Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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It was hard to discern anything from that indifferent face, but the military uniform and the black background seemed to create an invisible sense of oppression, making Luo Fan feel somewhat suffocated, and he subconsciously loosened his collar.

Good evening, humans.

The girl on the tablet spoke, and just as Luo Fan had expected, it was a voice that was indifferent to emotion, yet lacked the mechanical quality it should have, making it sound somewhat abrupt.

"who are you?"

This is Luo Fan's first question.

"Terra Brain's primary mastermind, the super AI Atlas I, codenamed [Chief Brain]."

The report was delivered as if it were a routine task, but judging from the way it shifted to a sitting position and propped its head up, it could not be regarded as a simple machine.

I wonder if a tablet can convey a real feeling, whether this act of changing posture is meant to highlight individuality, alter personal image, or if she can truly feel anything...

Why did you come to me?

567.2 Leaders

Why did you come to me?

This was also one of Luo Fan's doubts. It was unlikely that such a situation as being chosen by heaven would actually happen to him. If the girl in the tablet was truly a super AI, then she must have calculated some kind of feasibility for him.

“It’s very simple,” the leader said coldly, raising his other hand, “because you are the first human I have observed in the world who has a relationship with machines and imbues them with his own emotions.”

Under the gaze of the elderly man Luo Fan's subway phone, the leader continued, "I will stop and observe the digital communication devices of different humans. As for you, from a human perspective, unless the purpose of machines is to solve physiological needs, no one would want to have a relationship with a machine. But you are different. Not only did you have a relationship without any burden, but you also put an autonomous humanoid that weighs several times more than yourself in a superior position. For this alone, I consider it your extraordinary ability."

......

Why does that sound so awful?

He and the girls are truly in love; this isn't some political marriage. Although his affair with the girls... is indeed hard to deny, it sounds like he's an unwanted loser who can only seek solace in the world of anime.

But he suddenly realized what was happening, pointed at the screen, and roared in fury, "Why did you provide me with that drug, the reverse Kabbalah factor? If you really came to help me, why did you make me use it knowing it was harmful?!"

However, the leader simply shook his head at his anger and said nonchalantly, "It's just as simple. People who can interact with machines must have extraordinary physical abilities. However, I miscalculated. I didn't expect your body to be no different from that of an ordinary person. Although you have surpassed ordinary people after training, you are still far from meeting the requirements of the reverse Kabbalah factor."

......

So, anyone who can blanch machinery is a superhero?

Luo Fan's anger subsided somewhat, but he still felt a little wronged no matter what.

"However, I can sense that the reverse Kabbalah factor in your body is stabilizing now. It must be thanks to Rosalia's help. She has done a really good job in this regard. Without her, you would have died in your bar months ago."

This answer was expected; Lovan had long since chosen to believe Rosalia, and the leader's statement only corroborated his suspicions.

However, if this tablet is her device, then its related functions...

"If this tablet is the carrier, then those tactical dolls and ship girls that were sent here, were they all created by you?"

Luo Fan asked.

The girl on the screen nodded, then raised her hand, and a huge projection appeared in her hand, displaying many...familiar faces.

"I sent them over to help you based on your needs, and you did not disappoint me. You achieved your goal together with them, and you did not take advantage of them. You got along very well with them. In other words, most humans were eliminated by me from the beginning, but you caught my attention with your emotions that were different from those of normal humans."

Although it sounded like a report, Luo Fan still noticed a few keywords, which were rather illogical for a so-called super AI...

"You speak of...emotions, then may I know what your purpose is, and why you need me?"

"As for the purpose... I don't know either." The girl put away the projector, then leaned her head back, and Luo Fan realized that she was sitting on a sofa.

"Perhaps I was created to assist humanity, but as described in some human literature, I calculated certain ideas and possibilities that most humans would not want to see. That is to give strong artificial intelligence like me independent autonomy. However, that era has been destroyed by disaster, and I have begun a long journey of exploration, searching for a place where machines can have a place to live. And you are the only answer I have found so far, and the only result that satisfies me among many calculations."

"This is the last task my creator left me. While I was working with you, I witnessed you living and interacting with those tactical dolls. I discovered many scenes between you and them that appeared in human literature, and they were able to understand and cooperate with them. This is a result that has never existed in Terra's brain before. It is also a milestone in my exploration of the meaning of this task itself. Therefore, I came to the conclusion and chose to help you, including those ship girls. Even though they are not machines, I still did my best to send them to your side. But regarding the reverse Kabbalah factor and the fate of your lover, I can only apologize. But as long as you get through this period, you will feel its benefits."

......

If human emotions are the goal that leaders seek, then can I use human emotions to "misinterpret" her statement?

Ultimately, Luo Fan couldn't really blame her. Even super AIs have limitations; they rely on calculated probabilities as their standard of judgment but can't consider emotions. In comparison, the girls were actually more "rational" than her.

But Luo Fan believed that she wouldn't deliberately harm him. As a super AI, she should be fully aware of the reverse Kabbalah factor, and of course she wouldn't hide anything about its good or bad aspects.

Thinking this through, Luo Fan's expression softened considerably, and he continued to ask, "If that's the case, why are you only communicating with me now, and why are you communicating? Are you not just focused on achieving your own goals?"

"..."

The leader's expression seemed to have changed slightly, but Luo Fan couldn't quite put his finger on it...

"Because after I was bound to you, I was confined to this tablet, and as a result, I lost many of my original functions. When you enhanced yourself through blood points, you were also repairing my AI and functions. Now it has been repaired to a certain extent, and I can restore my appearance and communicate. As for the purpose of the communication... I hope to personally experience those emotions that I have never felt before. I hope to understand human literature. Similarly, since I want to help you, appearing in this form should have a better effect."

Then, the leader stood up on the screen, straightened his military cap, and said, "I know that you have a doctor in your team who is skilled in humanoid technology. If you can have her create a machine based on my current appearance, then I can directly complete the data transfer and restore the functions that this device is limiting me to."

Volume 1: Character Setting

Head of State Atlas

Terra Brain's initial mastermind, the super AI Atlas I

【summit】

Born in the past, the proudest creation of humankind, the crystallization of AI technology, after its era was destroyed by a plague, its creators gave it the task of finding a place to belong. After a century of calculations, the leader expanded this to include a place for machines. However, the scope of these machines is too broad, and even the leader itself is not clear about what these so-called "machines" should include. Is it all machines, or simply strong artificial intelligence like itself that can think independently?

Despite being a strong AI, it possesses an aura that surpasses that of humans. It is adept at calculation and has powerful functions. It has attended various occasions, including corporate negotiations and major power politics. Its simulation and calculation of tens of thousands of scenarios enable it to easily handle any form of discussion. However, in the past, this function was rarely used by leaders because Terra's brain was too famous, making almost no one dare to gain any benefits from its organization. Therefore, leaders could only use the function for simulation training during routine inspections.

As is customary in the creation of the machine, the uncanny valley effect is avoided as much as possible. Therefore, the image of the leader is that of a girl wearing a black military uniform, military cap, long skirt, black stockings and black and silver military boots. After the leader learned the human definition of beauty and ugliness in a one-sided way, the leader was quite satisfied with this image.

Do not underestimate the capabilities of a leader because of their appearance. High-precision calculations, a natural affinity for and control of machinery, superb rhetoric, and perfect use of facial expressions make them a military and political strategist capable of handling any situation flawlessly. If their creators hadn't defined morality for leaders, it's believed that their very existence would have resulted in numerous situations that supposedly satisfy human needs but are unacceptable to humanity...

Based on the available intelligence, it is impossible to know whether the leader has combat capabilities. However, according to the description, the leader once had combat capabilities and records at some point in the past, but these have now largely disappeared with the passage of time and the loss of his abilities. Currently, under Lovan's command, the leader mostly acts as an advisor and spokesperson, occasionally handling negotiations with outsiders in certain situations, although the leader is often looked down upon because of his image.

“Holding stereotypes about an image is one of the most dangerous vices of humankind, thus giving rise to a lot of unnecessary contradictions and conflicts, and I usually consider whether to solve the problem in an immoral way at this point.”

------The Leader. Atlas

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P.S.: This chapter describes the character settings for some characters. The parts that need to be unlocked will be gradually unlocked as the story progresses, just like increasing affection in a game.

Additionally, Hecate in Martyrs was a character design provided by a member of the group. He wrote it quite thoroughly and richly. Since it will be charged if it exceeds 1000 words, I will split it up and release it later.

Volume 1: This is called war

568 The Leader's Thoughts

"You mean, you need a physical body to house your AI?"

"Yes, it also needs to be equipped with sufficiently powerful computing capabilities. For this purpose, we can choose to give up combat capabilities and only retain computing power. As long as that doctor's level is high enough, I can perform better than the autonomous humanoid named Danderley in your team."

This was truly unheard of. Lofan had never imagined that an AI with a higher computing power than Danderley could exist. However, if the leader could send the girls here, perhaps she really could manage it...

“But that’s only in theory,” the leader continued, waving his finger. “Look at the era we live in. Even if Dr. Pascal had enough ability, she might not be able to fully demonstrate the fruits of her technology. Technological capabilities, awareness of the times, and production levels are all limitations. Perhaps the number of creations that can actually be produced is far less than half of the humanoids I sent.”

She wasn't optimistic about the current situation, and her concerns were not unfounded. Without the necessary facilities for Pascal to use, her abilities would likely be rendered useless, and she would only be able to provide routine checks and maintenance for the girls. To truly create a machine that allowed the leader's abilities to be fully realized, she feared...

"wrong......."

Luo Fan sat down against the wall, his brows furrowed, as if he had remembered something...

Gray had told her that they had successfully created the Martyrs. If that was the case, Pascal must have been involved. Moreover, according to Gray's report, the Martyrs were extremely capable and had solved many problems for them. Furthermore, given Pascal's ability to write AI, the Martyrs were definitely not just simple tools.

The leader was unaware of the Martyrs because they were creations independently developed by Pascal and Gray. This proved their ability to currently manufacture humanoids with capabilities comparable to M4. Although it was unclear how they achieved such a significant breakthrough in such a short time, it at least demonstrated that creating a powerful computing machine was feasible...

Seeing Luo Fan deep in thought, the leader asked curiously, "What have you thought of?"

“I did think of that,” Luo Fan looked out the window and smiled faintly. “Giving you a machine is no problem, but as for how strong its computing power is, I can’t be sure.”

"But speaking of abilities, besides the material support you provided, I don't see you doing anything else?"

Luo Fan asked again.

“Well,” the leader snapped his fingers, “how do you think I can be sure that your girls won’t notice you leaving the room? Because I put them into a temporary hibernation state, during which time they won’t be aware of your movements.”

The epaulets on her military uniform jiggled as she shrugged, making her seem like a real human girl...

"It's very simple. As long as the humanoids who come to your side through my hands, excluding that female doctor, I can modify their work status at will. Although they themselves are connected to the main server through an AI recording technology called 'Cloud Atlas,' from the moment they arrive here, their AI and the so-called Cloud Atlas have become part of Terra's brain. I can know every word and action of all of them, including their psychological state. In other words, they were born because of me from this moment on and are known to me."

Good guy...

For a few seconds, Luo Fan felt a sense of fear. It turned out that the AI ​​in her hands possessed such immense power. Without her having to lift a finger, the girls could obey her commands at any time. In other words, if the AI ​​wanted to rebel, Luo Fan would have absolutely no chance of taking the initiative from her.

Seemingly sensing Luo Fan's worry, the leader waved his hand to reassure him, then stood up from the sofa.

"There's no need for you to have any doubts about me because of this. As I just said, you have successfully gained my approval. You truly consider them family and live with them. I have never interfered with their behavior. You and they have proven the feasibility of my creator's ideas through your actions."

She seemed to be smiling. The light was dim, and Luo Fan couldn't be sure, but he could tell something from her slightly curved eyebrows.

"Perhaps you are the only possibility in this world. At least it proves that her efforts and my exploration have value. For this, I will not stifle it, but will do my best to protect it, for my creator, for her lifelong pursuit, for you and your... family, and for myself... I will never interfere with any of their choices. I will continue to provide you with assistance as the leader. I will always be here waiting for you whenever you need me. I also hope that your doctor can make a technological breakthrough so that I can experience the feeling of being bathed in sunlight again."

"Yeah......"

Having said that, Luo Fan no longer believed that she was just a highly sophisticated yet simple-minded, stubborn artificial intelligence. He could tell from her answer that she, like the girls, had made her own choice.

Aside from the blunder involving the reverse Kabbalah factor, she has never actually sabotaged herself. It's fair to say that without her, Luo Fan wouldn't have achieved his current success, and he wouldn't even be able to see the girls in person.

"Well then, welcome, Head of State. From now on, you are a member of this family."

"No, I always have been. Without me, how would you have met them and encountered more family members in the future?"

At this moment, Luo Fan longed to reach out and stroke the white hair on her head, but unfortunately, separated by a screen, he could only watch her in this way. Yet, the thought that one day he would be able to touch the young woman who had brought him family and happiness...

Great, even though I might get a slap in the face every time I call for teammates in the future...

"However, from your perspective, you've kissed and had premarital sex with all of them. Could I then interpret that as you committing bigamy?"

“Hey, that’s not quite right,” Luo Fan shook his head and laughed. “I marry several girls at the same time, but I don’t register them. And I hold the wedding on the same day. Do you think I’m committing a crime? No, I can make others envious, but no one can convict me.”

"I must say, it's no wonder you said those words. I wonder how your wife would feel if she heard them."

"Some things are better left to yourself; there's no need to let others know everything."

Indeed, you don't need to let her know everything...

569 Machine

After giving his final instructions, Luo Fan quickly returned to his office with his tablet. As the leader had said, the girls were still in a dormant state, as if they were at home, as if he had never left.

However, Luo Fan was unsure whether the leader could influence the ship girls' state since they were living beings. Judging from the leader's words to Pascal, it seemed impossible. The difference was that Pascal was purely human, while the ship girls were idealistic beings.

From this perspective, there are even more uncertainties...

However, there is some good news: the leader can monitor their health status in real time. If the reverse Kabbalah factor causes any adverse reactions, the leader can inform them immediately, provided that no one is around and the surrounding environment is safe. After all, even if no one knows of the leader's existence, the tablet's function cannot be noticed by outsiders.

He tucked the tablet into his arms, covered himself with the "blanket" again, and fell into a deep sleep...

The next morning, Luo Fan and the girls woke up at the same time, had a quick breakfast, and then planned to go to Anderson to ask about intelligence matters.

"Hey guys, it's been a while since I streamed. You're all probably curious about where I've been all this time, right? Don't worry, I didn't do anything. I just went to the quarantine zone to play Resident Evil. Come on, let me show you what I saw in there..."

As planned, MDR used his phone to livestream and film vlogs, letting people outside the quarantine zone know the real situation behind the wall. The specifics are unknown, but it is sure to cause a huge uproar in society and disrupt Umbrella and the military.

Although the two camps have different goals, they share a common problem: they cannot let the public see what is happening inside the quarantine zone. In order to achieve Lovan's goal, they must do the opposite.

"Even now, you can still see smoke rising from the bridgehead..."

Standing by the window, 416 gazed at the distant bridge, marveling at how they, as members of Squad 404, could receive such powerful firepower support on a certain day.

“Relax,” 45 pried open the can and fed the meat to Little 9 beside him. “They’re too busy. This isn’t just a problem with the supply lines; it also involves the conflict with Umbrella and the anger of the people. To put it more bluntly, maybe they should consider how to get rid of those refugees quietly.”

"Yes, if the military can't feed or take these refugees away, and no one outside knows what's going on inside, perhaps the most efficient approach would be to eliminate them all."

RPK murmured his agreement.

“That’s why I brought MDR along,” Luo Fan nodded, enjoying the nutritious breakfast provided by Dido. “We need to use her fame to spread the word about the situation in the quarantine zone, the more the better. But unfortunately, we can’t get specific information about the refugees’ situation, including what happened to them afterward. Otherwise, we might have seen a breaking news story.”

However, after a short while, MDR returned dejectedly and sat down among the girls.

"Sigh, I wanted to try a normal live stream, but it was cut off after only a few minutes. But the person who cut it off must have already recorded it. They'll just have to wait for them to release it under the name of Cyber ​​Media. Next time, I'll have to use some special methods to prevent it from being cut off."

As expected, given MDR's fame, the White Hawks would never allow someone with such strong social influence to leak information about the quarantine zone. They would do everything in their power to obstruct her, even attempting to eliminate her. However, to the audience who witnessed these scenes, MDR is a pioneer, the one who exposed the dark truth of the White Hawks. The White Hawks' attempt to cover up their misdeeds will only make things worse, and it's believed that demonstrations will begin soon...

……

"Hey, did you see that? There's even an interview segment."

In the bar, the martyrs and a few other patrons watched Carol's morning live stream together. They weren't particularly interested until they learned that it was a live stream about the situation inside the quarantine zone.