Reincarnation NPC, but Arknights

If Kong gets injured, it won't be a big deal for the Emperor, but it will still be troublesome. After all, he also has a contract with an idol management company.

Bai Ye thought to himself, "This guy really knows everything."

"Actually, it's not a big deal." Bai Ye didn't exaggerate; he simply explained the facts. "Blocking an arrow is too easy for me."

"That's true." The Emperor nodded.

Even the White Night could block the bullets from Exusiai, let alone the crossbow bolts from the Eastern Kingdom.

"Please take a look at this."

As Bai Ye spoke, he placed a paper file in front of the Emperor.

"We have achieved some progress in the collaborative projects we mentioned before."

This is the main reason why Bai Ye came to see the Emperor.

As an investor with substantial capital and a strong background, the Emperor possesses immense power. His influence extends beyond Lungmen; he also wields considerable influence in Colombia.

What's more, he's also a famous rapper—as for a penguin being a superstar, you get used to that.

On this land, there are even more magical things.

"..."

The Emperor nodded and picked up the documents Bai Ye handed him.

At first, the penguin was reading documents while holding a wine glass.

However, the emperor's expression gradually changed.

He put down his wine glass and picked up the paper file with both hands.

However, when he finally put down the documents and looked up at Bai Ye again, his expression returned to normal.

However, he was quite surprised inside.

To be honest, the Emperor was initially only optimistic about Bai Ye's abilities, and he was also very interested in someone as audacious as Bai Ye who dared to "procure goods" through Penguin Logistics' safe house.

Now, however, he has a much deeper understanding of Bai Ye.

A person who is qualified to be a partner.

Chapter 107 Apple

"Hehe, to be honest, I didn't expect you to come so quickly."

The emperor took off his sunglasses, revealing his small eyes beneath the black lenses.

To be honest, this scene is somewhat comical.

Bai Ye almost burst out laughing.

"Hmm, in the end you used your skills on that old man Adams' granddaughter." The Emperor glanced at the terminal, his expression meaningful.

It seems that Bai Ye's information has been sent to his terminal.

These things are no secret to the top hacker "Is".

"Well, it's not really a 'tactic.' Although it's like getting something for nothing, everyone ends up making a profit. It's a win-win situation."

Bai Ye initially wanted to latch onto the Emperor, a powerful figure, but the difference in their scale was too great. Even if he successfully got his hands on him, the one in control would not be Bai Ye, but the Emperor.

Collaborating with Swire would be perfect.

Although Miss Swire is from a prestigious family and is quite wealthy, her status within the family is not high, and she has not been allowed to take over many businesses. Currently, her investments are only small-scale.

Yes, of course, it's already very strong for an ordinary person.

After the initial period of being financially dependent on others, Swire's investment in White Nights has begun to pay off.

Originium ore was transported from Ursus to Lungmen and Rhodes Island. A communication system between Lungmen and Rhodes Island has been established. Furthermore, logistics operations between Lungmen and Ursus have begun to operate effectively.

Bai Ye even got involved with an unknown high-ranking official in Ursus.

As for the Reunion Movement, Sergei, and the "Azazel" clinic, White Night kept them very well hidden, with only the words "infected" appearing vaguely in White Night's files.

The Emperor marveled at Bai Ye's experiences.

Previously, he was just a penniless young man, unremarkable except for his looks and abilities. Now, with this information, he has earned the right to sit at the game table.

“I am indeed very interested in this project.” The Emperor nodded, then said softly, “The key lies in those… weirdos, isn’t it?”

The Emperor naturally has information about the players, after all, this matter has caused quite a stir.

Bai Ye nodded.

This is not a secret.

Even if he doesn't say it, everyone else on this land will know.

"But you are very popular with them."

The Emperor succinctly revealed Bai Ye's advantage.

If he can do it, other Terrans can do it too.

However, Bai Ye understands the players best, so he can seize the initiative before everyone else can react.

However, the cake was too big for Bai Ye to eat by himself.

To prevent the cake from being stolen, he had to find more "players" to enter the game.

For example, the Great Emperor.

"I alone am not enough," the Emperor said, looking at Bai Ye.

“Then let’s bring in more people.” Bai Ye took out his terminal. “The Calamity Messenger and the Crisis Contract will definitely interest them.”

"They're a bunch of lunatics."

“Those guys are even crazier than them,” Bai Ye said meaningfully.

The Emperor shrugged. In his heart, he actually thought that Bai Ye, who dared to think and act, was quite crazy.

“There are other logistics companies, your old friend, Fengchi Logistics; Ursus, Commander Wei Yanwu, Columbia, Black Steel International, Raytheon Industries, Rembiton…” Bai Ye listed one by one the potential partners he had met in his previous life who he thought were decent and had good reputations.

He always adhered to the principle of maximizing his friends, for the more friends one has, the fewer enemies one has.

If everyone is your friend, you are invincible.

As for how to make friends, White Night, with her past life's strategies, is probably more adept than the average Terran.

He knew information and rumors that others did not.

Merchants are driven by profit?

It sounds simple, but benefits are not just about money.

Everyone has a different understanding of interests. Money is an interest, power is an interest, survival is an interest, and even becoming a more powerful person is an interest. Furthermore, pursuing one's beliefs and dreams is also an interest in another sense.

Bai Ye knows a lot of things; his intelligence is ahead of its time, so he can offer those people a deal they can't refuse.

To move freely across this land, there are two methods: one is to possess power, a formidable force. The other, naturally, is to align oneself with the interests of the majority. When everyone's interests are intertwined, their fortunes are shared; if one prospers, they prosper; if one suffers, they suffer.

People will clear a path for you so that their own interests are not harmed.

By leveraging the players, Bai Ye achieves both goals simultaneously; the stronger he becomes, the more friends he gains. Children make choices, but Bai Ye wants it all.

……

"It seems you already had a plan when you came to me." The Emperor seemed to be in a good mood; Bai Ye's terms had indeed impressed him. "I do have a friend in Columbia, a noisy fellow. His name is Duck."

Bai Ye blinked. He knew this guy; he was very rich, fast, loved to complain and mock, and had a powerful Ursus bodyguard.

Wait a minute, it seems that Ursus man and old man Helag are old acquaintances.

This land is actually quite small.

"Perhaps, Penguin Logistics can also reach a cooperation agreement with Rhodes Island," the Emperor suddenly said abruptly.

Bai Ye was slightly taken aback. It seemed that this person had also seen the potential of Rhodes Island.

That's not a simple pharmaceutical company.

He probably already knows something.

In fact, Bai Ye himself didn't know much about Rhodes Island, at most only that it had some connections with the Kazdel government-in-exile.

Anyway, it's very mysterious.

So they are all riddle tellers.

……

Afterwards, Bai Ye and the Emperor talked about many things. Although both sides were keeping things hidden, they reached a consensus.

The crisp sound of glasses clinking rang out.

The juice glass of the White Night and the wine glass of the Great Emperor clinked together.

"Pleasant to work with."

The two drank their beverages and wine in one gulp.

The Emperor looked at Bai Ye and suddenly asked another question: "Young man, this land is like a chessboard. Do you think you are a chess piece or a chess player?"

"..."

Bai Ye paused for a moment, then looked up at the Emperor.

At some point, he put his sunglasses back on. Bai Ye couldn't see his eyes, only the dark lenses.

After a moment of thought, Bai Ye suddenly said, "I am neither a chess piece nor a chess player."

"Identity is never absolute. Some people call themselves chess players, but little do they know that they are already in the game."

"As for me? Perhaps I am an apple that has fallen into the game of chess, rampaging across the board and even overturning it."

Bai Ye's answer surprised the Emperor. He was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed.

Bai Ye wasn't sure how he viewed his answer either.

……

Actually, Bai Ye didn't like the metaphor of a chess game.

"The world is a chessboard, a grand strategy, but standing too high can cause one to overlook many things..."

Don't underestimate humans; they are not abstract symbols or chess pieces. Once they come together, they can unleash a power strong enough to overturn the players.

Chess players often overlook countless ordinary players and focus only on the important pieces.

In the end, none of them knew how they lost.

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After Bai Ye left, the Emperor also fell into deep thought.

After a long while, he muttered to himself, "Apple... So, who was it that threw you, the apple, into the game?"

Chapter 108 The Current Status of Players

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After leaving the Emperor's bar, Bai Ye let out a long sigh of relief.

Judging from the outcome, it was a success, as he achieved his goal of cooperation, and the relationship between the two sides seemed to have become more harmonious. It was a fairly friendly meeting.

However, Bai Ye felt very tired.

To be honest, he would rather spend two hours lying in wait to assassinate an NPC, or lead a group of noob bosses through a dungeon, than participate in this kind of meeting.

On the surface, Bai Ye seemed to be in complete control, not suppressed by the Emperor, and even able to hold his own. However, only he knew that he was not as calm as he appeared.

He had never been good at this kind of thing, so he could only imitate the president of the "Libertines' Tea Party." Chest out, head held high, full of confidence, looking the other person in the eye... this was what the president had taught him.

The results seem pretty good.

As expected of the leader of the legendary player organization, Bai Ye thought that the woman possessed abilities that he admired. She could gather everyone together and inspire their fighting spirit simply through the power of words.

She also established the tea party.

She is a natural leader.