Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

Although there were almost no bugs during the game, this is still too strange.

In this situation, the game's developers can only take the blame, as they had no other option. The game wasn't even developed by them; the entire process, from production to operation, was handled by Luna, the Federation's Central Artificial Intelligence System (Center-AI) located on the moon. Their authority was limited, preventing them from making any modifications to the game.

Therefore, these people could only express their helplessness.

However, that's about all the players complained about.

In fact, in their view, the entire game was already perfect, so perfect that it felt unreal.

It's important to understand that a fully immersive game has an impossible triangle: a vast system, logical consistency, and detailed specifications.

No game currently on the market can simultaneously meet all three conditions.

However, Arknights Onlie breaks this convention. It feels like an incredibly realistic world, allowing players to explore it freely.

Players spent an entire version only to find that they had only explored a small part of the game world.

Moreover, the game is very well-made, with no direct area restrictions or limitations. It's clear that all the work was completed before the release, so there won't be any awkward moments like "we'll explore the previous areas later."

The only restrictions that can limit a player's exploration are the prohibitions imposed by NPCs and the player's own ability to act.

In this situation, even if the game remains completely silent for an entire version, players will only complain, and the negative reviews from trolls and haters from other game companies will be drowned out by the positive reviews from players.

"In version 2.0, we will optimize the UI of the game system panel. We will open up more spawn points. At the same time, we will launch a teleportation function. By implementing the 'Ley Line Travel' function, players can quickly move between spawn points."

"In version 2.0, Chernobog's core city will become the player's main city, where players can purchase properties, shops, and more. Stay tuned for more features."

"Considering that players from other starting locations might miss the main storyline of the first version, we will be implementing a dungeon feature. Players can enter the dungeon space through Event Fragment Dungeon Crystals and experience the new main and side storylines."

"To meet players' expectations, we will be launching challenging dungeons where players can challenge stronger bosses, or even legendary enemies. In addition to the generous rewards for clearing the dungeons, we also encourage various speedrun strategies, and players on the speedrun leaderboard will receive extra rewards."

That concludes the 2.0 version update. Thank you for playing my game.

At the end of the video, Pharaoh used a reference to the classic movie Ready Player One to conclude the preview livestream.

Do you think this is over?

No.

Finally, Pharaoh pulled another surprise, claiming he would be giving away prizes to players through a lucky draw.

However, at the end, Pharaoh simply pushed the lottery wheel with his hand, causing the pointer to land directly on "all".

That's a truly exceptional skill.

Chapter Twenty-One: System, Settle Your Salary

After watching the preview live stream, Bai Ye was dumbfounded.

He stared blankly at the forum on the game panel, unable to recover for a long time.

In the video, the Pharaoh's rather comical "all" did not attract his attention.

What shocked him was the update content of version 2.0.

"In my past life, there weren't so many things, were there?"

Bai Ye looked at the detailed update content after the preview live stream and compared it with the second version in his memory from his previous life, and found that there were indeed a lot more things this time.

After transmigrating, even the main storyline changed because of him, but Bai Ye never expected that the new version's update content would also be different.

Aside from teleportation and main story dungeons, many other things were not available in the previous 2.0 version. Even the high-difficulty levels that were supposed to appear in version 4.0 have appeared earlier.

Not to mention the so-called player's main city.

This is the main city certified by the game system, much better than Bai Ye had expected.

Although Bai Ye wasn't very familiar with the game's storyline, as a veteran player, he believed he was very knowledgeable about the updates in each version.

It seems that my influence on this world is greater than I imagined; even the game version updates are changing.

Upon closer reflection, Bai Ye suddenly realized something: most of the updates in this 2.0 version were things he was currently preparing for.

For example, the player's main city, the homestead system, and the side quest dungeons in this event fragment game.

"Could it be that I've really become a game designer?"

Bai Ye never expected that the game system would actually follow his lead.

"If I keep slacking off, will this update be just as slacking off as it was in my previous life?"

Various thoughts churned in Bai Ye's mind, and he fell into deep thought.

……

After a long while, Bai Ye let out a long sigh of relief and closed the game forum.

Although he has figured out some patterns, he will not change his plan for the time being.

In reality, players need to wait 3 days for the update.

In the game, Bai Ye has 3 months.

Although it sounds like there's plenty of time, considering that Bai Ye can't use the resurrection crystal to teleport like the players, the round trip will take up a lot of time.

Bai Ye needs to spend money to buy many things, and it's clear that shopping on this land is not as convenient as on Earth.

Bai Ye plans to entrust Penguin Logistics, Fengchi Logistics, and his own private logistics company "Northern Cross" to handle some of the goods, but for some valuable items, he still needs to pick them up in person.

In addition, Bai Ye also needs to discuss cooperation with many companies and enterprises. Talulah has been granted the title of Marquis and has autonomy over the city and its surrounding territories. Bai Ye needs to bring in some companies and enterprises.

Rhodes Island alone is clearly not enough.

Players will stay here for a long time, and Baiye needs to equip the player's main city with various functional buildings and facilities.

"No wonder my charm attribute is so high..."

Bai Ye looked thoughtfully at his attribute panel. To put it simply, if he wanted to succeed in the various negotiations mentioned above, he would have to rely heavily on his charm attribute and his ridiculously overpowered affinity.

Although Bai Ye was unaware that he possessed an affinity aura, he vaguely sensed that people who had no hostility towards him would naturally have a higher level of goodwill towards him.

This will play a significant role in subsequent negotiations. After all, humans are visual creatures, and Terra is no exception; first impressions are crucial.

"Although the player isn't here right now, I've already harvested some experience, so I can level up now..."

Looking at the system attribute panel and the overflowing experience pool, Bai Ye finally couldn't resist the urge to spend money again.

The first thing is naturally the improvement of attributes.

After investing some experience, Bai Ye was surprised to find that his NPC rating template had been upgraded from ordinary to elite, and the experience required to level up had become increasingly terrifying.

Although the bonus to individual free attributes has also increased, the experience required to level up by 1 level now far exceeds the experience required for him to level up to the same level when he was a player in his previous life.

This is not good news.

Although he did have a lot of experience points, it couldn't keep up with the double drain on experience points from his level and skills. Especially skills, which were bottomless pits that devoured experience.

“I don’t want to stay in one place 24 hours a day... I can’t stand constantly taking clients.”

It seems that the NPC template is also balanced. Although the bonuses are considerable, the experience required to level up is also very tedious.

"Thank goodness I'm an NPC... If I had gotten this template as a player in my past life, I don't know whether to laugh or cry..."

While complaining, Bai Ye raised his personal level to 40.

……

Name: Bai Ye

Identification documents: Lungmen, Northern Cross, Namba Heavy Industries, Lobotomy Institute, Head of Rhodes Island Field Operations Department, Reunion Movement Consultant

Other roles: Scholar, Messenger, Catastrophe Messenger

Template: NPC (Elite)

Race: ██ (Data deleted)

Level: 40

Reason: 93/93

Constitution: 67 (related to physical strength, endurance, immunity, and self-healing)

Strength: 69 (related to muscle strength and power)

Agility: 69 (related to hand-eye coordination, dexterity, reaction and balance)

Spirit: 69 (Related to mental strength, willpower, Originium Arts, sensitivity, and intuition)

Charisma: 96 (fixed attribute)

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talent:

[Accelerated Thinking]

Description: Accelerates thinking, judgment, reflexes, and brain information processing speed for a certain period of time. The essence of this talent is to consume mental energy to form additional brain circuits.

Within Rhodes Island's signal coverage area, PRTS can be used to assist in processing information and extend the talent activation time.

Note: "While not quite as perfect as the Ten Perfections, it is already ten perfections for now. — Divine Eye Extreme Hand activated!"

Spell talent awakened: [Wind]

Description: The world is composed of earth, air, water, and fire. The essence of this talent is the authority of [Wind], unrelated to Originium Arts. Talent strength is related to cognition, and its effect is related to mental attributes. Originium can amplify the talent's effect.

Note: "The one upwind is the warrior, thus able to retreat without being hit by enemy arrows; the one downwind is the hunter, thus able to smell the scent of oxen. He who does not consider the wind his friend is a fool."

Derivatives: [Vacuum Pressure Cutting], [Flight], [Nitrogen Armor], [Vacuum Domain], [Weather Intervention]

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Skills list:

[Cold Weapons - Swordsmanship (Expert)]

Description: Countless training sessions and battles have made you adept at using weapons; they are an extension of your body. As a swordsmanship expert, you have found your own way of the sword.

Note: "Holding a murder weapon requires awareness; it must not be done out of vanity or curiosity."

[Unarmed Combat (Master)]

Description: You are skilled at using your body to fight; your body is your best weapon.

Note: "This punch is the result of ten years of training."

【Blind Fighting】(Passive)

Description: Brutal combat training allows you to judge your opponent's movements solely by senses. You are better able to fight in the blind, in the dark, or against invisible opponents.

Note: "Your vision can be deceiving; try closing your eyes."

Crossbow Shooting (Skilled)

Description: The wind is your companion, and you can combine your spellcasting talents with ranged attacks.

Note: "Legend has it that legendary Iberian archers could string their arrows together in a single line."

[Elementary Originium Arts (Proficient)]

Description: After the discovery of Originium, people developed a technique to use it to alter the properties of matter. This technique is known as Originium Arts, commonly referred to as "spells." The energy used in Originium Arts is generally believed to come from Originium itself. Whether a person can cast spells, and the form, intensity, and effects of those spells, are usually limited by both innate qualities and the ability to learn Originium Arts.

Different countries have different ways of passing down Originium Arts, deeply rooted in their cultural and historical traditions, resulting in a wide variety of presentations. Those not infected with Originium disease need to rely on Originium to cast spells. Originium weapons are generally made in the shape of staves, but there are also Originium weapons shaped like shields, hammers, and other implements.

Your mastery of Originium Arts has improved by leaps and bounds; you are no longer a loser with an Intelligence score of 9.

Note: This is a famous bedtime story from Letania: *Originium Arts: From Beginner to End*.

[Agile Movements] (Passive)

Description: After long-term training, you can make full use of your agility to perform various movements, as nimble and swift as a cat.

Note: "Did you know? A cat's reaction is seven times faster than a human's."

[Draw up]

Description: A mysterious ninjutsu from the Eastern Lands, using special breathing techniques and footwork to slip one's presence information into the enemy's subconscious, achieving the purpose of stealth and surprise attacks.

Humans have limited intelligence processing capabilities, so they tend to cram low-priority information into the subconscious to reduce the burden on the brain. "Chewing" involves using specific breathing and gait techniques to slip one's presence into the target's subconscious. This must be done discreetly, with half-step breathing, moving the body to slip into the subconscious through the gaps in consciousness.

Note: "You can't see me."

[Firearms Shooting (Mastery)]

Description: In Terra, gunnery is a systematic Originium Arts, and the gun itself is essentially a staff. Shooting requires sensing the propulsion of the ammunition and using Originium Arts to activate the gun's core and fire.