reincarnation npc, but tomorrow's ark

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Bai Ye had originally planned to leave tonight, but Lao Wei seemed worried that Bai Ye was driving while fatigued, so he suddenly sent someone to stop him before Bai Ye left.

Yes, that is, the ninja Shirayuki standing in front of Byakuya right now.

Bai Ye wasn't surprised that Wei Yanwu knew he had come to Longmen. He hadn't deliberately hidden his whereabouts, so it was normal for Old Wei to find out.

However, he was very curious this time about what Old Wei wanted to see him about.

So he followed Bai Xue to Wei Yanwu's reception room once again.

This time, however, the two sides met at the administration building.

Chapter 135 Useless Adult

The Longmen Administration Building is located in the core area, much like the command tower of the core city of Chernobog.

However, the core city is designed purely based on the concept of a warship. The main function of the command tower is not the governor's office, but rather it serves a function similar to a bridge.

Lungmen doesn't have the same martial spirit as the Ursus people; at least the administrative building is still properly designed to look like an ordinary building.

Well, even the height of this building seems rather ordinary in Lungmen.

Bai Ye followed Bai Xue in the elevator to the high-rise building where Wei Yanwu's office was located.

This building is indeed very tall, hundreds of meters above the ground.

"Commander Wei is inside." Bai Xue bowed to Bai Ye, then disappeared into the shadows in the corner.

Bai Ye smiled.

As expected of a ninja from the Eastern Kingdom, his ability to appear and disappear unpredictably is truly profound. Unfortunately, the reflexes and habits that Byakuya developed on the Eastern Kingdom battlefield allowed him to easily find the path Byakuya took when he left and his whereabouts afterward.

Because there was no "Chernobyl-Longmen" crisis and Old Chen did not break through the window, the glass in Wei Yanwu's office remained intact.

As for why Chen Huijie was able to fall from a height of hundreds of meters unharmed in the timeline before Bai Ye's journey, you'd have to ask the Super Terrans.

You don't need to know so much about the Terrans.

Bai Ye entered the office and saw that Wei Yanwu seemed somewhat absent-minded, but this guy was definitely not old. He was in his prime, and with his race and bloodline, he could live for a very, very long time.

Even when Bai Ye walked into the office, Wei Yanwu didn't immediately notice until Bai Ye sat down in the chair opposite him.

"Sorry, I was a little distracted." Wei Yanwu gestured for Bai Ye to drink some tea.

The tea was brewed perfectly at the right temperature. It's a high-grade mountain tea from the local area of ​​Dayam, and it tastes very good.

Bai Ye sipped his tea slowly, while Wei Yanwu watched Bai Ye without saying a word.

Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere in the room was somewhat oppressive. Bai Ye sensed that Wei Yanwu seemed to be making a difficult decision.

So Bai Ye sat patiently to the side without saying a word, leaving Wei Yanwu to continue thinking and struggling with the matter.

Finally, Wei Yanwu spoke:

"On the night of Requiem, did you bring the little tower to Lungmen?"

"Her father, whom she never met, and her mother, who died young, are buried here. Of course she can come and visit."

"..." Wei Yanwu's expression was uncertain. "I killed my sworn brother to keep this secret, yet you rashly brought her here. What if things are exposed..."

Wei Yanwu did not continue.

But Bai Ye knew what he was trying to say.

"Unfortunately, of the three who pressured you back then, Black Serpent is dead, Aslan who drove out Drak has lost his throne, and only the True Dragon of Great Yan remains. You should be able to handle him, right?" Bai Ye said softly.

Then, Bai Ye raised his head and looked at Wei Yanwu:

“Of course Talulah can and has the right to come here to pay her respects; these are her biological parents.”

"Even at such great risk, ignoring the past and paying such a high price?" Wei Yanwu raised his voice.

"Yes, Lord Wei, this is you."

Bai Ye laughed.

"What are you talking about?" Wei Yanwu frowned.

Bai Ye took a deep breath, then slowly said:

“You are that kind of person, Lord Wei. You are the kind of person who judges things based on gains and losses.”

"Therefore, you are useless in critical moments because you will make wrong decisions out of self-interest. You are a useless adult."

"what!"

Although Bai Ye used respectful language, his tone was sharp, like a sword piercing deep into Wei Yanwu's heart.

"Wasn't I clear enough?" Bai Ye laughed.

"Making a choice is not difficult in itself; what's worse is not making a choice. Once you understand this, all that's left is to make a choice."

"But, Lord Wei, why do you always stand on the scales? Why do you always have to choose one of the two and weigh both sides?"

"Haven't you experienced enough of the things you have to choose to give up and gain...?"

"enough!"

Wei Yanwu clenched his fist.

This man, who was usually very shrewd, rarely revealed his emotions in front of outsiders. He stood up angrily and stared at Bai Ye with his golden eyes burning with flames.

This is the wrath of a true dragon.

However, Bai Ye was not afraid at all. He sat in the chair and looked up at the man in front of him.

Because he reopened the wounds in the hearts of the people before him.

In fact, Bai Ye didn't know why he said those words. Maybe it was just because he didn't like Lao Wei?

Of course, he understood the guy's predicament. If he were in that position, he would probably be in a similar predicament as well.

However, it is indeed true that this guy was in a sorry state back then.

……

'Only one of the two can be chosen, and both must be placed in the balance.'

"We are forced to choose what to give up and what to gain."

Bai Ye's words echoed in Wei Yanwu's mind. Although he had made up his mind, Bai Ye's words today made him realize that his decision was not as decisive as he had imagined.

The reason he was so angry that he almost lost his composure was because Bai Ye's words perfectly captured what he had experienced in the past.

"Don't feel guilty, I know everything. We're sworn brothers, right? Brothers know each other inside and out."

'I hate you. I hate them too. I should love you all, but now I hate them all.'

Why me? Why me? Who would be comfortable in this position? Why me?

Edward's words, those of his sister and brother, flashed through his mind. Looking back now, they were exactly as Bai Ye had described.

Thinking of this, Wei Yanwu suddenly regained his usual calm and sat down again.

"Bai Ye!" he called out to the young man before him.

"What are your orders, Lord Wei?" Bai Ye asked.

"Can I trust you?" Wei Yanwu asked.

Bai Ye laughed:

"This isn't like Lord Wei at all. You'll have to figure this out for yourself. Whether you believe me or not isn't up to me, it's up to you."

"Heh, cunning lad." Wei Yanwu was not surprised by Bai Ye's answer.

"I simply trust Chen Huijie and Talulah's judgment."

Wei Yanwu seemed to have regained the vigor and spirit of his youth.

He reached into a drawer under the desk, took out a box, and handed it to Bai Ye.

Chapter 136 Secret Treasure

(The MK9 is so cool! I can't believe anyone hasn't seen General Fu's Bride Fox)

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The box that Wei Yanwu took out of the drawer wasn't very big, but it looked quite heavy.

After taking the box out, Lao Wei placed it on the table and then spread his five fingers and pressed them onto the box.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally made up his mind and pushed the box forcefully toward Bai Ye.

Finally, the box stopped in front of Bai Ye.

"What is this?" Bai Ye looked up at Wei Yanwu with some confusion as he looked at the thing that had been handed to him.

“You’re right, I am indeed a useless person. I used the Dragon-Slaying Sword, Chixiao, to kill my sworn brother, Chen Huijie and Talulah’s mother. My sister died because of my depression. And many other brothers died here.”

Wei Yanwu said in a deep voice.

"So, there's no point in keeping this thing in my hands any longer."

As he spoke, Wei Yanwu pushed the box again with his hand.

However, even someone as strong as him seemed somewhat dazed at this moment. Bai Ye suddenly noticed that Wei Yanwu's hand was trembling slightly.

Was he forcing himself? No, it was simply because he was moved by the sight of the object; even though Wei Yanwu was made of steel, his heart was still warm.

He always wore a mask, hiding his emotions deep inside, but the longer time went on, the stronger those feelings became.

Bai Ye reached out and pressed his hand on the box.

The red gem in the center was activated, and then, with a "click-clack" sound from the mechanism, the lid opened, revealing the contents inside.

"That's... a key?"

Just now, Bai Ye had already guessed what might be inside the box. Perhaps it was a relic of an ancient civilization, perhaps an ancient Sarkaz magic staff, perhaps a secret scroll of the Great Yan Dynasty...

In short, he had considered many possibilities, but he never expected that the box contained a strange key. Although it looked odd, Bai Ye recognized its purpose at first glance.

Because he had seen similar keys when he was active as a player in the past.

“Metal, gears… typical Victorian craftsmanship, is this a key from Victoria?” Bai Ye couldn’t help but ask.

"Yes, this is a key."

Wei Yanwu stared blankly at the object before him, recalling the smug look on his sworn brother's face when he showed it to him.

This was the first time in many years that he had seen the key again.

“If you have a key, you need a lock; if you have a lock, you need a door.” Bai Ye recited an old proverb from the Dulin people, then looked at Wei Yanwu and asked, “Where are the door and the lock?”

Wei Yanwu did not answer Bai Ye's question directly. He took a deep breath and then slowly said:

“This is Edward Atrias’s keepsake; it has been with me for far too long.”

"Now that the small tower has been found and is in good condition, I have no reason to continue holding onto it."

"It's time to hand it over to the person who should have it."

Talulah is the biological daughter of Edward Atrias, and she is also one of the last remaining red dragons in the world.

“If it’s Mr. Edward’s belongings, then it should indeed be given to Talulah…” Bai Ye nodded. “Hehe, Lord Wei, you’ve made such a big fuss just to have me act as a messenger again? Why go through all this trouble? Just entrust me with it directly. As long as the price is reasonable, I’m happy to run an errand.”

“It’s not a big deal, but you don’t understand the significance of this key and the weight it carries.” Wei Yanwu shook his head. “Do you know that when Aslan expelled Drak for the second time, Edward had to flee Victoria and come to Lungmen? This is the only treasure he brought out of Victoria.”

“For years, I have kept this item for him, not daring to let the news out, and carefully keeping this secret. I cannot let anyone know that I have the key.”

Wei Yanwu looked at Bai Ye as he spoke:

"Didn't you just ask me where this key is from?"

"I'm telling you now, this is the key to the final resting place of the Victorian kings. And within it lies the Victorian national sword, 'Breath of the Kings'."

"*Yan Kingdom profanity*!!"

As soon as Wei Yanwu finished speaking, Bai Ye couldn't help but curse. If his AI butler, El, were beside him right now, he would definitely point out his mistake sternly and make him correct it.

You can't blame Bai Ye for being rude, but he never expected that this key would be so explosive.