NieR: Whirlpool

in the corridor,

Ye Feng looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar environment around him, feeling a mixture of emotions.

This is his 48th time here.

Every time, he thought it was his first time.

But this time, he remembered everything that happened before.

This feeling is really strange, but also... helpless.

But he knew he had to persevere.

For N2, for 2B, for 9S, and for himself.

He wants to survive and change the fate of this world.

He wants to... revive the glory of mankind.

This is his mission and also his...destiny.

He stood in front of the holographic map in the command hall, his eyes sweeping across the ruined city on the Kanto Plain.

White stood beside him, looking serious.

"9M, this mission is extremely important. We must find Engels' hiding place and obtain its design information."

White said,

"You and 9S are the perfect team. I believe you can complete this difficult advance reconnaissance mission."

Ye Feng nodded, a confident smile appearing on his lips.

"Don't worry, Miss Commander. 9S and I will figure out every screw of Engels."

Just then, 9S walked into the command hall.

He waved to Ye Feng excitedly, with a bright smile on his face and brisk steps.

"Hey, 9M! I heard we have a new mission?"

As he spoke, he jumped to Ye Feng's side.

His eyes were full of anticipation.

Ye Feng turned around and said to 9S with a smile:

"That's right, man. Are you ready for a thrilling adventure?"

He reached out and gently patted 9S's shoulder, his eyes full of encouragement and trust.

9S’s eyes lit up.

"Of course! I can't wait to explore those unknown areas of the Earth."

The two discussed the details of the mission with great interest.

White cleared his throat, gaining the two men's attention.

"Okay, you two."

There was a hint of helplessness and pampering in White's voice.

"The mission briefing has been sent to your terminal. Remember, the primary goal of this operation is reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. If you encounter a dangerous situation, retreat immediately. Do you understand?"

"understand!"

Ye Feng and 9S answered in unison.

The two men stood at attention at the same time and saluted White with a standard military salute.

His eyes were full of firmness and determination.

……

Ye Feng was strolling in the corridor when he suddenly saw a familiar figure.

That slender figure, the long golden hair, and the iconic black eye mask,

And those long... thighs.

If it’s not 11B, then who is it?

He walked over quickly, smiled and said hello: "Hey, 11B! Long time no see."

11B turned around and looked at him with a hint of surprise.

"You remember...knowing me?"

Ye Feng was stunned for a moment, then reacted.

This 11B might be new and not yet have the memories of what they experienced together.

He coughed lightly to hide his embarrassment:

"Oh, sorry, I got the wrong person. I'm 9M, nice to meet you."

11B nodded. "9M... I seem to have heard of you. Hello."

Ye Feng noticed the vigilance and uneasiness in 11B's eyes.

He remembered something and said casually:

"I heard that the 243rd airborne operation will be carried out soon. Are you participating?"

11B's body stiffened visibly. "Yes... I will participate."

Ye Feng understood clearly.

He pretended to be casual and said, "By the way, I'm doing some survey work in the surrounding areas recently. Feel free to contact me if you need anything."

"No... no need..."

11B hesitated for a moment and stammered,

Find a reason to leave.

Ye Feng looked at 11B's departing figure, feeling somewhat confused.

He felt that 11B's behavior was a little abnormal, as if she was hiding something.

He chuckled secretly. Knowing the plot well, he knew that 11B was planning to escape.

Quietly,

Ye Feng called up his terminal and quickly entered a string of coordinates.

These coordinates,

It was the possible hiding place of his companions, 8B, 22B, 64B, etc., who secretly helped them escape from the YoRHa unit after his last resurrection.

He encrypted the sender ID and sent it to 11B's terminal, then put the device away as if nothing had happened.

Ye Feng sighed softly and murmured to himself: "If you want to leave, then leave."

he knows,

In this cruel world, everyone is trying to find their own path.

And what he can do,

It means to guide a vague direction for those confused companions to the best of your ability.

He turned and walked towards the room, preparing for his next move.

Everything is ready,

Ye Feng and 9S sat in the cockpits of their respective HO fighters, preparing to depart from the bunker for the machinery manufacturing factory.

"9S, are you ready?" Ye Feng asked through the communication system.

"All set, 9M."

9S replied,

"But I'm still a little curious, why were the two of us sent on this mission? You know, we Scanners usually go on missions alone."

Ye Feng smiled and said, "Maybe the commander feels that we have a mutual understanding and can't bear to separate us."

9S was amused. "You do it again. Honestly, I feel like something is wrong."

"Don't think too much," Ye Feng said seriously.

"Just focus on the task. Remember, be careful when you get to the factory."

"I understand." 9S nodded.

"But 9M, this mission? It feels strangely familiar to me."

Ye Feng was silent for a moment, then said calmly:

"Maybe it's because I've dreamed about it sometimes. Come on, let's see who can get to the factory first?"

"You want to compete again?" 9S smiled helplessly.

"Okay, I accept the challenge."

Two HO fighters flew out of the bunker side by side and sped towards the surface of the earth.

Ye Feng looked at 9S beside him, feeling mixed emotions.

He knew that 9S had been executed numerous times, and that he lost his memory each time.

But he couldn't say anything and could only silently protect this friend who was always full of curiosity.

"Hey, 9M!"

9S's voice interrupted Ye Feng's thoughts.

"Are you distracted? I'm about to surpass you!"

Ye Feng came back to his senses and smiled: "Dream on! Watch me!"

The two fighter planes chased each other and broke through the atmosphere.

Drawing a beautiful trajectory in the blue sky,

Flying towards the factory looming on the horizon.

The top of the factory.

There stood a girl in red—the shadow of N2.

Her eyes flashed with complex emotions as she watched the fighter planes getting closer and closer in the sky.

"Fool!"