NieR: Whirlpool

After a long journey, the three finally arrived at Pascal Village.

The village is still filled with smoke, and it still exudes a strong atmosphere of life.

"Ms. 2B, 9S and 9M, you are here! Welcome, welcome!" Pascal, who received the notification from the guard, came out happily to greet everyone.

"Excuse me, Mr. Pascal."

"Did you three encounter any problems when you came to the village?" Pascal asked curiously.

"Yes, Pascal, we want to know if there are other special mechanical life forms nearby." 2B stated her purpose directly.

"Let me think about it..." Pascal said as he tapped his head with his mechanical fingers to think.

Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and continued:

I heard that there is a group of ferocious mechanical life forms in the northwest forest. They formed a country and called themselves the Forest Kingdom.

It is said that these guys are very xenophobic, but they will never actively attack other mechanical creatures.

But that's just a rumor, I haven't dealt with them yet."

"Forest Kingdom?" 9S murmured, with a hint of curiosity and anticipation on his face.

He turned to look at the mechanical lifeform village chief Pascal beside him, his eyes gleaming:

“I really want to go and see it!”

Pascal seemed to sense 9S's excitement, and replied with a smile, "If you are interested, you can go and have a look.

However, be careful as the situation inside the Forest Kingdom may be more complicated."

9S nodded in understanding, and continued, "Well, could you tell us how to get to the Forest Kingdom?"

Pascal thought for a moment and answered seriously:

“The shortest route is this: First, you need to reach the northernmost part of the city;

Next, cross the rope bridge above the canyon;

Finally, you will reach the abandoned commercial area.

From there, heading north, you will reach the territory of the Forest Kingdom."

After hearing this detailed instruction, 2B smiled gratefully and said, "Thank you very much for the information, Mr. Pascal."

Pascal smiled and responded:

“You’re welcome, and if you guys have any other questions or need help, feel free to let me know.

You may as well take a rest here before setting off again."

9S nodded gratefully and said with a smile, "Sorry for bothering you."

This was the vocabulary he had just learned from Ye Feng, and it came in handy at the moment.

So the three of them dispersed in Pascal Village and took a short rest.

2B and 9S strolled through the village, taking in the beautiful scenery around them.

As they walked, they met a pair of android men and women. They were wearing resistance army clothes and were sitting under a big tree to enjoy the cool air.

9S looked at them curiously and asked, "Are you the resistance?"

Seeing two androids, a man and a woman, coming towards him and questioning him, the man who looked like a resistance soldier looked panicked.

When the man and woman heard the sound, they immediately became nervous.

The man looked at the two strangers in front of him in horror, his face as pale as paper, and he stammered:

"Ah, it's over, the pursuers are coming.

Don't kill us, I will go back with you."

The woman stood by with a helpless look on her face, not daring to speak.

"Hmm?" 9S looked confused, not understanding why the couple was so nervous.

2B's expression froze for a moment. She bit her lip lightly, then quickly let go.

There was a hint of struggle in her eyes, as if she recalled some bad memories.

9S and 2B looked at each other and nodded.

2B walked over slowly and said soothingly:

"Don't worry, we are the YoRHa unit, not the resistance army. We won't capture you and take you back."

Hearing this, the tension on the man's face gradually relaxed.

He muttered: "Ah... not the resistance... that's good, that's good..."

The man finally let go of his worries and looked much more relaxed.

At this time, the woman next to her slowly stood up.

Her eyes fell on 2B and she began to explain:

"We were tired of the endless war, so we left the resistance camp and planned to go to another city."

"I see... The war has indeed lasted a long time..." 9S showed an understanding look, but his tone was filled with helplessness and emotion.

2B nodded slightly, her eyes revealing a deep empathy, as if she could understand the exhaustion deep in their hearts.

Then she smiled and said:

“It’s okay, I understand you.

Are you a couple? "

"Yes, we depend on each other and support each other..." The man looked at the woman beside him, his eyes full of love and determination.

……

the other side,

"Mr. Pascal."

Hearing someone calling him, Pascal looked up and saw Ye Feng walking slowly towards him.

"It's 9M, what can I do for you?"

He put down the book he was reading, smiled and stood up.

Ye Feng glanced at the cover, and saw a few big words on it - "The Will to Power".

It is Nietzsche's work.

Ye Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration, and bowed his hands and said:

"Mr. Pascal has such a pursuit? I really admire him!"

Pascal smiled slightly and explained slowly:

"I just read it when I have time. The thoughts of this human named Nietzsche are really intriguing. I find it hard to understand his thoughts."

Then he changed the topic,

"What's up little bro?"

"Um, do you know this person?"

Ye Feng showed a photo and explained,

"Its name is Oppenheimer, the same model as yours."

"Ah, him?"

Looking at this photo, Pascal exclaimed and slowly said:

“A long time ago, we were a small team.

We were close comrades, but then the war got serious and I heard he was transferred away. I haven’t seen him since then.”

Pascal said, his thoughts flew to a long time ago,

“At that point, we both had some strange ideas, and I think that was consciousness.

9M, have you seen him? "

"Yes." Ye Feng nodded.

"So, where is he?" Pascal asked excitedly.

"This……"

Ye Feng looked embarrassed when he heard this.

As if noticing Ye Feng's expression, Pascal smiled knowingly.

"Everyone has secrets. Don't think too much, 9M brother."

Hearing Pascal's consolation, Ye Feng nodded, "Thank you for your understanding. You will definitely meet him in the future."

"Okay, brother, if you see it next time, please help me give it to him."

Pascal said as he walked into the house and started searching.

After a long time, he handed Ye Feng an old wooden box, opened the box and showed it to Ye Feng.

Ye Feng looked closely and saw an extremely exquisite white jade pipe with a gold rim inside.

There is also a red Chinese knot pattern printed on one side of the pipe.

"Chinese knot?" Ye Feng was stunned.

Pascal smiled and explained, "I bought this at an auction. You know, it comes from the ancient Eastern country - Dragon Country."

"Is there any problem?" Pascal was a little confused looking at Ye Feng's expression.

"Ah, no. I just think this shade of red is particularly beautiful."

Ye Feng waved his hand, took the box, and carefully put it into his backpack. Without further explanation, he was muttering in his heart.

"If I have the chance, I would like to meet him."

Pascal said,

suddenly,

"Uncle Pascal~~"

A sweet mechanical voice came, revealing anxiety in the voice.