Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

This project is highly profitable, and Bai Ye must strengthen his own power and influence to gain a voice in the cooperation with the Kazimierz Business Alliance.

"Chernobog is crucial... If the plan goes smoothly, Reunion will gain a city block of its own, and players will also be able to have a semi-main city where they can temporarily stay."

Like the Reunion Movement, White Night set its sights on this mobile city that was independent of the rules of the military and the old aristocracy.

However, his target was not the entire Chernobog, as that would be too large and difficult to move.

Bai Ye's solution was to acquire a single city block, with the best target being the core city of Chernobog, a city with an independent power system that could travel at high speeds across the land without even needing Originium energy.

The previous Reunion Movement's approach was too simplistic and brutal. This was the consequence of Black Serpent's deliberate laxity and restraint. He deliberately amplified the hatred of the infected, turning them into undisciplined thugs who slaughtered civilians and destroyed city facilities.

This approach was terrible; it was utterly useless and inefficient, merely an emotional outburst, a pointless madness. That wasn't what Talulah had originally wanted. Unfortunately, by then she had lost control of her body and was powerless to stop the Black Serpent's plan.

“This time, we can do better.” Bai Ye marked Chernobog’s location on the map.

This move will probably infuriate Kal'tsit (probably).

But Bai Ye will not apologize.

As one of the workshop directors who hastily manufactured the Knight's Belt said, "This is my responsibility, but I won't apologize." (You'd better apologize properly.)

This plan will take time. The Reunion Movement's move to Chernobog was a long journey in itself, and players will need time to develop after logging in. The "Northern Cross" of the White Nights will also need time to integrate players and form the planned logistics and communication networks.

The Rhode Island Field Office also needs time to develop its network of offices.

Fortunately, White Night has successfully reached a cooperation agreement with the Reunion Movement, making this the best source of quests for players.

Yes, what Bai Ye valued was not only the mineral resources and combat power of the Reunion Movement, but he also knew that players could take on more missions within the Reunion Movement.

This is far more valuable than simple beginner quests like "clearing infected creatures" or "eliminating bandits around the village".

Bai Ye put away the map and calculated the time. The game should be launching soon, and players will be logging in on a large scale.

He didn't have much time left to prepare.

"Skadi, we're leaving."

Bai Ye began packing her luggage.

"Ah."

Skadi didn't ask Bai Ye why; she only needed to follow Bai Ye's instructions.

Bai Ye once said, "If you help me, I will help you."

Skadi has many things to do; she's not just someone who simply survives on land. She believes she carries a certain mission within her.

Therefore, she also needs Bai Ye's help.

Moreover, based on her intuition, Skadi felt that White Night might be more trustworthy than the young-looking but unfathomable doctor.

Anyway, Bai Ye is also a member of Rhodes Island, so cooperating with Bai Ye is the same as cooperating with Rhodes Island, so there's no problem.

……

Of course, Bai Ye had no idea what the orca girl was thinking. He dismantled the tents in the camp, and Talulah and Frostnova came over.

"Are you ready to leave?"

Talulah watched Bai Ye's actions, a strange sense of reluctance welling up in her heart. In just a few short days together, she had already sensed Bai Ye's extraordinary qualities. This seemingly powerless fellow, who was not a warrior, always seemed to have plans and ideas.

His vision was not limited to a frozen land or a country, but rather had a more profound and ambitious goal.

The Reunion Movement needs such talent. Even Talulah, who was being groomed as the heir to the dukedom, is just a fledgling noblewoman. Her vision is not far-reaching enough, her methods are still immature, and her ideals are too empty.

She needs someone like Bai Ye to complete the plan.

“Now that we’ve reached an agreement, I have to fulfill the contract,” Bai Ye said, pointing to the suppressant medicine in the box.

Food, medicine, weapons, basic materials...

The scope of cooperation between White Night and the Reunion Movement is very broad, and these are things they urgently need.

"Then, do you need us to escort you?" Talulah knew she couldn't keep Bai Ye. He was like a gust of wind on frozen ground, howling in with news from afar, and then disappearing again.

Bai Ye chuckled and patted Skadi on the shoulder: "With her here, there's no danger."

On land, there aren't many beings capable of defeating Skadi, and most of these are unlikely to be encountered in the near future. Even if Bai Ye were to provoke one, he would have ways to escape. Moreover, he himself possesses considerable strength, thus requiring no additional guards.

Chapter 44 Talulah's Letter

Bai Ye loaded the luggage onto the vehicle.

Among the infected members of the Reunion Movement are talented individuals such as engineers and mechanics. They reinforced Baiye's vehicles, making them more robust and durable. They also found better tires and a new track system for Baiye, allowing the vehicles to move smoothly on frozen ground.

The vehicle also has a snow sweeping device at the front, allowing it to easily pass through areas with thick snow.

"Tallulah."

Before leaving, Bai Ye called out to the girl.

"Hmm?" The white-haired Draco walked up to Bai Ye with her long, straight legs. She was particularly eye-catching in her military uniform.

Bai Ye looked at the girl and couldn't help but sigh. This girl was even 3 centimeters taller than him, which was practically the height of a father figure...

And she also has two horns.

Fortunately, the girl's expression was gentle at this moment, without the oppressive feeling of the boss battle in her previous life. Instead, she made people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

“Your sister is my friend.” Bai Ye carefully considered his words before slowly saying, “Therefore, our relationship is not simply that of collaborators. There are some things I want to tell you, as a blessing and a gift before you leave.”

Then, Bai Ye took out a booklet from his pocket.

"Alina is very important. Wherever she goes in the future, we must arrange for shield guards to protect her."

“Your team is too disorganized. I know you want to unite the infected and increase your friends, but don’t forget to build your own loyal followers. No matter what, guns are always the most effective weapon.”

"I don't know how many traitors are still within the Reunion Movement, but don't panic. Black Serpent does have a plan, but it can also be used by you. We can turn the tables on him."

……

Bai Ye rambled on and on about many things. In fact, he himself didn't know why he was saying so much. If Talulah didn't perform well, he might even have the opportunity to take over the fragmented Reunion Movement. Wouldn't that be even better?

He himself attributed this situation to a "greater interest".

It was definitely not a change of heart; he was never a good person.

"Finally, I have three things to say."

Bai Ye handed the booklet in his hand to Talulah.

"Your identity is that of a noblewoman, a fact you cannot deny. This news may cause suspicion between you and the infected civilians, but on the contrary, if you make good use of this, you will be even more loved by the infected."

“Talulah, public opinion is a force. Unless you become more violent and powerful, you will still need the support of public opinion. You can spread the message according to what is in here.”

In fact, Bai Ye himself fabricated a backstory for Talulah and even for the leaders of the Reunion Movement. As for the Reunion Movement itself, it also needed to be packaged.

This is what's called character design; it's not entirely fabricated, but rather an artistic embellishment of personal experiences. Bai Ye is also laying the groundwork for player login. A well-designed character and "NPC background" can increase player identification, encouraging them to spontaneously treat the construction of the Reunification Movement as their own cause, thereby gaining a sense of accomplishment.

Players buy into this.

"Thank you..." Talulah felt a lingering fear. Her identity had always been a hidden danger, one she had kept concealed. If someone were to detonate this potential trigger, it could indeed be very dangerous.

"Secondly, there are some treasure maps here that I can't excavate by myself, so I can leave them to you to handle."

As Bai Ye spoke, he handed some map coordinates to Talulah.

“This…” Talulah remained speechless for a long time.

"You also know about the Great Purge of the Rebels... Many treasures of the old nobles were left under the frozen ground. Of course, there are also even earlier treasures belonging to the Eagle Empire."

The Ursus Empire was originally the Eagle Empire, ruled by the Eagles, who were people of gods.

Later, the Ursus people overthrew the rule of the Falcon and established their own empire. This uprising a thousand years ago overthrew an empire and also caused some ancient treasures to be scattered throughout Ursus.

"Help me dig it out, I'll handle it, and then we'll split the profits 30/70," Bai Ye said softly.

"Hmm? You only want 30%?" Talulah asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Hmph, you're dreaming!" Bai Ye was so angry that he even blurted out in Yan language, "Seventy percent is mine, and only thirty percent is yours!"

"The treasure hunting and transportation are all done by Reunion Movement members, and I only get 30%?" Talulah gritted her teeth.

"Thirty percent of it depends on my mood." Bai Ye patted the girl's shoulder, ignoring the baring white-haired red dragon, and said to himself, "I provided the location of the treasure. Even if you find the treasure, you can't do anything about it. Only I can handle it."

Although Talulah was adopted by the Black Serpent and is considered the heir to the dukedom, she is now stranded in the frozen lands and has no way to turn the treasure into wealth and resources. Bai Ye has to handle all of this.

“Besides, I can’t take all 70%…” Bai Ye said, looking at his terminal. “Although I don’t know why things are going so smoothly at the company, we still need to make some arrangements with our ‘backers’.”

At least 20% has to be given up, but Bai Ye will say it's 80% to show his sincerity.

In addition, Bai Ye also planned to keep some.

"Oh, right, don't dig up all the treasure. Leave a little bit inside, and then restore all the traces..."

These items are naturally reserved for the players.

Some are presented as legendary quests to lure players; others are offered as rewards, encouraging players to find the treasure themselves…

The first player to find the treasure will also receive achievements and titles...

Bai Ye felt like he had gone from being a player to a dog game planner. He wanted to walk the path of a game planner and leave the official team with nowhere to go!

Like I said, players love this kind of thing. Look at them, aren't they all searching the world for treasure chests and digging for loot? They're even more greedy than some emergency food supplies…

"Alright..." Talulah sighed. Actually, she didn't care much about unexpected wealth. After all, how much treasure could there be in this frozen land... She hoped the girl wouldn't be so surprised that she couldn't even speak.

"The third thing is for you to write a letter as well."

"Old Chen... ah, it's your sister. She misses you a lot. You can write back to her, and I'll deliver it for you."

Talulah stood there, stunned.

After a long pause, she looked up at Bai Ye with a complicated expression: "Has anyone ever told you that you are actually a good person?"

"Why are you cursing me?" Bai Ye was displeased.

"...No, it's just that you are really good." Along the way, Talulah had seen a lot, but she had never met someone like Bai Ye.

He seems to value profit very much.

But they also do some silly things without expecting anything in return.

"Actually, I've been writing letters, but unfortunately, I've never had the chance to send them. Now, I'm entrusting them to you."

Talulah returned to her residence, and when she came back to Bai Ye, she had a package in her hand, which was full of letters.

"Don't peek!" The tone was more like a diary than a letter. It contained many of the girl's unique emotions and secrets.

The girl never imagined that one day these letters would serve their original purpose.

For the first time, Bai Ye saw a shy expression on Talulah's face.

He was stunned; the white-haired girl with slightly flushed cheeks was truly beautiful.

Chapter 45 Taking Titi to a Hotel

"Isn't Bai Ye planning to go treasure hunting himself?"

In the passenger seat, Skadi sat leisurely, asking White Night a question towards the driver.

"Let them handle it. I'm not even sure of some of the coordinates myself—besides, how long would it take the two of us to dig?" Bai Ye said nonchalantly.

"It smells like a lie, doesn't it?" Skadi may be simple-minded, but a fool's intuition is always reliable. In fact, the reason she wasn't kidnapped on land was precisely because of this natural warrior's instinct.

"Tsk." Bai Ye clicked his tongue.

"Well, whatever." Skadi didn't continue. She looked at the snow outside the window. "Where do we go next?"

“Chernobyl. Then Columbia…” Bai Ye glanced at the electronic map on the terminal.

Unfortunately, Terra doesn't have artificial satellites, so it doesn't have navigation systems.

In their previous life, the madmen of the Mechanicus Cult were prepared to build mobile base stations and launch satellites.

However, even with the success of many derivative inventions by the sixth version, a host of technical problems remained unsolved.

Terra's gravity is abnormal. According to players' speculation, the ancient Terrans once launched a satellite, but it was subsequently swallowed by gravity.

Terra has two moons, and the Earth-Moon system and models are all brand new; coupled with the interference of Originium, launching a satellite is simply a pipe dream.

"Chernoberg?" Skadi didn't know much about this land. She had traveled to Kazimierz as a bounty hunter. Later, she was found by Dr. Kal'tsit and "lured" to Rhodes Island.

"Yes, that's a border city in Ursus, and one of its most important industrial cities," Bai Ye explained as he drove.