Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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Now that their will is independent and they are no longer bound by the likes of Paradis, they naturally want to pursue things they have never encountered before, such as human love, and Griffin's commander seems to be a very good target.

But problems naturally arise. Since they have never encountered this before, they have no experience. Although they believe that their abilities and emotional intelligence can easily secure them a place among the Griffins and Iron-Blooded Girls, can they really do it perfectly as planned without experience?

Everything is still unknown...

Everyone had arrived. After a quick check of their individual situations, the group entered the elevator in batches and headed to the restaurant on the first floor.

However, the sisters were reminded of something else: they had almost never encountered human food in Paradis...

226 Past and Future

Ignoring the strange looks from passersby, Luo Fan walked through the lobby and headed with the girls towards the restaurant area in the south.

Perhaps only he felt embarrassed; the girls seemed completely unresponsive, which was understandable—it wasn't unusual in their world. But here, it was a different story. What did it mean to be the only man in the entire group? Whether passersby could understand him was unknown, but they were certainly quite shocked...

Pushing open the wooden door, the entire restaurant was revealed to them.

The lights were on, the air was filled with the aroma of food, and the sounds of conversation and chewing filled the air. It seemed that Raccoon City next door was just a piece of news they had watched yesterday for amusement. Life went on, and people continued to enjoy their daily lives.

Although it's a hotel restaurant, it looks surprisingly nice.

"Oh, this place looks pretty good. It looks like there's a lot of delicious food here."

The dog looked around and noted down the locations of the various food items, so that it could prepare for the next "operation".

They haven't eaten normal food for a while, and they've been relying on dry rations, canned goods, and cold water. Occasionally, they can heat up the water.

Now is the time for them to enjoy themselves.

Luo Fan turned around and waved his hand: "Let's disperse now. Go get whatever you want to eat, and go back to your room when you're full. Get some rest, and we'll take the train to Denver tomorrow."

"Ok."

"it is good!"

The girls' reactions were all fairly normal, except for Gouzi and Xiao Jiu, who seemed quite excited. After being given permission to disperse, they immediately took out cutlery and plates from the cabinet and rushed to the meat section.

They were starving during this time. Although tactical dolls are more resistant to hunger than humans, their pursuit of delicious food is exactly the same. If they can eat something delicious, they will definitely not choose canned food that can withstand long-term storage.

The restaurant's food is completely self-service, and judging from the aromas wafting through the air and the diners' reactions, the quality is guaranteed for a four-star hotel.

The girls have long been accustomed to the pace of life in this era and consider themselves ordinary human beings, using utensils and plates to get the food they want to eat.

Mercury Rose and Nemokin, who had just begun to "walk on the ground," seemed somewhat lost and unsure of what to do.

Everyone else had dispersed, but they remained standing there, looking around nervously, their gentle smiles barely perceptible.

Luo Fan intended to leave immediately, but found that there were still two people standing there without moving.

"What's wrong with you? Aren't you hungry?"

It shouldn't be...

Mercury Rose shook her head: "No, it's just... we don't know what to do next..."

Although they held a high position in the Paradis, they could not freely choose their food. In other words, Nieto never needed human food; it was merely a form of subservience to them.

Luo Fan chuckled and lightly hooked his five fingers, gesturing to the two of them: "Come with me. Once you get used to it this time, you won't need me to teach you next time."

Mercury Rose looked at the man's hand, hesitating slightly, but her sister took her hand and walked straight towards the man.

"Hey, sister?"

She couldn't understand how the other person could keep up with her without any hesitation.

But Nimokin simply turned around and smiled at her, a smile as warm and gentle as a spring breeze lifting the curtains.

“Go on, you must learn to embrace this era and become a true ‘Mercury Rose’, not the pathetic ‘Higher Nieto of Paradis’.”

Nemokin paused, then added, "I remember we read Shelley's *The Revolt of Islam* together, right? Do you remember that line, your favorite line?"

The younger sister, her eyes glazed over, nodded: "Chapter 8, Section 22: The past belongs to death, the future belongs to oneself."

"That's right. Let's put it into practice, say goodbye to death, and embrace the future that belongs only to us."

Mercury Rose and Nemokin are synonymous with elegance, but Nemokin revealed a very sunny smile for the first time, one that had absolutely nothing to do with elegance.

Mercury Rose's pupils, which were no longer made of flesh and blood, dilated for a moment, seemingly out of indescribable shock, or perhaps facing a long-awaited surprise.

That was her encouragement to her younger sister as an older sister.

She hadn't been in this world for long, but she had already realized one thing: they, like Griffin and the Iron-Blooded Girls, had once belonged to the merciless Grim Reaper. They were either dead or still alive, but in any case, they had the opportunity to come here, escape from the clutches of death, and finally return to this place to obtain their own future.

But it seems her adorable younger sister hasn't fully figured it out yet, so she needs to guide her.

The past belongs to death, the future belongs to yourself.

The words and her sister's smile had an indescribable impact on her, like thunder exploding in her cold heart, tearing through the darkness for her as Nieto, and shining a ray of light on her face.

After a while, as if she had come to terms with it, her gaze returned to calm, and a smile returned to her face. The difference was that this time she looked much more at ease and elegant.

"I understand, sister."

"Let's go then, the commander is still waiting for us."

Nemokin took Mercury Rose's hand and slowly walked to Lofan, ready to leave with the man before her at any moment.

Although Luo Fan didn't know what the two sisters were whispering to each other, judging from Mercury Rose's expression, it seemed to be something that shocked them greatly.

He smiled at the two of them, then turned away, offering no comment.

They also need time to say goodbye to the past; they are all the same...

But it's just a matter of time, and it can't be solved anytime soon. For now, let's focus on filling our stomachs first.

Now, Nemokin is clearer about what she needs to do next: help her sister adapt to this era, and then do everything she and her sister can to follow the man in front of her. Just the fact that she has been given a second chance to live for some unknown reason and to break away from the past is enough for her to offer her loyalty to him. What's more, she has seen through her own origins and the ugly face of that so-called "father".

She also believed that she and her sister were perfectly capable of keeping up with this commander from Griffin, whether it was daily life or making someone exit gracefully or awkwardly—they could do it all, and were definitely no less capable than Griffin and Ironblood...

227. Have you started eating yet?

The two sisters, who had never been to such a restaurant before, or had rarely been, had an abundance of choices. Whether it was food they had seen before, heard of, or never seen before, it was all presented to them under the spotlight, and the aromas were fatally attractive to their noses, which had been exposed to the smells of disinfectant and gunpowder.

It had only been a rumor before, but now that they had personally been to such a place, seeing is believing, and it was indeed true.

Mercury Rose stood somewhat dazed in front of the food, like a little girl who wanted to steal a bite but was afraid of being punished by her mother. This caused the chefs and waiters in charge of food management to look at her with strange eyes whenever they passed by.

The clothes she was wearing looked very luxurious, showing off her elegant temperament and unparalleled beauty. However, the girl's reaction did not seem to be that she was very familiar with this environment. She seemed more like a child who was amazed by the food in a restaurant for the first time.

That's understandable. They never had normal food before. Unless they were on infiltration missions, there were probably very few people in Nieto who could eat in restaurants like normal humans...

Nemokin glanced at her disappointing younger sister and decided to bring up the issue herself.

"Commander, can we eat all of these?"

Luo Fan paused, her hand holding the meat in her hand, and her eyes became a little strange. Did they not understand what self-service meant?

But the two sisters seemed to have no experience at all. They hadn't even prepared basic tableware and were just standing there in front of the food, especially Mercury Rose, who just stood there blankly.

After a moment's thought, Luo Fan placed a piece of steak on Nemokin's plate, along with a beautiful tiramisu from his own brand.

"Ok?"

Although this combination is high in calories, it's something that girls would envy but could only look on with envy and resist. But they don't gain weight, so they only care about whether it tastes good and whether there's enough food. Right now, we should let them eat their fill and enjoy themselves.

Take only what you can eat, and get more if you need more. Don't take more than you need.

After saying that, Luo Fan carried the plate to the next area to continue searching for delicious food, leaving space for Mercury Rose and Nemokin; perhaps his presence was even limiting their creativity...

But what he himself didn't expect was that this simple, well-known buffet rule would become the key to opening Pandora's box...

Nemokin gently tugged at her sister's sleeve: "Did you hear that, little sister? Take what you want to eat, but control the amount and don't waste any."

She thought her sister would slowly follow her lead and get what she wanted to eat, but Mercury Rose, unusually, didn't answer her sister. Instead, ignoring the other's grip on her sleeve, she picked up the plate and strode towards where Luo Fan had just gotten the steak.

Before anyone could react, Mercury Rose had already started grabbing food at lightning speed, leaving even passersby bewildered as to how this elegant young woman could possess such a "massage".

"Huh? Sigh... Well, this is fine too."

With a gentle flick of her hair, Nemokin followed after him with a serene smile.

These are sisters who are almost identical except for their hairstyles, and they share the same temperament and beauty...

Although their movements looked a bit strange, they created a strange sense of contrast. The sisters' temperament and beauty still managed to attract the attention of passersby. Their makeup and outfits were very rare in today's fast-paced world, but they had the opportunity to be seen here and were able to perfectly showcase their temperament without wasting a single moment.

Luo Fan noticed that the people around him seemed to put a lot of effort into plating their food, making it look beautiful before they started eating. But he didn't care much about the locals' formalities. He just piled it up however was convenient, as long as he could get full. If they saw any problems, they could come and give him some pointers.

Moreover, the girls' views on this matter seem to align with her own.

When Luo Fan arrived at her reserved seat with her plate, she found that the AR team and the girls from SAT8 and other teams without specific teams were already seated and eating.

Their plating, like mine, prioritizes convenience and only needs to meet their own requirements.

It's not that I don't know how, but it's just that this isn't the right occasion, and there's no need for it. Maybe it will be necessary when I start a business with the girls in the future.

Seeing that there was an empty seat next to Pigeon 16, and a bottle of Château Pétrus wine on the table, he naturally sat down next to him without hesitation.

As if they had planned it in advance, M16 poured red wine and handed it to the man next to her in perfect unison.

"Thank you."

After setting the plates, the man straightened his clothes and sat down to enjoy his dinner.

"I have to say, the cooking here is better than I expected."

RO put another piece of beef into her mouth and handed the cut steak to SOP, looking every bit the virtuous wife and loving mother.

"Thank you, RO!"

The two seemed to enjoy their meal, including SAT8, who is a skilled cook and exudes wifely charm.

"Yes, the heat, timing, and black pepper sauce are all just right, the olive oil is of excellent quality, and the dessert selection is quite comprehensive. Even as an independent restaurant, this place would definitely be very popular."

SAT8 gave high praise to the level here, but Luo Fan didn't understand these professional terms. He only knew how to cook it, and as long as it tasted good, that was all that mattered.

Everyone enjoyed the long-awaited delicious food, chatting and laughing, seemingly forgetting even the hardships they had endured not long ago.

Then, the second group of guests arrived...

"Commander, you..."

"Hello, Commander, we've spent some time selecting."

There were three people who came.

RPK16 wanted to sit in the empty seat to the right of Luo Fan, but Connie Mojin was faster, pushing her sister into the seat and choosing to sit next to her sister herself.

So now, the person sitting next to Luo Fan is Mercury Rose.

When Lofan turned around at the commotion, she found Mercury Rose sitting stiffly beside her, while RPK16 looked at her with a resentful gaze from behind.

"this......"

Luo Fan was at a loss for what to do; this was clearly a battleground.

RPK, however, was more tactful with the occasion. He glanced at Luo Fan and noticed that the other was also looking at him. He simply smiled silently and then sat down in another seat.

But I seem to sense a dangerous aura...

P.S.: Damn, suddenly I don't feel so tired after all.

228 The Empress's Tolerance (?)

When Mercury Rose sat down, she brought her plate with her; all the food she needed had already been laid out, which looked rather overwhelming...

"this......"

Luo Fan could hardly believe his eyes. Although he had guessed that the actual situation might be astonishing, he hadn't expected it to be this bad.

Two plates, one with five steaks stacked on it, and the other filled with pastries and macarons. Just by looking at it, you can tell that this is a dinner with a huge calorie count, which seems to be enough to feed a person for two days.

Seemingly sensing the incredulous look in the other person's eyes, Mercury Rose's face instantly turned bright red, and she covered her face with her long sleeves, like Xi Shi covering her face.

"Oh, Commander, I've never eaten this kind of thing before, I've hardly ever even eaten a proper meal. I took a little extra today since I had the chance, please understand..."

Luo Fan couldn't see her expression, as it was completely hidden by her sleeve, but he could guess that she must have looked extremely embarrassed.

"Sigh, okay, as long as you finish it..."

Five steaks! My goodness, only an athlete could finish that. If a passerby found out that this amount was eaten by just one young girl, they'd probably be absolutely stunned...

"Okay, Commander."

Mercury Rose opened her eyes a crack and nodded slightly.

Nevertheless, Mercury Rose displayed her astonishing eating prowess in front of everyone for the first time. Like a whirlwind, she devoured a large steak in twenty seconds without even properly using her knife and fork.

When Luo Fan's gaze returned to the other person, she noticed that one of the steaks had disappeared sometime during the meal. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought she had secretly thrown the steak under the table when no one was looking...