Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

"Uh—sorry, I forgot. Everyone feels uncomfortable the first time they're in the air like this."

Flying with your own body and riding in an aircraft are two completely different experiences. It's normal that Ghost Shark isn't quite used to it.

"Phew... next time will probably be better."

Ghost Shark took a breath and then stood up.

Deep-sea hunters are highly adaptable; they can survive even in deep-sea whirlpools as large as toilets, and flying is not too difficult for them to adapt to.

"That's good."

Bai Ye looked around.

They have arrived in Colombia.

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Players have begun to gather near the military camp.

A large number of players rushed over, not only those who were already in the city, but also friends and acquaintances who came to join in the fun.

The main force naturally consists of guilds with industries and bases remaining in the city.

They've invested a lot of time and resources here, and if given the chance, they'd still like to give it their all—after all, the past month has left them with almost no gaming experience, and their anger level is practically maxed out.

Meanwhile, at the federal army base, the soldiers also began to tense up.

Some even suggested bombarding the undead with heavy weapons first. After all, in previous conflicts, although the federal army did not personally intervene, they had witnessed firsthand how the fearless undead had utterly routed the federal state government's military, police, and bounty hunters.

Before powerful players and heavy weapons are deployed, the police alone are no longer enough to stop players in the mid-to-late stages of the second version.

"Let's fire."

Finally, the officer gave the order.

The city's cannons were aimed at the player's camp and then opened fire.

In the past, it was this very move that put the player at a disadvantage from the very beginning, resulting in heavy casualties. Without overwhelming strength, manpower is ultimately no match for the heavy weapons of an army and the advance of a legion equipped with warships, tanks, drones, and artillery.

At this critical moment, a person suddenly descended from the sky and landed in the center of the battlefield.

"Let's stop here. This is the end."

The person who suddenly appeared was naturally Bai Ye.

He stretched out his hand, and a huge wall of wind appeared out of thin air, blocking all the artillery fire fired by the Federation forces.

"What...what's going on?"

Both the players and the Federation forces were stunned.

The rolling artillery fire exploded in mid-air like thunder, and thick smoke enveloped the center of the battlefield. For a moment, no one knew what was happening.

Immediately afterwards, a gust of wind dispersed the thick smoke, and a figure stood there silently.

Chapter Twenty-Two: Just an Ordinary Scholar

(I still updated one chapter... I'm afraid of getting scolded by Sister Nanxi)

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This was Bai Ye's first public appearance since he last stopped the Emperor's inner guards on the frozen wastelands of northern Ursus.

In truth, Bai Ye rarely had the opportunity to actually fight, and when he fought against strong opponents, there were relatively few onlookers, so no records were left.

Therefore, apart from a few people, most of Terra's natives had no idea of ​​White Night's strength.

Players do know this, but it's only at the level of the concept that Bai Ye is very strong. They can only speculate about Bai Ye's strength through the "game story" and "game dungeons," but they don't know exactly how strong he is.

Every day, the forum is filled with discussions about "who is better, Baiye or so-and-so, in electronic cricket fighting," which always sparks heated debates.

……

The players were the first to recognize Bai Ye.

Upon seeing his appearance, the players all stopped attacking.

"It seems things have really gotten out of hand; even Bai Ye has come."

Which side do you think he'll side with?

"They're probably here to mediate, but I really didn't know Bai Ye had any connection with Columbia..."

"I remember, Bai Ye seems to have some grudge against this place. Do you remember how he used to issue bounty missions for intelligence gathering?"

The players were discussing it amongst themselves, but in short, they were no longer planning to take any further action.

On the other hand, the federal military camp was startled by Bai Ye's sudden appearance and seemed to be preparing to continue firing the city's defensive cannons.

Bai Ye frowned upon seeing this. He stretched out his right hand, grasped an ordinary Rhodes Island standard longsword, and then casually swung it down.

The next moment, a vacuum-force wind blade sliced ​​through the atmosphere, tearing the air apart. The wind blade cleaved a deep trench in the earth, stretching from Bai Ye's toes all the way to the front of the Federation army camp.

At the same time, dark clouds seemed to gather overhead, and the celestial phenomena seemed to change with Bai Ye's mood, creating a gloomy atmosphere as if a storm was about to break.

The officer couldn't help but swallow.

As a high-ranking military officer, he was naturally aware that there were always some extraordinary monsters on this land.

The person walking step by step toward the military camp in front of us seems to be one of them.

Cold sweat trickled down his cheeks.

For a moment, he hesitated.

They could easily withstand the bombardment of the city's cannons and tear a rift in the earth with a mere gesture, making them far more terrifying than a multitude of "undead legions."

……

Bai Ye let go of his hand.

The standard-issue longsword fell to the ground and shattered upon impact.

Ordinary weapons could no longer withstand the pressure exerted by him when he wielded his powers, so these blue or even green quality equipment could only be used as disposable tools.

However, this does not diminish the oppressive feeling brought by the White Night.

He walked step by step toward the military camp.

"Who exactly are you? Do you want to be enemies with the Federation Army?"

The officer stood at the door, ready for action. Currently, there were no capable individuals in the camp to handle the situation, and the only advantage he could utilize was his status as a Colombian federal army officer.

"Don't be nervous, I'm just an ordinary scholar passing by." Bai Ye handed over his business card. "Sir, the current situation is a bit passive, and you seem to need a little help."

"Bai Ye... wait, you're Bai Ye? That [Undead Research Expert]?"

Thanks to this outrageous governor, even the Federation Army began to study these bizarre undead. And what this officer was studying was, naturally, Bai Ye's writings.

Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, the author himself appeared!

However... he had never heard of this scholar being such an outrageously powerful individual.

"Relax, let's solve your immediate problems first..." Bai Ye walked into the military camp on his own, without even the officers stopping him.

By the time he realized what was happening, Bai Ye had already swaggered inside.

"Forehead--"

"What's your name? Dealing with this situation must be quite tough for you," Bai Ye said, acting as if they were old friends. Sometime later, the dark clouds in the sky dissipated, and the weather returned to clear skies.

“John, John Rambo,” the officer answered instinctively, then felt something was off.

This guy is just like my superior coming to inspect the work.

Did I really answer every question honestly?

However, he secretly glanced at the crack in front of the military outpost...

There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with being humble and modest.

However, Bai Ye paused for a moment, then turned to look at the Colombian officer beside him with great interest.

Hmm... there doesn't seem to be anything special about him. He doesn't look like a macho man.

"What's wrong?" John Rambo felt a little uneasy under Bai Ye's scrutiny.

"No, it's nothing. Let's get back to the topic and talk about the undead."

Bai Ye's original intention was to make his presence felt, resolve the player conflict, and prevent the situation from escalating as it had in the past. Ever since learning Luna's true purpose, he had been determined to resolve this conflict.

After all, for him, he's practically a half-game GM now, even though he doesn't have much authority, he's backed by Luna...

"Um, Mr. Baiye, in your opinion, what should we do now?" Rambo sighed.

"The problem naturally lies with this governor. Has he been provoked by the undead?" Bai Ye wasn't quite sure why a governor would suddenly fight to the death with the players.

Rambo looked hesitant, as if he knew something but was unwilling to say it.

Seeing that he had something on his mind, Bai Ye nodded and coaxed, "The situation has reached a critical moment. If the Undead really decide to declare war on you, even if you are not afraid, the losses will not be small. At that time, you, as an officer, will also be held accountable."

"Is it really worth it for a governor who's gone mad?"

Perhaps because of Bai Ye's identity, or perhaps because Rambo couldn't stand the federal governor hiding in the military camp anyway, under the influence of Bai Ye's high charm, he sighed and seemed to decide to tell Bai Ye something.

He led Bai Ye into his office, closed the door, and looked around to make sure no one was there before quietly saying to Bai Ye, "Actually, there are two opinions within the federal government right now. One is to control all the undead, which is the radical faction, while the other faction is more moderate. They advocate maintaining the status quo and using incentives to motivate the undead..."

"The two factions of officials are wrestling it out in Congress, while our military has maintained a neutral stance."

"However, the Vice President seems to have a more radical stance on the undead... so this guy probably received tacit instructions and support from above and wants to give it a try..."

Chapter Twenty-Three: For the Greater Good

(I'm still alive, don't panic. I've been too busy lately and only have time now. I'll resume regular updates soon. Seriously, why aren't you guys worried about Qingfeng Dagege Gugugu being canceled? I need to ask him for his tricks.)

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Bai Ye seemed to have heard a very outrageous claim before: that the president of Colombia was a robot.

However, these rumors have no real basis and their specific source is unknown, yet they have slowly spread among players.

This shows that the President is indeed quite mysterious; players have hardly ever even seen him.

Conversely, the Vice President appears to be more frequently involved, and he seems to have secret collaborations with research institutions, possibly authorizing clandestine experimental projects. The Department of Defense has thus also secured secret commissions from these laboratories.

This is a typical Colombian approach.

Therefore, the governor's actions suddenly became reasonable.

"What a pitiful fellow..."

After learning the truth, Bai Ye sighed.

Rambo nodded in agreement.

In fact, whatever this guy's original intention was, he had no choice.

If the plan had gone smoothly, he might have gotten some benefits; however, given the mess it's turned out to be now, his chances are slim. The higher-ups will definitely sever all ties with him.

Bai Ye recalls a line from an old Japanese drama: "The subordinate's success is the superior's success, and the superior's mistakes are the subordinate's mistakes." In Colombia today, this saying remains relevant.

"Let's focus on resolving the issues that are currently unresolved. Your military, well, or rather, you yourself certainly don't want to get dragged into this mess, right?"

After sighing, Bai Ye returned to the current topic.

"Of course!" Rambo exclaimed excitedly, but he quickly realized his lapse in composure.

After coughing a few times, the guy turned to Bai Ye and asked, "We don't want to go up against a bunch of immortal, vengeful guys. Do you have any good ideas?"

"The one who tied the knot must untie it... It's up to Your Excellency the Governor to resolve this yourself. For example, wouldn't it be better if you accidentally died of illness in the military camp?"

Rambo was stunned: "It's that simple?"

"It's that simple. Don't worry, I have a way to communicate with the undead—but you know what I mean," Bai Ye hinted.

"You?" Rambo was somewhat incredulous.

"Want to make a bet?" Bai Ye asked with a smile.

"...Alright, judging from your expression, you're clearly confident of victory. Here, what do you want?" Rambo finally stopped.

He seemed calmer than the average Colombian soldier.

“Don’t look at me like that. I studied at the military academy in Victoria and even fought on the battlefield in Bolívar. Unfortunately, I offended some people because of some of my remarks, and now I’m stuck here to retire.” Rambo shook his head with a wry smile.