Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Temporary Farewell to the NieR World
N2 was eliminated. Although it took a very long time and many methods, in the end, the way to eliminate them was still found.
And after eliminating N2 and the brothers Adam and Eve, the mechanical lifeforms completely lost their threat. Without cohesion, they were a loose pile of sand, so regaining control of the surface had already become a matter of time.
But to avoid the mechanical lifeform network producing another special existence like N2 or Adam and Eve, the androids did not slow their counterattack pace. On the contrary, they sped up to prevent accidents from occurring.
However, Blue Star was really too big, it was impossible to recover all of it in a short time. So besides continuing to mass-produce androids day and night, under Aiden's instructions, they also carried out multiple airborne decapitation operations.
Bombing and airstrikes on mechanical lifeform servers all over the surface, and using island-hopping tactics to carry out large-scale airdrops, occupying mechanical lifeform factories with weak defense forces.
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Just like that, another half a year passed.
Although the androids still hadn't completely regained control of the surface, the established bases had already bloomed all over the world, and with the full production of hundreds of large and small factories, their numbers had already surpassed the ten-million mark. It's estimated that after a while, breaking a hundred million would be easy.
And by this time, Aiden had already stayed in this world for over a year, longer than all the time spent in previous worlds combined.
However, due to the system, his age had been fixed at the time he first entered the plot world, so even adding up the scattered time from all worlds, his appearance had not changed at all.
And not long after the android army occupied a continent, one night, while lying between the twin sisters, Aiden heard the voice of the system.
[NieR world plot has been fully experienced. Android forces have already obtained absolute advantage. Does the host wish to return to the real world?]
Aiden opened his eyes and looked at the twin sisters beside him, finding they had already fallen into deep sleep. He asked in his heart, 'Then if I choose not to return, how long can I stay?'
[In theory, you can stay indefinitely until the androids completely take over Blue Star. However, the host can use reward chances to return to this world again. So everything is at the host's own discretion.]
'Right… then I'll return after all.' Aiden nodded. He had stayed in this world for a long time and had already started missing life in the real world.
'However, before returning, I still need to make some arrangements.'
This return, he was definitely bringing many people with him, like A2. The twin sisters were fine; taking them away wouldn't cause other effects. But as for White, he had to consider some things. At the very least, before leaving, he had to appoint a new commander for the androids.
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The next day, Aiden called a meeting with all android high-levels.
First, to inform them that he was taking A2 and White to the lunar human base for vacation and rest.
Second, to elect a new android commander, since White would be going with him and could no longer continue commanding.
Very quickly, Aiden finalized the personnel. He decided to appoint Anemone as the new android commander, and Kaine to assist her as deputy commander. After all, the number of androids had grown too much, one person, even an android, had limited energy.
To this, aside from Anemone and Kaine being a bit displeased, the other android high-levels had no objections. In fact, many even expressed they wanted to follow to the lunar human base, but Aiden refused.
Even though during his chat with the system last night, the system said as long as the people he designated agreed, theoretically he could take as many as he wanted.
As the supreme creator in the eyes of androids, of course no android would refuse him. But thinking of that room back home, he gave up on that absurd idea of bringing all the androids back.
Unless he wanted to build a country in the real world. But if that happened, the most likely outcome was the whole world attacking him. Then again, more likely, he would flatten the whole world, in the end, this world's technology was far superior to the real world, and he still had the NieR world as backup… His strength was terrifying.
After everything was arranged, Aiden brought A2 and the others aboard a spaceship heading for the lunar human base. Until the group entered the base, the system's teleportation white light finally appeared.
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[Beep, host has experienced NieR world plot. Calculating participation degree…]
[Beep, beginning return to real world.]
[Beep, plot world progress has been marked. Host may return anytime using reward chances.]
[Beep, added memories of the real world to A2, 2B, 11B, White, Devola, Popola, Yakor, and modified the base logic of all androids, including those manufactured later. From now on, their loyalty belongs only to the host.]
[Beep, beginning to issue plot world participation rewards…]
[Beep, returning to real world…]
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Aiden was already used to the discomfort brought by teleportation, so when he opened his eyes, he immediately sat up from the bed and began moving the sprawled A2 and others one by one to the floor.
Of course, this wasn't abuse. It's just that their combined weight had already exceeded a ton, and he could hear his bed creaking.
And more importantly, Tifa was also lying on his bed. When the androids were transmitted, A2 and 2B just happened to land on top of her. Although due to the system's interference she was still in deep sleep, the combined 600 pounds of two androids still made her frown uncomfortably.
After moving all the androids to the floor, Aiden took a few quilts from the cabinet and laid them on the ground, then placed the androids on them. After that, he sighed in relief.
He didn't check the system rewards, probably the usual stuff anyway. He directly laid on the bed, then hugged Tifa and kissed her hard.
Honestly speaking, aside from being heavy, androids' feel was not inferior to real humans. But because they used bionic skin, naturally there was no body fragrance, though… Yakor later developed perfume.
Smelling the soft fragrance from Tifa's body, Aiden contentedly snuggled into her chest, slowly closed his eyes, and awaited the coming of a new day.
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As expected, the next morning Aiden was woken up by Fabiola's yelling.
Immediately, a few women who had the habit of waking up early all rushed into Aiden's bedroom, curiously looking at the newly arrived sisters.
And when they entered, Tifa also woke up. At first, she hadn't figured out the situation. Seeing Aerith and Roberta, she instinctively pulled up the quilt to cover her chest, then realized everyone's attention wasn't on her and Aiden at all.
"My dear Aiden, after one night apart, we've gained a few more sisters again!" While Aerith and the others were still examining the slowly waking androids, at some point, Scarlett also came over.
She seemed to have just gotten up, wearing a thin silk nightgown, so thin it was see-through. She lazily leaned on the door frame and said with a soft smile.
Then, like Aerith and the others, she examined the androids. After a while, she muttered, "They don't seem to be human, I didn't sense any human aura…"
Although it was muttering, everyone heard it. Aiden scratched his head and said, "Considered human, I suppose. Androids are also human."
"Androids, huh. Incredible technology, just like real people." Scarlett had formerly worked in Shinra's weapons department, developing mechanical weapons. Hearing "androids," she reacted most strongly.
But judging from the situation, she knew these women were brought by Aiden from somewhere, so she wisely didn't continue asking and instead changed the topic, one everyone wanted to talk about.
"Dear, have you considered buying a bigger house? We may not mind, but going forward, they'll have to sleep on the floor."
"Yeah, Aiden, you can't let them sleep on the floor." Aerith also nodded, agreeing.
Roberta swept a glance over A2 and the others, then suddenly felt a sense of crisis upon seeing their maid outfits. She immediately grabbed Fabiola's arm behind her and said:
"You all chat, I'll go prepare breakfast with Fabiola."
Seeing the two of them leave, led by A2 and White, the androids finally seemed to react. A2 glanced at Aiden, who was still sitting on the bed with Tifa, and said, "We have no requirements for living conditions."
"Yes, as long as we follow the commander, sleeping on the floor is fine." White also said.
"Sounds like a bunch of easily satisfied girls. But since you're all sisters now, we can't really let you sleep on the floor, right? At least Aiden wouldn't agree."
Scarlett brushed away a lock of hair from her chest and smiled at Aiden, "Dear, let's go house-hunting after breakfast. Yesterday afternoon I saw a real estate listing for an independent villa nearby."
"Let's talk later." Aiden was tempted, but he hadn't fully adjusted yet. After all, he'd stayed too long in the NieR world.
Even though after returning, the experience had been compressed into what felt like a dream, he still needed a few hours to fully adapt.
Then he turned to the android girls, "Right, you all go out first and get to know everyone."
He looked at Aerith, "Aerith, show them around the house… Well, it's not that big, so just introduce everyone. I'll wash up and come join you."
Hearing this, 2B immediately picked up the clothes folded on the nightstand and said, "Aiden, I'll help you get dressed."
Seeing her actions, Aerith, Scarlett, and even Tifa glanced at Aiden. Scarlett muttered, "Looks more competent than Roberta as a maid, huh. Tsk, Roberta's in trouble. But… isn't it Roberta's turn tonight? Mm, hope she works hard."
If Roberta had been here, she wouldn't have dared say this. Though she was older than Roberta, her strength wasn't necessarily better, especially since Roberta seemed to be awakening.
But that wasn't the point. The main thing was that Roberta had known Aiden the longest. Apart from the women from the Resident Evil world, Roberta was vaguely like the big sister among them.
With the android girls' help, Aiden finished washing up. Actually, he'd lived like this in the NieR world too. But back in the real world, he wasn't used to it anymore. So while washing, he muttered that they didn't need to do this anymore. But obviously, the android girls weren't listening.
Then came breakfast. Honestly, after so long, even though he knew Roberta's cooking hadn't improved, Aiden was still excited. He even ate more of the soybeans he used to hate… Though not the deep-fried bananas, which always had a weird taste and texture. He only ate a few bites and left the rest to the growing Fabiola.
Speaking of which, Roberta and the others weren't very curious about the android girls' appearance. After all, they had all come like that too. They were more curious about the androids' bodies, especially Yuffie and Manuela, who kept staring at them while eating.
"Commander, in the future, let Devola and Popola prepare food for you instead." While eating, White suddenly said this. Though androids weren't picky eaters, they could still taste good and bad. She said this very bluntly.
She didn't notice Roberta's face darkening. But that's normal, androids usually speak directly, don't beat around the bush, and don't fear offending others. So even if she noticed, she probably wouldn't care.
Aiden, seeing Roberta's darkened expression, quickly grabbed her hand to comfort her and said, "No need, just take turns like always. Everyone does it. I cook for you sometimes too."
"But…" White wanted to say more, but Aiden interrupted her.
"No buts, White. That's final." Aiden waved to stop her from possibly saying anything offensive.
Then he looked at the twin sisters standing and eating because there weren't enough seats, and said, "But compared to what I'll eat in the future, the most important thing now is to buy a bigger house. Can't let you keep standing while eating."
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