Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

“ZC, you should start a live stream; it would definitely be a great entertainment video.”

The player who stepped forward was [ZC]. He was the player who communicated with the mayor earlier. Because of his excellent eloquence and humor, he was elected by the players as one of the leaders of the camp to communicate with NPCs.

The suggestion he just made was the conclusion reached after discussing it with other leadership-type players.

To ensure stable development, conflicts should be avoided as much as possible; they do not want players to fight amongst themselves over resources.

Bai Ye watched with great interest the still somewhat green [ZC]. In his previous life, this player was also a big shot, starting to stand out from the first version and gradually becoming one of the top 1 Bilibili up-masters.

He makes game strategy videos and also does live streaming. His style mainly relies on his talking, like a stand-up comedy routine, and he just can't stop.

In her past life, Bai Ye enjoyed watching ZC's videos, but she never expected to see him here now.

Under the guidance of the various player leaders, players who were more focused on combat began to collect their weapons, while ZC chatted with the players on the side. He was mainly responsible for communication and exchange, and because of his humorous personality, he was able to persuade even some dissatisfied players.

Chapter Sixty-Two: Telling a Joke, The Pharmacist 4/5

How powerful is a police baton really?

Bai Ye thought it was indeed not very good compared to swords, bows, crossbows, and staffs.

However, from the players' perspective, this was the first weapon they ever encountered.

Having weapons is good enough; it's better than being empty-handed.

Moreover, players are not picky; some people even kill bosses with wooden sticks, let alone police batons.

The first batch of players to receive weapons were mostly combat-oriented players, and many of them were veteran players.

They had played other stealth games before, such as Arcadia Gate, Star Ocean, Crown of Kane, and Legends of Israphar.

Although Arknights Online's technology and simulation were groundbreaking, some elements were retained, and the developers still had some confidence in their abilities.

Bai Ye was very satisfied.

He looked around at the other players and then continued, "Warriors, I need your help now."

He was making a reference, and although it was awkward, players saw it as an Easter egg from his other games.

Some mischievous players even taunted in the comments: "I don't have enough money to save Terra!"

Bai Ye ignored the players who were entertaining themselves and finished editing the quest.

A player stepped forward and found that he was able to accept the quest:

【Bai Ye's Request 1: Apothecary Bai Ye hopes you can help him collect some herbs】

[Bai Ye's Request 2: Pharmacist Bai Ye hopes you can help him obtain some corpses of Acidic Originium Bugs]

[Bai Ye's Request 3: Pharmacist Bai Ye hopes you can help him process the raw materials for preparing potions]

As Baiye's legendary status increases, he can allocate more and more experience points, allowing him to happily exploit the system by distributing experience points through quests and then recouping them through the shop.

This is much more efficient than leveling up and grinding monsters in my previous life.

Bai Ye didn't randomly select tasks; he did so after careful consideration.

These tasks cover gathering, combat, and miscellaneous tasks, and almost every player can participate in them to some extent.

At the same time, Bai Ye set his identity as a pharmacist—though he's only a novice at the moment.

Even so, players would understand the importance of an apothecary. Sure enough, when players saw the quest, they all looked at Bai Ye with new respect.

"Just kidding, an extremely deadly and extremely dangerous pharmacist."

"Indeed, an apothecary with unknown attributes and skills."

"Wow, a physical pharmacist, right!"

Players complained, since they had previously "touched" Bai Ye, essentially using a method similar to appraisal to view some of Bai Ye's information. Unfortunately, due to the significant discrepancy and the system's protection of NPCs, they gained almost nothing.

All we can be sure of is that this guy is a big shot and not someone to mess with.

But you're telling me he's actually a pharmacist?

Are doctors all monsters?

Despite their complaints, the players were still secretly excited.

Doctors are a rare profession.

Although some players have similar expertise in real life, there are no medical devices available here, and most medical technologies are temporarily unavailable.

Moreover, no one can find a way to learn magical healing.

At this moment, the pharmacist's appearance was like a ray of dawn piercing through the darkness.

Potions are a common way to recover in the game. This makes White Night even more important.

Of course, besides those complaining about Bai Ye, there were also players who seriously analyzed the situation: "You have to accept this quest, it rewards affection points, it must be related to what happens later..."

"Could it be a prerequisite for some kind of mission?"

"You got a series of quests right from the start, huh!"

……

The players accepted the quests and gradually dispersed. They were now full of energy. Bai Ye was much more generous than the town mayor, continuing the "conscience" and "fairness" from the open beta, giving out a generous amount of Lungmen Dollars and a good amount of experience.

However, what they didn't know was that Bai Ye was a heartless guy.

Everything was just a disguise for this person.

The investment now is worthwhile; he wants to cultivate a group of players and then take these unlucky guys to Siberia to dig potatoes!

Ah, no, it's a counterpart support integration movement, after all, they signed a contract before.

No, that's not right! To be precise, it was to contribute to the development of Northern Cross and Namba Heavy Industries.

Then save the infected, the people of Terra...

"Hehe." In a corner where no one could see him, Bai Ye revealed a somewhat wicked smile.

……

While still shocked, Chen Huijie gained a deeper understanding of these players.

What surprised her even more was that these refugees were highly skilled and had a high level of education on average.

They were not only skilled workers, but also elites, with an astonishing 100% literacy rate.

Some people even possess unique expertise and knowledge in a particular field.

This indicates that they come from a highly developed region. Although most of these people speak with a strong accent, their intonations are somewhat different, and their cultures are also slightly different.

"Dragon Gate... or does such a region really exist in Yan Kingdom?" Chen Huijie asked, puzzled and confused.

What kind of place could have nurtured such a group of people?

The origins of this mysterious group of refugees puzzled her.

At the same time, she gradually realized that the player issue must be taken seriously, because it is not just a matter of refugees influx, and these refugees are not simple people.

While pondering, Chen Huijie visited the players' camp.

Well, with Bai Ye, a top player, already setting a precedent, Chen Huijie, who is also a top player, wasn't surrounded by too many players.

Of course, some interested players still approached, trying to trigger the quest. Some players have already guessed that this NPC is likely Officer Chen, the one Bai Ye mentioned.

……

"They're really... enthusiastic."

Chen Huijie wiped the sweat from her forehead; dealing with these refugees was exhausting. These guys were like problem children—quirky and eccentric, but undeniably impressive. They possessed a harmonious blend of seriousness and eccentricity.

"Hiss—this feeling is kind of familiar."

After thinking about it carefully, Chen Huijie finally understood why she felt it was familiar.

Because that's just Bai Ye's personality.

Bai Ye usually enjoys making sarcastic remarks and being funny; joking and having fun are his specialties.

However, when it comes to crucial moments, Bai Ye gets serious, and his demeanor changes completely, transforming from a husky into a true boss, giving people a reliable sense of security.

"No wonder he can get along so well with this group of people." Chen Huijie couldn't help but laugh as she looked at Bai Ye chatting calmly with the players in the distance.

A sense of admiration arose in my heart.

Dealing with these lunatics is no easy task...

Chapter 63 You guys are giving me bugs, huh?! 5/5

Bai Ye didn't stay there for long; he drove his vehicle around several player spawn points near Lungmen.

In each place he went, he would go through a similar process, distributing not only batons but also some simple tools.

Soon, news of Bai Ye's journey around the Lungmen spawn point spread among the player community.

On the forum, numerous posts about Bai Ye reappeared: Bai Ye's whereabouts, Bai Ye's vehicles, Bai Ye's power, Bai Ye's mystery...

In short, players who are good at creating fun and creative content have all taken action.

Some people have even tried to decipher Bai Ye's identity through various details of his clothing and the text on his name tag. Clearly, he doesn't belong to the Lungmen Guard Bureau, and the business card he previously gave him also included the name of the organization "Rhodes Island."

Someone even posted Bai Ye's employee badge, which clearly read "Head of Rhodes Island Field Operations Department".

At this point, a mysterious organization began to appear in the players' field of vision.

By doing everything in her power, Bai Ye actually managed to preach and spread the word among the players, thus promoting the name of Rhodes Island.

Well, as for the Northern Cross, there's no rush for now. After all, his organization is just an empty shell, it has nothing and can only be used to fool people.

Bai Ye was naturally pleased with this, but in front of the players, he pretended to know nothing and continued to refer to himself as an apothecary in the quest.

"Pharmacist Baiye" has also become a famous meme that emerged after the game was launched.

Some people couldn't help but chuckle when they saw Bai Ye. "Boss, your disguise has already been exposed, why are you still pretending?"

Other camps may not be as harmonious or as rapidly developing as the first camp Bai Ye encountered, the "Fifth Survey Team".

But it's also very impressive.

The fifth survey team included many top-tier players, while in other camps, guilds gradually became the mainstream. Players from the same guild began to stick together for mutual support.

Various player groups began to emerge, leading to competition and conflict.

Of course, none of this had anything to do with Bai Ye. It was no big deal for the leeks to fight each other; he simply acted as a third party, reaping the benefits from both sides.

Anyway, nobody dares to touch him now.

Perhaps because of the protection of some mysterious force, Bai Ye is unable to show his health bar when he appears in front of the player, which gives him a natural sense of security.

Yes, you absolutely must not show your health bar to the players, otherwise even if there is no malice now, there may be bad things in the future.

Players are naturally sensitive to health bars; they have a fatal attraction for them.

In the previous Earth Federation, someone asked the famous mountaineer George Mallory why he was so passionate about mountaineering. He replied, "Because the mountains are there."

Sometimes players push their limits for no reason, because the boss's health bar is fixed, and no matter how strong you are, players firmly believe they can successfully defeat it.

As long as you have a health bar and I can deal damage, then there is a possibility of success.

This is what players are like.

This quality is great, but if you put yourself in someone else's shoes, it becomes quite terrifying.

Bai Ye was not afraid of players, but he dared not let his guard down, after all, he himself had been a player in his previous life. He knew all too well just how powerful and terrifying a player's obsession could be.

It's not that I'm cowardly, but doing so would bring no benefit and would also bring bad luck.

……

Bai Ye sat in the driver's seat of the vehicle, browsing the posts that appeared on the forum.

Above, a chaotic scene unfolded, with demons displaying their unique skills and abilities.

Funny, obsessed, flame wars, stirring up trouble... all I can say is, the online world is truly amazing!

Some players have already successfully left the settlement and entered the mobile city.

After all, it's impossible for all players to stay obediently in the "newbie village".

Although most of them lost their first blood in the wilderness, the world is so big and there are so many players, there will always be lucky ones who successfully reach the mobile city.