Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

Exusiai found it interesting and came along with Texas.

The two got out of the car and walked quickly toward Bai Ye.

……

"I didn't expect them to come knocking on our door so quickly."

Bai Ye casually twirled his sword and set it aside.

There's no way he can escape; they have a car and a marksman is shooting at him. There are no sewers nearby either.

As Exusiai approached, Byakuya realized that the weapon in her hand was not a proper firearm at all.

"Of course it's not the real thing. It's made of 42 layers of shipping cardboard, seamlessly glued with industrial adhesive, and driven by high-quality rubber bands... Want to borrow it for a spin?"

Seemingly noticing Bai Ye's gaze, Exusiai twirled her "toy slingshot" in her hand while waving and laughing at Bai Ye from afar.

What an overly friendly guy.

Bai Ye didn't speak, but his gaze was fixed on the Lupo girl standing in front of Exusiai.

Sharp sword, sharp eyes.

This is a skilled weapon user.

"The boss wants to see you."

Texas spoke as she approached. However, upon seeing Bai Ye in person, the girl was clearly taken aback, even pausing for a moment, her long black hair swaying gently by her ears due to inertia.

Exusiai was equally stunned, only snapping out of her daze after bumping right into Texas's back. Looking at the white-haired woman before her, she couldn't resist poking Texas's back: "Hey, Texas, do you think we've got the wrong person?"

I originally thought the person offering "zero-dollar purchases" was a lawless, arrogant, and rude thief, but I never expected the person the boss was looking for to be so good-looking.

The two found it hard to believe that such a handsome young man would break into the safe house, not only take things, but also sit in a chair and eat while browsing the terminal.

It felt just as comfortable as being at home...

You really can't judge a book by its cover.

In fact, Bai Ye was also a bit dumbfounded. He originally thought that Texas and Exusiai would come to confront him, but he didn't expect that the two would be silenced as soon as they met.

Then he saw the two girls' slightly flushed faces and remembered his charm rating of 96 on his stats panel.

Charm is a comprehensive concept, encompassing not only physical appearance but also various factors such as temperament. In short, it's about having a face that makes people feel comfortable.

Goodness, this is the first time he has experienced the benefits of high charisma.

After all, he wasn't good at socializing in his previous life, and he didn't like going out. He never showed his face during live streams, and even the virtual characters in games were created by himself.

I never imagined that being good-looking would have such an advantage after time-traveling.

It really is a world that judges people by their looks.

Bai Ye couldn't help but let his mind wander. If he had taken off his mask when he encountered Officer Chen Huijie earlier, would Officer Chen have let him go?

Cough cough, it's gotten bloated.

"Yes, please come with us. You should know why."

Texas took a deep breath, regaining her usual calm and icy demeanor, though her tone became much more polite and gentle.

"Hey buddy, get in the car." Exusiai blinked, put her weapon back in her pocket, and chimed in.

Bai Ye nodded, and with a flick of his wrist, he put the straight sword back into his inventory.

It would be best not to fight; for a veteran player like him, every battle should ideally be meaningful.

Meaningless battles are a complete waste of time.

This is a habit I developed when I was a newbie in my previous life. In the early stages of this game, there are no direct ways to recover; you rely entirely on bandages and medicine after getting injured, and serious injuries take a long time to heal. Therefore, to avoid risks, you need to plan carefully for every battle.

Chapter Ten Penguin Logistics

White Night followed Texas and Exusiai into the car.

The cars here are powered by Originium engines. Bai Ye bought one in his previous life. It was a good car to drive, and he even drove it to the wilderness.

"Hold on tight," Texas said softly, seeming much more approachable than before.

Exusiai patted Byakuya on the shoulder: "We need to hurry, let's go back and get some rest as soon as possible."

Actually, they were quite angry at first, since nobody likes working overtime. That's why Exusiai fired a shot right away.

However, when the two saw Bai Ye, they suddenly stopped being angry. After all, how much bad intentions could someone who is so good-looking have?

Sitting in the front row, Exusiai couldn't help but glance at Byakuya through the rearview mirror. She saw him sitting obediently in the back seat, his body swaying gently with the speeding car, looking somewhat dazed.

Suddenly, she met Bai Ye's eyes in the mirror and felt a little embarrassed.

She pretended to look away discreetly, but after a while, Exusiai couldn't resist sneaking another glance.

Bai Ye was still looking at her through the rearview mirror.

The girl couldn't help but cough, and then secretly glanced at Texas beside her, afraid that her actions had been seen by her companion.

"By the way, what's your name?" Exusiai broke the awkward atmosphere with a chat.

Texas, standing nearby, also quietly perked up her ears; the Lupo's pointed wolf ears were fluffy and quite cute.

In fact, both of them were very curious about Bai Ye's background and had a lot of questions they wanted to ask.

"Huh?" This time it was Bai Ye's turn to be stunned.

In fact, Bai Ye didn't even look at Exusiai; he was just staring blankly in one direction, lost in thought.

All I can say is that Exusiai is just creating drama for herself.

"I said, what's your name? What's your address?" Exusiai asked again.

"white night."

White Night spoke in standard Flame Cryo, then repeated it in Terran Common. White Night is an astronomical phenomenon where, after the sun sets below the horizon, the sky does not completely darken due to atmospheric scattering.

"White...Night? That's a strange name." Exusiai muttered to herself, seemingly confused but impressed.

Bai Ye thought to himself, "You haven't seen any stranger names. The names those silly players came up with in my past life were absolutely bizarre. For example, there was this guy named 'Northeast Tornado Jumping Monkey,' and it was hard for him not to get into character every time an NPC called on him. The NPCs all looked like they were trying not to laugh; it must have been really hard for them to read it so stiltedly."

Exusiai was about to say something when the car suddenly stopped. Texas opened the car door and said, "We've arrived."

As he spoke, he casually reached into his pocket and pulled out a Pocky stick.

To be honest, she was originally planning to cause trouble for Bai Ye. Taking the weapon was one thing, but what kind of nonsense is it to casually take a bag of Pocky?

Bai Ye was clearly unaware that he had escaped a disaster. He jumped out of the car, only to find it parked in front of a bar.

The bar has floor-to-ceiling windows with bright lights streaming in, turning the entrance into an extravagant gold.

As if worried that others wouldn't see it, there's a huge penguin graffiti at the bar's entrance, its imposing presence showcasing its individuality and extraordinary nature.

1301 Sunset Boulevard East, “The End of the Earth”.

For some reason, the people of Terra have a strong preference for the word "earth," and people of different races and countries use the word "earth" in different languages.

In some languages, "earth" and "world" are synonymous.

It's as if just mentioning this word evokes a sense of grandeur, heaviness, and solemnity.

Of course, the “End of the Earth” bar here seems to have nothing to do with solemnity.

The interior is decorated in a glittering style, with the use of mirrors and transparent surfaces making it incredibly dazzling, much like some kind of strange punk art.

Penguin Punk?

Bai Ye pushed open the door and went inside, where he saw a penguin sitting behind the bar, swirling a wine glass.

On the sofa, a tall, thin man sat quietly. He wore a mask, so his face was not visible, and he held a mobile personal portable terminal in his hand.

In the corner, a semi-retired blonde idol named "Rupert" was swaying back and forth with headphones on, seemingly practicing some kind of dance. Her audience was a plump girl with short orange hair.

Bai Ye couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Apart from a certain blue-haired fallen angel, almost all of Penguin Logistics' main members are here.

"Kid, you've got some nerve. These days, young people..."

The boss of Penguin Logistics, the Great Emperor, is the penguin holding a wine glass and wearing sunglasses. He suddenly spoke up.

As he spoke, he curiously examined Bai Ye through his sunglasses.

Hmm, she's not bad looking.

However, apart from its appearance, there doesn't seem to be anything particularly special about it.

Bai Ye's charm is practically a bug. Unless you're hostile or have angered her, it's hard for anyone to feel hostility upon first meeting her. Plus, she has a baby face and a very deceptive appearance, making her seem quite harmless.

Bai Ye then sat down at the bar.

The Emperor didn't recognize him, but he was very familiar with the penguin. In his previous life, the Emperor had issued a long-term quest to collect records, and most players passing through Lungmen would stop by him to accept it.

"I didn't expect that all the Penguin Logistics people would be here... I'm flattered," Bai Ye said with a smile.

"Hmph, based on your performance from now on, we'll decide whether to throw a welcome party or beat you up together," the Emperor sneered, glancing sideways at him.

Bai Ye remained unmoved.

The Emperor himself couldn't hold back anymore: "Sigh... now that I see your face, I can't bring myself to do it."

"Your Majesty, you are a magnanimous man. Why not let me go?" Bai Ye blinked and pressed his advantage. "I had no hostility to begin with. I was not only careful, but the document on the terminal was also a small token of my appreciation."

Earlier in the safe house, Bai Ye didn't just take everything and leave. Instead, he helped Penguin Logistics find some security issues on the terminal as compensation.

"Smooth-talking." But the emperor wasn't angry.

“It’s very helpful, really useful.” At this moment, Masked ***, who had been sitting on the sofa using a laptop terminal, got up and walked over to sit next to Bai Ye.

“My name is Is.” He extended his hand to Bai Ye. “I’m a logistics staff member at Penguin Logistics, an IT specialist.”

"Nice to meet you." Bai Ye knew that this was a skilled hacker who was also quite proficient in logistical work such as maintaining weapons and collecting intelligence.

The emperor had only been listening from the sidelines, but the conversation that followed surprised him.

Is put down his terminal: "You were the one who caused the trouble at the Lungmen Guard Bureau just now?"

Chapter Eleven: Handsome for Only Three Seconds

The Emperor looked at Bai Ye with a somewhat strange expression. (Don't ask me why a penguin would make expressions; I don't know either.)

Having lived so long, very few things can surprise him anymore.

"You brat, you messed with Penguin Logistics one night, and now you're trying to get yourself killed by the Guard Bureau?"

The emperor found it amusing; were all young people these days so brave?

Bai Ye was indeed quite brave. Logically, he should have proceeded cautiously, starting by grinding through the slums to level up. However, this guy took Penguin Logistics' supplies and stormed into the Lungmen Guard Bureau right from the start.

Is said with interest, "Well, you've caused quite a stir. The Guard Bureau mobilized officers overnight to search the lower levels... and yet you're sitting here unharmed. That's quite remarkable."

The Emperor also began to re-evaluate Bai Ye: "I didn't expect the little girl from the Chen family to let you go? Does being pretty really give you the right to do whatever you want?"

At first, he only regarded Bai Ye as a technician similar to Is, but he did not expect that this guy was actually quite capable.

"It's just a few tricks, nothing to brag about." Bai Ye didn't think it was anything special. In his previous life, he had looked up at the highest peaks in the world and witnessed the turbulent sea. How could he be complacent about stepping on a small hill now?

“You need to be more meticulous in the future.” Is closed his laptop terminal and stood up from his chair. “It was indeed a clever idea to stuff dozens of new identity data into the database at the same time, but the traces are still too obvious.”

Bai Ye nodded. He wasn't a professional hacker to begin with, so his skills were naturally lacking. In the eyes of an expert like Yi Si, his hacks were indeed full of loopholes.

"But it's alright, I already took care of it for you." With that, Is raised his terminal. "You can use this identity freely from now on, there won't be any problems."

At this point, Is suddenly seemed to remember something and looked at Bai Ye with some curiosity, asking, "When I accessed the central database just now, I found that it hadn't been hacked. How did you manage that?"

At first, he thought Bai Ye had hacked into the database to modify his identity information, but when he hacked in himself, he found that this was not the case at all.

"Well, I went straight into the computer room to make the changes."

"??"

"Yes, I went to Officer Chen's office first to get the access card, and then went to the computer room," Bai Ye explained.

Is was greatly impressed: "Hmm...very insightful..."

He then turned to the Emperor and said, "Boss, I'm leaving now. He's not a professional hacker, but he's very good."

After saying that, Is pushed open the door and left the bar.