Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

"I never imagined that the largest clinic for infected people in Chernobog would be managed by a general."

Bai Ye looked wistful.

The Ursus Empire once had many such soldiers, possessing one of the most formidable armies in the world. However, due to the Great Rebellion, the Qing Dynasty's internal strife, and other conflicts, countless loyal soldiers were executed, becoming victims of the power game.

“There are no generals now. I just want to protect this clinic. It was entrusted to me by that person.”

Herag sat down again.

"Then perhaps you can listen to what I have to say next."

Bai Ye spread out a map on the table, circling the locations of Chernobog, Lungmen, and the Third and Fourth Armies.

The information he already knew in his previous life, the partial truth he discovered after transmigrating, and the clues provided by Talulah and Alina gradually gave him a new understanding of the Chernobog incident.

He wanted to tell Hrag because the general before him had once been one of the most outstanding soldiers in the Ursus Empire.

Moreover, in his mind, this one seemed more trustworthy than Kal'tsit.

No, it's not just about being trustworthy. This old general also had weaknesses.

Obvious weaknesses.

Chapter Seventy-Three: A Crazy Idea

"No messengers have yet sent any information about the natural disaster."

"Infected? Riots? Destruction of Chernobog?"

"The core city is charging towards Lungmen? The city-state identification code hasn't been changed? It's still Ursus territory."

"..."

After Bai Ye finished speaking, Herag stared at the map spread out on the table and fell into deep thought.

Yes, Bai Ye told the old general this information, things that even Dr. Kal'tsit had never mentioned.

In his opinion, it might be more effective to talk to the old man.

He would be more inclined to trust the judgment of an Ursus general than a pharmaceutical company and a somewhat suspicious old woman.

“There’s a bigger conspiracy here.” Hrag shook his head. “This isn’t right. Someone is trying to use the infected to kidnap Ursus. If Lungmen takes action against the core city of Chernobog, it will be a declaration of war against the Ursus Empire.”

"This will be a war between the Yan Kingdom and the Ursus Empire."

After pacing around the room for a long time, Helag came to his conclusion.

"Is there no way to stop it in advance? The Ursus Empire still has some sense; the council will not allow the empire to be drawn into a war with another superpower."

Bai Ye raised his own doubts.

In the previous life, it would take some time for the core city to collide with Lungmen. After communicating with the Ursus Empire, Lungmen was able to send armed forces to remove the infected from control of the core city, thus halting the crisis before it arrived.

“No, I know better than anyone what the Empire is really like now.” Hrag shook his head, his eyes filled with complex emotions: anger, sorrow, memories, pity…

Turning his head to look at the young man before him, Herag pondered for a long time before finally continuing, "The current empire is corrupt, chaotic, and divided at the top. The conflict between the new and old nobles is intensifying, the parliament and the border troops are at odds, and perhaps some are yearning for a war."

"You also mentioned the Third and Fourth Armies before, so perhaps their troops are mixed in with the core city of Chernobog."

"They will strike first after the impact."

If everything on this land developed in accordance with reason, there would be far less suffering.

"I see." All the details and the information he had learned in his previous life had been put together, and with the hypothesis about the "Valletta Society" that Bai Ye had read, Bai Ye had confirmed Black Serpent's plan.

"Thank you for the information."

Herag thanked White Night, for this young man had informed him of the potential crisis in advance, which was a great favor.

“I will protect my clinic in advance and find a way to evacuate this city. If everything develops as you say, this place will become a living hell,” Herag decided.

Bai Ye asked with some doubt, "General, don't you want to stop this conspiracy?"

"..." Hrag paused for a moment, then shook his head. "This game, this conspiracy set up by the ambitious, has been planned for a long time. They even made a deal in the distant past, all for this moment."

"I am now just an infected person, and I cannot stop a conspiracy that was planned long ago."

Herag said with a sorrowful expression, "I still have to protect this clinic. My strength is limited; perhaps I can only save as many people as possible, but beyond that, there is nothing I can do."

As he spoke, he clenched his fist: "What am I supposed to use to fight against the Ursus army? Just this one knife?"

"Perhaps we have other ways. That's why I'm here."

Bai Ye pointed to the map: "The enemy is in the open now, their intentions are clear, while we are in the shadows. We still have a chance."

"Old Master Helag, I need your power, and also the power of Azazel."

Bai Ye then revealed his plan: "The infected need their own cities. We'll play along and have the Reunion Movement move away from the core city of Chernobog, and then get away from the territory of the Ursus Empire."

"Then face the pursuit of the two major army groups of the Ursus Empire by their high-speed warships?" Herag didn't quite understand this irrational plan.

"You're giving the army a reason to attack."

Bai Ye shook his head: "No, before that, we will block the army group's movements in advance." Bai Ye pointed to the Empire's capital, Saint-Germain Castle.

“General, if I may be so bold, even if the Ursus Empire is like a hollow corpse on the verge of death, with its internal affairs in complete chaos, the emperor of the empire is not just a figurehead.”

"The Empire will strip those officials of their positions in advance and try them for their crimes. During this period, the two major army groups will be unable to be mobilized except by imperial decree of the Emperor of Ursus himself."

Herag stood up from his chair, and after a moment he looked at Bai Ye and asked, "A rather risky plan. How can you ensure the Grand Dukes of the two major army groups can be put on trial in the Imperial Court?"

“I have witnesses, and I have evidence.” Bai Ye met the gaze of the elderly general. “The existence of the army group also infringes on the interests of others. If we can win over more people, we can play the political game.”

"The way to ensure victory in the game is to get the emperor on our side."

"He probably also hopes to bring the two army groups that were not originally under his control back into his hands."

"Moreover, he has no choice but to either go to war with Yan or engage in an internal power struggle. I believe he will make a choice," Bai Ye said with considerable confidence.

“Young man, this is not as simple as you think.” Herag stared at the map, lost in thought.

“This is the best option. Besides, we have other ways out.” Bai Ye pointed to the map. “We have already seen through the enemy’s plot. Whether to stay or leave is our choice, not the enemy’s.”

"We still have time, General."

Helag was deep in thought.

Bai Ye brought him a game of chess.

He knew that he was now a pawn on the chessboard, and that the Azazel Clinic, also an organization of infected individuals, could not remain uninvolved in this game.

There will always be someone who forces him onto the chessboard.

Bai Ye wasn't in a hurry.

This plan is only in its initial stages, and there are still many aspects that need to be considered and revised.

If he were a Paradox Interactive player, he might be more skilled, but he is just an ordinary gamer.

This is the limit.

However, he is adept at using one trick: attracting more people to his side.

The more friends you have, the fewer enemies you have. Mastering this principle will ensure your continued success.

……

After a long while, Herag stood up.

If he could, he wouldn't want the city to be destroyed.

Similarly, he was unwilling to see his old comrades fall into a desperate situation and a quagmire. As Bai Ye said, if the Reunion Movement could have its own city, life would be better.

"Do you need our help?" he asked, looking at the young man before him.

"Let's cooperate," Bai Ye stood up. "Let's unite!"

Chapter Seventy-Four: Two Fathers

cooperate……

Bai Ye wasn't the first person to want to collaborate with Azazel's Clinic, but this was the first time Herag had actually offered to do so.

“We’re just an infected clinic; we don’t have that kind of power,” Hrag said in a deep voice. “Our limited armament is only for self-defense.”

"I want intelligence, and your mind. Also, some of the drugs and methods used to treat infected people. I want to apply for a patent license for your clinic under the name of 'Namba Heavy Industries'." Bai Ye listed the demands he had already thought of.

As an underground clinic, Assalez controlled the entire underground intelligence network in Chernobog. This is not an exaggeration, but an undeniable fact.

In the previous life, the Azazel Clinic had received advance warning of the attack and, under Hrag's protection, had been evacuated before the attack began.

When the armed men who intended to destroy the clinic arrived, it was already deserted, so they could only reduce it to ruins.

To control the core area of ​​Chernobog in future plans, a relevant intelligence network is indispensable.

In return, we will provide the clinic with material support, and we will also have people to help you with various matters.

Yes, the White Night will take players to the Frozen Wasteland, but there are still many players nearby in Chernobog. The White Night can guide them to the Azazel Clinic to accept quests, using it as a temporary base and window.

Herag nodded. Manpower and funding were exactly what the clinic lacked.

Winter is approaching, and the days will only grow tougher. The Ursus Empire's policies towards the infected are becoming increasingly stringent. The old man has something he needs to protect, making cooperation with Bai Ye imperative.

"It's a pleasure to cooperate." Behind Bai Ye, he shook hands with the old man's rough hand.

Another contract has been signed.

Afterwards, the supplies promised by Bai Ye will be delivered to the clinic through the company, and in return, he will gain a map view of the entire Chernobog.

"Give my regards to Bozokaste," Hrag said, then suddenly sighed. "According to you, shouldn't we call him 'Patriot' now? What do you call him?"

“We call him Captain, Uncle, Grandpa…” Bai Ye smiled, “He’s much harder to approach than you. He’s like a mountain.”

Hrag shook his head: "He used to be an excellent battlefield commander, capable of delivering impassioned speeches to his soldiers..."

"Damn it, did the Empire turn him into this?"

This was the first time Hrag had explicitly expressed his resentment towards the Empire. And rightly so; this general was also a victim of imperial persecution, how could he not feel indignation and resentment?

"Perhaps you two will have something in common. The captain is in the frozen land, and he has adopted a daughter." Bai Ye suddenly remembered something and changed the subject.

"What about his son?" Herag found himself knowing nothing about his old friend.

“That was one of the ordeals he endured.” Bai Ye took off his hat, and Herag noticed that Bai Ye did not have any of the race’s external ears on his head.

“What a pitiful soldier.” Herag felt the air around him grow heavy. “He was an excellent man.”

"yes……"

Bai Ye suddenly stretched out his left hand, clenched his fist tightly, and then pulled it downwards.

"boom--"

He froze in mid-air a ballista that had been fired from outside the window into the room.

It was only then that Hrag realized that the so-called "heavy air" was not an atmosphere, but a literal sense of heaviness.

"Heh, quite bold, daring to directly attack a clinic." Bai Ye discovered that his Originium Arts were becoming increasingly useful. As his mental attributes strengthened, the degree and range of control he could exert also increased.

"Looks like I really am getting old," Herag said with a self-deprecating laugh. Although the attack wouldn't hurt him, he didn't sense the danger in advance like Bai Ye did.

"I just had the advantage of 'wind'." Bai Ye snapped the fuse of the crossbow. He had used similar weapons in his previous life and was very familiar with the types of weapons and ammunition. He quickly recognized the origin of the weapon.

"The mercenaries will use it; it seems a little mouse has slipped into Chernobog."

“Leave it to me.” Hrag took his longsword from the weapon rack; it was a weapon entrusted to him by his friend and daughter.

“This is also my battle.” The old man’s features sharpened, though he was still in his prime.

The Eagle's bloodline grants him a lifespan and strength far exceeding that of ordinary Ursus people.

"Then I wish you good luck in your martial arts." Bai Ye stopped fighting; he still had many things to do.

After leaving the clinic with the communicator, Bai Ye returned to his company's headquarters.

The so-called "Namba Heavy Industries" is just a funny joke, and some players have already started making fun of it in posts. That's the advantage of having players; if Bai Ye were the only transmigrator in the entire world, no one would know even if it was just a joke.

How lonely that must have been.

Bai Ye informed the player about the clinic's existence, but he withheld a lot of information, only hinting that it was the window where players could accept quests.

Ursus players were ecstatic.

They had been wanting to pick up quests in the city for a while, but because they lacked identification, the NPCs here didn't really trust them. Bai Ye's information was incredibly timely.