Reincarnated NPC, But Arknights Chapter 31

Various rumors were unrelated to Bai Ye, and he paid them no mind.

What he wanted to do now was take charge of the entire Field Operations Department.

The automatic doors opened, and Bai Ye walked into the conference room.

All the management personnel of the Field Operations Department were present.

The dispatched operators resting in the dormitories also connected to their personal terminals. The conference room couldn't accommodate everyone, so they had to listen to the broadcast.

When Bai Ye entered the conference room, everyone present lit up.

Humans are visual creatures, and coupled with Bai Ye's undeniable affinity, he made a great first impression.

Some of those present had been dissatisfied with the newly appointed supervisor, but now much of that feeling had dissipated. At least the hostility wasn't as strong.

Many people were thinking that, actually, this guy looked quite fitting in the supervisor's uniform...

Rhodes Island's efficiency was high. With PRTS's assistance, the Human Resources Department had just processed Bai Ye's employment, and the information had already been disseminated. There was a significant gap in between, and some people hadn't even reacted yet.

Bai Ye didn't deliberately delay. He didn't even go to see his future dormitory and office before directly summoning everyone for a meeting. Time was tight, and his plan was a race against the clock.

Bai Ye sat in the main seat of the conference room, a microphone placed before him.

He turned on the microphone, feeling a little nervous inside. This was the first time he had spoken in front of so many people.

Oh, excluding those sand sculpture players from before...

Honestly, the psychological pressure was quite immense.

However, giving speeches was a traditional skill of Rhodes Island. This act could bring hope to this land, and Bai Ye knew he had to get used to it.

His slight social anxiety from his previous life had forced him into being a social terrorist in this one. He could only sigh at the twists of fate.

Although he felt a bit shaky inside, it was completely unnoticeable from the outside.

Bai Ye sat expressionlessly before the microphone, his gaze fixed on the operators in the conference room.

He didn't speak.

The hushed whispers in the conference room gradually ceased.

Everyone sensed that the air in the entire room had become heavy, creating a sense of pressure.

At first, everyone thought it was an illusion. However, as the pressure intensified, they realized the air was indeed becoming heavy, making it difficult to breathe, let alone whisper.

Silence fell, and everyone held their breath. Although they didn't know how this young man sitting before the microphone had accomplished it, they all knew that this newly appointed supervisor was demonstrating his capabilities.

His temper, it seemed, was not as easily provoked as his handsome appearance suggested. His harmlessness was merely a disguise.

Bai Ye deactivated his innate talent spell, and the sudden relaxation made everyone exhale in relief.

There was no other way. Bai Ye knew that as a newcomer and an appointed supervisor, he had no foundation here. Furthermore, his approachable appearance and demeanor could be misleading, so he had to resort to physical means to gain authority.

Fortunately, this move had been successful.

Looking at the blinking green light on the microphone, Bai Ye took a deep breath. "Hello everyone, I am Bai Ye. Starting today, I am your new supervisor."

Bai Ye's voice echoed in the room, simultaneously transmitted via radio signals to every operator on the island.

Afterward, his speech would be relayed by various couriers to Rhodes Island's offices across Terra.

No one spoke. Bai Ye was the sole focus of the room, everyone's gaze fixed on the excessively young new supervisor.

"First, I want to commend all of you. PRTS has already transferred the previous data to me. I took a brief look, and during the period when the previous supervisor was injured and retired, our department's work was completed well."

Bai Ye had genuinely reviewed all the data. He possessed the talent of Thought Acceleration. Although it wasn't as useful in learning as in combat, with his efficient information reception and processing capabilities, Bai Ye found it quite easy to handle the data transferred by PRTS.

"Perhaps many people misunderstand our work."

"Some say that the Field Operations Department has an awkward positioning."

"Above us are purely frontline operators, each possessing considerable combat capabilities."

"Below us are the logistics departments. Everyone there is administrative staff, working in offices, and doesn't need to go to the front lines."

"Only our Field Operations Department is stuck here, in the middle. Our combat capabilities are inferior to frontline operators, yet we have to travel everywhere. Due to busy work, we don't have time to train, making it difficult to handle dangerous situations."

"Excluding Catastrophe Messengers and Messengers, our casualty rate even exceeds that of frontline combat operators."

"And the casualty rate for Messengers is even higher due to their working environment and intensity."

"Perhaps some will ask, is there still a need to continue this thankless and even ridiculed work?"

"Yes! Of course, there is!"

"We are very important."

"The Field Operations Department can be said to be the largest, most functionally comprehensive, and most heavily burdened department of Rhodes Island."

"Rhodes Island has established dedicated offices in various important hub areas. Dispatched operators are our backbone and the cornerstone that supports Rhodes Island."

"Catastrophe Messengers brave the risks of life and infection as they journey through the wilderness, safeguarding our routes."

"Messengers work hard to weave a fragile net across this land. They are the eyes and ears of Rhodes Island."

"Logistics and commercial messengers ensure the stability of Rhodes Island's logistics and maintain our cash flow."

"Dispatched operators undertake the main field operations, and even handle a lot of the work for the logistics department."

"Even our external combat operations and medical aid require our unified assistance."

"Everyone's work has been completed very well!"

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and their expressions brightened considerably.

Bai Ye paused for a moment before continuing, "However, this alone is not enough."

"In Lungmen, I observed a completely new type of group. Their species shares similarities with ours, yet they are vastly different."

"I believe this phenomenon is not a coincidence. In the future, their appearance will bring about significant changes to this land."

"Gentlemen! New crises and tides are about to arrive. We will face even more severe situations and challenges. This land will usher in a transformation unseen in a thousand years."

Bai Ye's words caused everyone present to exchange bewildered glances.

What he spoke of was unheard of, and perhaps, a bit too exaggerated.

This land was already in such a sorry state.

Could it possibly become even stranger?

"Not only new species, but more severe trials await us."

"Nearly 40 years have passed since the Fourth Great War and the fall of Gaul, yet the shadow of war has never truly left us."

"Currently, internal conflicts within various political entities worldwide are gradually surfacing, external friction is constant, geopolitical situations are volatile, and the conflict between the Infected and the non-Infected is escalating. This land has reached an extremely dangerous and sensitive state."

Bai Ye hadn't even mentioned the threats originating from beyond Terra's civilization.

"Everyone, you might think that what I'm saying is too far-fetched, as if it has no connection to us, mere employees of a small pharmaceutical company."

"But do not forget, when heaven and earth are overturned, no one can remain untouched."

"Rhodes Island has its unique position. We maintain political neutrality, which grants us permission to enter various countries and establish branch offices. However, this also means we cannot receive any political asylum."

"We are an isolated island!"

"If Rhodes Island is to survive this tide, the work of our Field Operations Department will be of utmost importance."

After finishing this segment, Bai Ye paused to take a sip of water.

The atmosphere in the conference room once again grew heavy.

This time, Bai Ye did not use his magical talents. He had, with his words alone, frozen the air in the entire room.

Everyone's expression was solemn.

They knew that what Bai Ye said was correct.

Those in the conference room were all management. They were not fools and naturally understood everything Bai Ye had said. The dispatched field operators and messengers who traveled across Terra were experienced and knowledgeable. They had, in their daily travels, sensed that something was amiss.

It was just that everyone had only sensed these things, but had never truly paid attention to or taken them seriously.

Now, Bai Ye had laid all the problems before them.

These heavy topics weighed on them, making it difficult to breathe.

Compared to the cheerful and bright daily life of Rhodes Island, this land was far too bleak.

Bai Ye's words came like waves, one after another, giving no chance to rest.

After a brief silence, Bai Ye continued, "From now on, our Field Operations Department is the key."

"Firstly, within the Field Operations Department, I only want to hear one voice. Everyone, all field operators must unite. Regardless of which functional department you belong to, regardless of who you are, you must stand together."

"Internally, we must be a solid block to withstand the wind and rain; all fingers must be clenched together to form a fist."

Bai Ye intended to first establish his authority within Rhodes Island.

"I do not need you to completely agree with me in thought. After all, you are not familiar with me, and I am an outsider. Some of you will undoubtedly be dissatisfied with me, and that is normal."

As he spoke, Bai Ye scanned the people in the conference room.

A portion of them couldn't help but lower their heads. After the previous supervisor was injured and stepped down, they had thought they had a chance to become the new head. However, Bai Ye's sudden appearance had caught them off guard, and naturally, some would be unhappy.

But it didn't matter!

"What I want to say is that I need your trust. No matter what you are thinking now, please trust me first, obey my instructions, and carry out my will. Rather than getting entangled and making no progress, it is more efficient to follow me forward."

"Perhaps my decisions from now on will make you confused and bewildered, but please, trust me."

Doctor Kal'tsit sat in her office, listening to Bai Ye's speech.

Red quietly lurked in the shadows, her tail swaying gently, at ease.

Amiya sat beside Doctor Kal'tsit, her expression solemn.

She was a young girl, the Chief Executive Officer of Rhodes Island, its publicly recognized leader.

However, judging by her appearance, she was merely a young girl, around fourteen years old, still very immature. It was hard to imagine that such a child was already the public leader of an organization.

If Bai Ye were present, he would surely complain that people in his past life always said Rhodes Island was a black-hearted company; wasn't this clearly child labor abuse?

Amiya swayed her long ears slightly, her expression somewhat worried.

Don't misunderstand, Amiya was certainly not worried that Bai Ye had ulterior motives. Although, judging purely by his speech, it sounded somewhat sinister, and might even warrant an inspection from S.W.E.E.P.

But Amiya trusted Doctor Kal'tsit, believing that the supervisor personally approved by the Doctor was also trustworthy.

What Amiya worried about was whether Bai Ye could truly gain the trust of the field operations department.

If Bai Ye had joined a frontline action team, he could have earned everyone's approval simply by displaying his strength.

However, the field operations department was special; it wasn't a place where one could gain influence through mere speeches or by showcasing their abilities. The challenges facing Bai Ye, an parachuted-in supervisor, were severe.

Doctor Kal'tsit glanced at Amiya, naturally guessing what the young girl was thinking. She reached out and stroked Amiya's hair, "Don't rush, just listen."

"Mhm."

Amiya nodded obediently. To her, Doctor Kal'tsit was both a loving mother and a strict father. Although her words were cold, Amiya could still feel her care.

It wasn't just Doctor Kal'tsit listening to Bai Ye's speech; some of Rhodes Island's management were also present.

Bai Ye didn't deliberately hide his speech. He presented everything openly, not at all worried that others might misunderstand his intentions.

Ascalon was already paying attention to this newly appointed supervisor. Rhodes Island's internal affairs department was gathering more intelligence on Bai Ye, assessing his potential threat to Rhodes Island.

Warfarin hummed a tune softly. Bai Ye's words didn't move her; after all, she had experienced too much, and what was happening now wasn't enough to sway her. Her focus was solely on what mattered to her.

Closure, wearing headphones, had long since put aside Bai Ye's so-called "speech." Since Doctor Kal'tsit was here, what did she have to worry about?

The elite operators were each busy with their own tasks, while the idle operators were training or preparing for their next mission.

Logos had just completed a magic experiment. He wiped his staff, casually took out a pen, and couldn't help but chuckle as he listened to Bai Ye's speech, "He really dares to speak..."

Exusiai heard nothing. She was in the training room, sweating profusely, her slender and agile body radiating heat, burning hot.

Ace...

Mechanist...

Only the supervisor of the Human Resources Department had a darkened expression.

Another problematic operator!