NieR: Whirlpool

Chapter 239 Valley

Where should I go next?

At the deserted village entrance, parts of mechanical life forms were scattered on the roadside, already rusted.

She looked toward the forest to the north, and the layers of branches made her feel dazed.

【Let’s take a walk…】

Along the rugged cliffs,

She headed east, walked across the moss-covered cliffs, and climbed up one steep rocky hill after another.

Finally, we arrived at the end of the cliff.

This is a valley.

Standing on the high ground, facing east, the moist sea breeze blows towards you.

The breeze blew her long hair again, dancing in the wind, just like her life.

Gugugu~~~

I heard the cry of seagulls.

She opened her bright eyes and looked towards the beach in the distance. Large flocks of white seagulls were landing on the rocky beach. The waves were hitting the rocks mercilessly, stirring up layers of white waves.

[Life without enemies can be so leisurely...]

Jumping down from the high rock hill step by step, there seems to be a small path downwards at the end of the road.

He often said,

What's your name?

correct,

There must be a way when the car reaches the mountain. 】

She walked slowly down the winding stone steps, her slender high heels stepping on the damp moss, squeezing out a thin stream of water.

The stairs have traces of being trodden on.

[There are others here...]

She thought about it and continued walking down the stone stairs.

We were getting closer to the valley.

From afar, in the center of the valley, there is a stream that bends westward and disappears at the corner. On the earthy yellow river beach, there are rugged rocks and not a trace of green vitality of plants.

It forms a sharp contrast with the lushness at the bottom of the stairs.

"One, two, kill..."

"One, two, kill..."

I could vaguely hear the mechanical life forms chanting in unison.

"There are still enemies here!?"

"Report: Signals of a large number of mechanical life forms have been detected." said Assist 042.

With doubt, she took out the sword in her hand and walked down carefully.

After turning a few corners, the sounds in my ears became stronger and stronger, and I could hear slight vibrations on the ground.

[The secret base of mechanical life forms? ]

A dozen mechanical life forms could be vaguely seen through the lush branches ahead.

They held sharp knives and set up checkpoints at the entrance. They were pacing and standing, patrolling and standing guard.

[Don't force your way in, scout first. ]

She left the main road and climbed a small hill on the side, trying to cross the ridge.

"Warning: Several hidden mechanical life forms were found on the hillside, and the signal is very weak. They are presumed to be secret sentries, and their positions have been displayed. Recommendation: Avoid them. The best route has been planned." Auxiliary machine 042 reported at the right time.

"Hmph~ Can't I just kill him?"

She snorted coldly and gripped the sword in her hand tighter.

"Report: Based on YoRHa A2's action plan, we have concluded that they should not be disturbed. Analysis has revealed that the mechanical sentinels appear to carry communication devices. Recommendation: Stay out of reconnaissance range."

"Is that so... I didn't expect you to be so reliable."

She said angrily.

"Of course it is. If it were any other auxiliary machine, it wouldn't be able to find the hidden sentry."

She looked back and frowned.

Got to go around!

……

Finally, following the route given by the auxiliary machine, she carefully climbed over the steepest hill and looked down.

The roads are connected and the sounds of locomotives and dogs can be heard.

[This place is really not small. It looks several times bigger than Pascal Village.]

The shouts of killing came from the barracks. The mechanical life forms of all sizes lined up neatly in the training ground, their movements in unison, and several generals and mechanical creatures shuttled among them. It was like an elite army.

Next to it, there seemed to be a dojo. Dozens of mechanical students were in the spacious dojo, being guided by several mechanical creatures that looked like instructors wearing martial arts uniforms and ribbons on their heads. They were taught how to get into position and how to punch.

The wooden buildings nearby seemed to be the residences of mechanical creatures and extended to the back of the mountain.

On the other side of the mountain, the sound of reading could be heard faintly:

"At the beginning of man's life, his nature is good..."

Her keen hearing allowed her to hear what was being read.

After some thought, she knew what the mechanical creature was reading.

She was shocked by this scene.

Brutal mechanical creatures would not be like this; they are stupid machines that only know how to kill.

But in front of...

【Are mechanical creatures imitating humans? 】

【Well, that should be it. 】

After all, Pascal has evolved.

It’s not surprising to encounter other mechanical creatures here.

Putting her thoughts aside, she looked into the distance.

The area with smoke rising seems to be a factory.

Carts loaded with goods were carried by wild boars, and covered with gray tarpaulins.

I can't tell what it is.

The gaze moves again,

She looked towards the stone square in the middle of the facility. Some mechanical creatures gathered in groups of three or five.

Three or five mechanical children were playing, chasing and fighting.

What a warm life scene.

In the center of the square stands a statue carved from white stone.

Doubts arose in her mind, and she glanced towards the statue.

[Could it be the creator of this place? ]

Her eyes changed from curiosity to surprise, and finally she opened her mouth wide, her eyes stared wide, and she tried to cover her mouth with her hands.

Bang~

The sword in his hand fell onto the stone next to him.

……

She stared blankly at the statue in the square in the distance, her eyes gradually turning red.

He didn't notice the mechanical lifeforms coming from behind.

They were the patrol team who had rushed over after hearing the noise.

The patrol leader, wearing a grey cape, did not intend to order the team members to move forward.

He looked at the woman in front of him who was behaving strangely, and his heart was full of doubts.

Then he looked in the direction the woman was looking, and suddenly he understood something.

These patrol members are highly evolved mechanical life forms.

Naturally, their logical analysis abilities are far superior to those of mechanical idiots who only know how to kill.

Pod 042 looked at the familiar statue in the distance and seemed to understand everything.

"Report: This place seems to be related to YoRHa 9M, who once mentored several highly evolved machine life forms near the city and taught them martial arts, philosophy, military theory, etc. Analysis: The statue in front of us was built by a machine life form based on 9M's image."

Assist 042 was also confused as to how a small dojo had developed into this state.

Suddenly, his alarm bells went off.

"Warning: Signals of mechanical lifeforms have been detected, and they have surrounded us."

He quickly picked up the sword that had fallen on the ground and handed it to A2, who had turned around and looked behind him.

Keng~

She took the long sword.

With a handsome sword swing, he pointed it directly at the mechanical life form in front of him, his eyes full of vigilance.

"Don't do it!"

The patrol leader dismounted

...Four-legged mechanical horse...

He handed the spear in his hand to the guard beside him, raised his mechanical arm, and walked slowly towards him.

This woman looks very similar to a YoRHa woman who was with the master.

It thought so.

"Hello...Excuse me, do you know Mr. 9M?"

When they were still five steps away, the patrol captain stopped and asked.

Hearing that familiar name, she hesitated slightly and continued to ask in a stern voice:

"Who are you?"

The patrol leader noticed her expression and smiled, "It seems that you are a good friend of the master. We... are both his... disciples."

Pod 042 thought for a while and finally recognized the patrol leader in front of him.

It was the same small machine that had raised a herd of wild boars and elk.

then,

He threw out a few more photos and showed them to the gray-clad captain in front of him.

After watching it, the latter showed a meaningful smile.

Then his expression became stern, and he spoke respectfully:

"It turns out it's the Master's Wife in person, everyone welcomes you."

"Welcome, Master's Wife! Welcome, Master's Wife! Welcome, Master's Wife!"

Hearing the cheers of the patrol members, she couldn't help but hold her forehead and stared at Auxiliary Machine 042 with resentment.

042 I felt uncomfortable when she looked at me.

Floating slowly in circles, whistling.

"Wrong shout, stupid guys!!!"

The patrol captain turned around hastily and gave chestnuts to the round heads of the guys who were making a fuss behind him.

"You call me Grandma!"

The patrol members were silent for a while, looking at each other, and then said in unison:

"Hello, Grandmother..."

"Welcome Grandmother..."

Uh~~~

As she listened to the forced rise in seniority, she felt as if an animal was running through her heart.

A strange mammal that I have never seen before, with a cute appearance and very docile.