reincarnation npc, but tomorrow's ark

However, he still decided to engage in dialogue with Iberia.

After all, Iberia, located on the coast and opposing the deep-sea church, was their natural ally.

What's more, Dr. Kal'tsit is already here.

As soon as Bai Ye arrived, Dr. Kal'tsit came over, pulled Bai Ye aside, and then pinched Bai Ye's ear.

Bai Ye's head was grabbed and swayed from side to side.

"Pain Pain!"

Although it didn't hurt, Bai Ye still wanted to make his stance clear. Besides, this old woman was clearly furious; otherwise, she would never have acted so emotionally.

Seriously, what's wrong with everyone today? Whether it's Gladys or that old woman Kal'tsit, neither of them seems quite normal.

Perhaps Bai Ye never considered the possibility that this was his own problem.

Dr. Kal'tsit grabbed Bai Ye's ear, gritted her teeth, and said viciously, "Be careful when you play with your powers in the future!"

"Don't go too far."

"Sigh, if it weren't for your special status, I would have hung you on the bridge of Rhodes Island sooner or later."

Dr. Kal'tsit was genuinely angry.

Of course, she was doing it for Bai Ye's own good; everyone knows how troublesome it is to be targeted by the Iberian authorities and the Crisis Contract.

As for Rhodes Island?

Actually, it's not as serious as she keeps saying, that Rhodes Island must remain neutral to avoid attracting the attention of any political entity—that's true, though. But Rhodes Island is essentially a Sarkaz government-in-exile; political neutrality seems to have never been a concept from the beginning.

"I know, I know."

Bai Ye grinned mischievously. He had no idea when his personality had changed so much. If someone he knew from before his transmigration came back, they definitely wouldn't believe he was the same person from the past.

Perhaps the former dean was right: human consciousness is remarkable; if one changes one's perspective, the whole world will change.

……

After releasing Bai Ye, Dr. Kal'tsit led him back to the group.

The Grand Inquisitor paid no attention to this.

Or rather, compared to Bai Ye, these special Agorians before him were the ones he was truly concerned about. Even if Bai Ye's final attack was extremely absurd.

The real key, which resided in the newly born White Night, was overlooked by him—after all, he knew nothing about it.

Dr. Kal'tsit stood between the High Inquisitor and the Deepsea Hunters: "Let's continue our previous topic. After the Great Tranquility, Iberia is no more, and you need the support of others more than ever."

"Arrogance and prejudice have destroyed the Agorians, and this land must not repeat the mistakes of the inhabitants of the deep sea. If Iberia also falls in the aftermath of this disaster, no one here will know the true face of the sea and how terrible its threat is."

"Just like the once-in-a-century hunt on the tundra, we are now protecting human territory, not the honor or disgrace of a nation, regardless of whether we are facing sea monsters or not."

The Grand Inquisitor's expression remained unchanged. Although his face was indeed covered by a mask, everyone present believed that, like Greta before him, his face itself was a mask.

If they could cry, the Iberians would wail; if they could laugh, they would laugh out loud.

But this is what an emotionally vibrant Iberian has become. Expressionless, devoid of feeling. The golden age of Iberia vanished with their descent into silence.

He slowly began to speak: "However, you cannot convince me that there is another solution to this disaster besides fighting."

"The court believes only in the scriptures, the lantern and the sword in its hand, and the cannon at its waist. That is the truth."

"I don't believe that the land-based nations will help us; we only trust ourselves."

Dr. Kal'tsit shook her head, glancing at Bai Ye: "My goal is not to make you believe anything, Your Excellency. I just want you to know that this answer, this decision, does not have to be given by you, nor does it have to be given now."

Bai Ye sighed.

Perhaps because they have experienced too much suffering, most people on this land are very stubborn.

They only believe what they see and hear.

Just like her father back then, and now like Gretia.

The Grand Inquisitor did not continue the topic. He looked around, his gaze sweeping across the crowd: "At least one of these people must stay. The matter of Saltwind City needs to be explained."

"I'll stay."

Bai Ye raised his hand.

He was the perfect candidate. After all, no one understood the current situation of the group better than him, and he was the actual architect of all the plans.

And... to be honest, it's just going to jail, which is something most players have done.

However, Dr. Kal'tsit stopped him: "Grand Inquisitor, am I qualified?"

"I can stand in for the interrogation. I can trace the whole story. You can get the information you need."

"I can endure the prisons of Iberia."

Chapter Forty: Strength is the Reason to Be King

"you!?"

Bai Ye was surprised that Dr. Kal'tsit would volunteer to stay.

He originally wanted to stay and get to know these Iberian judges.

Moreover, although he has many other plans, none of them are as urgent as the current matter.

However, Dr. Kal'tsit seemed to have made up her mind. From her eyes, Bai Ye could tell that she would not back down.

“Bai Ye, you can’t stay.” Dr. Kal’tsit shook her head. “You’re too young. If you stay, and you lose control of your emotions and explode inside the court, it will be a disaster for anyone.”

“Arrogant…arrogant! No one dares to cause trouble in the courtroom.” The junior judge, Eline, couldn’t help but retort after hearing Kal’tsit’s words.

"Pfft—" Ghost Shark couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at!" Elena's face turned red with anger, feeling that these people in front of her had absolutely no sense of respect.

Specter Shark was not intimidated by the threatening and blustering little judge. She stepped forward and stood in front of Eleanor.

Elena is only 1.56 meters tall, a petite girl, and Ghost Shark has an overwhelming height advantage over her.

Moreover, compared to the pitifully barren Little Judge, the Specter's thick frontal armor is incredibly imposing.

Despite being pushed forward by the nun, Eleanor did not back down an inch. She simply stared at Sister Agor in front of her, confronting her directly.

“Little bird on land, do you think something would happen if White Night launched an attack like the one you did in your Tribunal’s Hymn Bastion?”

Ghost Shark smiled and moved closer to Elena, then whispered in her ear.

"!"

The image of Bai Ye's final attack flashed through Aline's mind: the blue-purple ball of light, the intense heat, the dazzling brilliance of its explosion, and the massive wave of steam explosion that followed... Even though she was far away, she could feel its earth-shattering power.

Even the main guns of the land-based warships of the Tribunal's punitive forces paled in comparison to this attack, falling far short.

This attack only hit the sea surface; the extremely high specific heat capacity of the seawater absorbed enough heat, and the deep sea also acted as a buffer. If that kind of attack had landed at the Hymn Bastion…

Elena dared not think any further.

But she stubbornly met Specter's gaze: "The Inquisitor will absolutely not allow this to happen!"

Don't get too cocky!

"Alright, stop scaring her." Bai Ye said with a smile. The nun then dropped her aggressive stance and obediently walked behind Bai Ye.

"What a cute little bird."

She couldn't stop smiling.

Then, Bai Ye looked at Kal'tsit and said, "Rhodes Island cannot do without you."

Dr. Kal'tsit shook her head: "No, we can do without me. I've already made contingency plans. Rhodes Island won't stop operating just because we lose a doctor. I have a lot of confidence in our operators."

"But Rhodes Island cannot do without you, White Night. When I'm not around, Rhodes Island will be in your hands."

There were some things that Dr. Kal'tsit didn't say aloud, but both of them actually knew them.

Whether it's the cooperation or balancing relationships Bai Ye has established with various forces, or his own strategic value...

If Bai Ye were on Rhodes Island, Dr. Kal'tsit would be much more at ease—of course, Bai Ye's ability to cause trouble is almost as good as his strength, and he's not exactly a peaceful guy, so Kal'tsit has also made contingency plans and preparations for her blood pressure to spike when she returns to Rhodes Island.

Bai Ye shook his head: "Rhodes Island has many people who can make decisions, but no one can make the final decision, which is fatal."

"Aren't you one?" Dr. Kal'tsit suddenly laughed.

"Are you sure?" Bai Ye wondered if the old woman in front of him had developed dementia due to her age. "I wasn't even a founding member of the Tower of Babel era. Why should this ship be entrusted to me? Why would the seven leaders of Rhodes Island agree to let me be the one in charge?"

Incidentally, the "Seven Giants of Rhodes Island" was a self-proclaimed title by Kroos and her allies.

“Isn’t all the training you’ve received for this moment?” Kal’tsit suddenly spoke up.

"What—" Bai Ye's pupils suddenly contracted.

Dr. Kal'tsit's words always surprised him; this wasn't the first time, but it wouldn't be the last.

However, she was right. Bai Ye was indeed trained to be a starship captain because his brain reaction speed was fast enough and his mental strength was strong enough to connect with the central computer of the entire starship via brainwaves. The so-called accelerated thinking talent is also an enhanced and manifested form of this ability.

"How did you know?" Bai Ye couldn't help but ask.

“From the moment you stepped onto the bridge of Rhodes Island,” Dr. Kal'tsit winked at him, “did you think I hadn’t seen what the captain looked like?”

"But you're still too inexperienced, too young, just a half-baked amateur."

It has to be said that this guy has a good eye for people, because Bai Ye is indeed a mediocre person.

"Don't waste your talents." Dr. Kal'tsit gently patted Bai Ye on the shoulder.

"Since we've come this far, I'll help you out for now." Bai Ye sighed. "Don't think I'm being kind; I'm just repaying a favor I owe you, Dr. Kal'tsit."

"Don't try to trick me with just a few words in the future."

Dr. Kal'tsit smiled, neither confirming nor denying. Those who knew this guy well understood his character.

He's just being stubborn.

……

The Grand Judge, watching Bai Ye and Dr. Kal'tsit finish their conversation, then said in a deep voice, "So, do you want me to deport these people?"

“Yes, at least for now, that’s how it is.” Kal’tsit nodded.

Grand Inquisitor Dario acquiesced to the request, and an agreement was reached.

And so, the much-anticipated event occurred—Dr. Kal'tsit was to be imprisoned in Iberia.

“I have the authority to visit you in prison,” Bai Ye suddenly said.

In fact, Bai Ye himself was quite curious to see what an old woman in prison looked like.

Dario looked at Bai Ye with a stern face.

“You can’t stop me, and you know that very well. So, let me in openly and honestly.”

“Watch your words, stranger, you are threatening the Iberian judges.”

Bai Ye laughed: "Yes, I am threatening you. Only power can represent the right to speak, and you are no match for me—we have already discussed this point through the blade."

“I can help you fight against the Deep Sea Church, but of course, I can change my mind at any time.”

Dario remained silent.

The young man in front of me had a bright smile that seemed to radiate light from behind, but the pressure he exuded was no joke.

This outsider is serious.

Chapter 41 Misery

"white night."

Dr. Kal'tsit pulled White Night away from the side, which separated the two who were confronting each other.

"Outside Saltwind City, head towards the northeast border. Misery will meet you there." Dr. Kal'tsit then sent the location information to White Night's terminal.

It's time to part ways.

"Dr. Kal'tsit, come back soon. I have a lot of questions I need to ask you."

Bai Ye gained a lot from the bishop's laboratory, some of which required the old woman's knowledge.

“I’m always punctual,” Dr. Kal’tsit said, as she received a strange stone in her hand.