NieR: Whirlpool

In the underground base of the Forbidden City, the conference room is brightly lit.

"041, we need an explanation!"

Donald Trundle took the lead.

His funny black outfit stood out under the lights, and he was no longer called the Chief of the General Staff as before.

As the commander-in-chief of the data force,

He knew very well that the Chaos Database had been locked by the Timeline Guardian.

Ye Feng’s data could not be retrieved either.

"You and 154's judgment directly led to the general's...death! You must be held responsible for this!"

"Yes," said Walter von Brauchitsch in a deep voice, his electronic eyes flashing coldly.

"The general is the pillar of our Dragon Nation. His departure is an immeasurable loss to us. Your mistakes have put us in an unprecedented crisis."

"I can't accept this!" Oppenheimer slammed the table and his pipe fell from his mouth.

He fell to the ground,

Makes a crisp sound.

He stared at 041 with his bloodshot eyes and shouted hoarsely,

"How dare you! How dare you make such a hasty judgment! Sir, how could he...how could he..."

At the end of his speech, his voice choked and he was unable to continue.

Although Aaron Bushnell and Karl Dönitz did not speak, their furrowed brows and heavy expressions said it all.

The atmosphere in the entire conference room was extremely depressing, as if the air had frozen.

041Listen quietly,

His eyes swept across each person's face and finally landed on Oppenheimer.

He could feel Oppenheimer's heartfelt grief and anger, and could understand the doubts and dissatisfaction of other commanders-in-chief.

"I admit that 154 and I made a serious strategic mistake."

041's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of pain that was difficult to conceal.

"We underestimated the guy's weirdness, and also...we misjudged the identity of Mr. Nine."

"This mistake led to the gentleman's sacrifice. I...I cannot escape the blame."

He paused, took a deep breath, and continued:

“But now is not the time to assign blame.”

"The general has left, and we must unite to face the challenges that lie ahead."

"Norman von Tira's ambitions are already clear. We must make every effort to defend Dragon Country and the legacy left by the general!"

"Unity?" Donop Trundle sneered.

His voice was sharp and piercing, as if it was about to tear apart the heavy air.

"041, what can you offer to unite us?"

"Without the general here, the Dragon Kingdom is like a pile of loose sand!"

"You and 154's mistakes have left us without a backbone. Do you still expect us to listen to you like before?"

Walter von Brauchitsch's electronic eyes flashed red,

He took a step forward and said in a deep and powerful voice:

"041, I know that you and 154 have always been the general's most trusted assistants. Your abilities are beyond doubt."

"But, this time, you really let us down."

"The general's departure is not only the loss of one person, but also the loss of our entire Dragon Nation."

"We...we don't know what to do."

His voice was full of confusion and helplessness. The army commander-in-chief, who was always known for his calmness, had lost his usual composure at this moment.

Karl Dönitz clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force.

His wolf-like eyes were filled with sadness and anger at this moment:

"I have always believed that the General is invincible and will always lead us to victory."

"But...but now...he...we didn't even see him for the last time..."

The iron-blooded naval commander-in-chief choked up and could no longer speak.

Aaron Bushnell stood there in silence, his body trembling slightly.

As the Air Force Commander-in-Chief, he was used to seeing life and death.

But this time, he couldn't suppress the grief in his heart.

He and Ye Feng (No. 9) were the first to know each other.

From the initial simple program to the advanced intelligence now,

Ye Feng witnessed his growth step by step.

He also received countless help and guidance.

In the mind of Aaron Bushnell,

Ye Feng is not only a general,

He is also his mentor, his...father.

now,

How could he accept the fact that this "father" suddenly left?

Oppenheimer's tears rolled down his cheeks.

He held the pipe tightly in his hand, as if it was his last resort.

He has the closest relationship with Ye Feng, who not only endowed him with advanced intelligence, but also gave him the most powerful nuclear weapon.

three years ago,

Ye Feng told himself that he was going to go through the tribulation like a god and would lose his memory.

And I have always been by Ye Feng's side,

In Oppenheimer's heart, Ye Feng was his benefactor, his best friend, and his... everything.

He couldn't imagine what Dragon Country would be like without Ye Feng.

He couldn't even imagine how he would get through the days without Ye Feng.

"I...I really don't know what to do..."

Oppenheimer's voice was hoarse and trembling.

"041, tell me, what should we do? Can we still... can we still be like before?"

He raised his head and looked at 041, his eyes full of despair and helplessness.

"I know that your doubts about me and 154 stem from your loyalty to the general and your confusion about the future."

041's voice is steady and powerful.

He looked around with a determined look.

"But please believe me, 154 and I are just as loyal to the general as anyone here!"

He paused and continued:

"The general's departure has indeed made us lose our backbone, but we cannot let this cause us to lose our composure."

"The general once said, 'The Dragon Kingdom has never been supported by one person, but by all of us!'"

"Now, although the general has left, the spirit and the foundation he left behind need us to protect together!"

041 walked up to Oppenheimer and patted him on the shoulder gently:

"Robert, I know you and your husband have the closest relationship, and I feel your pain."

"But, Mr. once taught us, 'It's okay to be sad, but you can't indulge in it. What we have to do is turn grief into strength and keep moving forward!'"

He looked at Donald Trundle again:

"Donald, I know you are angry and have something against me and 154."

"But now is not the time to be dejected. We were all trained by the general, and our goal is the same, which is to protect the Dragon Kingdom!"

"As for unity..."

041's voice suddenly rose.

“Aren’t we always united?”

“When the general was here, we obeyed his command; now that the general is gone, we should unite more closely and face challenges together!”

"Have you forgotten the general's teachings? 'Unity is strength, this strength is iron, this strength is steel!'"

He glanced at everyone and spoke in a sonorous and powerful voice:

"I know that you all have doubts and concerns in your hearts."

"But please believe that 154 and I will do our best to lead everyone out of this difficult situation!"

"Although the general is gone, his spirit lives on! We will carry on his legacy and continue to fight!"