reincarnation npc, but tomorrow's ark

"Practical experience," Bai Ye said bluntly.

The Emperor was taken aback by Bai Ye's words, then, both amused and annoyed, he slammed his hand on the table and asked:

"What do you mean, kid?"

"I run a logistics company, and you come here to learn practical experience?"

Bai Ye was not intimidated by the Great Emperor:

“Am I wrong? You cause trouble every three days and fight every five days. You receive penalty notices from the Guard Bureau every day. The public property you have damaged over the years has required the renovation of several streets in Lungmen.”

"That's true." The Emperor admitted that Bai Ye was right.

"In short, my apprentice isn't very good at fighting, and she's quite hesitant in combat, but she's not bad either. We'll have her come over and give it a try." Bai Ye was quite protective of Melantha from the outside.

Of course, the unconventional and unique corporate environment of Penguin Logistics might also help to change Melanie's introverted personality.

Bai Ye is like an old father, worrying himself sick over his apprentice.

"No problem." The Emperor nodded. "When it comes to fighting, Penguin Logistics never loses. Which gang in Lungmen haven't we beaten up? Humph."

"You were just saying you were from a logistics company, is that even right? Fighting all the time?" Bai Ye glanced at him sideways.

"That's because their taste is too low, and they're incredibly stupid," the Emperor said dismissively.

And just like that, in a few words, Melanie's next steps were decided.

In terms of procedures, this would be considered as a Rhodes Island operator going out for research.

……

After finishing their business, Bai Ye prepared to leave.

Just then, Penguin Logistics' messengers walked in from outside.

"Wow, the boss has a guest... Oh, it's you." Exusiai was the first to see Byakuya.

"Hey, Xiao Le." Bai Ye waved at her.

"Wait—that's how you address me!" Exusiai was taken aback, clearly stunned when she heard Bai Ye call her name.

Then she rushed towards Bai Ye and grabbed his hand:

"How did you know?"

"How do you know that?" Bai Ye blinked.

“My name!” Exusiai pressed. “Have you seen any strange people… Hmm, could it be Mostima? It couldn’t be my sister, could it?”

"Oh, this one? I have seen her before, Mostima." Bai Ye nodded. Perhaps because he had talked to that guy so much before, he just casually called out Exusiai's name.

"Damn it, where is she... I've been looking for her." Exusiai released Byakuya's hand.

Bai Ye thought for a moment:

"I don't know where she is now. She should have gone back to Laterano to report for duty, after all, she is Laterano's messenger."

"She's also an employee of Penguin Logistics," Croissant added from the side.

"What a coincidence." Bai Ye looked at the Emperor. This penguin is quite capable, managing to get the messenger from Laterano to work for his company.

“Sent abroad,” the Emperor added.

“That’s a dangerous person. Exusiai, if you want to find her, but it’s for revenge, I don’t recommend you do it.” Bai Ye pulled away from Exusiai’s hand that was holding him.

"Of course it's not about seeking revenge, I just have some questions to ask." Exusiai smiled, not seeming too sad or anxious.

Clearly, for this person, this matter was just something that concerned her, but it wouldn't affect her life.

Seeing this, Bai Ye felt relieved and said with a smile:

"Next time I see her, I'll help you catch her and bring her back."

"Yeah, it's a bit tricky, after all, there's an old guy inside her staff."

Before anyone could investigate further, the Emperor suddenly clapped his hands:

"Today is a memorable day, so I've decided to throw a party!"

"What are we commemorating?" Texas asked casually.

"Of course, we welcome old friends." The Emperor said, patting Bai Ye on the shoulder, then jumped from the standing chair onto the bar.

“That makes sense. We haven’t seen each other in a long time.” Exusiai nodded.

"Let's get busy with the wine, decorations, music, and food."

The Emperor dismissed the Penguin Logistics messengers and went to Bai Ye's side.

"You shouldn't have said that last sentence."

"Hmm?" Bai Ye was a little puzzled.

"There are many secrets on this land, and you may indeed know some of them. However, even the few words that slip through your fingers are a heavy burden for ordinary people."

Chapter Seventy-Nine Sora

Bai Ye had never thought about what the Emperor said, but now it seemed to make sense.

However, his long-standing habits as a gamer had prevented him from paying attention to this issue.

I'll have to be more careful in the future.

For example, the demons of Sami and the Ursus Icefield become stronger as their knowledge expands, so various countries strictly block information about this.

Even Colombia, which has always paid close attention to scientific expeditions and explorations of the ice fields, has kept relevant information hidden from those adventurers.

As for the old man hidden inside Mostima's staff, which Bai Ye mentioned, it's also something forbidden. It's best not to let ordinary people know about its subtleties.

Just like Mostima and Exusiai's sister Remium, they kept what happened from Exusiai and didn't tell her the truth. Because this matter might involve the ultimate secret of the Sarkaz, something related to the law.

Even Remyane couldn't be certain of the facts, so she joined the Papal Court in the hope of getting closer to the truth.

……

"What are you thinking about! Try this!"

Exusiai patted Byakuya on the shoulder, then placed a plate of cake that looked rather strange in front of Byakuya.

"What is this...?" Bai Ye looked at the charred exterior with some hesitation.

"Uh—" Exusiai was also a little embarrassed.

"Sometimes, I do want to try... new things, like this caramelized cheese..."

“Let’s make apple pie instead…” Bai Ye couldn’t help but complain, “Sometimes I really wonder if you’re really a Lateran. Just being able to bake apple pie doesn’t make you a qualified Sarkaz.”

"It's much better than some cactus tarts—" Exusiai protested, but still guiltily removed the plate from in front of Byakuya.

"Let me have a taste." Texas stopped Exusiai from throwing the cake in the trash can, and then tasted a piece herself.

"How is it?" Bai Ye tilted his head.

Texas remained motionless, frozen in place, as if she had been thrown into a static field.

"What's wrong with Texas!" Sora walked over carrying a bottle, then was startled.

Bai Ye sighed:

"They were probably shocked."

After a while, Texas finally recovered. The first thing she did after regaining consciousness was to snatch the cake from Exusiai's hand and throw it into the trash can.

“You did a good job, but don’t do it again.” Texas said, patting Exusiai on the shoulder.

Is it really that bad...?

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Although there were some farcical moments that made people laugh and cry, the unexpected queue was still quite enjoyable.

What to say?

Perhaps parties are part of Penguin Logistics' corporate culture. It's just that Bai Ye isn't used to this kind of rhythm—even though he's borrowed and experienced it here before.

Watching Exusiai and Croissant fooling around on the table, Byakuya, holding a piece of apple pie, sat down in a corner at the edge.

Even though Bai Ye's personality has improved a lot and he is no longer the socially awkward and loner he used to be, there are still some aspects that are hard to change.

For example, he has never been comfortable with banquets and parties.

"Mr. Baiye, please have some."

Kong walked over with a glass of juice and handed it to Bai Ye.

This fruit has a mild flavor, without a strong sour or sweet taste, making it a good match for sweet and sour apple pie.

"Thank you." Bai Ye took the cup, while Kong sat down beside her.

"Thank you for your previous advice. My status is getting bigger and bigger now." Kong looked at Bai Ye gratefully.

Baiye had previously suggested that Kong change direction and focus on players. Sure enough, his popularity skyrocketed. Not only did his popularity increase among players, but Kong's fame also grew among the original inhabitants.

These are all inseparable from Bai Ye's suggestions and promotion.

Because in the core city, Bai Ye had used a large screen to project a recording of Kong's performance. This level of promotional resources was something even big stars had never received.

Therefore, some people always bring up Baiye's practices, arguing that it is too protective of local interests, too subjective in its selection process, helps companies engage in unfair competition, and ignores the principle of fairness in market access, etc.

Unfortunately, Bai Ye never paid any attention to these things.

Because, as the saying goes, power is the only reason to be king.

He never intentionally sought personal gain or sacrificed the interests of the infected in the core city or the players; all the benefits ultimately benefited the core city itself.

Besides, if you want to reason with someone, go find Miss Talulah. Bai Ye said not to come to him, he doesn't care.

Although he does have some say in the core city, that's all.

Of course, regardless of the circumstances, Kong's rise to power is largely inseparable from Bai Ye's influence. Bai Ye also needed such a virtual character to attract players and make them feel novel.

Otaku also like to watch these kinds of idols.

Incidentally, the term "fat otaku" is now considered an insult because, strictly speaking, there has been no longer a group of fat otaku as defined since the 22nd century.

Obesity is considered an unhealthy trait. Once a tendency toward obesity is detected, the smart home assistant will intervene in advance and control weight through diet control, exercise, and other means.

The old stereotype that homebodies are necessarily obese has been eliminated. Being a homebody is just an interest. If it is accompanied by subjective emotional bias, it will be considered an insult and discrimination, and you will be summoned for questioning by the thought revision committee.

Oh, the last sentence is a joke. This fictional organization doesn't actually exist; it's just an urban legend.

……

"We can increase interactions with the undead in the future, such as offline events or live streams, but let's focus on idol activities first," Bai Ye suggested.

Speaking of which, live streaming should become popular in Terra later, but the first thing to solve is the network connection problem.

Currently, there is only intercity LAN, so whether it's a blogger, internet celebrity, or live streamer, they only become popular in a small area. People in other regions who want to watch can only wait for the pre-recorded video to be delivered by a messenger.

Bai Ye had also been thinking about this. If the world could be connected to the internet, then these virtual industries that rely on the internet would definitely develop, and Bai Ye could then gain an advantage.

Being both a referee and a player is so awesome!

They could even sell the broadcasting rights to the Kazimierz Knights' Tournament, putting them in a favorable position in their confrontation with the Chamber of Commerce.

Chapter Eighty: Teaching Them a Lesson

(The storyline for this anniversary celebration is really good!)

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Although the idea was wonderful, reality was cruel.

There is still a long way to go before Baiye's vision is realized, and the players' help can only play a small part in the process.

But overall, Bai Ye's idea is feasible, and what if, for example, Bai Ye accidentally unearths the remains of some forerunner—no, a pre-civilization—or trades for better technology from Agor, or even finds new technology in the depths of the sea; or perhaps other countries on this land have better alternatives? It's not impossible.

However, Bai Ye will not place all his hopes on this. What he should be considering now is to create a reliable information channel that connects Lungmen to the core city of Chernobog.

……

"Wow, apple pie!"

A startled cry from the side woke Bai Ye, who then realized that he had lost his grip on the apple pie and it was falling. So, before the apple pie hit the ground, Bai Ye reached out and caught it.