Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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Meanwhile, people on the streets could only huddle under abandoned cars, keeping company with the cold snow.

At this moment, countless eyes are fixed on this place; they are the "focus of the world."

"Roar!!!"

The shrieks didn't stop, and the footsteps grew increasingly chaotic, lingering around their ears, all in an attempt to drag them out of there.

Lying directly on the cold snow is an extremely torturous thing, let alone for Pascal. Although the weather was not cold, lying on the snow was a form of torture for her.

So even under the car, Lovan and AK15 had to hold Pascal tightly to prevent her from developing hypothermia and respiratory distress due to the cold.

This temperature was equally unbearable for Lofan, but not insurmountable. Hugging Pascal and being hugged by AK15 were ways to indirectly keep warm.

But what's even more striking now is this new type of zombie, which knows how to call for its companions, moves very fast, and has a heavy, canine-like panting sound.

I just saw it clearly: one of these zombies quickly flipped over the roof of the car, faster than a professional parkour athlete. If I were chased by a group of them, it would be extremely difficult to escape unscathed.

This also proves that they have strong legs, high speed, and explosive power, enabling them to catch up with their prey very quickly.

And there were also the insect-like mouthparts seen before with the M870, and the tiny, constantly trembling objects on its thorax that looked like ribs...

However, they don't seem to pay much attention to where they're standing. Fortunately, the biohazard outbreak caused traffic to be paralyzed, and a large number of cars were piled up on the road, so it was indeed difficult to notice them lying underneath.

But the various disturbances never ceased...

To ensure safety, Lovan could only cover Pascal's mouth to forcibly prevent him from breathing erratically.

While holding the two men, AK15 kept his finger on the trigger.

This time, the Dreamer pressed his particle cannon down to prevent it from hitting anyone else again.

Even the executioners and alchemists have learned to assess the situation this time. Looking at the number and mobility of those monsters, even a fool would know that they would be much more troublesome to fight than those Lickers and Tyrants.

While Lickers are fast, they are not very intelligent or strong. Tyrants are strong, but they are not very mobile and have average intelligence. But this monster is completely different.

They are faster, weaker than the Tyrant, but much stronger than the Licker. Moreover, they like to act in groups when they are on alert. If they always act in groups in every battle, then it is wishful thinking to try to escape unscathed from their siege.

The two were certain that their strength was not as great as that of the tactical humanoids, and might even be far inferior, but if they swarmed at once, the battle situation would become unpredictable.

Their intelligence is definitely higher than that of lickers and tyrants...

This is a pack of wolves with humanoid forms, creatures at the top of the food chain who disregard technology, and should not be underestimated.

After an unknown amount of time, the shrieking sound seemed to disappear, and the volume and frequency of the footsteps decreased significantly.

Perhaps they gave up because they couldn't find any trace of prey, just like animals.

The lid of a trash can on the street was slightly tilted open, and several eyes peered out, like newborn children...

Have they left?

"We're gone. At least we didn't see any of those monsters active on the streets..."

"Yoshi."

Squad 404 jumped out of the trash can.

"Commander, it's alright, they're gone."

......

195 Coming Soon

"...???"

Several heads peeked out from under the vehicle. The AR team and the Rebellious team tried to assess the surrounding situation, but just as the 404 team had said, the monsters had vanished without a trace...

M4 crouched down and waved to the area under the vehicle: "It's safe, Commander, come out now."

A few commotions came from under the car, and then Luo Fan crawled out from under the car carrying Pascal.

Squad 404 hurriedly returned to their unit, but the situation they saw was not optimistic either.

"What's wrong, Miss Pascal?"

Little 9 took a few steps closer, squatted down in front of Pascal who was sitting against the car door, and imitated Lovan by placing his hand on Pascal's forehead.

She was a little annoyed: "Ah, I can't feel it..."

For tactical dolls, these changes in body temperature are not obvious, perhaps because Little Nine doesn't have much experience taking care of humans.

But in the eyes of the AR team and Luo Fan, the originally optimistic situation has become troublesome again.

"It seems my low-grade fever has returned..."

RO followed suit, placing his hand on Pascal's forehead and then placing it on his own forehead after feeling a sense of success.

"Uh, I'm fine..."

As she observed, the situation was not optimistic.

The relatively impatient androids, like M870 and the Executioner, sat down on the snow with some displeasure. This was a crucial moment in the mission, and it was a big no-no that someone's physical condition was affecting the team's efficiency.

Moreover, they didn't have a strong emotional connection to Pascal himself. If it weren't for Lofan standing there, they might have ruthlessly abandoned someone like him who wasn't closely related to them, leaving him to fend for himself, and then moving forward again in top form.

But abandoning her now is definitely impossible...

"Alchemist, can you carry her? We're almost there, we can't stop now."

Luo Fan had no choice but to ask for help.

The result was obvious: the alchemist simply retracted his fist blades to his waist and even stretched his muscles.

"Leave it to me, I guarantee she'll have a smooth journey."

"I have a feeling you're planning to take this opportunity to kill her..."

Luo Fan instinctively put his hand in front of Pascal to block him.

Why are you stretching your muscles while carrying someone? Does this mean you're here to help?

Don't just throw Pascal in when the zombies arrive after we start running...

"No, it's just a warm-up. As long as someone keeps an eye on my surroundings, it'll be fine."

Then, she pulled up the executioner who was sitting on the ground next to her.

"Hey, why did you bring me along?"

"Don't you have a shield? Throw away that crappy knife. A pistol and a shield are just fine, aren't they?"

"I think we can put a knife in your back before considering your proposal."

Their jokes were full of tension, and to others it might seem like they were about to start fighting, but only they and Luo Fan knew that it was just a habit.

"Alright, you can go now, don't waste any more time."

He had no intention of staying here any longer; who knew if those monsters would come back?

The group then abandoned their playful mood, and the alchemist carried Pascal on his back as gently as possible, even adjusting his position to prevent him from being affected by the vibrations during the run.

After making sure they were all out of sight one last time, the girls started running again and quickly left the neighborhood.

This was perhaps the longest run Luo Fan had ever experienced in his life, running from the city center to the outer ring road of the suburbs with almost no stops. If it weren't for the physical enhancement from the plank, he probably wouldn't have been able to do it at all in his earlier years.

Although the tablet told him it had gained a more significant enhancement after the last upgrade, Luo Fan couldn't help but start to wonder again if it was the effect of that reverse Kabbalah factor.

Regardless, it's called an evolution potion, so it should have some effect, right?

But aside from the improved physique and increased strength, Luo Fan didn't feel any other significant changes...

But what's good now is that when I look to my left and right, I see my girls. I can keep running at the same speed as them without getting too tired. It feels great to not be an obstacle.

"Wait, is that a searchlight?!"

SAT8 pointed to the small point of light in the distance, shining brightly in the darkness, like a beacon symbolizing hope and success.

But this isn't a lighthouse...

"Okay, we're about to reach the checkpoint."

As a sniper doll, WA had a very clear view of the entire building complex.

This is a White Eagle military checkpoint, with two watchtowers, barbed wire and roadblocks, and that tent area full of lights.

Finally, preparations were complete. Even Luo Fan, a human, could vaguely see the tent area, which was blurred by the searchlights, with the naked eye.

The checkpoint is located at the end of the road, extending forward from the road to the destination, with a clear view of the surrounding area.

On their way to their destination, the group took the opportunity to discuss how to leave the checkpoint safely.

AA12 asked, "Then, how do we get out?"

Luo Fan took a couple of breaths: "Have the electronic warfare androids hack into the main transformer box, causing a power outage at the entire checkpoint, and then slip out."

A very simple and straightforward method.

The main problem is that there's no better way. They can only take a gamble now. If they could be more secure, that would be the best course of action.

They couldn't just throw their guns on the ground, raise their rifles, and yell at the White Eagle troops, "We're not infected!"

That would be so stupid. If they were taken in for a checkup, how would they check the girls who are all made of metal?

So the only option is to try to do what you do in the game: avoid the lights and the sentries' line of sight at the checkpoint, sneak past from the side, hack the transformer box, and then find a chance to slip out.

If all else fails, then we'll just have to go on a rampage after the lights are out, since the security cameras won't be working anymore, right?

"Is this okay?"

This is obviously quite difficult from the perspective of 45.

"There's no other way but to try. If we force our way in, we'll become five-star good citizens. If all else fails, we'll have to deal with them secretly."

Although it follows the approach of games and movies, there is currently no better way.

"I think it's feasible to some extent, and at least for now, it's better than any other approach."

AK15 expressed some degree of approval for Lovan's method.

"Sigh, alright then..."

Sister 45 is an SMG and also an electronic warfare android; she seems to get all the good things...

196 Stealth

"WA, Adeline, Dreamer, how's the terrain?"

The three people Luo Fan mentioned were currently squatting on top of the truck, observing the terrain around the checkpoint, while the others sat down on the ground again to rest and await instructions.

"Terrain confirmed. Enemy status confirmed. Please wait a moment."

Luo Fan took out a large pile of medicine from the Raccoon City hospital from the tablet and laid it on the ground.

"Mrs. Grey, see what medicine you can give Pascal. We don't need to cure him for now, just something to improve his mental state."

Lovan provides a simple filtering range.

Without hesitation, Mrs. Grey picked up a bottle of something that looked like a painkiller from the ground, poured out two pills, and had Pascal take them with water that had been heated earlier at the bakery.

All we can do now is wait.

However, they were quite lucky for a while; the weather didn't seem to be getting worse, except for the time they played hide-and-seek with a group of strange zombies...

The crowd sat in the ruins of the city, amidst the remnants of civilization, as if the creators of civilization had all perished, leaving only them, the living beings, to eke out a living.

And they are trying to return to a civilization that is still normal.

They were still about a kilometer away from the checkpoint. At this time of day, the sentries would often slack off. Even though they were standing on top of the truck, the girls went unnoticed. Even if they were seen, they would most likely be mistaken for zombies or something similar.

From this small town to the checkpoint, everything is in sight except for the parts obscured by buildings.

Luo Fan and the girls opted to take out their thermos cups and use hot water to adjust their condition.

Having the drinking water heated in advance at the bakery was a smart choice. Although the warm water might feel a little uncomfortable when it first enters your cold throat and stomach, the feeling of gradually getting used to it is very pleasant, and you never get tired of it, no matter how many times you do it.

Two minutes later...

"puff"

The three jumped from the roof of the vehicle onto the snow and sat down in the back of a nearby, sheltered truck.

"how is the situation?"

"The road extends 600 meters into the urban area, and the remaining 700 meters are covered in grass. After the checkpoint, it's mostly into the suburbs."

The dreamer planted the particle cannon on the ground, expressionless.

The urban area continues to sprawl out, and the part beyond is all grass, which looks like a good place to sneak around. We just need to take a longer route and crawl through.