Reincarnated NPC, But Arknights

Bai Ye was thus known as an "all-nighter streamer" and a "hypnotic streamer." The most common comment in the bullet chat was "I'm going to sleep here today," making him a unique phenomenon on the Bilibili platform.

During his streams, even saying a single sentence was considered a medical miracle...

What's more, Bai Ye wasn't fighting alone now. He had PRTS assisting him. In just one morning, Bai Ye cleared all the backlog of affairs left by the previous supervisor.

He also created a plan, setting the countdown for the game's launch through the player's official login on the game panel, and outlining the upcoming work tasks.

"PRTS, assign the tasks," Bai Ye said as he stretched and stood up from his chair.

[Supervisor Bai Ye, you have been working continuously for over 4 hours. It is now 1 PM.]

As an AI, PRTS was definitely quite considerate. Not only did it accompany Bai Ye at work for so long, but it also chatted with him.

"It has indeed been a while," Bai Ye rubbed his temples, feeling his mental state wasn't great.

Although office work was dry and uninteresting, Bai Ye found it to be a good opportunity to train his talent, [Thought Acceleration].

Even though [Thought Acceleration]'s nature leaned more towards combat skills, its effectiveness was slightly discounted during office work. However, it was still quite useful, just a bit mentally taxing.

Bai Ye kept activating and deactivating it, and by the end of the morning, he had gained quite a bit of proficiency.

This anomaly was naturally noticed by PRTS, as Bai Ye's information processing speed was not that of a human.

In a short period, he could even rival a human computer. However, as mentioned before, this talent was more suited for processing combat information received by the body's instincts. The boost for research and learning was not as outrageous as it was during combat.

"I'm going to rest too," Bai Ye said as he left his personal terminal, taking his mobile terminal (similar to a phone) with him.

[Supervisor Bai Ye, you have not yet confirmed your dormitory design plan.] PRTS kindly reminded him.

"Can this matter be left to you, PRTS?" Bai Ye didn't really care. He didn't have any special requirements for accommodation, as long as it was comfortable and livable.

[The design plans recorded in the Rhodes Island database are as follows, with all authorized usage plans listed.]

[The system has analyzed your preferences and personal habits, and intelligently sorted the query results. Please, Supervisor Bai Ye, select the design plan you prefer.]

Bai Ye opened his personal terminal and took a look. Just as PRTS had said, it had thoughtfully arranged everything, waiting for Bai Ye to make his choice.

"It's a shame you're a terminal system belonging to Rhodes Island, PRTS. Otherwise, I would have taken you home with me..."

[Supervisor Bai Ye, do you have some sort of habit of poaching?] PRTS asked directly.

Bai Ye was rendered speechless and could only silently pick a dormitory design plan that looked pleasing to him.

After a moment of thought, Bai Ye said, "PRTS, can you partition off a section in the dormitory for equipment maintenance and potion configuration?"

[No problem. Your request has been forwarded to the logistics and infrastructure construction personnel.]

Bai Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, he had finally officially settled in Rhodes Island.

[This month's subsidy, benefits, and a portion of your advance salary have been deposited into your work card. Please check it.]

Unlike the black-hearted companies rumored in his past life, Rhodes Island was quite conscientious in some aspects. At least the treatment for supervisors was definitely generous.

Bai Ye glanced at the food allowance on his card and immediately felt at ease.

However, Lungmen Dollars were never enough. His current funds weren't even enough to plug the gaps in Swire's business plan.

Personal equipment also needed to be updated with Lungmen Dollars. A full set of top-tier equipment required a significant financial investment. Later, there would be more personalized modifications and upgrades, which also required money.

Some equipment could indeed be sent to the engineering department for joint testing and modification, but the material costs were also a considerable expense.

Moreover, Bai Ye also wanted to forge his own exclusive weapon to use in conjunction with his talent spells.

"It really is better to be kept and live off someone else's money..." Bai Ye sighed, glad that he had managed to rope Swire and Chen into joining.

Later, he would also establish a business partnership with Rhodes Island, but he was clearly not cut out for negotiations and would have to trouble Swire.

While thinking, Bai Ye left the office.

There was nothing else for him to do now. All the work had been assigned, and he was temporarily free.

Of course, it wasn't entirely finished. He had to go to the logistics department first to apply for a batch of new portable basic construction material packs and other supporting logistics supplies. These were essential for the expansion of the field operations department.

He also needed to discuss with Rhodes Island's instructor team to arrange a new round of special training for the field operators.

He also had to visit the medical department again. Bai Ye needed to apply for more medical supplies and invite an operator for training.

All of this required money. It would be best to apply for a budget.

"Damn it, still short on money!" Bai Ye sighed as he walked out of the office.

He had to make money!

Whether it was for the plan or for himself.

Swire's money alone wouldn't be enough, unless she could secure funding from her own family, but that was out of the question.

Rhodes Island couldn't afford to allocate too much either. The organization's budget was a priority, and they hadn't yet established a full strategic partnership with Lungmen. Their trade routes with FrostNova's territory were still unopened, and Rhodes Island had no intention of entering the Infected medication market, meaning their financial resources were far from abundant compared to later.

Therefore, Bai Ye had to find money himself.

"If all else fails, I'll just go treasure hunting..."

Bai Ye suddenly remembered that players in his past life had discovered quite a few treasures in Ursus's endless snowfields.

Due to regime changes, factional struggles, and purges, there were many abandoned mobile cities in the Ursus snowfields. Although the assets of all fallen nobles and generals had been thoroughly plundered and looted.

However, Bai Ye knew that many nobles had secretly hidden their wealth and treasures in the endless snowfields.

Some hid them with the mentality of "better destroyed than taken by you," while others hoped that their direct descendants, if fortunate enough to escape the purges, could use the treasures to make a comeback.

Besides that, there were even older treasure legends circulating in the endless frozen lands, some originating from Sami, some from Gaul...

"How did I not think of this before!"

Bai Ye had opened a door to a new world.

The continent of Terra had a long history, with countless ruins and treasures in the wilderness, even remnants of ancient human civilizations.

Players in his past life had discovered many interesting things and treasures.

While Bai Ye couldn't remember every guide, he had a general idea.

"With an organization as a backup, I won't have to worry about how to deal with what I find..."

Rhodes Island had its own foundations. Information from his past life indicated that this organization was far from simple. After reaching cooperation with Lungmen, it seemed they could absorb any amount of gold bars...

You're telling me this is just a pharmaceutical company?

Don't make me laugh!

Chapter 12: The Shrewd Merchant

Bai Ye wrote his plan for acquiring funds into his log.

There were so many things to do, yet Bai Ye's time was running out. The more thorough his preparations were before the players officially logged in, the higher his subsequent profits would be.

Racing against time, seizing every moment! (A rather aggressive way of putting it.)

"First, I'll head to Logistics, then Engineering."

Things had to be done one by one; rushing wouldn't help.

As Bai Ye walked through the corridors of the Rhodes Island main ship, passing through hub chambers, he constantly drew the attention of others.

A new supervisor, and such a young, unfamiliar face. Even within Rhodes Island, a burgeoning organization, this was unprecedented.

Of course, some speculated that Bai Ye's true age might be much greater than his appearance suggested. After all, wasn't there a certain young lady who claimed to be eternally seventeen, yet her true age could be traced back to a considerable era?

And the true ages of some of Rhodes Island's veterans and top leaders, if revealed, would undoubtedly be numbers so ancient they could induce dizziness.

However, after their brief curiosity, most operators returned to their duties, as their work was quite demanding.

Using PRTS's navigation system, Bai Ye arrived at the Logistics Department. He took a detour once, as one section of the walkway was undergoing repairs and was inaccessible.

It was rumored that an operator, while walking, had accidentally scraped the hull of the Rhodes Island ship with the greatsword on their back, simultaneously severing some electrical lines and causing a localized power outage.

"..."

When Bai Ye learned this news from the PRTS navigation system and chose to reroute, he looked as if he had seen a ghost.

The outer hull of Rhodes Island wasn't something that could be easily cut through. Just how powerful was that weapon?

There were many operators in the Logistics Department. This department's functions were extensive, covering all aspects from the cafeteria to the operation of the Rhodes Island main ship, all of which were indispensable.

When the responsible person saw Bai Ye, she appeared very surprised.

"It's quite rare for a department supervisor to personally visit."

Bai Ye smiled, "It's also to improve efficiency. And since I'm new here, it's a good opportunity to tour Rhodes Island."

He then stated his purpose.

More logistical supplies to support the activities of the field operations department.

"Are the field operations department planning any major moves?" the Logistics Supervisor asked curiously.

"We plan to establish new outposts and will later expand the number and scale of our branch offices," Bai Ye said, presenting the signatures of Doctor Kal'tsit and Amiya.

His plan had already received Doctor Kal'tsit's approval.

"I didn't expect Amiya to agree to such a crazy undertaking..." The Logistics Supervisor's expression showed some concern.

Rhodes Island's scale was still too small to support such a vast network of overseas branch offices and outposts.

"I'll find a way, but I'll have to rely on the Logistics Department's cooperation for the initial stages."

The plan Bai Ye had formulated upon taking office clearly required the cooperation of various departments, which was why he chose to visit them in person.

"New portable basic construction material packs have just been developed. Engineering manufactured a batch and delivered them to us, but the quantity is limited for now. You must be careful when using them. It's very troublesome if they get lost or damaged, as you'll need to reapply for distribution."

Bai Ye took the instruction manual for the material packs. They were modular, explosion-proof construction crates with excellent performance and light weight.

"Can these materials adapt to low-temperature environments exceeding normal thresholds?"

Bai Ye asked as he looked over the instructions.

"Where are you planning to set up your sites?" the logistics department supervisor asked curiously.

Bai Ye's slender fingers swiped across the screen of his personal mobile terminal: "Columbia, Victoria, Laterano, and Ursus."

"Ursus?! Are you crazy?! You want to enter that country—our entry application would never be approved." The logistics supervisor was dumbfounded. "This isn't right, how could Doctor Kal'tsit agree to such a ridiculous decision..."

"We won't be entering Ursus under Rhodes Island's name. Instead, we'll go in as a geological survey team from another shell company. Moreover, there's currently unusual activity along Ursus's border, which we can use to enter the northern frozen lands."

"Doctor Kal'tsit revised our plan and provided guidance."

Bai Ye had reviewed the relevant data and had his past life memories as a reference, so he was naturally able to formulate a relatively rigorous (big lie) plan.

Alright, that statement probably wasn't appropriate coming from someone who had barged into the Lungmen Guard Department right from the start.

What's more, Bai Ye hadn't been optimistic about his plan to establish sites in Ursus, and he hadn't expected Doctor Kal'tsit to actually approve it.

"It's too crazy, Doctor Kal'tsit is messing around too..." The logistics supervisor shook his head, then opened the instruction manual. "The heat should be sufficient for extreme low temperatures, at least it can operate normally in the Ursus frozen lands. Hmm, but please assemble it according to the manual, otherwise the heat pack might explode."

"Explode?" Bai Ye couldn't help but click his tongue. This thing was actually that dangerous.

"After all, it's something developed by the Engineering Department. While it's useful, it does carry some of their characteristic traits," the supervisor said casually, then finished reading the approval certificate Bai Ye provided.

"Then aren't I in great danger?" Bai Ye had the expression of an old man looking at his phone on the subway.

"?" The logistics department supervisor slowly typed out a question mark.

"You?" she asked, a little confused. "You want to use this thing on the Rhodes Island flagship? No, it's not like a tent. Don't think about camping on the deck, that's not very realistic."

"The last person who did that was sent to Doctor Kal'tsit's office for reflection."

Bai Ye shook his head. "I mean, I'm the only one going to Ursus, probably?"

Columbia and Laterano were somewhat more normal; at least Rhodes Island had already established some offices there. Victoria's situation was becoming increasingly tense, the fires had gradually died down, the king's shadow was nowhere to be seen, and the great noble lords were vying with each other, but the situation wasn't too dire yet. Rhodes Island's offices had long since infiltrated it.

Ursus was more complicated. In the end, Bai Ye decided to go himself.