NieR: Whirlpool

Chapter 522 Finale

"Mom, what happened next?"

The little boy opened his curious eyes and looked at his mother expectantly.

outside the window,

The stars are shining brightly and a bright moon hangs high in the sky.

The mother gently stroked her child's hair and continued to tell the legendary story:

"Later, that gentleman rushed towards the dangerous rift together with the powerful monster. They collided in the air, releasing energy that was enough to repair the world."

"Like fireworks?" the little boy asked innocently.

"Yes, it's more spectacular than the most beautiful fireworks in the world."

The mother smiled and said,

"The light illuminated the entire sky. When the light faded, the cracks disappeared, and the world returned to peace."

The little boy's eyes sparkled with admiration: "That gentleman is so brave!"

"Yeah, he saved everyone." There was a hint of nostalgia in the mother's voice.

"So..." The little boy hesitated, "Where did he go?"

The mother gazed at the starry sky outside the window, and an elusive look flashed in her eyes.

She said softly: "Go far away, travel."

"Will he come back?" the little boy asked.

The mother was silent for a moment, then gave a firm and warm smile: "Yes, he will come back when the world needs him again."

The little boy seemed satisfied with the answer. He yawned and slowly closed his eyes.

The mother gently closed the storybook. On the cover was a pattern of a huge silver giant confronting a black and gold monster.

"Good night, my little hero," she whispered, kissing the child's forehead.

Outside the window, a meteor streaked across the night sky, leaving behind a short and brilliant trail of light.

The mother looked at the light, her eyes full of longing and expectation.

"Aren't you coming back yet?" she asked softly, her voice dissipating in the night wind.

……

"crunch..."

The door was gently opened.

The man poked his head into the room.

The room was dark, and the man felt at ease.

Suddenly, the lights in the living room came on.

"You still know how to come back!"

A woman's lazy voice sounded on the sofa. It was 21O.

Her black mask looked mysterious yet friendly under the light.

"That's right. It's New Year's Day, and you left so many of us in the house by yourself."

On the second-floor railing, N2 and A2 stood together.

She looked at him reproachfully, with a mischievous gleam in her eyes.

"pia~"

There was the sound of a whip cracking.

10H walked down the stairs with a smile on his face and looked at Ye Feng gently.

"I'll reward you tonight..."

Ye Feng turned around and gently tapped the man's head behind him.

"Didn't you say we were all asleep? Huh? This is what you call sleeping?"

9S rubbed his head and complained:

"How would I know that they could endure so long..."

He looked helplessly at the women upstairs.

I secretly wondered in my heart, is it possible that women’s energy is endless?

"Come on, Ye Feng, we are going to celebrate tonight!"

11B stood up from the sofa, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

As if looking forward to a special moment.

"Yes, come and join us!" Divaras and Popolas echoed, their voices gentle but firm.

"Okay, okay, I'm coming." Ye Feng smiled helplessly and felt a warmth in his heart.

Although he had gone through many hardships, the reunion at this moment made him feel a long-lost sense of belonging.

"We are going to welcome the New Year together tonight, and you are leaving the twelve of us here alone."

Yakor came over, carrying his signature suitcase in his hands and a mischievous smile on his face.

"You guys are really..."

Ye Feng shook his head, his heart deeply moved.

He knew that these people were indispensable in his life.

"Come on, get ready to welcome the New Year!"

"By the way, where's 2B?"

"I'm coaxing the kids upstairs..."

Ye Feng laughed.

Through the window,

distance.

The night is like ink.

Ye Feng stood on the balcony.

Looking at the fireworks blooming in the night sky, a satisfied smile hung on the corner of his mouth.

"What are you thinking about?"

2B gently hugged him from behind and rested her head on his shoulder.

"Thinking about our journey."

Ye Feng turned around and gently stroked 2B's cheek.

"From our first meeting to our current reunion, it feels like a long and beautiful dream."

2B smiled, her eyes twinkling with tenderness:

“It’s not a dream, it’s a reality we created together.”

There was constant laughter in the living room.

9S was arguing with A2, his face full of dissatisfaction;

N2 was making mischievous noises on the side, occasionally letting out a silvery bell-like laugh.

"Can you two just be quiet for a moment?"

21O shook his head helplessly, but couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.

10H sat elegantly on the couch, tapping her palms with the whip in her hand. “Do you want me to quiet them down?”

"No need." 11B smiled and handed her a drink. "Tonight is our reunion day, let them have fun."

Divara, Popola and three others were busy in the kitchen, preparing a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner, and the aroma filled the entire room.

Yakel stood by the window, looking into the distance thoughtfully:

"You know, sometimes I wonder why every time I time travel to change the future, something always goes wrong."

"I was wondering the same thing..."

"if……"

"There are no ifs." Ye Feng walked to her side and said softly, "No matter what, we must live in the present."

Yakel nodded, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes: "You are right, no matter what, we have jumped out of the vortex of reincarnation."

"father!"

A childish voice came from upstairs, and a little girl skipped downstairs and threw herself into Ye Feng's arms.

Ye Feng lifted his daughter high up, with a happy smile on his face:

"My little princess, do you miss your daddy?"

"Yes!" The little girl nodded vigorously, then whispered mysteriously into Ye Feng's ear.

"Dad, I just saw a very bright light outside the window, like a giant!"

Ye Feng and 2B looked at each other, and a hint of understanding flashed in their eyes.

"That's the hero who protects us." Ye Feng said gently, "He will appear when we need him."

"Just like Daddy?" the little girl asked innocently.

"Yes, just like daddy," 2B replied softly as she took her daughter.

Late at night, when everyone is immersed in a joyful atmosphere,

Ye Feng walked to the balcony alone and looked up at the starry sky.

A shooting star streaked across the sky, just like that night before.

"Hypajetton, are you doing well over there?" Ye Feng asked softly, his voice dissipating in the night wind.

In the distance, there seemed to be a faint light flickering, as if it was some kind of response.

Ye Feng smiled slightly, turned around and returned to the warm house, back to his family.

Everyone has his or her own ending and a new beginning.

2B has found true love and family and is no longer just a fighting machine.

9S is finally free to explore the world and satisfy his endless curiosity.

A2 let go of past hatred, learned to get along with others, and even occasionally became sad.

21O stops strictly following instructions and starts enjoying the little pleasures in life.

10H escaped his fate.

11B found its home.

N2 has learned real emotions and is no longer just cold data.

Divara and Popola found extraordinary happiness in ordinary daily life.

Yakor let go of the calmness of a scientist and embraced the gentleness of a woman.

And Ye Feng,

This once ordinary man, after experiencing countless challenges, finally understood the true meaning of life——

Not the power, not the glory, but every ordinary moment spent with the ones you love.

Outside the window, the New Year's bells are ringing.

A new year and a new journey are about to begin.

And those past adventures, battles, sacrifices and victories will become their shared memories, forever treasured in their hearts.

The journey is not over yet, the story continues.

The book is finished

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A man who looks like Daniel Wu showed up and sat in front of his computer in the office.

Start... uh... speaking:

“Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to read this… er, it would be more appropriate to call it a “text sequence”.

When writing these words, the author was in a low state and often fell into inexplicable pessimism.

Words, vent.

When I was crazy, I could type up to 12,000 words a day.

It was originally written for myself.

The novel is deliberately filled with negative words such as "dull", "boring", "no matter how hard you try, it's useless", etc., which make people feel hopeless when they think about it carefully.

After all, the adult world has always been dull.

Especially the first volume.

When disaster strikes, all living beings become ants.

So...anyway,

Thank you all! "

"Get out of the way!"

Another man entered the shot and pushed Changkong away.

Ye Feng cursed:

"Nonsense, this guy's gender should be comparable to Daniel Wu!"

Then he faces the camera:

"I heard from Changkong that he is conceiving other types of novels, but the subject matter and time are unknown."

"I shot out a stream of sword energy, which brushed his scalp. He was so scared that he quickly changed his words and said, 'I'm already working hard, don't rush me, or I'll be in trouble.'"

"In the end, I'm bringing 12 wives with me... uh... 9S, you bastard, stay away from me..."

“Thank you for your support.”

"Come on, come on, everyone, please speak a few words!"

Everyone gathered together.

N2: "I finally understand that living is not just for evolution, but also for those incalculable emotions."

A2: "Tsk, whether we are mechanical life forms or androids, we are all looking for our own paths."

2B: "Honor, responsibility, and love... I finally don't have to suffer through the choices."

9S: "Every exploration of unknown data is like an adventure, but the most precious discovery is friendship."

154: "Hmph, don't think you can get rid of me, stinky leaf. I will always follow you and nag you till the end of time!"

041: "General, your command is like art. I am honored to follow you till now."

11B: "Sir, I will always remember the courage and hope you taught me."

10H: "No matter how many times I die, my heart will always be in your direction."

21O: “Sometimes, taking off the mask takes more courage than fighting. Thank you for teaching me this.”

Blake: "Fighting is not only about winning, but also about protecting the people behind you."

White: "May the glory of mankind last forever... No, may the glory of all life last forever."

153: "Data can be deleted, but true bonds will always remain in memory."

042: "According to my calculations, every moment I spend with 153 puts my emotional module into overdrive."

11S: "Hey, don't be so serious! Even in the end times, remember to smile!"

Divaras: "Passion cannot be extinguished. Even in the darkest moments, it still burns."

Popolas: "Still waters run deep. My love is like that calm lake, it never dries up."

22B: "Sometimes being a little stupid can help you see the most complicated truth, right?"

Yotsuba: "Every communication is a connection of life, and I am honored to be this bridge."

Futaba: "The meaning of fighting is not to defeat the enemy, but to protect everything that is cherished."

Adam: "The wonder of human beings lies not in their physical structure but in the complexity of their emotions."

Eve: "Wherever my brother is, that's where I belong."

Aaron: "Command is not just about giving orders, it is also about pointing out the direction of hope for the soldiers."

Carl: "The ocean taught me tolerance, battle taught me toughness, and you taught me trust."

Donald: "Look, I don't care about the rules! I just know that for our future, I'm willing to break them all!"

Walter: "Every battle is a chess game, and the most important chess piece is always the human heart."

Robert: "Even if it rains fire from the sky, we will stand on the front line to protect this land."

Zorro: "Hidden in darkness, but fighting for the light, this is my creed."

Anne Morning: “Resistance is not about destruction, but about building a more just world.”

8B: "What the master taught me is not only the fighting skills, but also how to truly live."

64B: "What are you afraid of? The worst that can happen is that I will die again! Anyway, the master is here!"

Prime: "The glory of the androids... What is the true glory? Perhaps coexistence."

Tom: "Loyalty is not blind obedience, but a firm choice after understanding."

Black Shadow: "Tsk tsk, interesting story, but it's a pity that I can only be the villain... But who says that villains can't appear again?"

Yakor: "I traveled through time to find you because I have a promise in my heart that I cannot forget."

Girl in white: "Everyone has the right to choose, even us who are made up of data."

Number Nine: "The me of the past, the you of the future, we will eventually meet in the long river of time."

Girl in White (female): "Gentleness does not mean weakness. Sometimes the gentlest light can penetrate the deepest darkness."

Pod 006: "My children, wherever you go, my love will follow you."

Yona: "Even if we are trapped in the cage of data, our hearts are still free."

Youyue: "The moon always protects the earth, just as we protect each other's memories."

Feio: "Big brother, thank you for teaching me how to face the darkness bravely!"

Levania: "Even if the appearance is scary, the light inside is what matters most."

Ye Xiaozhang: "Brother, no matter how powerful the enemy is, I will stand by you!"

Neil: "To protect the one you love, you'll sacrifice everything."

Yuna: "Brother, look, I'm not coughing anymore, we can go on an adventure together!"

White Book: "Tsk, I'm not helping you because I like you, it's just... it just happened to be on my way."

Kenny: "Shut up! Don't think I'll be moved by a few nice words! ... But thank you for not giving up on me."

Emil: "Even if I can't see the world, I can still feel its beauty."

Demon King Nier: "Sometimes, the real hero is not the knight who defeats the dragon, but the ordinary person who protects his family every day."

Hypergeton: "Dudududu..." (The silence contains respect for the strong)

Ye Feng: "Whether we are human, mechanical life form or artificial human, we are all looking for our own meaning. And I have finally found my destination - every day with you."

"Goodbye!"

Everyone stood up and bowed: "See you again if we are lucky. Goodbye!"