Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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Which one would you like to see more of?

1. The former

2. The latter

Although I personally prefer the latter, I'm afraid people will think I'm just padding the word count. However, in terms of the book's style, the emotional journey with the girls is also a very important part.

Even if you choose the former, these plots will still exist, but there won't be as many roles. You'll only choose the more important girls to write about, and it all depends on what everyone thinks.

755 "Vacation"

The conclusion of the press conference signifies the successful completion of the first phase of the entire operation, but this does not mean that everyone has time to relax; there is still much new work to be done.

On the way back, Luo Fan and AK12 split up and headed towards their respective destinations. Luo Fan's current task was to wait for Gray's personal health report and stance statement in a few days, which still fell under the category of public opinion warfare. AK12's task was to go on "vacation" somewhere with his teammates and his old boss.

"Oh, all the luggage is packed. Looks like I'm the only one missing?"

Upon arriving at the nineteenth floor of Gray Biotechnology, AK12 encountered Ange, the members of the Rebellious Squad, and...

“That’s just in time,” Essex nodded. “We’re not leaving until tomorrow, and the maids are taking care of our luggage. We just need to get some rest today.”

AK12 liked this polite new companion very much, and her smile became much more natural: "I see. Then I'll go take a nap now, is that alright?"

"Go ahead, everyone else is basically resting at this time."

Essex responded in kind, but before she could finish speaking, Kaga and Jiangfeng emerged from the room, carrying Akagi on either side, while the red fox with its fur standing on end kicked the wooden door open...

"Why isn't the commander coming with us?! Is this a ploy to get me away from the commander?! Is there a mistake in the transmission of orders?!"

“Calm down, Akagi!” Jiang Feng rarely showed any difficulty. She hadn’t expected her colleague to have such power: “This is the commander’s intention. It’s not like we’re not coming back.”

......

"Uh......"

Essex was a little embarrassed for a moment, but AK12 put his arm around her shoulder like a close friend.

"Oh, it's alright. The Commander is never short of lunatics. I'm used to having one or two of them. Let's go, let's go, let's go rest."

......

After parting ways with Essex, AK12 turned and went into the room of the Rebellion Squad and Ange, the place where they could discuss their next plans and arrangements.

There were no familiar guns or ammunition, only a series of forged documents and casual men's and women's clothing, and of course, the things you'd actually need for travel... sunscreen, lotion, shower gel, shampoo...

AK12 raised an eyebrow and leaned against the door: "Are we really going on vacation?"

"Pretty much, since we'll be staying there for quite a while," Anjie said, still looking for a down jacket to wear. "That's exactly what Luo Fan said: 'Don't forget the mission when you get there, and of course, take this opportunity to rest for a while.'"

"The commander also said that we should have fun over there and have a good time..."

The voice sounded somewhat downcast; it was AN94, already in bed, just as Essex had said, getting a good rest and preparing for tomorrow's journey.

Hmmmm......

AK12 looked thoughtfully at RPK, who was preparing AK15's outfit on the balcony. Their actions seemed to confirm that this was just a trip to relax and unwind.

Of course, the actual situation is definitely more complicated than that...

Lovan's mission for Ange was to go to Alaska, remain on standby, and establish a new branch base, within the Willow to Whittier area, which is Anchorage, one of the largest cities in Alaska.

The members of this trip, in addition to Ange and her rebellious squad, also include all the ship girls. This is the mission that Luo Fan mentioned earlier that required the ship girls, and only they are capable of doing it.

As for the specifics, they don't know yet. After all, this business trip will last for several months, so let them relax and have some fun first.

This situation has thus arisen...

"The commander needs me, yet distances himself from me... needs me, yet distances himself from me... needs me, yet distances himself from me..."

Dafeng sat in the corner, holding a notebook, flipping through the pages one by one. There was nothing she wanted on it; the process itself only brought her a little comfort.

Tirpitz was speechless, it was just a mission after all: "...How long has Taihou been in this state?"

“I’ve been flipping through it since this morning,” Eugen smiled. “Who knows? After all, the commander didn’t tell us the mission details directly, probably because he was afraid this guy would get impatient and mess things up.”

As one of the ship girls closest to the commander, Eugen could certainly understand what Lovan was thinking. Aside from the necessary missions, given his personality... he really just wanted them to have a good rest during these few months. Alaska, she wasn't unfamiliar with it. Take their destination, Anchorage, for example. On either side were Lake Clark National Park and Chugach National Forest, and further away was Katmai National Park. Just looking at the surface, who could tell they were going on a mission? This was clearly looking for a suitable place for tourism.

"Hey! That's it! The commander needs me! This mission is absolutely indispensable, but the commander needs more time to prepare! That's for sure!"

The notebook seemed to have revealed the result that Taifeng wanted, and she was overjoyed, tossing the notebook aside.

Looking at the ship girls, some busy and some idle, none of them seemed nervous about the mission, except for Tirpitz, who was at a loss: "...You also believe that this mission is insignificant, and the important thing is just an unimportant vacation?"

When did I ever say that?

Eugen slowly turned his head to look at his colleague from the Ironblood beside him, a playful smile creeping onto his face...

“You should know him better than I do when it comes to political maneuvering. He won’t participate in pointless games, nor will he make a move without careful consideration.”

Indeed, these traits have become increasingly apparent since the betrayal during the last operation. His ruthless style was already evident during the earlier bridge-bombing operation, though he still had reservations then. Now...

"Once a move is made, there's no going back. He understands this better than any of us. He's the one who orchestrates the power struggle, and we're just responsible for carrying it out. However, we can't ignore the fact that he wants us to have a good vacation."

After saying that, Eugen stood up from the sofa and walked towards her room. Just before entering the room, she slowly turned back and whispered, "In a few months, we will naturally know what he wants to do. Let's wait and see, Tirpitz."

"..."

756 at Sea

If it weren't for the potential issues of information leakage and the possibility of being exposed for forged documents, Anjie would actually prefer to fly to Alaska.

There's no other reason. Alaska is located north of the Arctic Circle, and this kind of weather might be commonplace for people in the Russian Federation, but Ange had lived in New York for a while and was used to it.

"It's so cold, Suka... How can the weather be this bad..."

The sandwich in her hand seemed to have turned into a steamed cake. Anjie took a big bite and discovered that, apart from the crust, she had eaten all the meat inside...

"Get out of here! How can people on the island of Ireland like to eat this kind of thing? It's nothing compared to rye bread and hamburgers."

With that, he threw the bread slice in his hand into the sea and continued to shiver while leaning against the railing.

On the second day of the sea voyage, Anjie found herself surprisingly well-adjusted and did not experience seasickness, even though the waves had been quite large these past two days. The only headache was that the boat would occasionally rock at night, affecting her sleep.

While she was lost in thought, a text message notification caught her attention. Anjie realized that it was probably Luo Fan asking about her recent situation again.

"Where have you been?"

These three simple words are very much like his current style.

Anjie pursed her lips, pulled out the map she carried with her, began to confirm their current location, and sent the final result to the other party.

"Going deeper into the Gulf of Alaska, you can see snow-capped mountains. We should be passing Kodiak Island and getting closer to Homer."

"Then you should arrive tomorrow. It's very cold there, so take care of yourself. You're the only one among you who can't stand the cold."

...It's clearly a well-intentioned concern, but why does it feel so unsettling?

Although he looked at the rebellious squad members drinking instant coffee on the deck, he realized that he was indeed a bit weak compared to them.

"I've survived the winter in New SL before, so I won't freeze to death by this little sea breeze."

"Hopefully."

......

That's where it ends. He's probably busy preparing for other tasks again. Ever since he started lying in the nursing home, the only part of his body that hasn't rested is his brain. Like a computer, he's been working all night long, planning his next move. The level of detail is measured in years.

"Ugh......"

It's heartbreaking. During my time back in New York, I still hoped to have a chance to persuade him, at least... not to let the rest of his life be consumed by endless revenge. This is no joke. Treating the entire country as an enemy, when will this kind of revenge ever end?

Moreover, Luo Fan had already informed her of their upcoming plans. The feeling of dread she experienced that night, she had only truly understood it when facing Yegor's gun...

Although there are still several months of rest and preparation time, if that day really comes...

......

"Want a chicken wrap? It's a White Eagle specialty."

The cold weather weakened her mental defenses, and Anjie shivered at the greeting. When she turned around, she saw the company behind her, holding a whole packaged chicken roll in its hand. Ignoring the salty sea breeze, she could still smell the aroma of fried food.

"...Thank you."

Once you take the chicken roll, you can no longer enjoy it in small bites like you would a sandwich. Instead, you start to eat it heartily. The mayonnaise is plentiful, which offsets the excess greasiness, making Anjie, who prefers a stronger flavor, love it.

A smile involuntarily appeared on Anjie's face as she nodded to herself, "Awesome! It would be even better if there was some cola at this moment."

"Considering where we're going next, it's best to drink less cola."

"...What do you mean by that?"

Anjie showed great interest in this, and the company representatives leaned against the railing together, saying in detail, "Ms. Anjie is from the Russian Federation, isn't she?"

"Yes...at least in the past, it was named that."

"Alaska is also close to the Arctic Circle, and the climate is similar. What we can see there are vast coniferous forests and snow-capped mountains and plains. At that time, you may prefer coffee to cola."

Indeed, it's already quite cold at sea right now. It will be even more extreme when we get closer to the snowy plains. In addition, winter is approaching and the weather is extremely abnormal. Alaska may experience an earlier and longer cold season this year, just like New York.

"makes sense......"

Putting the climate aside, Ange also plans to explore Alaska herself. After all, they don't have any major missions here, so she'll take this opportunity to have some fun.

But the first thing to contend with is the cold sea breeze.

"I'm freezing to death, Blyat!!"

......

If we temporarily ignore the purpose of the operation, from an appearance standpoint, Luo Fan and the girls are not significantly different from before. All tasks are carried out in an orderly manner, divided into several small teams, each performing its own duties and responsibilities.

Since the press conference shooting incident, Lova has entered a rare period of peace. They need to lie low for a while and give people time to process what has happened. Too much action will only make people feel numb and overwhelmed, and may also attract the attention of the FBI earlier, which would be counterproductive.

The society has been far from peaceful lately, with frequent protests and violent incidents. The economic downturn has led to massive unemployment, exacerbating social tensions. The people's long-standing worries are no longer limited to simple healthcare; they are now concerned with food insecurity and the looming threat of international conflict...

To ensure continued economic stability and maintain its hegemonic position in the pharmaceutical industry, the United States has once again raised the prices of exported drugs, resorting to all means, from tariffs to transportation costs. At the same time, we can also glimpse the United States' ambition to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries through its control of trade routes.

However, Gray Biotechnology became the key obstacle to their success. The higher their export prices, the more Gray squeezed the domestic market. In this way, a project that seemed to be beneficial to people's health and safety actually became a malignant tumor that was difficult to eradicate from the White Eagle's existing economic system.

Lofan intentionally expanded the cancer cells within, making them even more alarming...

“Your recovery speech is in a week. After that, we need to organize a targeted terrorist attack.”

"You're planning to take the stage yourself this time, is that right?"

"Yes, but before that, I need to see Adeline and see how she is doing..."

757 I'm here to find someone

"Ahem, this is UMP45. What we are listening to now is the voice file memo set up by all tactical dolls. It is used to record the status of recent operations and also to share our own views on recent operations. So, let me start."

"Since the press conference attack, terrorist attacks have occurred in various corners of New York. Some were orchestrated by us, while others were carried out by small, insignificant groups. Of course, they operated with an anarchist mindset, as can be seen from the graffiti on the walls."

"On December 12.3, Ariana and Amaris led a group of Nieto to plant a bomb in the Jefferson Market Court Library, which was successfully detonated. Their knowledge of every detail of the White Hawk operation was a great help. The operation ultimately resulted in 19 deaths and 47 injuries, and successfully diverted the FBI's attention. The lack of clues led the FBI to devote a large number of personnel to investigating the attack, and Gray Biotechnology temporarily escaped the FBI's focus."

"On December 12.4th, the Martyrs squad, disguised as anti-Grey Projectionists, launched an indiscriminate attack in front of Grey Biotechnology. A large number of protesters were killed or injured. This operation successfully 'confirmed' that Grey Biotechnology was facing death threats and strong protests, and successfully strengthened the connection between people and Grey Biotechnology. After the operation, the Martyrs successfully jumped into the river from Williamsburg Bridge and returned to the company headquarters via the waterway of Worabote Bay."

"On December 12.5th, the number of people stationed there has increased rather than decreased. More and more people are spontaneously trying to protect Gray Biotechnology. By having Nieto and his ilk impersonate demonstrators and fan the flames, they have successfully steered the conversation toward a plot by the state government to hire someone to kill Gray Biotechnology. The governor of New York is facing the risk of being 'impeached' by the public. It's ironic that the person who presented Gray with the award was the governor himself. However, there's nothing that can be done about it. After all, the commander intends to enter politics, so he has no choice but to start from New York."

"And after the next terrorist operation personally undertaken by the Commander, Gray Biotechnology will naturally become one of the synonyms for New York... But I must express my concerns here. The Commander's actions... are too crazy. No, I don't mean too radical or lacking in thought. On the contrary, the intricate and cleverly designed schemes have overwhelmed the state government and the FBI. His thinking ability has not been diminished in the slightest by the backstabbing; he has only become more reckless."

"Frankly, I don't want him to become a madman who only thinks about how to kill all day long, but you can see from him that he's not insane. He rationally slaughters everyone who dares to stop him, and he knows exactly what he's doing... I have a feeling that one day he will regret his plans, after all, he has been deceiving someone who loves him deeply..."

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"Biometric identification successful. Welcome, Commander."

......

This was Lovan's second visit to Pascal's underground research institute. Compared to the last time, it was much more lively here. Today was a workday, and the Nietos were all busy carrying out their respective tasks.

But Pascal isn't here today. She's been with Gray lately, preparing to assist with her upcoming research work. So Pascal's facility is now idle, left to the Nietos to carry out their projects independently.

"Hello, Commander."

"Good morning, Commander."

The Nieto women greeted the man before them. It was the first time they had met their true superior, and based on Pascal's first impression, they considered him an approachable person, even though he didn't seem particularly optimistic at the moment...

Luo Fan would at most nod politely in response. He came here to see Adeline. He had heard that after the renovation work was completed, she had been staying in this facility to carry out follow-up optimizations and stand by.

After passing through a corridor filled with greenery, Lovan was about to ask Nieto for directions when he turned the corner...

【puff】