NieR: Whirlpool

The sun is like a burning fireball, releasing its scorching light unrestrainedly.

"Come on, 2B, senior, eat some melon!"

2S, who was communicating with 9B, suddenly heard Ye Feng's voice from behind.

He turned his head subconsciously and saw Ye Feng walking towards him with a smug look on his face.

The pair of clever eyes rolled around, and their gaze fell on the three big, round, green things on Ye Feng's chest.

In an instant, 9S's eyes brightened, and he suddenly jumped up from the ground and ran straight towards Ye Feng.

Without further ado, he took the largest watermelon from Ye Feng's hand and fondled its smooth skin.

Then tap gently,

The sound was clear and resonant, and 9S burst into laughter.

With a soft and wet "puff" sound,

The fibers inside the watermelon broke, and 9S broke the watermelon in half with his bare hands, and happily handed the two halves to 2B.

"2B, eat some watermelon..."

9S smiled happily, took the melon from Ye Feng again, and broke it open with his bare hands again.

Ye Feng laughed and took out two metal spoons and handed them to the two people.

2B took the watermelon and the spoon. Her movements were a little unfamiliar, but she quickly got used to it.

Ye Feng pulled out the pure white contract from behind him and gently stroked it across the surface of the watermelon.

The moment the blade came into contact with the melon rind, there was a slight "crackling" sound. That was the sound of the melon rind cracking, crisp and clean, without a trace of drag.

Then he sat gracefully next to 2B, took out a spoon and started to eat.

2B took a bite and the sweetness of the watermelon spread in her mouth. It was a long-lost feeling and she couldn't help but smile.

9S looked at 2B's smile and felt a sense of coolness and warmth in his heart.

He knew how precious these moments were to the YoRHa androids.

"This watermelon is so sweet!" 9S couldn't help but exclaim. While eating the watermelon, he secretly observed 2B's reaction.

Ye Feng also smiled. He looked at 9S and 2B and felt an inexplicable sense of joy in his heart. "Yeah, even the sweetness of watermelon is not as sweet as that of the senior."

9S didn't care about Ye Feng's teasing. He wiped the juice from the corner of his mouth and shouted, "Although it's not as good as the Sweet King Watermelon, it's also very good."

"Tsk!" Ye Feng glanced at 9S and said disdainfully, "You know nothing. Although the sweetness of 8424 watermelon is not as good as that of Sweet King, its balanced taste and high water content are more suitable for most people's tastes.

Moreover, 8424 watermelon has fewer seeds, making it easier to eat.”

"No!" 9S swallowed the melon pulp in his mouth and said slowly, "The sweetness of the Sweet King watermelon can bring a strong sense of satisfaction.

Its sweet taste can quickly boost your spirits, especially after a long mission or battle.

And, 9M?

Do you still spit out watermelon seeds? "

Hearing 9S's sophistry and doubts, Ye Feng was stunned for a moment and looked at 9S in disbelief.

I saw him chewing it with big mouthfuls, swallowing the melon pulp and seeds whole.

"Senior... don't you spit out the seeds?" Ye Feng widened his eyes, took a breath, and asked in a daze.

"Do I still need to vomit?" 9S asked in disbelief, his eyes widened.

"if not……"

"what?"

"It seems that you are not very good at eating melons..."

"Hahaha……"

The three of them sat together and shared a watermelon, the afternoon sun shining on them, warm and gentle. The surrounding ruins and traces of war seemed to become distant at this moment, and their world was left with only this simple happiness.

At this moment, Ye Feng noticed a strange look in 2B's eyes.

He asked with concern, "2B, what's wrong? Is 8424 not to your taste?"

2B shook her head slightly, her voice trembling slightly. "No, watermelon is sweet. I was just thinking, how nice it would be if our world could always be as peaceful as it is now."

Ye Feng and 9S looked at each other. They could both feel a deep desire in 2B's words.

But at this moment, they all hope to bring even a little peace and sweetness to the world.

9S nodded in agreement. He looked at the watermelon in his hand, as if he saw a ray of hope in it. "Yes, every time we eat watermelon, every time we smile, it is our effort to take back the Earth."

A glimmer of determination flashed in 2B's eyes. She knew that although the road ahead was long and full of challenges, she was willing to work with her friends for a better world.

Ding ding,

Communications access.

"It's time for the scheduled contact, 9S, 9M..."

21O was interrupted by 9S before she could finish her words.

"Got it."

210 rolled his eyes silently in his heart. These guys are still the same as always.

But she was used to it, and after thinking about it for a while,

Then he continued:

"Intelligence shows that our intelligence personnel have disappeared in the desert. The final coordinates of their black box signal have been sent to the auxiliary machine. The headquarters orders you to investigate the situation."

"receive."

"receive."

"Oh, by the way, there is one more personal matter." 21O on the other end of the line glanced at the people around him and said softly into the microphone:

"There may be traces of previous human activities in the desert. If you find any, please help collect them."

“Okay, Miss Communications Officer.” 9S raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile.

He knew that 210 often asked him to do things beyond his assignments, but he did not find it troublesome. Instead, he felt that it was a manifestation of trust and closeness.

"Do you have any questions?" 21O's voice came through the communicator without any fluctuations, as if she would never have any emotional fluctuations.

Her delicate face was as cold as a sculpture, only her deep eyes flashed with calmness and determination.

"It's nothing serious..." Ye Feng blinked mischievously and answered in a deliberately relaxed tone.

He knew that 21O was always serious, but sometimes he just couldn't help but want to tease this serious sister.

21O didn't seem to understand Ye Feng's joke. He just nodded slightly, and then solemnly reminded: "Please be careful during the operation and pay attention to safety."

"Please don't worry, Miss Communications Officer. We..." 9S was about to respond.

Communications ceased abruptly.

Strange silence...

"Just cutting off my call like that..." 9S complained in frustration.

"Okay, don't be depressed." Ye Feng patted 9S on the back with a smile, laughing without saying anything.

Then, the three of them began to prepare for action.

As they advanced, they encountered a member of the resistance walking towards them.