Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

And so, Bai Ye's life on Rhodes Island entered a fulfilling phase. His social circle was small, and he didn't know many people; however, on the other hand, he had extremely high name recognition on the island, and most operators had heard of this newly promoted department head to some extent.

Finally, four days later, when Bai Ye received another reply from Miss Swire, the Rhodes Island engineering department reminded him to pick up the equipment he had ordered earlier.

Meanwhile, because Bai Ye went to the Sorcerer Department every day to cooperate with the testing and development of Originium Arts, his personal staff had also been completed.

"It's time to get ready to go."

Bai Ye stretched and set a departure time.

"director……"

In the office, the typist looked grave upon hearing the news.

"Don't put too much pressure on me. I'm just going out to complete a simple field mission." Bai Ye patted his assistant on the shoulder.

"What kind of supervisor personally goes to complete field missions..." The typist curled her lip.

Bai Ye ingeniously created the most advanced "offline monarch system," where, as one of Rhodes Island's high-ranking officials, he, as the supervisor, was directly separated from the ship.

"Please come back soon." Miss Typing Girl sighed.

Next, she will do some trivial little tasks.

Bai Ye entrusted all of this to her; she couldn't let this supervisor down.

Chapter 18 New Equipment 1/6

After delivering the work, Bai Ye called a small meeting with the senior executives of the field operations department.

We must do a good job of ideological work among our own people.

First, let's talk about ideals. The operators who come to work at Rhodes Island are inherently progressive in their thinking. Their ability to abandon traditional hostility and discrimination against infected people and coexist with these "outcasts" in the eyes of others is itself a kind of progress.

They are well-intentioned, so as long as Bai Ye says "this land," the password is correct.

With ideals in mind, the next step was profit. As promised, Bai Ye increased the salaries of the field operations department, partly by paying out of his own pocket. Rhodes Island couldn't unilaterally raise the salaries of an entire department; that wouldn't be fair.

Bai Ye even promised that if the messenger logistics business went smoothly, these agents who were far from their hometowns would be given a small privilege in communication, allowing them to contact their hometowns more frequently.

Thus, the field operations department was united from top to bottom, and Bai Ye successfully ensured that the department had only one voice. Bai Ye didn't want his operators to start fighting after he left Rhodes Island.

Bai Ye also delegated her work to her assistant, who was able to represent her to a certain extent.

In this way, he would have no worries.

The miraculous "Monarch Offline" system wasn't as absurd and terrible as it initially seemed—oh wait, it should be called the "Supervisor Off-Ship System"...

If a person wants to move freely in this world, there are two ways: one is to possess invincible power. This power can be personal might, or it can be a united force, a political entity... in short, to completely surpass others.

Alternatively, it may involve the interests of the majority, where everyone's interests are intertwined, and everyone shares in the same fate. In order to avoid harming their own interests, most rational people will naturally make way for you.

As for those who are less rational, those who are crazy, they need power to "solve" them.

Just as Bai Ye had pondered, who were his friends, who were his enemies, who could be won over, and who needed to be dealt with...

Perhaps he's not doing well enough yet, but that's okay. He's still growing and improving. What's more, he possesses a weapon that ordinary people don't have—his power.

In pursuit of greater power, Byakuya went to the Engineering Department.

The equipment he ordered to be manufactured has already passed testing in the workshop; now all he needs to do is conduct final weapon testing and adjustments.

……

"Come in quickly."

The craftsmen from the engineering department led Bai Ye into Workshop No. 1.

On the table, Bai Ye saw his own weapon, a one-handed straight sword with a single-edged blade and a spellcasting unit and energy guiding device on the other side.

Under the cold light, the tip of the sword gleamed with a sharp, dazzling light.

Bai Ye touched the hilt of the sword. He had fully collected the data, and the specially crafted weapon fit him perfectly. Bai Ye could feel the profound connection between the weapon and himself.

It wasn't an illusion, because Bai Ye had actually linked himself with his weapon; his mind was in sync with the casting unit, allowing him to control the weapon at will.

"We collaborated with the Warlocks Department to install an Originium Arts circuit here, allowing you to directly cast Originium Arts inscribed on it."

The craftsman was clearly very proud of this weapon.

Bai Ye nodded, and the equipment information was now displayed on the game panel:

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Quality: purple

Category: One-handed sword - Originium sword

Description: A blade specially crafted for you by Rhodes Island's engineering department. It is equipped with a casting unit that can use Originium energy to enhance slashing and sword speed. It can also be imbued with your own Originium Arts.

Note: A gift from the engineering department.

"Please name her, and I will have the name engraved on the hilt of the sword."

This craftsman seems to have a particular fondness for such rituals.

This is the final step in forging the sword.

Bai Ye is terrible at naming things, after all, he grew up with the director of the orphanage, and everyone has already witnessed the old director's naming skills.

After thinking for a moment, Bai Ye said, "How about we call it Arc Light?"

After he finished speaking, the weapon name that was originally unnamed on the panel changed to [Arc Light].

"Do you need to take a test?" the craftsman asked Bai Ye after registering the names.

Bai Ye gripped the hilt of the sword, gently lifted it, and the bright sword light instantly filled the entire workshop.

It's lighter than I expected.

"Arc light, actually, is quite suitable." The dense reflection of the Originium monocrystal made the blade exceptionally bright, and when Bai Ye connected to the Originium casting unit, he could feel energy gathering on the blade.

"The energy burst can propel the blade, but be careful when using it; improper force could break your hand," the craftsman explained.

"Thank you."

Bai Ye sheathed his sword; he was quite satisfied with the weapon. In his previous life, obtaining a purple weapon was extremely difficult for a player.

The materials are scarce and the process is complex. The engineering department is only so dedicated to this weapon because of Bai Ye's position as the supervisor.

Afterwards, Bai Ye went to the sorcerer department.

There, Bai Ye obtained his first staff...

"Is this what you call a staff?"

Bai Ye stared in surprise at the "staff" before him, which was clearly a sword sheath.

“The engineering department deliberately didn’t make a scabbard because they delegated that task to us,” a researcher explained with a smile.

“This…” Bai Ye felt that something was not quite right.

"Staff is just a name; it refers to the tool used for casting spells. Besides sword sheaths, there are hammer staves, shield staves—use whichever is most convenient," the researcher said dismissively. He seemed to sense Bai Ye's doubts.

Bai Ye raised the scabbard and tried inserting the arc light; it fit perfectly.

"You haven't systematically studied the theory of Originium Arts, but your innate spells work very well with Originium."

"So we installed enough Originium units, flow control devices...blah blah blah..."

The researcher began to explain technical terms such as energy conduction at length, and Bai Ye felt overwhelmed.

According to calculations by the Warlock Department, Originium can effectively amplify the spells cast by White Night.

If there were enough Originium, and Bai Ye's magical talent continued to develop, he could even unleash destructive power akin to a natural disaster under amplification.

Humanoid natural disaster.

Unfortunately, only processed Originium can be effectively utilized; the energy of natural Originium ore is too violent and difficult to control.

The acquisition of new equipment means that Bai Ye is about to leave Rhodes Island.

Chapter Nineteen: The Not-So-Naughty Kid

Bai Ye spent the afternoon familiarizing himself with his new equipment at the training ground.

Although the blade with the added burst propulsion device was a bit difficult to handle, Bai Ye, as a veteran player, had used all sorts of strange and unusual equipment. After a short period of adaptation, he was able to control it with ease.

As for the scabbard that was made to serve as a staff... Bai Ye discovered that it was surprisingly sturdy, and even if it wasn't used for casting spells, it was quite useful just for striking people. This was a pleasant surprise.

Bai Ye practiced swinging his sword from its sheath for a bit, and then discovered that he had unlocked a new skill: [Weapon Combat]. This was a skill he had mastered in his previous life, but because his level was low, it hadn't been inherited at the start. He never expected to acquire it again this time.

As dinner time approached, Bai Ye finished his training and submitted a repair request for Training Ground 5—he had accidentally caused a crack in the wall of Training Ground 5 while trying to develop new uses for his talent spells.

After paying the repair fee, Bai Ye fled the scene as if he were running away—otherwise, he would have been caught by the logistics department's officers and given another lecture.

……

After dinner, Bai Ye returned to his dormitory to pack his luggage. In his previous life, he often took long-distance trips through the wilderness, which was one of the few ways for players to travel from one city to another.

After all, the most criticized aspect of Arknights Online is that the game lacks teleportation and a Hearthstone, which is terrible.

The entire map is traversed by crossing the wilderness, and it would take players half a month to travel from Victoria to Lungmen.

However, you don't have to spend the whole journey in the wilderness—Terra usually involves traveling through mobile cities to obtain supplies, the latest disaster warnings, and the flight path and latest location of the next mobile city.

Although it took some getting used to at first, and players had to run around the map in advance to participate in the major story events, they eventually got used to it.

Players with weaker skills can choose to travel with NPC caravans. The downside is limited flights and a fragmented itinerary, requiring players to find new routes after arriving at the next mobile city.

Skilled players would buy their own vehicles and study routes, a feat initially jokingly referred to as "graduation." However, some weaker players would gather to form large convoys, which were so visually striking that even bandits and robbers on the road dared not get too close.

Starting from the later part of the second version, player guilds gradually grew and expanded. The largest player guilds developed their own caravans, which could pick up and drop off players, escort goods, complete NPC commissions, and even explore ruins and dig for treasures.

In addition, later in the game, players even have their own flying vehicles.

Of course, this mode of travel carries inherent risks. One must constantly monitor the warnings from the disaster messenger; otherwise, encountering a natural disaster could result in the destruction of the aircraft and loss of life. Losing levels and equipment might be tolerable, but the destruction of an aircraft is a devastating loss! That's real money.

At this point, some viewers might ask in the comments, "OceanCat, isn't this unfair to players who can't participate in the Demon God quest, or rather, the world storyline, in other places?"

No problem. After the World Quest ends, dungeons will appear in other regions. These are teleportation crystals that only players can see. The memory dungeons recreate the World Quest process, allowing players in other regions to experience the story and enjoy the various benefits brought by the World Quest.

After the limited-time dungeon ends, simplified permanent dungeons will appear throughout Terra, along with more challenging dungeons that will be available later.

The Memory Dungeon where you get the first kill of the Tea Party of the White Night and the Libertines is the highest difficulty of the high-difficulty dungeons, and the final boss is "Talulah in my heart".

As players level up and become stronger, previously difficult dungeons become easier, and various strange speedrun methods can be discovered. Even before the White Night Journey, a strategy team discovered a hidden achievement in the Talulah dungeon—defeating the boss while protecting the Ursus poor.

Bai Ye himself will never see the day when players obtain the hidden achievement, after all, he has already transmigrated...

While Bai Ye couldn't use a flying vehicle on this long journey, he was able to obtain the latest off-road vehicles from Rhodes Island, along with ample supplies.

In cities where there was no Rhodes Island office, he could use subsidies to purchase supplies, while in cities where there was an office, it felt like coming home.

Miss Swire once again did Bai Ye a great favor by preparing an entry permit for him to enter Ursus in advance, which allowed Bai Ye to travel without any obstacles.

Bai Ye was very grateful to Swire and Chen Huijie. Their special status and power allowed them to easily access resources that were difficult for ordinary people to obtain, which was arguably a form of living off women.

Although he could obtain various supplies along the way, Bai Ye still habitually packed supplies in his inventory, a habit he had developed in his previous life. As a solo player, he had encountered all sorts of bizarre situations in the wilderness, learning from his mistakes and becoming increasingly well-prepared before setting off.

Players start with only 10 inventory slots, but their inventory expands at levels 20 and 40, which is quite user-friendly.

"Are you ready to leave?"

Bai Ye was busy organizing the pharmacology and pharmaceutical preparation books he needed to read on the way when he heard Ifrit's voice from behind.

Turning around, he saw the girl cautiously peeking into his room. She looked around, seemingly unconcerned. This guy was quite arrogant; after meeting him, he wasn't shy at all.

"I have a mission to go out." Bai Ye hung the uniform he would wear tomorrow on a wall and then changed the window view projected on the holographic screen to night mode.

"That's great, being able to go out and play." Ifrit looked at Bai Ye with envy. To her, the world outside Rhodes Island was incredibly exciting. Moreover, she longed to prove her strength and abilities outside.

Children always try to prove that they have grown up.

Bai Ye shook his head but didn't say anything. He turned around, took a chocolate from the jar, and handed it to the girl.

"Is this... for me?" Ifrit's eyes lit up immediately; it was rare for anyone to give her candy.

No, in fact, anyone who comes into contact with Ifrit must have a thorough and accurate understanding of all the basic information about this operator before communicating with her. Therefore, there are actually not many people who can communicate with her.

"Here, be careful it doesn't melt." Bai Ye handed it over, but noticed that Ifrit's palm was a little warm.

"Don't worry about it." Ifrit waved her hand. She couldn't control her Originium Arts, which often caused her to ignite.