Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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416 rolled over and pulled the blanket up, gritting her teeth as if she wanted to devour the white wolf.

"Only the person who gets hit by a stone feels the pain."

Sirius responded calmly. Dido wanted to persuade him, but after thinking about it, she rubbed her hands together again to warm Luo Fan and chose to remain silent.

549 Loyalty

"Does one need a maid to manage where someone sleeps?"

"I only take my proud master as my starting point."

Neither side would give an inch, making the small room truly filled with the smell of gunpowder at any moment. Unfortunately, two people with their own pride would always run into each other.

“Stop arguing, it’s unnecessary,” Luo Fan reached out from under the covers, covered 416’s face with his hand, and blinded his eyes: “As long as you can do it, it’s fine if everyone squeezes in.”

......

As expected of a solid wood bed, there's basically no need to worry about overweight people. Even with a few more people added, this poor bed still demonstrates its tenacious vitality.

Luo Fan silently moved a little deeper with Sirius, but who would have thought that in that small gap, the architect would leap up from the ground and slip into Luo Fan's arms like an eel, curling up his limbs as much as possible, looking like a big dog pretending to be well-behaved.

"Ah, so cunning, that ruthless fellow!"

The dog was a step too late and was very dissatisfied, but no matter who squeezed into this little corner, 416 probably wouldn't have a peaceful night.

"Ugh..."

The architect, after all, was not small in stature, and even with his legs tucked in, he still took up a considerable amount of space. So he simply did as a koala would and hug Luo Fan.

Luo Fan said disdainfully, "...How about I take off my pants and use them as a baby bag so you can crawl in?"

"Such a good thing? Then hurry up and take them off!"

Clearly, architects are more proactive in this regard.

Sirius desperately wanted to remove the hands and feet clinging to Luo Fan, but seeing Luo Fan's nonchalant attitude, she had no choice but to give up. When she secretly glanced at the ship girls beside her, they didn't react at all...

Oh well, whatever the master says, I just need to do my job well.

But can the master's henchmen really stand on equal footing with the master...?

In conclusion, although the position was uncomfortable, I slept quite well. Sirius's legs were indeed an excellent pillow, effectively relieving Luo Fan's previously terrible sleep.

After waking up, Luo Fan spent nearly ten minutes escaping from the architect's clutches. He then got dressed and went to the living room with two maids.

"Master, your breakfast is rather simple due to limited ingredients."

Dido served a sandwich on a plate, simply made from canned goods and available ingredients. Although it lacked some embellishments, it still looked appetizing.

Luo Fan tried taking a bite. Although it had a strong technological feel, he could tell that Dido had tried her best to balance it out.

So: "Very nice, it's a very pleasant way to start the day."

Luo Fan gave it a highly positive evaluation.

Dido was naturally encouraged: "Really? You're not just saying this to appease Dido, are you?"

"Of course, so be proud, Dido, you are a key member of the Royal Maid Corps."

"Okay, thank you. Please wait a moment while I go and prepare some more milk for you."

Dido returned to the kitchen, while Sirius continued to massage Lofan. After all, she knew how unsatisfactory her cooking skills were and had accepted reality. It was better to serve her master like this at any time, which was what she wanted.

"My proud master, are you satisfied with Sirius's massage?"

"Of course, it's very suitable for relieving neck pain after aiming for a long time."

"As long as you're satisfied."

Since it was something Sirius could do, she would do it without hesitation and do it to the best of her ability.

However, just like when the girls first arrived, Sirius also harbored questions about this master who should have been incredibly familiar but now seemed somewhat unfamiliar, such as regarding the master's motives...

"Master, Sirius, I have a question..."

The rhythm of the hands slowed down, gradually shifting to the relaxation of the neck.

"Go ahead and speak." Luo Fan wasn't surprised; he was always ready to answer his girls' questions.

The maid's slender hand gently caressed the master's face, searching for the right angle as if in a caress, then suddenly twisted...

The stiffness that had been building up in my neck spread like wildfire...

"What is the purpose of this war you waged in the shadows? Of course, if you feel you have overstepped your bounds, you may choose not to answer. Sirius is willing to accept any punishment you may impose."

"The purpose...?"

That's a classic question, but Luo Fan's answer changes at different stages. As for now...

"If the core objective is to eradicate a major scourge of the world and revitalize its edge, then perhaps the deeper purpose... is to see firsthand what lies behind this country and to find a secluded corner with you all; I think you're questioning the legitimacy of this trip, aren't you?"

Sirius immediately shook his head in denial: "No, there is no point in justification. My proud master, you are the only justice in Sirius's heart."

Such a straightforward answer was not unexpected, but it was indeed something to be happy about. He chuckled twice and gently stroked Sirius's palm.

"I'm glad to hear you say that, but I still hope you always understand that this is different from your original world. It's difficult for people to share a common hatred for something big. The objects of struggle are mostly each other, and the methods are endless, from the trivial to the horrific, using any means necessary. Of course, we are the same. Although explaining this to you may sound like I'm justifying my evil deeds... no, it is justifying. Evil is evil, and it doesn't change according to human will. Even we are nothing more than jackals fighting with two other hyenas for meat."

Luo Fan has a fairly clear understanding of himself; he's done quite a few good and bad things.

“No need for such explanation, my proud master,” Sirius nodded slightly, paying homage to Luo Fan, “Your will is Sirius’s will. Perhaps this filthy environment has changed you, but regardless of good or evil, Sirius will carry it out in every way. If you need me, Sirius can also become a ferocious jackal…”

Such simple actions and tone of voice, yet it seemed as if she was using all her strength to prove her loyalty. If she weren't a maid, Sirius's behavior might have been even more radical.

In any case, Luo Fan was indeed deeply moved. Although he had already seen her deep love through voice during the game, how could that compare to hearing it with his own ears?

"Um, thank you. And..." I can also take this opportunity to talk to her about the girls' issues...

Operation 550 in the quarantine zone begins

"Sirius, from your perspective as a royal maid, you might find them rude, or even 'harsh'... Don't be surprised. In their original world, they were already deeply involved in a far more brutal war. They didn't have the easy daily life in the port, nor were they as strong as you. As you just said, it was the dirty environment that shaped or changed them. So, don't be too harsh or treat them coldly. They are still with us through thick and thin. It was a time that was not perfect but was always very meaningful."

As he spoke, Luo Fan smiled faintly, as if he were dreaming, or as if he was deliberately numbing himself.

Sirius was silent for a moment, then silently agreed: "Sirius, I understand."

"Ah."

"Master, your milk is a bit cold, and the power is limited..."

Dido returned to the living room with the milk. As she said, it was a little cold, but still acceptable. Luo Fan drank it down in one gulp. After all, for the girls of the Golden Age, a sense of ritual is always quite important.

Before long, the girls came to the living room, washed up, and prepared to have breakfast together. Their first day in the quarantine zone with the commander had officially begun.

It was a magical experience. Such days seem like they happened a long time ago, yet also like they happened just yesterday. Although the number of people has changed and increased, that somewhat humble yet warm feeling has never left.

They were much more relaxed than before, probably because the girls had cleared the area within a 500-meter radius before Luo Fan arrived.

Perhaps life in the port was too comfortable, because Tizi and Jiangfeng seemed a little uncomfortable while eating breakfast. After all, even in wartime, they rarely ate food with such high "technological content," while Luo Fan and the girls were already used to it.

Seeing Jiang Feng eating the canned fast food in his hand with a slightly uncomfortable look, Xiao 9 was about to give him her own food, but when she saw that what she was holding was an opened can of fruit, she silently took it back.

Indeed, in the quarantine zone, it's best to adapt to local customs as soon as possible...

Time passed quickly, and another day without missions came to an end, but the arrival of someone was about to set them off again.

At one o'clock in the morning, a knock sounded at the door. AN94 went to open it, and her teammates RPK and MDR were there, greeting her. However, there was another person...

"Baneto...?"

"You should call me Eleanor now..."

Eleanor put away her scythe, ignored AN94, and went straight into the apartment. 94 looked at the two of them with great confusion, while RPK shook his head, looking quite helpless.

"She insisted on coming, and we couldn't stop her. There's nothing particularly needed for her over there, so we might as well let her come and help the Commander."

At this time, 94 was still unaware of the current situation in New York, as well as the establishment of the Nieto production line and other related matters. According to RPK, it was probably just that things were relatively peaceful there and there were no major events, so there was no need to leave any personnel there.

But things aren't much more peaceful over there; sometimes, bustling city life can easily breed chaos...

Since Morido was determined to complete Lovan's mission, she certainly wouldn't wait for good news in such a slow and inefficient manner...

Upon arriving at the apartment, Eleanor's first action was to approach Lovan, but finding the sofa already full, she quietly stood behind it. Of course, most of the Ironblood Construction members were also there, and she dared not act rashly. Although she was Nito, wielding a scythe and of a higher level, any one of the Ironblood Construction members could easily dismantle her with their bare hands...

Like Adeline, she is still unable to join the ranks of the "sisters," so she can only wait for the right opportunity.

"Yo~ Commander, it's rare that you don't let me continue streaming from my little nest. What do you plan to do by calling me out this time?"

MDR threw her backpack on the ground. It was obvious that it wasn't combat gear, but most likely props for filming. After all, as a big name in the live streaming industry, she was extremely dedicated to her job.

Luo Fan smiled and said, "Of course I'm letting you continue live streaming, just in a different field. This time, I'll let you try shooting some vlogs casually, like the situation inside the quarantine zone. A lot of people outside are curious about it. Just release some footage, and it'll definitely go viral."

“Oh, about that,” MDR said, pulling a sophisticated camera out of his backpack with obvious pride. “I knew you’d be planning this, so I brought all the filming equipment. Whether you want to shoot something that people like to see or something that shouldn’t be seen, we’ve got it all ready!”

Those must be things that shouldn't be seen, at least things that the White Eagles believe their people shouldn't see...

Luo Fan nodded, then got up to pack his things: "Now that everyone's here, let's set off. While it's still dark, let's quickly find a way to get closer to the city center. There are no Night Demons during the day, but there are plenty of informants."

The girls were already prepared for this, and they picked up their weapons and prepared to set off. The resources had been recovered by Luo Fan, so there was nothing left to prepare.

Helian also changed back into her Griffin uniform. Although she was not capable of combat, she was still the second-in-command on the scene, so she had to behave properly.

"Let's go."

After getting ready, the group stepped out of their hut again, just like they had done before. The cold wind greeted them, but this time without ice and snow. It was summer, but they couldn't feel any lush greenery or heat. On the contrary, it was still unbearably cold, both physically and mentally.

Neither reality nor the weather forecast has deceived anyone; the weather is becoming increasingly abnormal. While it's not yet unacceptable, it's already a bizarre event worthy of being recorded in history compared to previous years.

However, Helian's physical condition was much better than Pascal's, at least they didn't have to worry about her health all the time.

As planned, the entire team was divided into two groups, maintaining a certain distance while acting simultaneously to ensure the safety of the rear core. Lofan and Helian stayed with the main force, while Squad 404 led some members to the front to conduct reconnaissance and confirm the distribution of zombie numbers.

"Go straight through the street; there aren't many Night Demons around here yet."

After 45 relayed the intelligence, the group quickened their pace and walked directly through the main street. The surrounding high-rise buildings were covered with glass curtain walls, and there were no telling which malicious eyes were hiding there. Even in the dilapidated ruins, shadows were still lurking.

Even Luo Fan and the girls weren't as adept at hiding themselves as the rats who had long been entrenched in the quarantine zone...

551 Bridge Reconnaissance and Rat Catching

Now, the only purpose of the map that Kolensky provided them was to indicate and help them plan their next route. Most of the information marked with personnel activity was no longer timely. After all, the mobility of people in the quarantine zone was bound to be quite high. Apart from the military, which might be stationed in a certain area for a long time, it would be an exaggeration to say that other people, including Lovan, were constantly changing locations.

The entire team is now operating in a forced march mode. Lovan and Helian agree that wasting time gathering information in this outer city is pointless. What they need is to start the mission at the target location as soon as possible. In order to coordinate with the New York operation, they may not have much time left to think.

However, we must not forget to take proper rest, after all, not everyone is so healthy.

After two hours of continuous marching, Helian was beginning to feel physically exhausted, which was quite a strain for a female non-combatant.

"Would you like to take a break?"

Luo Fan tentatively inquired, but Helian waved her hand and refused, saying, "No need. We're not far from the bridge. We can rest later when we're doing reconnaissance."

The strong woman quickly adjusted her breathing and started walking again. Seeing her persistence, the girls finally slowed down a bit, as they didn't want Miss Herrian to get sick from exhaustion.

However, information provided by Squad 404 ahead soon gave them a chance to catch their breath...

"Report to the team: We have arrived at Lane 4 on the east side of the Newinstein Bridge. We have observed military movement and, based on the sound of multiple vehicle engines, we infer that the bridge may have been blocked by them."

45. Based on the observation results, it was not difficult to determine that Luo Fan and others, who were located on the main road at a distance, could already see the searchlights in front of the bridge.

The military doesn't appear to have implemented any special blackout measures; this bridge seems to be the last brightly lit spot in the entire city...

Luo Fan asked, "Are there any guesthouses or suitable places to stay nearby?"

"Yes, there is a river view hotel right next to us, where you can choose a room to rest."

"This is just what I needed," Luo Fan nodded, then ordered, "Then let's choose a room on the seventh floor or higher to stay here."

First, we need to use this high vantage point to confirm the condition of the bridge, and at the same time, allow the troops to rest after their rapid march, especially Helian, who also needs to replenish her energy.

The hotel was quite quiet, and they didn't encounter any zombies along the way. 416 forcibly broke the door lock and led the team into the room. There were two beds, which was not bad. They could also see the bridge from the window, making it a perfect base.

RO helped Helian to bed to rest, while Lovan and the sniper dolls immediately went to the window to observe. Sure enough, the entire bridge was lit up with military mobile lights, trucks and troop carriers were moving slowly, and specialists were clearing obstacles from the bridge. Judging from the information available, the military seemed to be conducting a large-scale operation, perhaps a search and rescue operation, perhaps a regional clearing operation, or perhaps... a localized armed conflict...

However, the other side of the bridge is barely visible. After all, the bridge is nearly a kilometer long, and even girls would find it difficult to observe the situation on the other side of the bridge in such low visibility and amidst a large amount of ruins.

Fog rising from the river in summer is incredibly strange; the only plausible explanation is that the cold air is still present...

"I can only see vehicles, nothing else." NTW was obviously referring to the situation on the other side of the bridge; even with the aid of the sights, her field of vision was still quite limited.

AK12 leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Which way are those vehicles heading?"

"The east and west, which are heading in the same direction as us, are blocked by bridges and cannot be seen. It seems that the combat personnel are being sent to various places to carry out missions along with supplies."

Clearly, this bridge has become a hub for military transfers, with large numbers of personnel being dispatched via it. The more personnel that arrive, the greater the impact on their subsequent operations. Fortunately, the overall speed is relatively slow, and there are many obstacles. The entire transport line is not yet fully efficient, and the bridge is often severely blocked during outbreaks, which places a great burden on the military's clearing efforts.

Luo Fan already had a plan in mind. They had ship girls, so crossing the river was not a problem. Therefore, this bridge was not important to them. Secondly, they had ship girls, so they could dismantle the bridge and hinder the military's operations. However, there was still a problem: they could not confirm the situation on the other side of the bridge, so they did not know whether the military had built a defensive line on the riverbank. Therefore, the landing location was uncertain.

The inability to use drones has given rise to another option: aircraft carrier girls. With their carrier-based aircraft, safe and effective reconnaissance becomes possible, and more solutions are available for interference operations against the military or Umbrella...