Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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The dreamer brushed aside his wind-blown hair, revealing his sharp edge: "I originally intended to just break his legs, but I think I'll pass."

The two girls were usually cheerful and cheerful, but in this cold and gloomy night, they were terrifying, like evil spirits that could take lives in the blink of an eye.

Perhaps this approach is biased. Luo Fan's original intention was to give these people a choice, but it's different for the girls. They would rather eliminate those uncertainties directly.

This is especially true for dreamers who find pleasure in this. As long as Luo Fan doesn't know, it doesn't matter, after all, she's doing it for Luo Fan's own good.

"Good night, Commander, no rats will bother you..."

The dreamer sneered, then disappeared into the night with the architect.

515 Exploration Begins

The next morning, the tranquility was broken by the cries of a little girl, who kept crying out, "Daddy is gone, Daddy is gone."

Together with her mother, they inquired whether anyone had discovered her husband, but Luo Fan and the others knew nothing about it.

With no clues, no witnesses, no news, and no way to investigate, the matter was eventually dropped. The mother and daughter received six packs of instant noodles and two self-heating meals from Dreamer as compensation, or, in Dreamer's words, "compensation."

"Little sister, your dad asked me last night to give these to you and your mom. Be careful with them, and share them with your mom!"

The dreamer was still smiling, but it didn't inspire the same dread as last night. Or perhaps, the child was simply too young to understand the meaning of that smile...

On the first day of the train's journey, everything was as usual. Apart from occasionally seeing a few scattered zombies along the way, they did not encounter any threats. However, these zombies made everyone believe that the infection had spread to Kansas, and they had become the abandoned. There would be no more official rescue waiting for them. The only people they could trust were themselves and this group of armed men.

Although it may have some impact on morale, it is generally a good thing for Luo Fan, because these people will rely more on his protection, thereby reducing the probability of unrest. And if it does happen, the effect of making an example of one to warn a hundred will only be more significant.

Damn, this feels like a simulation management game...

In any case, this car is now completely tied to them; if handled properly, this group can still do a lot for them.

Now, just adapt to the situation...

As planned, the train would arrive at the second station in the evening. Luo Fan and the passengers were already prepared. With the experience of the first search, they knew where to start and where there would be more resources.

However, even before the car door opened, the scene that flowed in through the window was enough to shock one...

"Um, is it not a good idea for us to go into this station now?"

The female passenger by the door mustered her courage and asked. She wasn't the only one; Luo Fan knew that some passengers were already having second thoughts.

After all, there were many mutilated corpses on the platform, clearly having been devoured by some bloodthirsty monsters. Judging from the bloodstains and entrails dragged around, the monsters' eating habits were far from pleasant.

Not everyone has ever seen such a scene. Some people have already started cleaning up the vomit in the corridor. The confidence gained from the first round of search has now vanished without a trace.

Despite the apparent danger, there was no turning back. After all, the problems remained. The resources gathered in the first round of searching were far from enough to sustain everyone in the vehicle for a day. Luo Fan's repeated use of his own resources to subsidize them would only foster dependency and make them increasingly complacent. They had to rely on themselves, and now was a perfect opportunity...

And sacrifice, perhaps, became the first hurdle they had to overcome...

Before anyone could ask the silent man again, Luo Fan kicked the train door twice and said decisively, "In five minutes, all personnel involved in the search will disembark. No unauthorized personnel are allowed to leave the train; wait for further instructions on board."

After saying that, Luo Fan spurred his horse to the driver's seat, completely ignoring the horrified looks on everyone's faces.

Clearly, lingering here is not a good choice...

"Alright, I heard you all. Anyway, we'll encounter even more dangerous environments in the future," the executioner said, standing in the crowd with his machete, his eyes full of disgust. "If we don't adapt now while we're here, we'll all starve to death later."

Thus, no one dared to refute the executioner, firstly because what she said made sense, and secondly because they had no power to refute her. They were even afraid of zombies, let alone "humans" wielding guns.

......

“Train conductor,” Luo Fan said as he approached the driver’s cab, “keep the train on standby and be ready to start immediately. There’s a chance some people won’t be able to return. Once you receive our message, take everyone away immediately.”

As the tank commander, Franks had guessed Lovan's decision early on, but he was also the only one who dared to voice his doubts.

"You're planning to use a portion of the people to scout ahead?"

"Haven't we always been the ones doing the scouting? The fact that they couldn't escape only shows that they lack training."

Luo Fan was too lazy to argue. After giving the order, he turned around and left. As always, SP9 stayed in the front of the car to prevent the drivers from doing anything stupid.

The train doors had already opened, and the girls and passengers took their places. Luo Fan suddenly noticed that AA12 had come out of her compartment, holding a weapon and standing in front of the group of people, enduring their shocked or suspicious gazes.

It seems that many people have seen the movie or learned about the power of this gun through the game. Even considering real-world factors, one of the drawbacks of the AA12 is its excessive firepower, but this is precisely what reassures them.

But AA12 herself didn't see it that way. With so many people watching, her old habits started acting up again...

Seeing Luo Fan return to the car door, AA12 quickly grabbed his weapon and hid in front of Luo Fan.

"Commander, the way these people are looking at me... ugh... it's making me very uncomfortable."

Luo Fan also raised his hand to protect her in his arms and said in a very low voice, "It's normal to feel uncomfortable. Don't worry about them. We just need to do our own thing. If you find anyone giving you unfriendly looks, just tell me."

"Um......"

After saying that, Luo Fan waved his hand, and the girls began to walk out from different trains. The sniper dolls and machine gun dolls also began to set up on the roof of the train, establishing the most basic line of defense.

Even in the evening, without a flashlight, one could still see inside the station, but apart from the corpses scattered on the ground, there was nothing else of note.

As with the previous two stations, it was eerily quiet, as if the people had died unnatural deaths and the things that killed them had vanished in an instant.

"Commander, the waiting area is safe for now. We can proceed further."

"receive."

This time, their operation was much more cautious. First, the IWS and NTW on the roof of the vehicle conducted wide-area reconnaissance and made a preliminary confirmation before they continued to penetrate deeper into the interior.

When the operation expanded to the second platform, the scarecrow guarding near the train door turned around and said with disgust, "Get out."

The passengers who participated in the search began to enter the station one after another. Now, they were finally about to set foot in this place that filled them with immense fear.

Completely unaware of the impending danger...

P.S.: I think I'll write two more chapters...

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516 Exposed, Evacuation

This time, the girls had no choice but to be on high alert, since they had to keep their promise and at least protect the lives of the people on the bus.

Jiang Feng? Jiang Feng, please save us! Forget it, Jiang Feng would probably scare everyone on the bus to death. The AA machine gun is just a token gesture...

This time, there was very little to search on the platform, and most of the luggage was stained with blood. Putting aside the possibility of finding any resources inside, people were generally unwilling to reach into the disgusting luggage. After all, it's not easy to clean yourself properly on a train, so it's better to keep yourself clean as much as possible while ensuring efficiency.

Since there's nothing to search here, they can only head into the hall, hoping to find something better there. Otherwise, after finishing the first round of distributed resources, they'll all be starving.

However, just as they were walking up the stairs to the boardwalk...

"this......"

"No, I can't take it anymore, ugh, vomit..."

"My God, what kind of monster could have caused such a tragedy..."

The passengers eventually couldn't suppress their physical reactions, and Luo Fan and the girls could only frown and think about their next move.

The ground was littered with corpses, even more "spectacular" than the platform area. Most people might never see so many corpses in their lifetime, but these passengers did, and they vomited up their dinner along with them.

It seems that they are no longer limited to simply eating. The corpses are piled together, which reminds Luo Fan of the way animals build nests or mark their territory, using certain symbolic or strongly scented bodily fluids to divide areas. These corpses have a strong sense of déjà vu.

"Commander, should we continue forward?"

AA12 asked a question, and Alpha and 74M also turned around to wait for Lovan's instructions.

Luo Fan also needed to think about it. After all, they had already gone quite a distance, and they were really short of resources. Without this round of searching, everyone except themselves would be reduced to eating only one meal a day.

While casualties may be a hurdle they must overcome, they must at least be meaningful, rather than resulting in meaningless casualties due to flawed instructions, which serve no warning purpose.

While deep in thought, a strange force came from behind. Before he could react, he was thrown to the ground and pulled behind a trash can.

"Go back and hide!"

Alpha lowered his voice, but his nervousness was still evident in his tone. The girls had already found places to cover themselves, but the passengers...

It was Alpha and AA12 that pulled him down. When Luo Fan peeked out to check, he saw a familiar figure at the end of the corridor.

Night Demon...

"Damn it, hurry up and hide! What are you still standing there for?!"

Luo Fan couldn't help but growl, but the passengers still hesitated, for a simple reason...

"The ground is covered in blood! The only place to hide is behind this pile of corpses, and it stinks so bad... I want to vomit!"

Although they weren't germaphobes, this was still somewhat hard to accept, especially since not everyone was as worldly-wise as Luo Fan. Therefore, this became their "capital" for daring to stand in front of the Night Demon.

Sure enough, just by standing there, the wild beasts in the distance quickly noticed their presence. Their wolf-like eyes gleamed in the darkness, and if you looked closely, you could even see the faint, almost imperceptible, twisting of their vertical pupils.

"Damn it, these idiots, run!"

Hiding is no longer an option; their location has been exposed. If one Night Demon can be seen, then there will be a group nearby. Judging from the piles of corpses, this is most likely a Night Demon's lair.

The passengers were still slowly backing away. They had noticed the Night Demon's gaze, but they couldn't yet understand the difference between this monster and a zombie.

"What are you waiting for? Run!"

Alpha grabbed one of the men by the collar and threw him back the way he came. The others didn't hesitate any longer and started running. But after only a few steps, the glass window on the edge of the walkway shattered, and several ferocious-looking night demons crawled in at lightning speed, roaring at them.

"Fire! Forget about taking cover!"

Luo Fan raised his weapon and began firing. His previous experience taught him that once a Night Demon spotted them, concealment would be completely meaningless. From the moment that roar was uttered, a gluttonous feast had begun.

AA12 eventually came in handy. Although Night Demons have thick skin, AA12's ability to damage flesh should not be underestimated.

The commotion also caught the attention of the sniper dolls on the roof of the car. A bullet shattered the glass and cut a Night Demon in two. The girls rushed to the vicinity of the stairs to provide cover.

"Flare!"

Lofan tossed a flare he'd gotten from Kolensky behind him, then slid down the stair railing. The passengers who had been searching the platform had safely returned to the train, and all the Night Demons nearby were drawn by the commotion and rushed into the station.

"Damn it, where did they come from? They're everywhere!!"

Negev discovered that the area he needed to mow down was far more than just in front of him; even the platform behind him was swarming with Night Demons, like falling into an anthill, with every opening a gateway for the swarm to pour in.

In an attempt to effectively slow down the monsters, the girls even used hand grenades, throwing them at the Night Demons. However, the explosive effect was not as significant as they had expected; it only caused the Night Demons to stagger. It was far from being blown to pieces like a normal zombie.

Luo Fan also clearly felt the inadequacy of the conventional 5.56x45 bullets. It seems that next time he faces Night Demon, he will have to consider using bullets with better penetration.

When Luo Fan and the others returned to the front of the train, the snipers and machine gunners who were providing cover on the roof also returned to the ground and entered the train. The passengers who were anxiously waiting in front of the door also stepped back to make room for them to rush in.

Luo Fan was the last to enter the vehicle, but it would take some time for the driver to receive the message.

"Damn it, close the door! They're going to break in!"

Everyone's heart was in their throat. The oppressive feeling of this monster charging towards them was greater than that of any wild beast. Its roars and the panting of canines were like files scraping at their hearts. Every moment in the face of the Night Demon could be described as torture, let alone for ordinary people.

Finally, after a flurry of chaotic firepower, the car door slammed shut. Night Demon could only cling to the door and pound on it frantically, but aside from minor damage, he couldn't cause any more significant destruction.

Then, the scene began to shift, and the Night Demons gradually disappeared into the ever-moving imagery...

517 The Commander's Question

Perhaps I should be glad that I hesitated for a few seconds and didn't send them into that den of demons; otherwise, instead of hiding them, we would have run into a group of night demons.

It's a relatively optimistic situation; no one was killed. But in reality, they could have made things less dramatic...

"Who went to the plank road just now?"

Before Luo Fan could speak, the Scarecrow walked into the crowd and said in a deep voice that although she was responsible for guarding the train, the glass window still allowed her to see what was happening on the walkway.

Some individuals' cheap obsession with cleanliness directly led to the exposure of the entire team. To her, the mistakes made by these outsiders were unforgivable, especially since Luo Fan was still on top, posing unnecessary risks to him...

"We see things very clearly, and we hope everyone can be honest; it's better for all of us."

The scarecrow didn't reveal its floating cannons; it simply crossed its arms and scanned those it had already identified as targets—something it had known from the beginning.

Although the girls from Griffin are relatively kind, it doesn't mean they're happy to accept every unexpected situation. For example, right now, like everyone from Ironblood Works, they want a reasonable explanation.

Luo Fan was well aware that the girls had been harboring resentment for a long time and needed an opportunity to vent their emotions. So this time, he chose to remain silent and observe how the girls handled the problem.

"I have both rewards and punishments; I'm very principled."

The scarecrow was still threatening, which attracted the attention of the human figures in the other carriages.

Luo Fan leaned back in his chair, silently watching the atmosphere gradually turn cold, just like the fierce glint in the scarecrow's eyes.

“We remember it very clearly.”

She turned around naturally and realized that Viktor was closing his eyes slightly, and it was she who said those words.

She was one of the members who participated in advancing along the plank road, and those involved remember it very clearly...