The descending aircraft was similar to the fighter that 2B piloted.
It was flying from outside the atmosphere into the atmospheric layer, indicating that this fighter should also have the capability for space combat.
However, it would probably be more suitable for combat within the atmosphere.
After all, in the world of NieR: Automata, battles mainly took place on Earth, within the atmosphere, so the fighter was definitely designed to be more adapted to this environment.
Coming over in just one aircraft—was this Commander White being bold and confident?
Or was the person coming someone else?
It should be her in person.
He had almost forgotten, as androids fighting machine lifeforms, they weren't too worried about being killed because they could upload themselves to backup bodies in the Bunker.
So that was probably why she dared to come alone?
Even so, he admired White for it.
Because he didn't think she wouldn't consider a possibility, such as him having a way to completely destroy her, preventing her from uploading data, which would be equivalent to truly killing her.
Even if she had backup data in the Bunker, reactivating Commander White would create a different individual.
When the fighter slowly landed, as the cockpit opened, a tall figure came into view.
Golden long hair reflecting in the sunlight appeared more brilliantly golden. Her white dress, seemingly modified from a cheongsam with golden patterns adorning it, reflected the sunlight, making her wonderful figure seem even more dreamlike.
She moved with what seemed like elegant gestures, landing on the ground with a lightness that suggested her body had no weight.
So, was the person before him really the commander of the YoRHa forces and 2B's superior?
Examining her carefully, especially paying attention to her eyes and expression, Ejie noticed the difference between her and 2B, A2.
2B and A2 gave people the feeling that they were androids who only acted according to programs and orders.
But this golden-haired, mature woman-like android before him, although appearing very cold, giving an impression of being devoid of any emotion, more like a true robot, gave Ejie a sense of intelligence.
The so-called lack of emotion, increased coldness, was actually composure and stability.
For a moment, it was as if she was actually a human woman, just a human consciousness uploaded to an android body.
"You're late, madam."
"I apologize for being late. After all, going to the surface alone, dealing with some characters was quite time-consuming."
"Does that mean you haven't fully disclosed information about me to the android leadership? Are you planning to make some sort of deal or cooperation with me alone?"
"Not at all. If I were to tell them directly, I fear many would impulsively come over, making too much of a commotion. The machine lifeforms would definitely take notice, and you would be put in danger."
Her words seemed to genuinely consider his safety.
Looking at her carefully, Ejie could sense that her expressionless face was gradually revealing an excitement she couldn't suppress.
This excitement wasn't because his appearance could make androids believe more in the plan that the Human Council was still alive; rather, it seemed to be pure excitement because he was human.
Like the joy and excitement of a creation finally meeting its creator after being separated for so long?
Was this possible?
With the information he had provided, she shouldn't really believe he was a surviving human from this world, right?
Or did it not matter whether he was from this world or not, as long as he was human?
Could she be trying to deceive him with these emotions?
Sorry for being so vigilant, so suspicious—but it was all because of that world that was worse than hell.
"Um, excuse me, can I ask you for a favor?"
Before even starting the conversation, she was already making a request?
"What request?"
"Can I hug you?"
This request was truly somewhat unexpected for Ejie.
"If you're concerned, you can have A2 check me."
Without waiting for Ejie to respond, A2 strode forward—
Bang—!
The Commander was punched in the face and sent flying.
"2B, stand by!"
2B, who was about to rush forward, was immediately halted by the Commander's words.
A2 then approached, roughly picking her up and searching her.
"I don't recommend you grant her request. She might be a bomb meant to attack you."
A2 gave him this warning. Even if no weapons were found on her, androids could make their cores explode, which would be quite devastating.
After these words, the Commander gave a bitter smile.
What did that mean? Why the bitter smile?
It was as if A2's experience, the tragic fate of her former team, had been something the Commander had no choice but to allow.
This bitter smile made A2 even more furious, truly wanting to cut down the Commander with her sword.
"Before I hug you, I hope Commander White will tell everyone present the true purpose of YoRHa, the difference between YoRHa and other androids."
Ejie put forward this prerequisite, causing the Commander's expression to change.
After all, this request might lead to the YoRHa forces rebelling, or even if they didn't rebel, they probably wouldn't stand on her side anymore.
"I understand."
As the Bunker's Commander—White—she answered with a sigh-like voice.
Continuing to conceal things was pointless, as the person before her clearly knew the process of humanity's extinction, so he probably knew most of the secrets of YoRHa as well.
"YoRHa is....."
2B and 9S listened to the secrets they didn't know, especially 9S, who secretly recorded and transmitted the data to a small server.
It was a small server he had secretly placed on Earth, capable of storing simple video recordings without issue.
Additionally, 9S carefully observed the situation overhead, because divulging secrets might lead to an orbital satellite cannon strike to silence them.
Ah, actually, there was no need to reveal any secrets about YoRHa; just the news of humanity's extinction would be enough reason to silence them.
Then, as Commander White continued her narration, mentioning a point, 9S's expression turned incredulous.
Similarly, when hearing about where the YoRHa androids' core came from, 2B, who had always been expressionless, also showed obvious emotional changes.
They had never imagined that the core program black box was actually made using the core of machine lifeforms as materials, utilizing machine lifeform technology.
So, was she an android? Or a machine lifeform?
At this moment, 2B experienced unprecedented doubt.