Reincarnated NPC, But Arknights

As he spoke, Bai Ye was led to the testing grounds, which had been converted from a multi-purpose training room. Instruments for data collection were installed on the walls.

"I'm here to apply for the position of Rhodes Island's Field Operations Department Supervisor. Do I also need to complete the combat operative test?" Bai Ye asked, a little confused.

An HR department operative standing nearby replied with a smile, "Of course. Field operatives encounter more unexpected situations and dangers. Personal combat ability and survival skills are your bargaining chips for staying alive in perilous situations. Moreover, the Field Operations Department also has specialized teams responsible for rescue and support. To become the department supervisor, you need to be capable of fighting."

"Doctor Kal'tsit has informed us that the test intensity needs to be increased," the HR operative said quietly after handing a terminal to the typist.

The typist looked at the terminal screen in surprise. "Does Doctor Kal'tsit make jokes? He hasn't even officially started yet..."

"To hold such a position, one needs to have corresponding capabilities. The previous department supervisor resigned due to injury, and the situation is becoming increasingly severe. We don't want the next one to die in the line of duty right away." The HR operative's expression was very serious, indicating he wasn't joking. "These are the exact words from our boss."

However, neither the physical tests nor the combat simulation tests posed any difficulty for Bai Ye. He even breezed through the additional special environment simulations with ease.

"I've taken enough," Bai Ye said.

Bai Ye extended a hand to help up the four operatives he had defeated.

"Did you really go all out? I felt like you were still holding back," one of the operatives couldn't help but ask.

It was quite humiliating for the four operatives of the same squad to team up against one person and still be defeated.

Bai Ye shrugged. "Well, who knows?"

At this moment, the HR operative walked up to Bai Ye. "Please forgive the tediousness of our procedures. Although Rhodes Island has many preventive and handling methods, the first hurdle in vetting an operative is always the HR department."

"Actually, your resume has many contradictions and questionable points. However, what determines whether an operative is qualified isn't their record of actions, but their own intentions."

"You've done very well. Even if you might not get the position you want, I hope you'll consider staying."

With that, she uploaded the documents with her review comments to the Rhodes Island terminal.

"How do you feel?" the typist asked, walking over with a bottle of water and tossing the cold plastic bottle to Bai Ye.

"The onboarding difficulty for this medical company is a bit outrageous..." Bai Ye felt like something was off. In his past life, many Rhodes Island operatives didn't even have combat experience. How did they pass these strange and difficult tests?

The typist couldn't help but reveal the truth. "The tests you went through were special, with many additional procedures."

Normally, an operative's onboarding only required a physical examination and ability tests. After that, they needed to participate in Rhodes Island instructors' training camps, and then pass an assessment to meet the standards of an active operative.

"So you're this strong," the typist hadn't truly grasped Bai Ye's strength before, but now she had witnessed it firsthand.

Moreover, this guy hadn't even used Originium Arts or his magical talents. He definitely hadn't gone all out.

Bai Ye, however, shook his head. "Not yet. It's still questionable whether I can take on a pure-blooded Wendigo alone."

His skills and experience should be sufficient, but Wendigos were too tough, their armor was strong, and their strength and Sarkaz rituals were terrifying. He likely wouldn't win.

"Why are you so fixated on Wendigos?" the typist asked, perplexed.

The demon race and Laterano had a deep-seated feud. Some extreme Sakotas might open fire directly upon seeing a demon.

However, as a Rhodes Island operative, the typist shouldn't be prejudiced against Sarkaz. Besides, many Sarkaz had long since moved away from Kazdel, and the descendants of these overseas Sarkaz could not be called "demon race."

Even so, in the typist's eyes, a pure-blooded Wendigo still represented destruction and slaughter.

"Perhaps because they are too powerful..."

Bai Ye had an obsession with Wendigos.

A Wendigo with low health was more difficult to deal with than Talulah.

It wasn't until the third version that players managed to clear the Wendigo dungeon, "The Last Patriot."

In the fourth version, "TeaParty" cleared a new Wendigo dungeon. This elite player team finally defeated the peak Ursus ultimate battlefield killing machine, "Patriot of the Heart." The cost was that half the players, including the commander, were black-screened.

This battle made Bai Ye feel a sense of frustration—his sword couldn't even pierce Patriot's outer armor. Hitting it felt like scratching an itch; it couldn't break through the defense at all...

The peak "Daddy" showed players the terrifying power of Terra's high-end combat forces.

Even though Bai Ye had become stronger by the sixth version, he still couldn't forget his obsession.

Chapter Eight: Onboarding

"I disagree. Letting a new operative directly take on a supervisor position is harming him! You should tell him how his predecessor lost an arm on the job."

"Bai Ye's strength is sufficient to handle this responsibility."

"Can you guarantee he won't act recklessly?"

"The psychological and simulation tests are sufficient to reflect his abilities and attitude towards the Infected."

"He emphasized in the tests that he is a selfish person."

"Recognizing one's shortcomings is the first step to treating others with kindness."

"I have a feeling he has his own ideas and goals for this position."

"At least, he has no intentions detrimental to Rhodes Island."

In the conference room, Rhodes Island's management was engaged in a heated debate.

The Field Operations Department was one of Rhodes Island's main departments, responsible for the affairs of dispatched operatives, as well as managing all overseas liaison offices.

If Bai Ye successfully applied for this position, he would directly enter Rhodes Island's management, a truly meteoric rise.

There had never been a precedent for this before.

Finally, the head of the Human Resources Department offered his opinion: "I've read the onboarding test report sent by the paper cutter. I personally support it. For all candidates, the most important thing is to find their place within Rhodes Island and to recognize Rhodes Island."

"'When a person is constantly reflecting and verifying their ideals, we are willing to be their forge. The hardships on this land, whether yours or mine... we will overcome them together with our Operators.' I hope everyone likes Miss Theresia's words."

Doctor Kal'tsit glanced at Amiya, whose expression had changed upon hearing Theresia's name, and tapped the table: "As per tradition, let's proceed with the vote now."

"Alright, the vote has passed. Bai Ye will become the new head of Rhodes Island's External Affairs Department."

"I can't believe you actually succeeded!" The typing girl stared with her mouth agape at the brand-new ID card on Bai Ye's chest. This was the first time Bai Ye had seen such a remarkable expression on the young girl's face.

So this kid can be surprised too...

"It shouldn't be possible. Instant onboarding and promotion... how can something so outrageous happen?" The typing girl couldn't accept the fact that the newbie she had just received had suddenly become a high-level executive at Rhodes Island. "Aren't they afraid you'll tear Rhodes Island apart?"

She muttered incessantly.

"Perhaps if you also stormed into Doctor Kal'tsit's office, you could also get promoted quickly?" Bai Ye was in a great mood, looking at the newly added entry for [Rhodes Island External Affairs Department Head] on his game panel while teasing the angel.

"Bai Ye!"

A clear female voice sounded from behind him. Bai Ye turned his head and saw Miss Sanguinarian, Warfarin, standing behind him.

"?" Bai Ye slowly typed out a question mark. Did this woman chase after me again?

I think I heard her intentions in Doctor Kal'tsit's office earlier.

"I (this humble one) haven't introduced myself yet. I am Warfarin, a specialist in hematology. Welcome to Rhodes Island."

Warfarin had a peculiar way of referring to herself. Based on Bai Ye's understanding of the common tongue on Terra, this self-appellation was a usage from the previous era; it wasn't used anymore in modern times.

What kind of ancient monster crawled out from which era... Bai Ye was speechless. Why are all the living fossils on Rhodes Island?

"Something's not right with you, Bai Ye. Be careful, Miss Warfarin has a rather complicated reputation at Rhodes Island..." The typing girl looked wary. She swore she had never seen Warfarin act so seriously before.

Where did the usual casual, unreliable Sanguinarian go?

The angel felt like Rhodes Island's art style had started shifting in a strange direction after Bai Ye's arrival. Everyone was becoming abnormal.

A large "well" symbol appeared on Warfarin's forehead. She said "kindly," "Receptionist girl, Bai Ye has officially joined. He's no longer a visitor. Your task is complete."

There's nothing for you here anymore! Damn Sarkaz brat!

"It's fine, I've just arrived at Rhodes Island, and there are many places I'm unfamiliar with. I need this young lady to guide me."

Bai Ye took a step forward, standing in front of the typing girl, then looked at Warfarin. "Miss Warfarin, there's no need to beat around the bush. If you have any needs, we can discuss them. We're colleagues from now on, no need to be coy."

"We can discuss anything?" Warfarin immediately seized the opportunity without any scruples. Despite being a veteran of Rhodes Island, she had no airs about her and completely disregarded her image.

"If you don't state it clearly, I'll be pestered by you forever," Bai Ye sighed. "Besides, I have something I need from you, Miss Warfarin."

"Oh? You're interested in me?... Hmm, it's not impossible, but do you have the courage to walk with a demon?" Miss Warfarin raised an eyebrow and leaned closer to Bai Ye.

"Stop joking, Miss Warfarin knows I don't mean it that way," Bai Ye said, blocking the petite body trying to get closer from behind him.

Warfarin chuckled. "Hmph, if it only takes this much to obtain the rarest, high-value blood samples, then it's no big deal. Moreover, I can just renege on the deal. Aren't Sanguinarians in the novels you read all like this?"

"Idiot, you've just exposed your intentions..." Bai Ye covered his forehead.

This person is too unreliable.

"I'll be direct. You want my blood? No problem, I'll give it to you, but I need more aid from the Medical Department, and I want knowledge of pharmaceutics."

The External Affairs Department had a great need for medical assistance.

Furthermore, Bai Ye currently lacked treatment methods, and pharmaceutics could help compensate for this weakness.

"Deal!" Warfarin slammed her hand down. "I like straightforward people."

"Hehe, perhaps we can reach more common ground in the future."

"That's easy to say. How about you come to my office for a bit now?"

"It's over... Why do I feel like I just witnessed a secret backroom deal... It feels like the two dark forces of Rhodes Island have joined forces," the typing girl shivered behind Bai Ye.

Although Bai Ye stepping forward to protect her made the young girl happy, at this moment, she suddenly felt that Bai Ye might also be a person without principles.

"I need to go to my department first," Bai Ye said, clipping the ID card to his chest. "Typing girl, help me gather all the External Affairs Department employees currently on the island. I need to hold a meeting!"

"I'm not your secretary..." The typing girl's expression became remarkable once again.

She felt her character had collapsed.

Chapter 9: Supervisor Bai Ye

Despite her verbal complaints, the typing girl was quite reliable. She contacted all the Operators still on Rhodes Island through the terminal.

"No, I'll definitely bring you over later. You're too competent as a secretary." Bai Ye was truly satisfied with this Sarkaz girl.

The typing girl rolled her eyes. She was doing fine in the Logistics Department; why was she suddenly being transferred to External Affairs...

Rhodes Island's definition of a logistics department is quite broad, serving as the counterpart to frontline operators. Most office clerks can refer to themselves as logistics personnel.

Logically, someone like Typing Girl, being from Laterano, would be more suited to be a frontline combat operator. Unfortunately, the young woman prefers a peaceful life.

However, recalling her unpleasant experiences in the logistics department, as well as the countless problem children, Typing Girl suddenly felt that being transferred to Bai Ye as his secretary wasn't such an unacceptable thing.

Bai Ye, naturally, didn't know that his casual remark had put the young woman beside him in a predicament. He directly put on his department head uniform, hung his Rhodes Island Pharmaceutical Company ID, and headed towards his department.

The department head uniform was custom-made and differed in style from the regular ones, making it quite easy to identify. As he walked through the corridors of the Rhodes Island vessel in this uniform, he immediately drew the attention of many operators.

Bai Ye was a new face, and he was good-looking, yet he had directly become a department head. His background was also quite mysterious, and various rumors about him immediately began to circulate within Rhodes Island. Many people went to the HR department to inquire about this newcomer.

Everyone was very curious. Where did such a formidable newcomer come from, becoming a department head right after joining Rhodes Island?

How many department heads did Rhodes Island have in total?

Every single one of them was a super big shot!

Bai Ye felt out of place among them, like his style was completely different.

This meteoric rise in rank was outrageous.

The most outrageous rumor was that one operator spread a rumor that this newcomer was Dr. Kal'tsit's illegitimate child...

The key point was that this claim was endorsed by many people.

Later that afternoon, someone saw that operator hung up on the bridge...

The rumor was self-defeating.

No one bothered with this self-sabotaging expert who had happily received a seat at the Bridge University.

After all, this person was often seen hung up there, so everyone had grown accustomed to it.