

“Okay, but before Annie Morning is examined, I will definitely dismantle you and make you undergo my examination first.” A2 would never tolerate anyone slandering her good friend, especially when it was her former nemesis who spoke up.

Upon hearing A2's threat, 9S's expression stiffened. She turned to 2B, intending to ask for her opinion, but then heard 2B say, "9S, I think we shouldn't inform the bunker about this, otherwise it will endanger the village."

“2B, how could even you…” 9S looked at 2B in disbelief. After a long while, he said dejectedly, “Fine, I won’t inform the bunker about this.”

After he finished speaking, there was a long silence.

At this moment, the group had approached the city where the rebel camp was located. Just then, 2B's auxiliary device beeped, followed by a sobbing voice.

"Communications Officer 6O calling Team Member 2B, it's time for the scheduled communication... Waaah... Wow..."

Hearing the crying coming from the other end of the communicator, 2B looked a little embarrassed. She glanced cautiously to her side and, sure enough, everyone's eyes were full of curiosity. She had no choice but to ask, "6O, what's wrong?"