reincarnation npc, but tomorrow's ark

However, with a clear direction, distance was not a big problem for Bai Ye at all. Point-to-point straight flight allowed him to ignore various obstacles on the ground and complete the reconnaissance of a target in almost an instant.

Soon, Bai Ye discovered his first Rhodes Island operator, who was also his 15th target to be detected.

At this moment, the agent was running down the street with a little girl in tow, while two thugs were chasing after him, firing crossbow bolts continuously.

The pursued operator darted around like a rabbit. It's hard to imagine someone being able to be so agile while carrying another person; perhaps... people are forced to do things this way.

"Looks like it's not an outcast..."

Elite operators wouldn't be chased around like frightened rabbits like this; they're just two crossbowmen. If it were Outcast, they probably would have been shot dead by now.

Bai Ye wasted no more time and descended directly from the sky onto the street. He grabbed the fleeing agent and the little girl and pulled them behind him. At the same time, a cold light flashed in his right hand.

The blade of "Arc Light" flashed in his hand only once before disappearing without the operator even seeing Bai Ye's sword strike. The invisible blade of air sliced ​​through the air and cut the two thugs in half at the waist in the blink of an eye.

"Are you alright? Hmm, you don't seem to be injured."

Bai Ye reached out and helped the Rhodes Island operator who had fallen to the ground to his feet, then glanced at him and asked:

"I haven't seen you on this ship before, so you're an agent recruited locally by the overseas office? Hmm, you must be Will?"

“Yes…yes.” Will nodded, still in a daze, staring blankly at Bai Ye.

"I am Bai Ye, a special envoy from Rhodes Island. I was commissioned by Dr. Kal'tsit to reinforce Outcast after receiving your request for assistance. This is my identification code—"

As Bai Ye spoke, he showed his identification to Will.

“Bai Ye? That name… sounds familiar?” Will looked at the ID Bai Ye handed over. The person in front of him seemed to be very young, even younger than him, but his demeanor was just as reliable as Outcast’s, giving people a great sense of security.

This contradictory quality is somewhat unbelievable.

"Are there... civilians behind you?" Bai Ye raised an eyebrow and looked at the little girl who had been protected by Will.

“Her name is Saoirse. I met her on the road when she was being chased by those thugs, so I protected her,” Agent Will replied, patting himself.

“Well done. Okay, I’ll take you back first, and then you have to tell me where Outcast is.” Bai Ye said, reaching out to hug Saoirse, and then lifting her up.

"Remember not to open your mouth later, or you'll bite your tongue. And don't scream, I don't want to give myself away, got it?"

After giving instructions to the two children, Bai Ye slightly bent his knees and then soared into the sky.

"Ugh...ahhhhhh—"

"I knew it..." Bai Ye rolled his eyes. Luckily, he had already activated the soundproof barrier, otherwise the sound would have been really loud.

Moments later, Bai Ye, along with Will and Saoirse, landed near the destroyed office.

"Alright, stop yelling." Bai Ye put Will down on the ground. "You're not even as brave as a little girl..."

The phrase "White Night" has a hidden meaning.

“Mr. Baiye, Saoirse seems to have fainted from fright…” Will blinked and pointed at the girl in Baiye’s arms.

"Heh... You're a Rhodes Island operator, trained, yet you compare yourself to a little girl, how impressive." Bai Ye glanced at him sideways. This made Will feel quite embarrassed.

"Actually, I haven't received much training..." Will muttered to himself, but dared not speak loudly at all.

"Ok?"

Bai Ye handed Saoirse, whom she was holding, to Will.

"I'm...I'm sorry. I didn't say anything." Will helped the little girl up, then looked around. "Where...is this?"

“You should know the way now that we’re here. You take me to the safe house in the civilian area, and I’ll go find Outcast. Where is she now?” Bai Ye asked.

“When I met Ms. Outcast earlier, she had just rescued me from the thugs… Then she went to District 17 because I told her Jenny was still there,” Will replied.

“Jenny?” Bai Ye frowned. “There is no one named Jenny in the Rhodes Island office in Hills County.”

“No, she’s the flag bearer for the Hillshire local forces’ honor guard. She often comes to our office to bring us snacks. I’m worried… the thugs might harm her, so…” Will trailed off, unable to finish his sentence.

"..." Bai Ye was speechless. He narrowed his eyes and asked, "So you asked Rhodes Island's elite operators to risk their lives for your friend?"

“…I…” Will couldn’t speak.

"Never mind, Outcast is probably doing it voluntarily, but you should be prepared if something unexpected happens." Bai Ye sighed, feeling uneasy about the unexpected complications.

"Sorry……"

"It's too late to apologize now; you were just worried about your friend. Well, no matter what happens afterward, you need to submit a report after this is over. Then you'll have to go back to the main ship to get special training from Instructor Dobermann... As a field operator for Rhodes Island, your skills are completely inadequate. If you were stronger, you could do this kind of thing on your own."

Bai Ye pointed to the location of the safe house as he spoke:

"You go inside first, I'll go find Outcast."

"Yes."

Will obediently walked towards the safe house, while Bai Ye turned around:

"Although he is timid and weak, his actions in stepping forward to help civilians are still commendable, and he did not disgrace Rhodes Island."

Upon receiving Bai Ye's affirmation, Agent Will quickly turned around, only to find that Bai Ye had already walked away sometime earlier. He had simply turned his back to the boy and waved.

Chapter Forty-Eight: Outcast

"This is an unexpected complication... The identities of the thugs are still unclear, and we've already been dragged into this..."

Bai Ye felt a little helpless.

However, if it were a friend he knew well who was in danger, he would definitely go to rescue them, so he couldn't find any reason to do so.

Moreover, these are the Rhodes Island operators. Compared to employees of other companies on this land, Rhodes Island operators always seem somewhat out of place. Because they have a bit more humanity than others.

This world is cold enough, but thankfully there are always people who strive to make it a better place—though it's hard to say whether their efforts will actually have any effect.

After all, this is Terra.

For the vast majority, if not all, of those living on this land, Terra, as their home, is far too cruel. Beyond the gloomy Oripathy and the cataclysmic natural disasters that cause landslides and earthquakes, countless inhuman forces lurk in the snowfields, deserts, and deep seas, eyeing them with predatory intent, far beyond the reach of known civilizations. The ever-present calamities, the ceaseless conflicts between nations, the dark secrets hidden for millennia, and the primal malice beyond sight constitute the most cruel and despairing undertone of the Terra world.

However, at least at this moment, Bai Ye could indeed feel the brilliance of humanity shining through.

"May this kindness bring you good luck, Outcast..."

Bai Ye took a deep breath, popped another piece of chocolate into his mouth, and then soared into the sky.

……

District 17 was one of the first areas to fall, and it's also one of the more dangerous areas. With Operator Will's guidance, White Night can eliminate other uncertain options and only needs to check the several potential targets surrounding District 17 and its perimeter.

For Bai Ye, crossing several blocks in a short time is not difficult. However, for ordinary people, even elite operators, it is not an easy task to pass through these war-torn areas.

Fortunately, although Bai Ye had prepared for the worst, reality did not show him its cruel side.

When Baiye spotted Outcast from the air, she had just killed a thug and was reloading with her back against the wall.

With a sigh of relief, Bai Ye cleared out the nearby enemies in mid-air before falling down.

"Who?!"

Outcast hadn't expected enemies to suddenly appear. She had just raised her revolver to fire when she put the weapon down again.

"Bai Ye? What are you doing here?" Outcast looked at the figure that suddenly appeared in front of him in surprise, clearly taken aback.

“Rhodes Island received a distress signal from the Hillsshire headquarters and entrusted me to rush here immediately. The joint humanitarian aid team from Northern Cross and Rhodes Island has also taken off from Lungmen and is heading here at top speed.”

As for the elite operator Outcast, White Night can reveal more information, since she has high privileges and some information is only available to her.

"Takeoff? Is it an aircraft?"

"Mm." Bai Ye nodded.

“But you’re not even as fast as me. Hmm, I remember now… you can fly yourself,” Outcast said suddenly.

However, she hadn't expected Bai Ye to arrive so quickly. She herself had only arrived this afternoon.

"Did you find that little girl? Luckily you're alright." Bai Ye put "Arc Light" back into his inventory and breathed a sigh of relief.

After the "Arc" was reforged, the "Wind Chime" no longer needed to be drawn every time unless absolutely necessary. That sword made too much noise and was too conspicuous; the more ordinary Arc was more suitable for dealing with ordinary people.

“Not yet, it’s too chaotic here.” Outcast shook his head.

"Let's do it together then. Tell me what the girl looks like, and I'll help look for her too," Bai Ye said from the side.

"Row."

With the addition of White Night, Outcast can finally relax a little.

Even with her strength, she couldn't let her guard down while traveling alone in such a dangerous place, after all, two hands can't fight four fists.

“The other operators are all in the safe house. I took Will back first.” Bai Ye walked along the road. “That kid saved a civilian, so he was delayed.”

"It's good that the kids are alright... He's a good young man, helping civilians." Outcast was very satisfied with Operator Will's performance.

“They should all be hiding in safe houses now, so they’re fine. What I’m most worried about is actually you…” Bai Ye confessed.

“What do I have to worry about?” Outcast asked with a smile.

Bai Ye rolled her eyes:

"It's this mentality, coupled with a liking for going to dangerous places, that makes people worry."

“You’re just as much of a worrywart as Kal’tsit,” Outcast laughed even harder. “And you never say it out loud.”

"That's what Typing Girl told you, right... Don't listen to her nonsense, I'm not stubborn," Bai Ye quickly said.

“It’s been so long since I’ve seen that little girl, Raphne,” Outcast said, his face full of nostalgia. “Is she doing well in Chernobog’s core city?”

"Pretty good. I happened to see her when I left. She was the one who delivered Kal'tsit's urgent email." Bai Ye said, casually throwing out a wind bullet that pierced through the thugs on the road.

In the past, this kind of attack could only serve to distract the enemy. However, with his mental attribute points now at their current level, he can easily kill scum with a casual attack.

With Bai Ye joining them, the two instantly felt much more relaxed, and it didn't look like they were in enemy-occupied territory at all, but rather like they were taking a walk, strolling around, or going on a picnic.

Even Outcast didn't need to fire a shot anymore. The two strolled around leisurely, and wherever they went, Bai Ye was always able to resolve trouble beyond visual range.

“No wonder those kids like teaming up with you.” Outcast was also witnessing Bai Ye’s strength for the first time, and she felt that some of the previous rumors seemed to be too conservative.

Then, she suddenly realized something:

"You came from the core city of Chernobog?"

"Yes, after receiving the urgent email, I returned to Rhodes Island first, and then came here from Rhodes Island."

“As expected of you,” Outcast exclaimed. “I thought you flew over from somewhere nearby… I didn’t expect you to have traveled such a long distance, and at such a high speed.”

It meant crossing most of Terra, yet Bai Ye accomplished it in just one afternoon.

“Flying for such a long time continuously is also unusual for me,” Bai Ye shook his head.

Then he said in a pretentious way:

"The only downside was that the flight took too long, and it got a bit boring in the air. Plus, I ate so many chocolates that I was almost sick of them."

"You won't get tired of eating sweets. Next time, I'll let you try my lava chocolate cake."

Chapter Forty-Nine: The Power of Gentleness

To be honest, Bai Ye had never flown at high speed for such a long time and distance in one go. Although he had experience with long distances before, it was always in segments, flying from one city to another, landing briefly to rest in the moving cities, and then continuing to fly.

This is the first time I've ever flown for so long in order to save time.

The energy expenditure was actually manageable, since unlike others (are there even people who can fly?), the wind wasn't an obstacle for Bai Ye, but rather an aid. The air didn't hinder Bai Ye's progress, so his clothes didn't catch fire due to friction from high-speed flight.

However, simply flying can be quite boring, and you need to be mindful of replenishing your sugar intake with chocolate.

However, at least Bai Ye made it in time. He rescued Will from the thugs and reunited with Outcast. If he had been slow, he probably wouldn't have had such a good opportunity. Even Bai Ye couldn't guarantee that nothing unexpected would have happened.

Rather than feeling regret and guilt later because you didn't do enough at the beginning, it's better to go all out from the start.

Byakuya learned this lesson a long time ago.

……

However, Bai Ye is now relaxed. After all, having found Outcast, there's no longer such a rush.

The Rhodes Island operators at their overseas offices, plus Outcast who happened to be in Hillsshire on business, have all been located. The remaining operators are all safe and sound in the safe house. White Night's mission is now complete.

He was quite lucky; in the vast mobile city, he was able to find both of them with just one "synchronization".

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Jenny ran aimlessly through the city, wandering aimlessly between streets and houses like a headless fly, searching for Saoirse.

However, she did not have Bai Ye's ability to investigate, and the Tara people, the native inhabitants of Little Hill County, were unwilling to pay attention to him. Therefore, she had no direction to search for at all.