reincarnation npc, but tomorrow's ark

"The younger generation is truly formidable. I have lost."

Bai Ye looked at the longsword in her hand. Ioleta Russell's sword was a standard cross-shaped longsword, yet it was wielded with remarkable dexterity.

With a flick of his wrist, the "wind chime" that Bai Ye had been pointing at the Grand Knight's neck disappeared from his hand.

"With just this swordsmanship, you are more than qualified to be the captain of the Knights of Conquest. Perhaps only in the Great Yan Dynasty would there be anyone who can rival you in martial arts," Ioleta Russell praised.

Initially, she didn't want to agree to Bai Ye's request to spar, since, as she said, no one in Kazimir had ever made her draw her sword. However, Bai Ye was special, and considering various factors, she decided to offer some pointers to this young junior.

The two sparred directly in the office, so both fought with great restraint, like dancing gracefully in a china shop. However, after their exchange, Ioleta Russell was astonished; this young man had surpassed her in swordsmanship. She, a grandmaster of the Conquering Knights, was no match for him.

Like the Black Knight Mace, once it falls into Bai Ye's domain and is analyzed by Bai Ye, it will only be at a disadvantage and constantly suppressed.

Bai Ye's sword technique is simply the nemesis of all martial artists. The Divine Eye and Extreme Hand Domain formed by accelerated thinking can predict the enemy's movements. It is a transcendence after acceptance and understanding.

He can anticipate enemy attacks, allowing him to dodge before the enemy moves or exploit their weaknesses to break through their defenses in advance.

This is almost the nemesis of all martial artists.

Yes, Bai Ye did indeed win this sparring match. Having activated his accelerated thinking, he had yet to encounter a worthy opponent in swordsmanship. However, he felt no joy in defeating his opponent, since the old Pegasus hadn't used his full strength.

Bai Ye shook his head and asked:

Why not use Originium Arts?

“Young man, knights rarely use Originium Arts in duels unless they are fighting for their beliefs,” Ioleta Russell explained with a smile, wiping the sweat from her temples.

Bai Ye nodded and stopped pressing him for answers.

This ending is a decent result. He proved his strength while also saving face for the Grand Knight Commander. After all, defeating Grand Knight Commander Ioleta Russell in swordsmanship was already enough to terrify the other knights. However, if the Grand Knight Commander hadn't used his full strength, then it would be acceptable.

Others would simply think that Ioleta Russell was holding back to promote a younger generation, and that she didn't even use Originium Arts. If she had used magic, she could have easily won.

Moreover, Bai Ye's identity is very sensitive. He comes from the Ursus Empire. If he continues to be aggressive, the Grand Knight Commander may not be angry, but it is hard to say what will happen to her subordinates. They will definitely be hostile to Bai Ye.

When the time comes, there will definitely be people who want to uphold the honor of the Knights and challenge Bai Ye to a duel. Bai Ye has no interest in these people at all; their presence will only cause more trouble and waste his time.

Stopping now is the best option.

“Since the Grand Knight Commander did not use his full strength, then let’s call it a draw.” Bai Ye put away his weapon and sat back down in his chair.

"Actually, you didn't use any magic, did you? I can sense that you are hiding an even more terrifying power." The Grand Knight Commander could obviously see that Bai Ye was concealing something.

"My purpose is just to spar. If I release magic, the entire building will probably be destroyed... and I won't be able to achieve my goals of fighting and collecting data," Bai Ye explained with a smile.

"So it seems I'm the one who benefited from you," Ioleta Russell said somewhat apologetically.

Bai Ye shook his head:

"I don't care about winning or losing. Fighting is about achieving a goal, not about so-called glory, which is just self-indulgence. Strength is not a tool to demonstrate force, nor is it a tool for the weak to prove themselves. Holding a killing weapon requires awareness, and it is absolutely not allowed to be done out of vanity or curiosity."

Ioleta Russell listened quietly to what Bai Ye had to say, then nodded:

“If all the knights of Kazimierz had your level of awareness, perhaps this country would be much better—if you said that to the knights who fight for honor, they would also be in an uproar.”

“Using honor to restrain oneself is not a bad thing,” Bai Ye smiled. “Just be careful not to overdo it.”

Then he smiled and whispered:

"Let's keep our sparring session a secret and pretend nothing happened, shall we?"

“Oh? I was even planning to give you a shout-out... that will make things easier for you in Kazimierz.” Ioleta Russell was a little surprised, but considering Bai Ye’s previous remarks, it was in line with his personality and not unexpected.

"With your support, I have no difficulties in Kazimierz. I don't like the feeling of being in the public eye."

After a pause, Bai Ye opened one eye, closed the other, stuck out his tongue, and said:

"Besides, my identity outside is just that of an ordinary scholar, nothing more."

“I have read your work on the undead, and it is indeed very useful. I believe that most people learn about this race through your book. In terms of academic contributions alone, I doubt anyone in recent years can compare to you.”

"It's just some insignificant accumulation, and many people have helped me." Bai Ye didn't boast about his achievements.

He certainly knew where these works came from.

As a player, how could he not understand players?

……

The more they talked, the more Ioleta Russell admired the young man in front of her. If Bai Ye hadn't already been with someone, she would have wanted to recruit him—perhaps we should mention a certain Silver Boss who had always wanted to recruit Bai Ye.

"The Supervisory Council and the Knights of Conquest will cooperate with your work in Kazimierz. As for the Commercial Federation... as long as they exist, they can bring vitality and funds to Kazimierz. But who exactly makes them is not important. I will not hinder you on this matter."

"...So, you mean it doesn't matter if I replace the entire board of directors?"

"As long as it is under the reasonable supervision of the Supervisory Committee, there will be no problem."

In other words, as long as the Grand Knight Commander approves, that's fine.

Chapter Fifty: The Newspaper Reader

Stepping out of Grand Knight Commander Ioleta Russell's office, Bai Ye smiled, feeling quite relaxed.

He had been worried about the attitude of the Supervisory Council, since if they noticed his actions toward the Business Federation and determined it to be an abnormal emergency, they might mobilize the Conqueror Knights to investigate the city, which could affect his plans for the Player Arena.

Or rather, Bai Ye was also worried that the Supervisory Council might prevent him from gaining further control over the Business Federation.

Fortunately, his worries were unnecessary. The Grand Knight Commander approved of his actions and would not obstruct them, which meant that Bai Ye could gradually change his original plan.

Previously, he only chose to cooperate with the Kasimir Business Federation, but hardly took any action against its original board of directors.

However, Bai Ye knew very well that the cooperation was only temporary. Those guys were just scared out of their wits right now, and once they came to their senses, they might make some underhanded moves.

Open cooperation doesn't stop these guys from playing dirty tricks in their areas of expertise.

Bai Ye can now take action, but this matter cannot be rushed. What Bai Ye needs is a fully functional, operating business federation, which also aligns with the interests of the Supervisory Council. If the board of directors is eliminated suddenly, the entire alliance will be paralyzed, and everyone will suffer.

Fortunately, Bai Ye had the upper hand. After all, the Wuzhou Alliance had been destroyed and had become a tool in his hands. The board of directors might be aware of this, but they had no way of knowing exactly what had happened.

The enemy is in the light while the night is in the dark; this is a good start.

……

Bai Ye walked out of the Jianzhenghui building, feeling somewhat hungry.

Accelerated thinking is not a skill that can be used for a long time; it does have limitations. Although Bai Ye's current mental attributes are sufficient to support him in keeping this skill active from the start to the end of a battle, this will also incur some minor costs.

For example, hunger.

Simply put, it's a drop in blood sugar caused by excessive mental exertion, requiring the replenishment of calories.

In the fight with Ioleta Russell just now, his body didn't seem to be exhausted. After all, both of them were quite restrained in their exchange, avoiding any damage to the office. Their movements were small, and they didn't use much force; most of the exchange was at the level of swordsmanship.

However, in order to collect, record, and analyze Ioleta Russell's movements, Bai Ye had been using accelerated thinking, so it was perfectly normal for him to feel hungry now.

"We need to find something to eat..."

Bai Ye randomly found a mobile hot dog stand on the street; these food carts are quite common in Kasimir.

Savvy spectators usually buy fast food before entering the arena so they can eat while watching the game. The food sold from the food trucks inside the arena is typically much more expensive; this is a way to rip off tourists.

Of course, the VIPs have other waiters specifically responsible for preparing their food, and the menus they are served are on a completely different level.

Bai Ye wasn't particularly particular about food. As long as the taste was acceptable and it filled his stomach, he wasn't in a big problem.

After all, back at Loyalty Academy, the amount and type of nutrients he consumed daily were fixed, all set by Luna. And the taste of those foods was generally not very good. The taste of those nutrient supplements was truly indescribable.

Sometimes they even need to ingest special metal powders to promote bone growth. Most of the time, their food is tasteless, and they can only enjoy normal food once a year during festivals.

This is supposedly done to help these prospective crew members adapt to life on their future planet, since supplies on a starship might not be as plentiful or readily available as on their homeworld. If the ecological system malfunctions, they'll have to rely on these nutrient supplements during repairs.

It just goes to show how much influence the environment has on a person. This also caused Bai Ye's taste buds to become very strange; simply put, everything tasted delicious to her.

Any normal food is delicious to him.

……

The food culture of Casimir has also been influenced by neighboring Colombia.

Fast food such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and fries is also very popular here, and its convenience perfectly matches the atmosphere of watching the games. As a result, various food trucks and fast food restaurants can be seen everywhere.

Bai Ye sat down on a bench with a hot dog in her hand.

He casually picked up a newspaper and placed it in front of him, but secretly opened the game system panel. The newspaper was just for decoration to make him look less strange; otherwise, it would seem odd to be holding a hot dog and focusing his eyes on something that didn't exist.

Bai Ye's most pressing concern—swordsmanship level—remained unchanged. It was as if the wire was stuck at the expert level, only the experience bar had increased slightly.

It's a bit difficult to say.

Fortunately, the legend of White Night has gained several more points:

[The End of the Unarmored Alliance]

The Committee for the Realization of Justice

Legion Champion

The Great Knight's Friendship

……

The first two were obtained by Bai Ye after he casually dealt with the Wuzhou Alliance, while the latter two were obtained just now.

The Legion Champion refers to White Night defeating the Grand Knight Commander himself.

Although the legend rating is currently of little practical significance to Bai Ye, it can be considered a summary of his actions over the past period of time, similar to an achievement system. For Bai Ye, it is a decent record.

As for the contents of the package, there wasn't anything particularly interesting. The only thing that Bai Ye found interesting was a fragment of a phenomenon that had recently appeared in his package, which was an item used to generate dungeons.

Bai Ye hadn't noticed this thing before, but now, after checking the system logs, he realized it was an item he obtained after quickly completing the Wuzhou Alliance.

LOL, it was just a wave of my hand, I didn't even notice, and I didn't even know that it could generate a copy.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. The Unarmored Alliance is still a very threatening organization for players. The arrows fired by Xuan Tie could easily wipe out players from version six.

At least that's the case for the average player.

……

Bai Ye put the fragments back into his inventory, intending to use them when the game updates, and then closed the game panel.

He then noticed a Kuranta sitting next to him.

The man was holding a newspaper and had a long sword that looked like a decoration hanging at his waist.

Chapter 51 Turns out he's a corporate slave

'Are all Kuranta people this tall...?'

While eating his hot dog, Bai Ye glanced at the "ordinary office worker" sitting next to him.

The hot dog did taste good, but the person who suddenly appeared next to him made Bai Ye stop caring about the food in his mouth.

This guy is quite strong... no, in Kazimierz, there are probably not many people who can compare to him.

At least for now, Bai Ye only knows about Grand Knight Commander Ioleta Russell himself. He had just sparred with that grandmaster, so he was able to judge their approximate strength.

Strangely enough, Bai Ye only gradually mastered the method of judging the opponent's strength after he transmigrated. When he was a player, he relied more on the game system panel, from which he obtained all kinds of information.

It wasn't until after he traveled through time that he learned to judge a person's strength in advance from various aspects such as aura, posture, center of gravity control, and eyes.

After all, his game system panel is no longer a player template, but an NPC template, and can no longer provide as much useful information.

"..."

Noticing Bai Ye's gaze, the "ordinary office worker" next to him narrowed his eyes slightly. He responded with a sharp look, staring into Bai Ye's eyes, as if he was also trying to figure something out.

However, the next moment, the phone rang suddenly.

It is not the terminal of White Night.

It belongs to Mr. Kuranta.

He put down the newspaper, took out his mobile phone from his pocket, and his expression suddenly changed after seeing the incoming call notification flashing on the screen.

"minister?"

"Good afternoon... Yes, it's me."

"...Hmm?...I took the afternoon off, and you've already signed it..."

"Hmm... What? A client is here? I have to be there this afternoon?... Okay, I understand."

"Please rest assured, I will be there shortly."