Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

Players who logged off, the undead who suddenly disappeared, the collective disappearance—at this point, all the countries that had just begun to formulate various plans to deal with the players were definitely dumbfounded.

Bai Ye glanced at the countdown to the server opening. Right now, it seemed that only he knew when the players would reappear.

"It seems like I should spend my free time writing some articles and publishing a book." Bai Ye is preparing to solidify his identity as a "scholar," as there are many benefits to that.

It seems the pressure is about to fall on the typist again.

And so, Bai Ye climbed to the top of the command tower, waiting for the sunrise to witness the finale of this first version.

He was enjoying this moment of peace, enjoying the server where he was all alone.

……

Volume Three, Complete

Volume 4 The New World

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Chapter 1 A New Beginning

Although the core city is just one city-state block compared to the whole of Chernobog.

However, for the infected members of the Reunion Movement, it was indeed a rather large city.

While the players were still online, they might not have noticed, but after the players logged off due to the update, they immediately felt the emptiness and silence of the entire city.

The initial high spirits generated by victory and celebration seem to be waning.

"According to the previous agreement, a part of the core city of Chernobog belongs to the undead, but now they have disappeared without a trace."

Talulah looked at the map of the entire core city on the terminal and scratched her head in frustration.

The player has disappeared.

On the very night of the revelry, he disappeared without warning from everyone's sight.

Moreover, judging from their previous performance, it seems that all of this was within their expectations, and they showed no panic or surprise.

They accepted their disappearance with equanimity, then transformed into particles of light mist that scattered with the wind.

"Bai Ye, what do you think?" Miss Froststar posed the question to Bai Ye, the most knowledgeable scholar on the Terra continent and the most authoritative expert in this field among players.

Bai Ye glanced at the large teleportation crystal that had quietly appeared in the open area in the center of the square and shook his head: "Everything as usual. We'll demarcate a section, and they'll return in three months."

For players, the update time is 3 Earth days.

However, they reappear here three Terra months later, in Terra year 1097.

Bai Ye has three months to prepare.

At the same time, he also understood why the world would change drastically after each version update in his previous life.

Because the flow of time is not the same for everyone. After each version update, the real world needs to adjust and buffer according to the actual situation to prepare for the next version of players.

Bai Ye, on the other hand, needs to make adjustments manually; he is not within the scope of automatic system adjustments.

“We still have a lot of work to do... The first step is to restore the basic urban functions of Chernobog’s core city and build a new home.”

"At the same time, we will negotiate with the Ursus Empire to get Fyodor Vladimirovich to recognize our legitimacy and orthodoxy."

"Finally, we need to resolve the issues with Tarua."

Bai Ye raised the issues that needed to be addressed at the meeting.

After listening, Talulah's beautiful eyebrows arched slightly: "The first task is easy, but how are we going to complete the second and third?"

"I will personally handle the second point. This city also has things I want, and I won't let anyone else take them away."

Bai Ye was still hoping to complete his plans in this special city, and he wouldn't let his previous efforts go to waste.

Then he continued, "As for the third point..."

As he spoke, he deliberately drew out his words, looked at Talulah, and gave her a meaningful smile: "The third one is actually the simplest..."

"However, Sister Tako, it might hurt a little, so I hope you won't cry."

"Huh?!" Talulah couldn't understand. She scratched her head, feeling that Bai Ye's gaze was unusually dangerous, and that he was definitely thinking of some strange, terrible, bad idea.

Frostnova and Alina exchanged a glance, both feeling a chill run down their spines.

Yes, in their eyes, Bai Ye was a strategist. He was fine on ordinary days, but once he started laughing while devising a plan, it was definitely not a good sign, and someone was bound to be in trouble.

Now, it seems like it's Talulah's turn.

“What do I need to do?” Talulah asked timidly.

"You don't need to do anything. We'll let you know when everything is ready."

Bai Ye stood up from his chair and said, "Well then, I need to go do what I need to do."

"We should set sail now; if we delay any longer, natural disaster will strike..."

As a professional messenger of natural disasters, Bai Ye knew it was time to retreat.

If anyone is still planning to pursue them, natural disasters will be the best shield.

It's such a pity that the players left too soon.

In the original timeline, they would have been able to witness this natural disaster in its entirety. After all, natural disasters are a unique feature of Terra, something they couldn't miss.

Before leaving, Bai Ye gave a final reminder: "The stone coffin in the central area of ​​the core city, which was already sealed off, must remain sealed off. Father, please send shield guards to keep a close watch on it."

"I understand." Patriot nodded.

He knew that Bai Ye valued that thing highly.

In fact, to put it extremely, the entire Chernobog is not as valuable as that one device.

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"Hush-huh-"

“Sinner, you are good at escaping, but unfortunately, you cannot escape the punishment of the Ursus Empire.”

In the wilderness, the inner guards finally caught up with Boris, who was frantically fleeing toward the Dragon Gate.

“So that’s what it was all about. No wonder he didn’t kill me…” Boris was dragged out of the vehicle by the guards.

He looked sadly at the vehicle beside him, shook his head with a bitter smile.

This vehicle was provided to him by Bai Ye; it's the fastest kind of off-road vehicle.

Even for the interior defenders, catching up with it is not easy.

Boris now understood that Bai Ye was planning to make him run fast and far enough to lure all the guards away.

“From the very beginning, I was destined to die… O Emperor’s blade, kill me.” Boris, utterly despondent, closed his eyes.

"Sinner, you will be judged in Saint-Horned Castle, and afterwards, you will be hanged. The great Ursus has never lost a core city; you have desecrated your duty as its lord."

The guard vented all the anger he had received from Bai Ye on Boris.

Then, he raised his head and looked in the direction of the core city of Chernobog.

"It's too late, a natural disaster is about to strike, let's go back to Saint-Germain Castle first."

"This car is not bad. We'll requisition it for now."

……

At the same time, Bai Ye was also preparing to leave the core city.

"Aren't you going to stay and see what the natural disaster is like?" W suddenly asked him.

"Only a madman would enjoy watching natural disasters." Bai Ye shook his head, then stared at the girl for a long time before shaking his head again.

"What, are you infatuated with me?" W lifted the hem of her skirt and twirled around on the spot.

Bai Ye smiled and said, "Although it is indeed in my good ball zone, I dare not be a madman."

"I was just wondering what your purpose was in keeping an eye on me since that day."

Chapter Two: Theresa's Single Push

Bai Ye knew that W had been watching him for a long time.

The exact timing is no longer certain.

However, while they were in the snowfield, she was intentionally or unintentionally getting closer to him.

Bai Ye didn't know the reason, but he knew that this guy's purpose was definitely not simple.

“You’ve been exposed~” W sighed dramatically, and seeing that Bai Ye was still unmoved, she couldn’t help but shake her head. “You’re really stubborn. If you keep going like this, you might not even be able to find a lover.”

"You don't need to worry about it. My career is my lover." Bai Ye gave a thumbs up.

"I don't believe that... So, what about that girl with long white hair from last time?" W suddenly became gossipy.

"Hmm hmm..." Bai Ye didn't expect W to bring up Skadi.

After stammering for a long time, Bai Ye still couldn't answer the question.

He raised his hands in the ancient Gallic salute.

"Hmph, now we're even," W said with a grin.

Then, she circled Bai Ye a few times: "I've been thinking about something, are you really one of those people in that organization?"

"So that's how it is. You've got your eye on Rhodes Island?" Bai Ye raised an eyebrow. "Let me guess... Rhodes Island... Babel Tower? I've heard you two have some connection to Babel Tower. Does that mean they still owe you wages?"

"Yeah, just don't ask me for money. If you want to collect a debt, go find that old woman."

“Your company uniform hasn’t been changed much… Judging by this style, you must be of a fairly high rank there.” W narrowed his eyes, concealing his gaze. “Your style of doing things is completely different from those people. Taking hostages on your own initiative, if that old woman finds out, you’ll probably be in trouble too.”

"Just don't let her know, right? Are you going to tell on me?" Bai Ye's eyes turned dangerous.

Although it wouldn't matter if this matter got out, there would still be trouble, and he didn't want to be nagged by Kal'tsit.

"Hey, hey, hey, this isn't right. I haven't done anything yet... I just want to make a deal with you. Bai Ye, you'll still need the power of us Sarkaz mercenaries, right? Our contract can continue, can't it?"

W didn't want to piss off Bai Ye. She knew he was a complete monster.

“Many Sarkaz mercenaries also want to stay in this city. Some want to grow hops, some want to raise Originium bugs, and some want to make clay sculptures.” Bai Ye said, looking at W. “However, you’re right. Sarkaz mercenaries are indeed very useful. Who knows, there might be some things you can do in the future.”

Some mercenaries, unlike Mudrock and his ilk, don't crave a peaceful life. These warriors crave a more thrilling existence. Or rather, they've lost the ability to stop. They can only fight and run relentlessly until death catches up with them.

They are good candidates for doing the dirty work.

Even in the dead of night, there are some shady things that need to be dealt with.

“Then let’s continue our cooperation.” W nodded, staring intently at Bai Ye, and said seriously, “I want you. Take me to Rhodes Island.”

"You shouldn't need my help with this, right? You can find a way back to Rhodes Island at any office. You didn't come to me just to hitch a ride, did you?"

“You have that kind of invisibility spell, and you’re a high-ranking official at Rhodes Island. You can quietly take me in without alerting anyone.”

"I have some things I want to investigate."

"The reason? I want to know the reason." Bai Ye shook his head.

To be honest, it was rare for him to see W like this. Normally, the girl was always smiling, seemingly plotting some mischievous idea. Sometimes she could be quite eccentric and leave people completely bewildered.

However, W is not laughing now.

Her expression was calm.

This appearance is rather eerie.

“It won’t hurt to tell you…” W said, taking a photo out of his pocket and handing it to Bai Ye.

Perhaps because it was kept so close to his body, Bai Ye could even feel the girl's lingering warmth on the photograph when he took it. However, Bai Ye was quickly drawn to the person in the photo.

It was a selfie; W was making a "V" sign and looked very happy. In the other corner of the photo stood a white-haired Sarkaz woman. Only her profile was visible in the photo, yet one could sense that she was a gentle person.

Another person, wearing a black hood and mask, whose gender and appearance were obscured, seemed to be chatting with her.

"This is……"

“Theresia, her name is Theresia. Pretty nice, isn’t she?” W said, taking the photo from Bai Ye’s hand and then carefully putting it back into his pocket.

"Three years ago, during the Kazdel civil war, an assassin infiltrated the Tower of Babel and killed her. I want to know what exactly happened back then. Perhaps some clues still remain on Rhodes Island."