NieR: Whirlpool

Two HO fighters flew over the sea, one in front and one behind.

Head straight to the huge complex at the end of the coastline.

The factory is built by the sea, covering an area of dozens of square kilometers.

The gray-black building complexes are like silent giant beasts, crawling on the ground.

The sea breeze, carrying a faint salty smell, blew on the wings.

"9M, where are we going to relax after this mission?"

9S's voice came through the communicator, with a hint of anticipation.

"Where do you want to go?"

Ye Feng controlled the fighter plane and easily avoided a towering chimney.

"Well... I heard there's an oasis in the desert, and the scenery there is pretty good."

9S's voice was filled with longing.

"Okay, when the mission is over, we'll go there and take a look."

Ye Feng responded casually, but his mind was not here.

He always felt that this mission was strange. In the past, mechanical life forms would always send flying creatures to intercept.

This time it was unusually quiet.

The two fighter jets gradually lowered their altitude and landed in a relatively open area.

The hatch opened and Ye Feng and 9S jumped out of the fighter plane.

Ding ding,

"9M, 21O calling."

9M's pod 154 beeps.

"Connect."

Ye Feng was concise and to the point.

"9M, 9S, have you reached the target area?"

21O's voice came through the communicator, with a hint of concern.

"Yes, Miss Communications Officer, we are here."

9S replied.

"Very good. The commander asked me to tell you that this mission is mainly for reconnaissance, and we should try to avoid direct conflict with mechanical life forms."

21O paused for a moment.

"Also, the commander asked me to remind you that this mission may encounter some...unusual situations. Please be careful."

"unusual?"

Ye Feng frowned.

"Yes, the commander did not elaborate on the specific situation, but just asked us to be more careful."

There was also a hint of doubt in 21O's tone.

"understood."

Ye Feng hung up the call and turned to look at 9S.

"It seems that this mission is not easy."

"Yeah, I always feel like something is going to happen."

9S scratched his head, confused.

"Don't think too much, let's complete the task first."

Ye Feng patted 9S's shoulder.

"You are responsible for drawing the factory map, and I will deal with the factory's defense system."

"Okay, let's split up."

9S nodded and turned to walk into the factory.

Ye Feng walked to the outskirts of the factory and began to look for the control node of the defense system.

Pod 154 followed him.

He took a deep breath, concentrated, and began to crack the defense system.

154 tilted his head and looked at Ye Feng,

"Aren't you worried about N2?"

"Worry."

"Do you miss her?"

"think."

Ye Feng's voice was low, and he continued with the work at hand.

"Hey, you are really confusing sometimes."

154 sighed,

"Forget it, I'll help you crack the defense system."

"Thanks."

Ye Feng smiled.

With the help of 154, Ye Feng's high-level hacking ability has been greatly improved.

He quickly found the control node of the defense system and began to crack it.

Data streams flashed before his eyes, and he operated skillfully.

Soon the first defense system of the factory was taken under control.

"It's done!"

Ye Feng let out a long sigh.

He turned and walked into the factory, ready to start his next work.

"What do you think of experiencing the first chapter of the game yourself?"

Ye Feng stopped and sighed.

"Bowl……"

154 was puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Ye Feng looked towards the west.

As the sun sets, the afterglow shines on the factory buildings, casting long shadows.

The sea breeze blew, bringing with it the roar of machines running.

"After the first round of the game, I had no idea what the story was about. After the second round, I already knew the general plot. But now..."

"what happened?"

Ye Feng looked up to the sky and howled,

"Song request: Actor!"

"okay!"

Ye Feng walked in the factory corridor. It was quiet around him except for the sound of his own footsteps.

And the sound coming from the earphones [I should cooperate with you in the performance...]

Ye Feng continued to move forward along the factory corridor.

Stop every few steps.

Use terminals to crack one defense system after another.

His movements were smooth and quick, as if he already knew the layout of the place well.

"Three years have passed, and the defense of mechanical creatures has become more complex than expected."

Ye Feng said to himself, "It can barely arouse people's interest."

His fingers danced on the terminal, and data streams poured down in front of him like a waterfall. Every line of defense collapsed easily under his attack, as if it was a game level tailor-made for him.

"Ye Feng, how's the situation over there?" 9S's voice came from the communicator.

"all the best,"

Ye Feng answered, and at the same time removed another line of defense.

"Where are you?"

"We have already mapped half of the factory, but we have come across some strange areas. I will report in detail later."

"Okay, be careful." Ye Feng reminded and continued to move forward.

As you go deeper, the defense systems become more and more complex.

Ye Feng had to concentrate fully and even mobilized some advanced hacking skills that he had mastered as a human.

"I really miss it."

Finally, Ye Feng arrived at the key area of the factory.

In front of him were three huge laser cannons.

They stand majestically.

Aim at the sea in the west.

Ye Feng stopped and looked carefully at this last line of defense.

"It's finally over," Ye Feng took a deep breath.

He stared at the huge monster in front of him, his fingers already ready to move.

simple!

Control of the two laser weapons has been secretly obtained.

After a pause,

He walked to the last one and thought for a moment.

Still extended his hand.

At this moment,

A familiar voice sounded in his mind again.

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Ye Feng."

Ye Feng's fingers stopped in mid-air, and he was silent for a moment.

Then he smiled confidently.

N2's voice was filled with worry.

"This could lead to unpredictable consequences."

Ye Feng stopped what he was doing and turned to face the shadow of the girl in red.

There was a determined light in his eyes.

"You came."

The two looked at each other, and the air was filled with the complex emotions of meeting again after a long separation.

"I knew you would come." N2 said softly.

There was a hint of reproach in his tone, but more of it was joy.

Ye Feng showed his signature smirk: "Why, you don't welcome me? I spent a lot of effort to find you."

N2 snorted and turned away. "You know this is dangerous. If YoRHa finds out, you will..."

Ye Feng, his body wrapped in a layer of data particles, strode forward.

He grabbed N2's wrist and pulled her towards him.

N2 screamed and crashed into Ye Feng's arms.

"I miss you."

Ye Feng whispered, his eyes full of sincerity,

"I miss you so much!"

"During this time I have been thinking about how I can see you again."

N2 raised his head slightly, his eyes flashing with complex light: "You idiot...always so reckless."

Ye Feng chuckled: "But isn't that what you like about me?"

N2 did not refute, but just leaned his head on Ye Feng's chest and said softly:

"Welcome back."

The two stood hugging each other, basking in the sunshine on top of the factory.