Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

Judging by the timeline, it's about time this kid joined the Reunion Movement.

"The Reunion Movement's equipment is also very poor..."

Bai Ye tapped the table with his knuckles, and suddenly an idea came to him.

"If you're willing to humble yourselves, I can find a way to get you some equipment..."

"Major military industrial enterprises need to test the equipment performance of newly developed weapons on the battlefield and in extreme environments."

“If you are willing, I can help you obtain some new equipment that requires data collection, under the guise of ‘infected tool’.”

"However, you might be degraded as savage wilderness infected, or used as experimental subjects. In their eyes, you will become a string of numbers, a expendable commodity."

"And it seems that I can make another profit from it."

Bai Ye grinned as he spoke.

"Stop saying that." Froststar suddenly interrupted White Night. "You're clearly trying your best, but you're always making excuses for yourself. Is that to lessen our guilt?"

"Or is it to downplay their own contributions?"

"We don't care what your motives are. Anyone who helps us is our ally and friend. So please don't say that again."

"Kindness doesn't need to be hidden. We will remember your kindness."

"??"

Bai Ye looked puzzled.

What on earth is this child imagining...?

Bai Ye isn't arrogant; why would he help someone and then be stubborn?

He clearly wanted to use this opportunity to connect with some large military industrial enterprises and high-end laboratories to lay the foundation for future cooperation.

How come it's all seen as goodwill and a good thing when it comes to the Reunion Movement?

He's a truly wicked middleman.

Then, Talulah spoke up, "Do as you wish. You know, the infected on the frozen ground are already suffering enough. A weapon, even an experimental one, can improve our survival rate."

“We don’t care about being used as expendables, test subjects, or even tools... as long as we can use these to achieve our goals and save our compatriots, we are willing to do it.”

Bai Ye's suggestion was immediately approved.

Unbeknownst to him, the higher-ups of the Reunion Movement had already developed a trust in him.

"There's one more thing, it's about Talulah's identity." Bai Ye swallowed the strange emotions in his heart, took a deep breath, and spoke.

"My...identity?"

Tallulah was a little confused.

Alina, however, keenly sensed the problem. The young girl sat up straight and stopped her needlework. Yes, she knew nothing about military or political affairs, so when faced with unfamiliar areas, Alina would listen while doing needlework or knitting.

“Talulah, your identity is a hidden danger. Once it is revealed that you are the daughter of a nobleman, there will definitely be people in the Reunion Movement who hate you, and the trust relationship that the two sides have built will be shaken or even collapsed in an instant.”

This is something Bai Ye thought of on his journey.

“But I’ve done so much…we’ve been through so much, does my identity still matter?” Talulah was a little confused.

She shared life and death with the soldiers, fought side by side with the infected, and yet, simply because of her identity, such consequences arose.

Were all those experiences we went through together just a lie?

“Talulah, you must remember that prejudice is a mountain in people’s hearts. No matter what you have done before, as long as someone deliberately stirs up trouble and manipulates public opinion, you can lose the hearts of the people in Team Five. After all, you know how much those commoners on the frozen land hate the nobles.”

"They will forget what you did and only focus on the magnified details. Even if some of them don't care, the seeds of doubt will be buried deep in their hearts."

Alina nodded: "I've also considered Mr. Bai Ye's words. There are indeed significant problems in this regard. Once Black Serpent seizes this point..."

Those present felt a chill run down their spines.

Yes, what if Black Snake had foreseen this?

“This secret cannot be kept hidden forever.” Talulah shook her head. “Someone will eventually reveal the truth.”

"Then let's take control of this time bomb. Let's make use of it proactively—identity is a double-edged sword; it can split Team Five, but it can also unite everyone more."

"First, we need to prevent your identity from creating a class conflict between you and the infected. You must always make them realize that they are on your side..."

"Secondly... Abba aba aba..."

Bai Ye then offered his suggestions on how to package Talulah's character and how to promote her... If everyone became a Talulah fan, then the so-called conspiracy to divide would no longer be effective.

This task was then assigned to Alina.

It can be used not only among the infected, but also to reach the players...

As the saying goes, killing two birds with one stone.

"If only Baiye could join us..." Talulah suddenly sighed.

"I'm just your collaborator, your friend." Bai Ye shook his head. "If I joined you, how would I profit? I might really put everyone's interests first."

"I'm not that kind of person. As for helping you, it's just that I'm worried that if the partner I find suddenly goes bankrupt, wouldn't my previous investments be a huge loss?"

Bai Ye instinctively retorted, but Frostnova's gaze suddenly pierced her.

The cold, reproachful gaze made Bai Ye stop what she was about to say.

"...Is it so hard to admit you're a good person?" Alina said, both amused and exasperated.

Bai Ye shook his head: "I'm not a good person."

If they were good people, they wouldn't have started by invading the Lungmen Guard Bureau and buying Penguin Logistics for free.

Bai Ye is just a player. Of course, the only thing he can be praised for is that he has a few more principles than the extremely self-centered "chaotic side" players.

Perhaps there was some goodwill involved.

However, he will never be like Ace or Scout; he is not that great and selfless. He will always prioritize himself.

He admires the brilliance and selflessness of humanity. He enjoys watching Kamen Rider and Ultraman. He yearns for light and doesn't mind helping these incorrigible good people.

But he would never become one of them.

Chapter 83 Frostnova's Sugar 1/5

The meeting ended in an awkward and strange atmosphere.

During the final moments, Patriot remained silent, simply watching Bai Ye and the others, his thoughts unknown.

Froststar glared at Baiye with some displeasure, then took out a candy-like object from her bosom and placed it in Baiye's hand before leaving with her puffed-up cheeks.

Talulah patted Bai Ye on the shoulder, shook her head with a smile, and then gave the candy in Bai Ye's hand a meaningful look.

Bai Ye took the candy that Miss Froststar insisted on giving him and walked out of the tent.

Although it was taken out of her pocket, the candy was still icy cold because it was close to Frostnova's body. However, Bai Ye felt that the candy carried a faint, cool aura of the girl.

"It's just psychological... Maybe I need some pheromones?"

Bai Ye couldn't help but mutter to himself.

However, he really liked a single piece of candy.

Byakuya is a sweet tooth, similar to a certain samurai, Gintoki. He is an incurable sweet tooth, and he becomes anxious and uncomfortable if he does not eat sweets regularly.

Otherwise, why would he take so much chocolate and candy from Penguin Logistics? It far exceeds the amount required for high-energy food...

Just as he was about to unwrap the rough candy wrapper, Alina walked past him from behind.

She glanced at the candy in Bai Ye's hand, and a smile appeared on her face. However, she quickly suppressed her smile and looked at Bai Ye, saying, "Mr. Bai Ye, I don't care what you think, but in our eyes, you have been helping us all along. Moreover, you could have completely concealed your purpose, but you told us everything... So, Mr. Bai Ye."

"I'm really grateful to you."

After saying all this to Bai Ye, the little deer girl skipped away.

“These guys, they’re all like this…” Bai Ye said speechlessly, then casually peeled off the candy wrapper.

Then he saw a bright orange-red, translucent candy lying in the center of the wrapper.

"Looks quite good? Perhaps it's some kind of fruit from the Ursus permafrost?"

Bai Ye didn't know the ingredients in the sugar, but the warm color did stimulate his appetite.

I've been busy all day and haven't had any sugar yet...

Bai Ye put the candy in her mouth.

"..."

"!!"

Contrary to her expectations of a mellow sweetness that would melt on her tongue, Bai Ye felt an unbearable spiciness in her mouth.

It was as if a bomb had exploded in his mouth.

The key point is that, with his extraordinary senses, he even subconsciously analyzes the ingredients in the candy.

"Chili peppers, strong liquor, hmm, a hint of sweetness, it probably is really sugar..."

"What the hell?! It's so spicy!"

"I really can't handle spicy food..."

Bai Ye stopped in Bengbu and quickly gulped down water. Luckily, he was hiding in a corner, otherwise people would have seen his pathetic state with tears streaming down his face.

'Is Frostnova playing a prank on me?'

'No…think about it another way, maybe this stuff really is candy to her? Perhaps the Ursus people just like to eat things like this?'

Anyway, they're Russians, they drink vodka like water from a young age, so maybe to them it really is like sugar...

I guess so?

Anyway, Bai Ye couldn't imagine that the aloof Frostnova would be someone who liked to play pranks. She couldn't possibly be that bored...

That must be it!

"Um...sorry."

Just then, a familiar voice rang in Bai Ye's ears.

Bai Ye, who was half-squatting on the ground, looked up and saw Froststar standing beside him.

"I didn't expect... it to be so intense." Although she apologized, Frostnova bit her lip, seemingly trying to suppress a laugh.

She then sat down next to Bai Ye. "..."

Bai Ye's tongue felt a little numb, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

After a while, he recovered, drank some water, and ate a piece of chocolate before he was considered back to normal.

Without making a sound, Bai Ye wiped away her tears, turned her head, and glared at Shuang Xing through gritted teeth.

Miss Frostnova herself took out a "candy," peeled off the wrapper, and put it in her mouth without changing her expression.

"Click, click, click..."

The girl chewed the "candy" with her teeth, and Bai Ye smelled the aroma of alcohol again. It seemed that the girl and he were eating the same thing.

However, Frostnova showed no reaction to the candy, which would be like a fireball to an ordinary person; she even seemed to enjoy it.

Bai Ye looked at it carefully again.

Yes, Frostnova is enjoying herself.

Her eyes narrowed slightly as she faced the long-awaited sunlight on the frozen ground, her eyelashes fluttering gently.

At this moment, Frostnova truly resembled a young girl, rather than a cold warrior or a cadre of the Reunion Movement.

It's no longer just ice; it gives you a feeling of being alive.

A moment later, Froststar opened her eyes and explained to White Night, "To me, this is indeed candy."

"However, I did tease you just now."

"It's my responsibility that you've become like this, but I won't apologize."

Bai Ye was somewhat helpless, but for Bai Mao's sake, he smiled and said, "It's alright. Perhaps, you've tasted a rather extraordinary flavor!"

"..." Frostnova paused for a moment, then tilted her head and asked, "Aren't you angry?"

"I was indeed a little angry at first..."