NieR: Whirlpool

"154 calling Zorro, please reply if received."

The voice of the girl in the gray skirt echoed in the empty camp, with a hint of urgency.

After a moment, a calm male voice sounded:

"Zorro received, Mr. Left Chief of Staff, what instructions do you have?"

"I need a batch of equipment, including but not limited to high-frequency shock blades, anti-armor bolt guns, and individual shield generators..."

54 recited a long list of equipment in one breath, with an unquestionable command in his tone.

"Understood. I'll arrange it right away." Zorro responded without any hesitation.

After a while, there was a roar in the sky.

A military transport helicopter loaded with equipment appeared over the camp.

The red star military emblem of the Dragon Kingdom is printed on the side of the fuselage, shining brightly in the sun.

The helicopter landed slowly and the door opened.

A small mechanical life form leaped down with an agile figure.

He was dressed in black combat uniform.

There was a sword flashing with cold light on his waist, and an exaggerated anti-armor bolter on his back.

The whole person exudes a murderous aura.

"The equipment has been delivered, please check it."

Zoro walked up to 154, saluted with a standard military salute, and said in a deep voice.

154 checked the equipment skillfully, and after confirming that everything was correct, he nodded with satisfaction.

She looked up at Zoro, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a smile of approval:

"Good job, Zoro."

"It is my honor to serve His Excellency the Left Chief of Staff." Zoro saluted again in a loud voice.

This scene left all the android girls present stunned.

"This...what's going on?" 22B asked bewilderedly, blinking her big watery eyes.

"That mechanical lifeform...seems to obey 154's orders?"

8B was also amazed. It was the first time she had seen such an obedient mechanical life form.

"That gun... is so cool!" 64B's focus was obviously different. She stared at the anti-armor bolter on Zoro's back, her eyes flashing with excitement.

"154, when did you manage to tame such a powerful subordinate?" 11B approached 154 and asked curiously.

154 raised his eyebrows. "That's it!? This is just the beginning!"

11B said, "Tsk!"

Now it’s installed.

A2 watched all this quietly without saying a word, but there was a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

She had fought against mechanical lifeforms countless times and knew how ferocious and difficult to tame these guys were.

However, the mechanical life form in front of her was so respectful to 154, which made her even more confused about Ye Feng's identity.

Anne Morning had a thoughtful expression on her face.

She looked at 154, then at Zorro, as if she was thinking about something.

21O stood aside with a faint smile on her face.

She had long known that 154's identity was not simple, but she did not expect that she had such a powerful force.

"Hello everyone."

Zorro glanced at everyone present and nodded slightly in greeting.

His gaze lingered on 21O for a moment, and a subtle fluctuation flashed across his eyes.

Then he looked away and said to a mechanical lifeform soldier behind him:

"Bring the stuff over here."

The soldier stepped forward in response, holding a silver-white metal box in his hand.

He put the box on the ground.

After opening it, a brand new YoRHa cyborg was revealed.

"This is……"

21O's pupils contracted slightly.

She recognized the prosthetic.

It is the 11S model!

"This is 11S's cyborg," Zoro explained.

"11S..."

21O muttered to herself, her eyes slightly red.

She knew that 11S had stored his data in her body in order to save her.

And now, this brand new prosthetic body might allow him to...

"Zorro, what you mean is..." 11B seemed to have thought of something and asked excitedly.

"Yes, if conditions permit, we can try to transfer 11S's data from 21O's body to this prosthesis."

Zoro nodded and said,

“However, this will take some time to prepare.”

"Great!" 22B cheered.

"Did you hear that 11S!"

"We will definitely help you!" 64B also clenched his fists and said firmly.

"11S, did you hear that?" 21O's voice was full of anticipation and joy. She gently stroked her chest, as if she could feel 11S's presence.

"I heard it..."

A slightly lazy voice sounded in 21O's mind. It was 11S.

There was a hint of helplessness and...relief in his voice?

"Mmmm, that's good, the days of slacking off are over."

11S rolled his eyes in 21O's mind and complained inwardly.

During this time, I lived in 21O's body. Although I lost my freedom, I lived the lazy life I always dreamed of.

No need to fight, no need to carry out missions, just eat and sleep every day...

Ahem, it feels so good to think about something random.

Now that he was suddenly told that he could be "resurrected", he actually felt a little reluctant for a moment.

but,

I am reluctant to leave.

11S also knows that

Being able to own your own body again and feel the world is better than being trapped in a small space of consciousness forever.

What's more... he still has a lot of things to do and a lot of people to meet...

Thinking of this,

11S took a deep breath, suppressed his reluctance, and said in an excited tone:

"Great! I can finally... ahem, see the light of day again! Thank you Zoro, thank you 154, thank you everyone!"

Although she said thank you, 11S was thinking:

[When I am resurrected, the first thing I will do is to have a good rest for a few days and catch up on all the anime I missed during this period! Then I will find some mechanical life forms to "learn from each other"... um, and hug a few android ladies...]

"How are your preparations for the outer combat plan?" 154 asked.

"Do not worry."

Zoro said, his tone full of confidence.

"I have mobilized all the troops that can be mobilized and set up a dragnet outside the base. Not to mention Noda Jiro, even a fly can't fly out."

"Very good." 154 nodded.

"Take action."

“May victory be with us.”

"May victory be with us," Zoro repeated, turning away.

The roar of the propellers sounded again.

The helicopter slowly took off and flew into the distance.