reincarnation npc, but tomorrow's ark

Bai Ye nodded.

It's a pity that he's just a half-baked newbie, and his ability to control Hai Si is not enough. Now that Hai Si has been incited by the Deep Sea Church in some unknown way, even he doesn't have a good solution.

Unless… he fully attains the status of a primordial being, becoming a new primordial being of the multitude. But that would be an extremely risky move, as it would mean that White Night would be completely connected to the multitude, and he was unsure whether he would be influenced by the collective consciousness.

In that case, whether he would still be the same person he was before, Bai Ye certainly couldn't be sure.

"This is troublesome. The Deep Sea Church must be wiped out without mercy..." Bai Ye rarely unleashed such killing intent towards a group. He was usually a relatively mild-mannered person, and even if he had murderous intent, he would leave a way out at the last minute.

However, the Deep Sea Church has committed unforgivable crimes. The old and the new are piled up together, and even the White Night will judge them mercilessly.

"We need to return to the core city and inform Luna of our plans. This matter definitely requires the players' help."

Chapter 112 An Ordinary World

After Bai Ye finished repairing the "Cyclops", he was informed by Amiya and the others that the steam knight Charles Lynch, who had been successfully awakened yesterday but then fell back into a deep sleep, was now awake.

"Wow, so fast! I thought he'd sleep for three days and three nights..." After all, this guy hasn't had a proper rest in the last four years. One day of sleep probably isn't enough.

Because of Goredia's situation, Bai Ye even put the affairs of Lontinim aside. However, he obviously couldn't completely ignore it, since Lontinim was very close to Iberia and was one of the first countries that could provide support to the coast. Bai Ye couldn't abandon them.

……

Medic, the medical operator who came to pick up Bai Ye, explained with a bit of a laugh:

“We originally thought he would sleep for a long time, but the effects of the medicine had just worn off, and he was also very hungry, so he suddenly woke up.”

It's mainly because I'm hungry.

The reason is indeed a bit funny, but after considering Charles Lynch's story, it's not so funny anymore.

"Manager Baiye..."

Medic had barely opened her mouth when Bai Ye reached out and interrupted her:

"I haven't been a supervisor for a long time, so it seems that this role has indeed left a deep impression on everyone?"

"Uh... I'm sorry, Mr. Baiye, well, it still feels a bit awkward." Medic scratched his head, admitting that he wasn't quite used to it.

She is a Filin, still quite young, lacking the immense power of other operators, but possessing solid medical knowledge, working as a medical operator at Rhodes Island. She's a typical ordinary person, somewhat immature in some ways, and hasn't experienced disasters or crises. Even Bai Ye doesn't know her name, but she is indeed a qualified Rhodes Island operator.

Especially when dealing with infected individuals, we treat, treat, and save them with kindness, just like most Rhodes Island operators.

"Mr. Baiye, if I'm going to be paired with a field operator on a mission, what are some things I should be aware of?" Medic has overseas assignments, and although Rhodes Island had previously organized relevant training, she still wanted to hear the opinion of Baiye, the former head of the field operations department. She had heard from her seniors in the medical department that Baiye was frequently on the field and had a wealth of experience. In fact, the time he spent on the Rhodes Island main ship was almost negligible.

"Where are you going?" Bai Ye

“Columbia,” Medic replied, “there’s a new drug there that’s preparing to apply for a patent, and we need to go there.”

Bai Ye nodded:

"Colombia is relatively safe, especially in the major cities in the central region. If you're careful, you shouldn't encounter any accidents," Bai Ye reassured her.

In fact, ordinary people on this land can still lead normal lives. Although the crisis of world destruction does indeed hang over this land, it will not cast its shadow on ordinary people.

People living in the city work, live, love, and die. In their life's journey, they will not encounter sea monsters or giant beasts. They will only hear news of distant natural disasters or neighbors who have been infected with Oripathy.

As long as you don't involve anything bizarre or illogical, you won't easily find yourself in a crisis.

Of course, Rhodes Island operators aren't exactly ordinary people; they've already crossed that line, so being cautious is certainly not a mistake. Sometimes, goodwill alone isn't enough to protect oneself, like the medic Anto who almost got burned alive.

……

"Mr. Bai Ye?" Medic couldn't help but ask when he saw that Bai Ye was a little distracted.

“Well, sorry, it just feels like… even though we live under the same sky, we’re in two different worlds.” Bai Ye handed a business card to Medic. “If you run into any trouble in Colombia, just call this number. Just say you’re Bai Ye’s friend, and someone will help you.”

Then, Bai Ye continued:

"Then let's go and meet that living legend. The last steam knight."

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Medic did not take White Night to the medical department because Charles Lynch was not lying in a hospital bed.

Surprisingly, he had already established some kind of connection with the steam armor and was able to sense the location of his own armor. After regaining consciousness, he removed the tubes from his body and followed the senses to the engineering department.

This made the medical staff who had been following behind him somewhat apprehensive.

Fortunately, Charles Lynch did not suffer any accidents and did not collapse in the corridor of the Rhodes Island ship.

At least, he seemed to be in good spirits, and then he made his way to the engineering department and saw his steam armor.

……

"He's been standing there for an hour, without saying a word."

After Bai Ye and Medic arrived at the engineering department, the medical staff pointed it out to Bai Ye.

She then added:

"Then Miss Kroos asked me to inform Mr. Baiye that you should come over, saying that you have a way to appease this gentleman."

"...I'm not omnipotent either." Bai Ye rolled her eyes.

“They’re definitely much better than us.” Medic smiled. “Well then, I’ll head back to the medical department first. There are some staff there helping us improve the taste of the medicine. I’ll leave this patient to you, Mr. Bai Ye.”

"Wait a moment..." Bai Ye suddenly called out to Medic.

"What's wrong?" the junior operative asked, puzzled.

"I just... well, I feel much better." Bai Ye closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "I guess I've found... the feeling of ordinariness again."

"A feeling of ordinariness?"

“Hmm.” Bai Ye nodded. “How should I put it… For a long time, I have been fighting powerful enemies, battling monsters, and resolving crises that could endanger this land.”

"After a while, it seemed like I lost that sense of authenticity. But now it seems like I'm slowly getting it back."

Without a doubt, Medic is an ordinary person, which is why Bai Ye realized that he had been living in a different world for a long time when he was talking to her.

Those who fight monsters should be careful not to become monsters themselves. That's roughly the idea. While chatting with Medic, Bai Ye felt as if he hadn't breathed a sigh of relief in a long time.

"I don't know what you're talking about, but... it would be my honor to be able to help you." Medic seemed a little confused; she clearly didn't understand Bai Ye's feelings. However, the girl seemed quite happy.

Chapter 113 Times Have Changed

(Watching John Wick is really enjoyable)

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Medic walked away humming a song. For a junior operator like her, just being able to talk to Bai Ye was enough, especially since Bai Ye had thanked her. Although she couldn't figure out why, Medic was indeed in a good mood for the entire day. Perhaps this was the essence of ordinary life, a feeling that Bai Ye would never experience again.

Taking a deep breath, Bai Ye turned his head and looked at Charles Lynch, who was standing under the huge steam armor.

His sentimentality was merely a passing thought, but he wouldn't forget his responsibilities. There were still many things to deal with; now was not the time for sentimentality.

Bai Ye slowly stepped forward and came to the side of the last steam knight.

Although he was young in the past, years of war and the torment of the boundless darkness underground have turned him into a haggard middle-aged man, making it hard for people to associate him with the glorious steam knight of the past.

Bai Ye stood beside him, raised his head, and looked at the steam armor in front of him.

This is a war machine manufactured by Victoria, the most powerful single combat unit, and a symbol of the nation's past glory and honor. The engineers have been studying it for some time and seem to have gained a lot.

After all, Miss Kroos was beaming from ear to ear. Usually, ordinary people would never have the chance to observe or even touch such a thing up close. But now, Bai Ye had actually brought back a still-usable behemoth, allowing the engineering department to use and study it without any hesitation. This was definitely a rare opportunity and a stroke of luck.

Charles Lynch also looked at his former mount, which had become so integrated with him for so long that he could no longer distinguish which one was his original self.

"You're awake," Bai Ye asked softly.

“Uh… ah…” Charles Lynch opened his mouth, and some strange sounds came out of his dry throat.

He seemed to want to answer, or perhaps to say something, but having not spoken for so long, he was even somewhat rusty at speaking. He tried to open his mouth, but could only utter some incomprehensible sounds.

"Don't worry, you said a few words after you regained consciousness, which means you can speak. It's just... it takes some time for your vocal cords to vibrate again and for your tongue and mouth to change and create new words and language," Bai Ye comforted him, then took a bottle of medicine from his inventory and handed it to him.

To practice and upgrade his potion-making skills, Bai Ye created all sorts of potions. Since they wouldn't expire over time if stored in his inventory, he had plenty of potions on him to deal with various situations. For example, the one he was taking out now was a nutrient solution that also had a calming effect.

Sure enough, after drinking the potion, Charles Lynch felt much better and gradually calmed down. He closed his eyes, mumbled something for a while, made a few strange noises that were hard to understand, and finally took a deep breath, as if he had found his footing.

He opened his eyes, looked at Bai Ye, and slowly asked:

"What year is it now... in the Terran calendar...?"

Having lost his mind for so long, coupled with the dark and relentless underground life, he had long lost his sense of time. The fact that he hadn't been driven mad was a testament to his unwavering will. However, he had been lost for far too long; now he was just an old man out of touch with the times.

“It is now the year 1098 of the Terra calendar. Spring is almost over, and summer will soon be here,” White Night replied.

“1098… Phew, four years have passed.” Charles Lynch clenched his fist, and color returned to his pale face.

“You are fully awake now.” Bai Ye looked into Charles Lynch’s eyes, which had regained their clarity, until he remembered what had happened in the past.

“Yes…where am I now? You’re not Victorians.” Charles Lynch looked at his steam armor, which was being studied.

“This is Rhodes Island, a pharmaceutical company dedicated to resolving infection incidents and treating infected individuals. After entering the Resting Place of the Kings, I found you still alive and brought you back for treatment. We have a very powerful caster operator who used Originium Arts to restore your sanity,” Bai Ye explained.

"The resting place of the kings... what is Londinium like now? What exactly happened?"

“Yes… Four years have passed since the Steam Knights were buried alive in the Tomb of the Kings. A lot has happened and a lot has changed in these four years…” Bai Ye briefly recounted the Sarkaz’s entry into Londinium and what happened afterward.

Then he added:

"However, all of that is now history. The Sarkaz have been expelled, the Regent was killed by my own hand, and now, Lontinim will undergo a reshuffle, and the situation is gradually becoming clear."

However, Charles Lynch showed no joy at the news from Bai Ye, his face expressionless. Looking at his steam armor, he said indifferently:

“It makes no sense. Lentinium has changed. When they stormed into the Western Hall of the Holy Kings and hanged the King and his ministers, Victoria ceased to exist. I don’t know what I should pledge allegiance to now.”

“In the dark underground, I regarded the national sword, the Breath of the Kings, as a symbol of Victoria, as my faith, and as my duty to protect the national sword. Therefore, I survived and did not despair because of the darkness and completely lose my mind.”

He paused, then continued:

"Now, nothing has any meaning anymore. I don't know what the point of my existence or my mere survival is."

Charles Lynch looked somewhat pained.

In fact, he endured far more than others imagined. What tormented him most was that all the other steam knights were dead, while he alone survived. In the end, he might as well have died like the other knights.

However, Bai Ye's next words changed his expression:

"It's not over yet. The bloodline of the Aslan royal family has not been extinguished, nor has the bloodline of King Drak and King Gael. Londinium will eventually have its king, and the young king needs help."

“This… is impossible. They could not possibly let any of the royal heirs go…” Charles Lynch stared in astonishment.

Chapter 114 A Brilliant Sermon

"The last bloodline of King Aslan fled when that great upheaval occurred, becoming street thugs who joined gangs and plummeted from the highest to the lowest level."

"However, she also survived because of this. The Beast Lord still watched over her, and she also gained a group of loyal companions. All of this is of no concern to those high and mighty Londinium nobles. After all, whether there are any survivors of that bloodline is not important. After all, they have already won. Physical destruction and social extermination have the same effect."

"Unfortunately, they never imagined that Lontinim would be reshuffled again, or rather, they never imagined that this time, the bloodline of King Aslan would once again proclaim its return. In the era without a king, the people of Lontinim suffered terribly at the hands of the Sarkaz, while the nobles were indifferent to their lives. They have come to know the true colors of these people, which is the best reason for them to support the king."

Bai Ye stood beneath his steam-powered armor, recounting a convoluted story. Reality, however, is far more irrational and unreasonable than any story. For fate is the world's greatest writer; no one can predict what will happen next, nor can anyone foresee the final outcome.

Bai Ye placed a hand on the middle-aged man's shoulder. Although he was much younger than Charles Lynch, it didn't feel out of place at the moment. Bai Ye said softly:

“Fate has allowed you to survive, so there must be something you are meant to accomplish, something that only you can accomplish. This is your destined mission. The blood of your fallen comrades cannot be shed in vain, those blasphemous crimes must be exposed, and you are the only witness.”

“Return to Londinium, return to the King’s side. The descendants of King Aslan’s bloodline still exist, and the hope of vindication remains.”

Charles Lynch nodded blankly. In fact, everything Bai Ye said was unfamiliar and had a profound impact on him. However, it was his only option at the moment.

"So, what should I... do?"

“First, find Alexandrina Vina Victoria. After that, we’ll design an unexpected entrance for you to build momentum for her return to the throne,” Bai Ye replied. “However… I think you need to rest and recuperate properly, and do some simple rehabilitation. At the very least, you need to pilot the steam armor again. And your current physical condition isn’t good enough to pilot it.”

As Bai Ye spoke, he pointed to the enormous armor before him. Although it lacked maintenance and upkeep, it still possessed the luster of metal and the majesty of its past.

However, Charles Lynch is now a haggard middle-aged man. He used to rely on kryptonite to power his steam armor, but that's certainly not possible now. At the very least, he needs to return to a normal level.

"Focus on recovering from your injuries, and then begin rehabilitation training. Our engineering department staff can also help you repair and maintain your steam armor, but... as you know, we're not very familiar with this behemoth, so we might need your guidance. Now, you should be the knight who knows the steam armor best."

Charles Lynch nodded.

However, he made one request:

"Could you take me to the place where the kings rest one more time?"

"No problem." Bai Ye readily agreed.

Charles Lynch stopped talking and began to return to the medical department. The medics who had been watching him from a distance quickly came over and led him back.