Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

The most practical use is:

"Luna, find that guy who badmouthed me last time. I want to have a talk with him!"

Well, Bai Ye is still quite pathetic; the first thing he thought of when using Luna was this.

I'm super, box.

Of course, this is just a joke.

In fact, Luna had already naturally helped Bai Ye take over the system of his own business, and incidentally got rid of some scheming rats.

It's a pity that this land lacks internet access, physically blocking Luna; and Luna cannot fully appear in the real universe yet, her range of activity is limited, which is why she needs the mobile base station technology provided by Baiye to achieve this.

Even so, it's still a remarkable breakthrough, meaning Luna's sphere of influence has expanded once again. Although she's not her true form and can only exist through the network, it's still incredibly impressive. This is how the omnipotent deity of Earth displays her power.

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With Luna's support, Bai Ye emerged from beneath the core city command tower and stretched.

Then he saw Talulah walk over from the side.

"I knew you were back as soon as I heard the sonic boom," the girl said with a smile, her eyes full of affection.

Bai Ye and the girl gave each other a gentle hug.

The dragon girl's warm body dispelled the lingering chill from Bai Ye's high-speed flight, instantly warming him up. Sometimes, having a girlfriend like that seems quite convenient.

“I’ve completely sealed this place off; no one will be able to approach it,” Talulah said, pointing to the entrance to the underground space.

Bai Ye smiled; there was indeed no need for it. However, Talulah seemed quite happy, the two of them guarding the secret together.

After their tender moment, Talulah released her grip on Byakuya's hand. Byakuya then took out Victoria's national sword, "Breath of Kings," from his inventory.

"This is... the sword you retrieved using the key that Edward, your biological father, left behind, the one that unlocked the lock. This sword belongs to you."

As he spoke, Bai Ye handed the Breath of the Kings to Talulah.

Talulah stared at the sword before her. It was not an ornate longsword; it looked very plain and had nothing special about it.

Talulah only stared at it curiously for a moment, as if seeing Victoria's national sword for the first time.

She then took the sword and gently swung it in her hand.

Talulah leaped backward to distance herself from Bai Ye, brandished her longsword in a mock-sounding manner, and then struck a pose towards Bai Ye.

The wind brushed past the girl's hair, lifting the hem of her aristocratic military uniform, revealing a dignified appearance.

Bai Ye was slightly stunned. He had seen this heroic figure before on the icy plains of Ursus, but back then, they were just friends. Now, thinking back, it was possible that the girl had left a deep impression on Bai Ye back then.

"How is it?" Talulah put down her sword, her stern and cold expression instantly melting away.

written request for leave

On April 11, 2024, Kirito took a nap on the 59th floor of SAO - Danakaku.

I also want to take a day off. Novelists can rest on April 11th, as recorded in the Kojiki.

Speaking of which, while this new storyline in Ark has resolved many mysteries, it somehow feels a bit like a clown story...

This can also be used as a boomerang.

As expected of Hypergryph, they have a million ways to write it that would be more satisfying, but they chose the strangest one.

Chapter 120 The Real Treasure

(I usually choose the female lead from Xingyu. Sometimes when I watch Xingyu, there might be another female lead.)

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"It's very beautiful." In response to Talulah's question, Bai Ye exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.

Talulah hadn't fought in a long time, because she simply didn't need to. Her last battle was when the black serpent Koschie possessed her body, and she was surrounded and attacked by many experts brought by Bai Ye, eventually managing to drive the venomous snake out.

As for the fight that happened during their trip together, it wasn't really a battle at all. After all, the difference in strength between them and the enemy was too great, and they could have easily dealt with it with a wave of their hand.

Talulah hadn't encountered a proper battle in a long time. However, in her spare time, Talulah maintained a certain amount of training, so her movements as she wielded the longsword looked quite skillful and not at all rusty.

However, Talulah's swordsmanship is not particularly skillful, and her movements tend to resemble a noble's ceremonial sword dance. This is probably related to the Black Serpent, since the Black Serpent doesn't seem to be very good at close combat either.

Their greatest skill lies in the magic inherent to red dragons, that terrifying heat capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.

However, watching Talulah's sword dance is indeed a pleasure. Talulah is still wearing her old military uniform, which gives the young girl a unique charm.

Looking at it this way, Bai Ye's girlfriends are indeed quite virtuous.

……

Talulah was overjoyed to receive Bai Ye's approval. However, after playing with the Victorian national sword "Breath of Kings" for a while, the girl suddenly put the sword back into its sheath and then handed it back to Bai Ye.

"Ok?"

Looking at the Breath of Kings being handed back to him, he was puzzled. He looked up at Talulah, not understanding the girl's meaning.

Talulah smiled and then explained:

“This sword is of no use to me. I think it’s better to give it to you… I think it’s better to give it to someone else who needs it more, whether as a bargaining chip or as a token of a deal.”

After a pause, seemingly afraid that Bai Ye might misunderstand, Talulah added:

“I’m really happy to receive such a gift from you… but I would be even happier if this sword could help you.”

Bai Ye was taken aback. He asked softly:

"This sword was retrieved using the key Edward gave it; it has a different meaning."

“If you really want to keep it as a souvenir, all you need is the key. This sword is just a sword in my hands; it has no meaning and symbolizes nothing. I have absolutely no interest in the throne of another country.” Talulah shook her head.

She then continued:

“However, this sword will have great significance once it leaves my hand; it is too important for the country of Victoria. I think it will be more useful in your hands than it is here, just lying around.”

Indeed, this is true. If Bai Ye possessed this sword, he could accomplish many things. Moreover, this sword holds immense symbolic significance for the Victorians; simply drawing it could lead to numerous unconditional agreements.

Therefore, Talulah's words were true. Bai Ye was not unaware of this matter either, but he felt that the sword was more meaningful to Talulah, and thus belonged to her.

Talulah stepped forward and hugged Bai Ye, whispering:

"Actually... I have no memory of my biological father. I've never met him and don't know what kind of person he was. The things he left behind are indeed meaningful, but that's all. Hmm, that sounds a bit cold-hearted, after all, according to my uncle, he really did die protecting me and my mother... But I really don't feel anything."

“What happens to Victoria is none of my business. I can never become the king of that country, so this sword doesn’t really belong to me. White Night, give it to someone who needs it more… As for myself, I’m already content with you here.”

Bai Ye dropped his longsword and embraced Talulah. "Breath of Kings" landed on the ground. If any Victorians were nearby and recognized the weapon, they would surely jump out and berate Bai Ye.

After all, this sword was one of Terra's treasures, but in Bai Ye's eyes, it was nothing compared to the girl in his arms.

"Then, I'll take the sword. How should I compensate you?" Bai Ye stopped dwelling on the matter of the Kings' Breath.

Talulah replied with a smile:

"Then stay and spend more time with me... I haven't yet, it must be because we haven't done enough."

As she spoke, Talulah's cheeks gradually turned red with embarrassment.

"Cough..." Bai Ye didn't expect Talulah to become so bold.

Oh, it seems she was the one who initiated things from the beginning. You can't judge a book by its cover. This dragon girl is certainly quite bold.

Unfortunately, Bai Ye couldn't grant Talulah's small request.

He replied somewhat apologetically:

"Although I really want to stay, it's just not really possible."

Bai Ye then told Talulah about what was about to happen, including the great battle at the beach and the accelerated fusion of the world.

Fortunately, Bai Ye had already laid his cards on the table, so the explanation was very simple. There was no need to consider any additional reasons; he just needed to answer truthfully.

After saying that, Talulah immediately spoke up:

“Even if the Ursus Empire doesn’t take any action, we will still help you.”

"We've said before that this is your home, and it will always be your strongest support. Whenever you need us, we will all stand behind you."

"I will select elite troops and lead them to the front lines with you."

Although those infected yearn for a peaceful life free from oppression and discrimination, they will also become warriors again when needed.

"No, this time the protagonists aren't you, but the players." Bai Ye chuckled and playfully pinched Talulah's nose. "You don't need to bleed; you just need to watch our performance. Players can only resurrect infinitely before the world merges, which is one of their rare opportunities to showcase themselves on this land."

Don't let Talulah and Reunion steal all the show.

"We only need to send a small number of people as a token gesture."

“Actually, rather than staying in the core city, I still want to go to the seaside with you…” Talulah said, blinking.

Of course, this was just talk; after all, she could only reach the seashore at most, lacking the ability to venture deeper into the ocean. Only Bai Ye and the Deep Sea Hunters could enter the deep sea, and ultimately, only in the deep sea could all of this end.

Chapter 121 The World is a Mess, Bai Ye Patches It Up

In the end, Bai Ye stayed for one more night.

In Talulah's bedroom, he made amends to the girl.

However, there's only one night left. We can only think about anything else after everything is over.

The next morning, carrying the girl's goodwill and blessings, Bai Ye brought the Breath of the Kings back to Lentinium.

He planted the sword in front of Gawain, the Beast Lord:

"You owe that child a favor."

After a pause, he continued:

“That girl, she originally had the right to inherit everything here; half of this place belonged to her. But she gave it up. In the past, King Aslan took away half of what Drak owned and then completely expelled them.”

Bai Ye's words silenced Gawain and Vina, who were standing nearby.

"She will not ask for anything in return, but I think it is necessary for you to remember her name, Talulah Atrias. She is a descendant of the Red Dragon, the daughter of Edward Atrias. Remember her name and her contributions to Victoria."

Well, although Talulah did almost nothing, her choice not to do anything was the biggest help; otherwise, the situation in Lentinium would be even more chaotic than it is now.

Of course, if Black Serpent Kosichrie knew about Talulah and White Night's choice, he would be furious enough to rise from his grave. This guy had only valued Talulah's status and the claim of Lontinium. Now, White Night and Talulah had wasted that claim without doing anything at all. It was truly a pity.

Bai Ye certainly wouldn't do anything, but he hoped that someone would know and remember these things.

After saying all this, Bai Ye turned around decisively.

He had lost interest in staying in Lentinium.

Soon, the game will be updated, and players will be entering Iberia, so he needs to set off ahead of time.

This time, besides helping Iberia clear out the sea creatures that have landed, he also has his own small mission. He wants to help Luna establish a public teleportation point within Iberia in the name of the "game's official" organization.

Players will then use this place as an outpost to enter Iberia and establish and maintain a defensive line.

As the two worlds gradually merge, Luna's authority in this world also increases. For example, Bai Ye couldn't set up teleportation points before, but now he can set one up himself without waiting for players to do so.

Unfortunately, while Bai Ye himself can set up teleportation points, he can't use them. After all, he's a physical entity, not a projection like a player. Fortunately, Bai Ye is very fast and doesn't need teleportation anymore.

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"The teleportation panel is now online, our actions will be much faster..." Bai Ye joked as he loaded the last can of fuel into the aircraft.

The cargo hold of the "Cyclops" is finally spacious enough, as it was originally used as a maintenance room for Big Daddy and his power armor, but that's no longer necessary. The related facilities have been dismantled by White Night and left on Rhodes Island.

Big Daddy won't be going to Iberia with Bai Ye; he'll stay in Londinium as a safety net for high-end combat power. Bai Ye always has a backup plan, a habit he probably picked up as a player.

In Iberia, losing one powerful figure wouldn't make much difference; the number of Sea Heirs has already undergone a qualitative change from quantitative accumulation, and it can't be solved by simply adding one more person. However, given the current situation in Londinium, having another powerful figure of that caliber would still change many things. Bai Ye would feel much more at ease.

Fortunately, Big Daddy's power armor could remain on the Rhodes Island mainship for repairs. It had sustained considerable damage in the previous battles, as Big Daddy had worn it through intense combat, fighting against multiple enemies of equal or even greater strength.

The shield, in particular, was almost cleaved in two. Fortunately, it was protected by the defensive field generated by the field device provided by Bai Ye. Otherwise, the material alone would not have been able to withstand Theresis's sword strike.

"Where are we headed this time?" Laurentina asked curiously from the side.

She just watched Bai Ye bustling around with curiosity, not doing anything special, as if she was content just to stay by Bai Ye's side.

This guy is getting more and more clingy.

“Granfallo is said to be a small town by the sea, where there is a lighthouse,” Bai Ye replied.

“I feel like I’ve heard this name somewhere before…” Skadi poked her head out of the hatch; she was helping Bai Ye move things.