reincarnation npc, but tomorrow's ark

"Mr. Baiye—"

Bai Ye wanted to continue talking to Outcast, but then the sound of an operator's paper shredder came from the warehouse.

Bai Ye had to end his chat with Outcast and head towards the warehouse.

Outcast followed behind him.

"Report, the medicine in the warehouse has been counted." The shredder immediately reported the situation after seeing Bai Ye.

Oliver and the others finished their work and gathered together.

“There’s still a lot of medicine left. We’ve left some for the civilians here, and each of us will take enough emergency medicine with us—even after that, there’s still plenty left,” the shredder said, pointing to a cabinet next to it.

Most of these are analgesics and suppressants for Oripathy. There are also some conventional antibacterial and hemostatic drugs used for combat injuries, as well as bandages.

"It's alright, I'll take it with me." Bai Ye said, reaching out and pressing his hand on the already packaged medicine.

In the blink of an eye, the medicine disappeared.

"Wow……"

Jenny and Saoirse couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

The Rhodes Island operators were also taken aback, clearly shocked by this magical-like technique.

"You always use this trick to scare kids, aren't you tired of it yet?" Only Outcast remained calm, after all, she had known Bai Ye for quite some time and was already aware of Bai Ye's abilities.

"Don't worry about not being able to take the supplies. Everything on Rhodes Island is purchased with money, and each item is precious, so try not to waste anything. Take everything you can. I have plenty of ways to handle it," Bai Ye said with a smile.

Aside from those super-rich players who don't care about anything, most players are probably hoarders. They carry even the most basic supplies with them, and are unlikely to use them unless absolutely necessary.

However, as the game progresses, supplies accumulate to the point where some players can't even fit them all in their inventory. The funniest thing is that as the level increases, the most basic medicines become almost useless; in other words, they lose their effectiveness, yet people still can't bear to use them.

Bai Ye falls somewhere in between. While not quite as extreme, he's still willing to use his abilities when necessary. However, he doesn't waste them either, meticulously cleaning up the battlefield and collecting all sorts of loot after each battle.

This habit persisted until the sixth version. This is probably because Bai Ye also slowly climbed up from the first version, and all sorts of habits were formed when he was weak.

……

Although Bai Ye solved the problem of how to carry so many medicines, the shredder hesitated to speak.

Seeing this, Outcast gave him a push:

"Don't be afraid, just say everything you want to say."

Encouraged by the lady, the paper shredder spoke up:

"Once the war spreads, all basic supplies will be in short supply, especially the pain relief and suppression drugs for Oripathy that need to be taken for a long time. ... The people in the city need medicine."

“I see… there’s no need to worry about that.” Bai Ye suddenly understood the shredder’s idea.

After a pause, Bai Ye said:

"Because I moved quickly, I arrived here first. After me, a humanitarian aid team from Rhode Island and Northern Cross has already set off. Although they won't arrive as quickly as I did, they are using the latest model of transport aircraft, so they probably won't be too late."

“Those young men will provide assistance to the residents of the entire Hillshire.”

At this point, Bai Ye turned to look at the paper shredder:

"Well, you could compile a list of nearby hospitals and clinics and give it to me so I can contact the rescue team and help them target their efforts."

"So Mr. Baiye has already made up his mind..." the shredder said with a sudden realization, but then he had another question, "Can Rhodes Island now directly intervene in such conflicts?"

“Of course Dr. Kal'tsit wouldn’t agree to intervene openly…” Bai Ye smiled, “It’s done in the name of the Adventurers’ Guild, Rhodes Island is only responsible for sending people… well, doctors.”

"Then... what about Northern Cross Logistics?" Oliver asked curiously.

He seemed to have heard that Bai Ye had a close relationship with that company.

“Northern Cross, they’re in charge of providing the manpower… um, I mean armed security,” Bai Ye explained after a moment’s hesitation.

“The ingredients are quite complex…” Outcast couldn’t help but laugh.

"In that case, there's nothing to worry about." The paper shredder breathed a sigh of relief.

……

After a short rest, everyone prepared to set off.

Several operatives familiar with the surrounding residents bid them a final farewell. The supplies in this sturdy safe house were sufficient, allowing them to hold out for quite some time.

Jenny and Saoirse changed into Rhodes Island uniforms, which are more suitable for rapid movement and also provide a certain level of protection.

"I kind of miss it... We just left like that. When I first came here, I never imagined it would turn out like this," Fred said slowly, looking at the safe house.

“I can’t help it, it just makes me feel worse thinking about how those guys ransacked the office right above our heads. When I first came to Little Hills, this place was empty. Yeah, there wasn’t a safe house yet…” Oliver sighed.

Bai Ye smiled:

“Actually, I’m more heartbroken. If the situation in Hillsshire returns to normal, Rhodes Island can indeed return here, but this safe house and office will definitely have to be abandoned. We will choose a new location to rebuild the office and safe house.”

"I understand, it's too wasteful to use it once and then discard it." The paper shredder nodded.

"But it's still for security and confidentiality reasons."

“Alright, kids, it’s too early to dwell on the sadness of parting. We need to get going.” Outcast clapped his hands.

……

The group opened the door to the safe house.

Because of the presence of White Night and the elite operator Outcast, the operators appeared calm and at ease this time.

Whichever one it is, the sense of security it brings is unparalleled.

Bai Ye walked at the front, returning to the Rhodes Island office building before exiting through the main entrance.

Outcast walked at the very back of team five.

"It would be best to arrange a safe passage directly to the outside of the city for each safe house in the future..." Bai Ye couldn't help but complain.

“Building a safe house is already very difficult; undertaking such a large-scale project would probably make it impossible to hide.” Outcast shook his head. “Not all places are like your core city, where everything is under control.”

"So it's just something to think about, nothing more." Bai Ye shrugged.

Chapter 57 Flag

A large group of people emerged from the safe house and walked through the office doors onto the streets of Little Hill County.

Bai Ye scratched his head, looked at Outcast, and smiled:

"It feels like we're taking kids on a spring outing."

Well, although almost all of the children Bai Ye mentioned were older than him, except for Will and the two girls from Little Hill County.

However, no one else had any objections, since Bai Ye's demeanor was nothing like that of an ordinary young man.

Outcast smiled and shook his head:

"However, this is hardly a good place for a spring outing."

After hearing this, Bai Ye looked around and then sighed:

"Indeed."

The streets were no longer recognizable as bustling as they once were; traces of burning were everywhere, and walls that had lost their support had collapsed to the ground.

However, Bai Ye only sighed and didn't feel much emotional turmoil.

After all, before his transmigration, Bai Ye had personally witnessed Chernobog's invasion by the Reunion Movement, which was even worse than this place. At that time, the entire city was bombarded by natural disasters, and it was almost impossible to find a single intact building. Moreover, there were clusters of Originium crystals growing straight up everywhere. That was the first time Bai Ye had ever seen such a tall, highly active cluster of Originium crystals.

Compared to that, this place is much more welcoming. At least you won't get infected while walking around.

“Before coming here, Kal'tsit helped me plan the evacuation route. If all goes well, we should be able to reach the evacuation point before dawn.”

In truth, Bai Ye felt some regret. His aircraft had been handed over to Gladys and was likely still undergoing maintenance. Although Lungmen had just delivered quite a few standard aircraft, he hadn't had a chance to go back and touch one. As for Rhodes Island, forget about it. They only had two aircraft, and neither of them were currently on their own ship.

If there were an aircraft, the evacuation would be much easier. Right now, they can only go by ground; Bai Ye doesn't yet have the capability to fly with so many people.

Fortunately, Bai Ye isn't the only one in Team Five who needs to worry; there are others who can share the burden.

Outcast took a revolver from the weapon pouch beside him.

After twirling it in his hand, Outcast took out the magazine and loaded five bullets into it.

“For Sarkaz, being fully prepared means having all the bullets loaded before taking action.” With that, Outcast tucked his weapon into his belt.

She did look like a cowboy, but Bai Ye knew that her cowboy hat was actually topless. This was because Sarkaz couldn't wear clothing that covered their heads or try to obscure their aura, otherwise they would get headaches. Only the Lateran cavalry under the Pope would endure the headaches and force themselves to wear helmets, essentially encasing themselves in metal canisters.

"Cool." Bai Ye whistled softly.

"Your magazine doesn't seem full," Oliver said with some curiosity.

Bai Ye smiled and said:

"Because under normal circumstances, firing five bullets at the same time is enough. Or rather, the opportunity for Outcast to use five bullets at the same time is actually quite rare."

Oliver suddenly realized:

"When I was back on the ship having dinner with Barty and the others, I heard many stories about your field missions, Madam. You once took down three Colombian bandit leaders with one bullet and scattered a mercenary squad of five with three bullets. If you ask me, there's no enemy worth firing six shots at, is there?"

Outcast shook his head:

"That's not necessarily true. After all, bigger challenges are always ahead."

After a pause, she added:

"However, I promised someone that I wouldn't fire six bullets so easily—because we made a bet. Anyway, my friend is trying his best to make sure I can enjoy my retirement comfortably."

Bai Ye knew that the friend she was talking about was probably Dr. Kal'tsit.

Outcast chuckled self-deprecatingly:

"I always have a feeling that someone like me, even if I really retire one day, will not be able to live a peaceful life."

"After all, my life before was so eventful. If I wanted peace and quiet, my body's instinct would probably still make me restless. Rather, I can't even imagine what life would be like after retirement right now," Bai Ye said, feeling a deep sense of empathy.

Outcast laughed upon hearing this:

"How old are you, and you're already thinking about retirement?"

“Retirement may not just be about reaching a certain age, it could also be… the completion of a mission. At least that’s what I think,” Bai Ye said softly.

He had fantasized more than once about what his life would be like after Luna completed the mission she had given him. Previously, Bai Ye hadn't had the luxury of thinking about this, since he didn't even know where his mission would end. However, now that Luna had given him a clear timeline, it was hard not to ponder it.

"A mission, huh..." Bai Ye's words made Outcast fall into deep thought.

"Alright, time to go. I hope you won't have to use a single bullet today, Outcast." Bai Ye clapped his hands.

After saying that, Bai Ye's intuition suddenly kicked in, and he realized that from the very beginning, Outcast seemed to be setting some incredible flag.

Although Bai Ye doesn't believe in metaphysics, he chooses to trust his intuition, which is a kind of "prophecy" warning obtained by his subconscious after automatically collecting and processing information.

It seems that the journey ahead will not be peaceful.

……

The group began to follow Bai Ye's lead. Fortunately, everyone except Saoirse had received some training, so Bai Ye didn't need to worry too much. To Bai Ye's surprise, Jenny, the Victorian honor guard who was essentially just a decorative figurehead, was actually more efficient and powerful than several Rhodes Island operators.

It seems this child's strengths extend beyond just Vayvan's outstanding physical abilities. However, Bai Ye probably doesn't know that honor guards are selected from the best of the best among ordinary soldiers. Therefore, Jenny is definitely not just a pretty face.

White Night walked at the very front of Team Five, while Outcast was at the very back.

The initial stretch of the journey was relatively peaceful, with all the enemies encountered along the way having already been eliminated by Bai Ye beyond visual range. The "little kid" in the middle didn't even realize this, only feeling that the journey had been remarkably smooth and that he was very lucky not to have encountered a single person.

Only Outcast noticed this.

She raised an eyebrow and put the pistol back.

Having a strong teammate definitely makes one feel more at ease; at least she doesn't have to lift a finger. This is much less stressful than usual.

However, Bai Ye frowned.

He felt that something was off.

Chapter Fifty-Eight "Thunderstorm"

Bai Ye has been keeping a close eye on the situation in Little Hill County.

This baked pasta dish can hardly be considered normal now.

Previously, Bai Ye could still sense sporadic resistance from the garrison in the other plots of land, but now there was no sound at all.

Even if the enemy was powerful, and Victoria's local army was weak, it couldn't have fallen so quickly. The commotion made it seem more like they had retreated voluntarily.