Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

Bai Ye used six versions to become a master of "Arknights Online", and then Luna kicked him back to the time before the public beta version.

"I've heard something really interesting, the most explosive news in a while now," Bai Ye said with a smile.

“Well, actually, I didn’t come here to scare you… although judging from the results, it seems pretty much the same?” Luna smoothed her flowing hair and then said, “I’m here just to remind you of something—haven’t you always wanted to improve your swordsmanship? Borrowing Eiro’s abilities would be a good option.”

"You can try it, fight against yourself—it might be possible in this dream of talking to yourself."

After delivering the prompt, Luna disappeared.

She didn't need to remind herself of anything else, because she knew Bai Ye would handle it.

……

"What a capricious and capricious guy..." Bai Ye sighed.

After learning El's true identity, Bai Ye seemed somewhat ashamed in front of Luna.

No wonder Luna knew so much about his XP system, even down to the exact location where he hid the pornographic book...

However, the most urgent matter is not here to dwell on such things.

We need to get out of here first.

"You know how to get out, right?"

"of course."

Isamara nodded, then disappeared from Bai Ye's sight, returning to Bai Ye's body.

Bai Ye closed his eyes.

Although he was within the painting of dusk, this entire world was created because of him. For he himself was in his own dream.

The way to get out is also very simple.

Cogito ergo sum.

This world is created by human consciousness. As long as I close my eyes, the world ceases to exist.

Of course, the way this world works is not something that only Bai Ye is involved in.

Outside, there is also the evening.

Objective idealism and subjective idealism are mixed together.

Once Bai Ye realized both of these things at the same time, all he had to do was take a small step forward.

So, Bai Ye closed his eyes and took a step forward.

The clouds were light and the wind was gentle, yet the world shattered and collapsed before his eyes.

When Bai Ye opened his eyes, he found himself in a study, where Nian and a girl he had never met before were sitting close together.

Upon seeing Bai Ye appear, the girl's expression immediately became incredibly interesting.

“Looks like I won.” Nian also revealed a bright smile at this moment. “Well done, Bai Ye.”

"It seems your plan is going very smoothly..." Bai Ye then turned to look at the girl beside him, "This must be Miss Xi? It's a pleasure to meet you. Thanks to you, I had a great experience."

"Killing people, and wanting pig's heart too? How terrifying—" Nian said sarcastically from the side, while Xi's expression became even more unpleasant.

Chapter Four: Ghost Shark

"However... just in case."

Although he was smiling happily like Nian, Bai Ye slowly walked to stand behind Xi on the right.

Watching Xi's retreating figure, Bai Ye first drew the reforged "Arc Light," and after a moment of silence, he chose to sheath the sword. Then, he took out the "Wind Chime" from his inventory.

At some point, Laurentina stopped sleeping soundly. She sat up from the ground and walked to the other side to stand.

Bai Ye smiled at the girl, then swung the long-handled circular saw he had been holding in his other hand at her.

Laurentina reached out and grabbed the long handle of the circular saw. She opened her eyes but ignored Bai Ye's expression. She stood quietly in place, only a red light flashing in her eyes.

This is... a ghost shark.

Although Bai Ye woke Laurentina up as soon as she left the world of painting, the deep-sea hunter was not in a stable emotional state after experiencing three nightmares in a row, and even her dark personality emerged.

This was also the first time she had entered her alternate personality state since meeting Bai Ye, and she looked as if she had been completely swallowed up by the dark side.

The dark side!

Fortunately, even in her Ghost Shark form, the girl remained very obedient, even more so than Laurentina in her normal form, and followed Bai Ye's every word. That's why Bai Ye was able to place her in her current position.

Bai Ye was unaware of Laurentina's nightmares, but he could roughly guess what had happened. Moreover, before arriving in Gouwu City, Laurentina had a premonition that she might lose control in her dreams—after all, time loses its meaning in dreams. Furthermore, now that Laurentina's emotions were gradually calming and her mind was stable, Bai Ye wasn't too worried.

Laurentina's sacrifice could not be in vain, so Bai Ye did not panic, but stood behind Xi with the Deep Sea Hunter as originally planned.

With Nian standing in front of Xi, the three of them formed a triangular formation, surrounding Xi in the middle.

Bai Ye pursed his lips, glanced at Laurentina one last time, then turned his head, raised his sword, and assumed the most comfortable sword-drawing posture.

Bai Ye rarely puts on a fighting stance, because for his martial arts, such trivial matters are unimportant.

However, putting on a pose is a form of psychological suggestion, indicating that one will become serious.

Thus, as Bai Ye drew his sword, a natural and untamed aura emanated from him.

"I'm sorry to offend you, Miss Xi. Please forgive me!"

Bai Ye said loudly.

"...This is the weapon that Nian forged for you?" Xi caught a glimpse of the sharp edge behind her and felt a faint stinging sensation on her skin.

The weapons need no further description.

The person wielding the sword was also an unparalleled master.

The two complemented each other perfectly, and the blade looked incredibly harmonious in Bai Ye's hands, as if it should have been held by that person all along.

Although the other party showed no hostility, Xi felt that she was firmly locked in place. She even felt that Bai Ye alone was enough to stop her here, not to mention that Nian and Laurentina were also by her side.

"I really don't know where you found such a skilled person..." Xi bit her lip.

"Hehe, after all, I'm not like you, staying here all day, hiding in the painting, and even secretly picking your toes!" Nian mocked.

"Picking...picking your toes?!" Xi's eyes widened. "Who are you talking about?!"

"I'm talking to you, you shut-in!" Nian relentlessly pursued him.

Xi was so angry that her face turned red, and her fair cheeks flushed.

Bai Ye had to admit that the incarnations of these fragments of the Year Beast, whether it was Nian or Xi, were all extremely beautiful people, but their personalities and temperaments were also exceptionally unique.

Yeah, that's probably what they call a problem child.

"It seems my dear sister is determined to deal with me..." Xi calmed down and looked at Bai Ye, murmuring, "However, since an ordinary person has walked out of my painting on their own... I'm not someone who can't take a bet, I'll accept the consequences."

"You don't need to put on such a big show to scare people anymore. It's unnecessary. I won't run away."

Xi sat down on the ground, looking deflated.

Bai Ye looked at Nian.

Another avatar of the Year Beast fragment nodded to Bai Ye. Nian understood his younger sister; this guy had a lot of pride, and since he had promised, he wouldn't go back on his word.

Moreover, as an incarnation of a giant beast, it also has its own pride.

Xi disdained to play tricks in this regard.

After confirming the look in Guo Nian's eyes, Bai Ye sheathed his sword, relaxed, and the silver light in his eyes gradually faded.

"call--"

Even though it was a year, it didn't pose as much of a threat to Xi as Bai Ye did. Only now did Xi breathe a sigh of relief, realizing that cold sweat had broken out on her back.

Even in the Great Yan Dynasty, which is full of talented people, few people could make Xi feel such a sense of crisis, even if he was just standing there.

'I wonder where this monster came from...'

In Xi's mind, Bai Ye was categorized into the same class as the Old Celestial Master. After all, she had also taken Laurentina's dream into account.

In the latter two dreams, Bai Ye was excessively powerful.

Well, actually, the plan for that year was already somewhat exposed at that time. Fortunately, when Bai Ye finally appeared, he did not rely on his beast-like destructive power and abilities, so the conditions of the bet were still met.

……

Seeing that his younger sister was willing to accept defeat, Nian breathed a sigh of relief and sat down to the side.

Bai Ye then walked up to Laurentina, or rather, Ghost Shark.

"She was in a deep dream just now and needs some time to calm down..." Xi reminded her.

Bai Ye nodded, helped the girl lie down, let her rest her head on his lap, then held Laurentina's hand, and with his other hand, Bai Ye gently stroked the girl's forehead.

At this moment, Ghost Shark fell into a deep sleep again.

The Deep Sea Hunters are connected by blood because of the Sea Seed's genes. And Bai Ye is also considered a semi-newborn, so naturally he can also be connected by blood with them.

With his reassurance, Laurentina's condition gradually improved, and Bai Ye was finally relieved.

"What did she dream about?" Bai Ye asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Hmm...actually, I'm curious too."

Xi temporarily set Nian aside and then presented Laurentina's three dreams to Bai Ye through a scroll painting.

"..."

After reading the ending of the third dream, Bai Ye was so frustrated that he stayed in Bengbu.

"What is this silly child thinking about all day long!"

Bai Ye shook his head silently.

Although he was cursing and swearing, his gentle eyes betrayed his true feelings.

Under the watchful gaze of the white night, Laurentina's eyelashes trembled slightly, and after a moment, she slowly opened her eyes.

Chapter Five: Evening's Praise

In the depths of the ocean, sunlight is merely a phantom thousands of meters overhead; it should exist, but no one can perceive it. Laurentina lay on the seabed, yet felt inexplicably at peace.

In the murky depths of the sea, the familiar darkness returned to her. She could not perceive the waves in the depths, yet she could still feel the weight of the ocean. Was this peace? Laurentina was puzzled.

However, the next moment, the girl inexplicably felt her hands getting hot.

In the frigid seabed, the sudden appearance of heat warmed her and pulled her up quickly.

As the moon broke through the sea, its soft light shone on Laurentina's silver hair.

"..."

Laurentina slowly opened her red eyes.

The unfamiliar ceiling was reflected in her clear eyes, and Laurentina's original consciousness finally broke through the darkness and surfaced from the sea.

"Hmm..." The girl shook her head, feeling that the back of her head must have been resting on something.

Because of the aftereffects of the nightmare, Laurentina was somewhat dazed, but soon her consciousness gradually returned to her brain, and her eyes regained their sparkle.

"white night!"

Her last impressions and memories before her brain went blank returned instantly. She suddenly stood up and then realized that she was leaning against Bai Ye.

I almost bumped into Bai Ye's chin!

"Thank goodness—" Laurentina breathed a sigh of relief, "It was just a dream..."

"Or rather, it's a dream you made up." Bai Ye flicked the girl's forehead with annoyance, then pinched her nose.

"So you knew all along—" Laurentina said in a muffled voice.

Bai Ye nodded and let go of his hand.

"I'm sorry for making you worry." The girl was a little embarrassed. "Perhaps because I'm a deep-sea hunter, I always tend to imagine things in a pessimistic way."

The fate of deep-sea hunters seems to be often associated with tragedy, and even Laurentina, who escaped her misfortune, is subconsciously affected by this pessimistic mood.

After all, the final battle left a deep shadow on all the surviving Deepsea Hunters, including Laurentina, Skadi, and Gretia.

The deaths of many of their kind and Haisi also impacted the portion of their bodies containing Haisi genes, thus affecting their mental stability.