Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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This perfectly illustrates what it means to be fearless; Morido is far more composed than she appears...

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"Alright, alright, stop talking. The bar needs to get ready to open. It's only 8 PM, and we've been living here for days without ever officially opening even once..."

Luo Fan abruptly changed the subject, leading the girls toward the bar's entrance.

For now, let's try to divert their attention. Once they get used to Morido's presence, they won't resist her as much, right...?

As for what happens next, that depends on the fate of Paradis and the others. They also need to cooperate well to make the overall atmosphere less tense.

If they don't open soon, they'll really be treating the shop like their private residence. Passersby might wander around here a few times and still not figure out what this bar is even for...

After all, in this area, it seems that they are the only bar, and it's a quiet bar. At least they haven't seen any other bars in the same industry when they went out these past few days.

People in this area seem to prefer a leisurely lifestyle, at least that's how they see it. The overall pace of life is quite slow, and it's not easy to find such an environment in New York.

Therefore, they should have quite a few guests here...

Meanwhile, at the table...

“Sister Morido.” Adeline nodded slightly, and the five members of Paradis gathered around a table.

Morido could sense the tension in her voice, so she whispered, "Don't be afraid of me. You know that with this commander here, I'm not much more noble than you."

She reached out her hand to Adeline, but the other instinctively flinched.

But Morido simply... pinched Adeline's cheek and smoothed her long black hair.

"Your face seems warmer than the other girls'."

Adeline was still in shock and had not recovered, while Mrs. Grey and the two sisters merely gave each other meaningful smiles.

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do. We need to adapt to the environment, not the other way around. But... if someone tries to forcibly change the environment, then they'll have to resort to some necessary evils..."

For a fleeting moment, Morido's gaze was just as fierce as the tone in which she uttered the word "evil," but...

"Oh, why bring this up? Anyway, Adeline, if Grey treats you badly, just tell me."

"Uh, okay, big sister..."

"You can drop the 'adult' part. You can call me 'sister' or 'Morito'."

The sudden kindness of a long-time villain leaves bystanders bewildered, and Adeline was no exception, but it was also because she had been away from Paradis for too long.

But these four Paradis senior Nieto were also very clear about their goal: to protect themselves, and their happiness, and his happiness, as a reward for his kindness and liberation.

Of course, old habits die hard; their goals may have changed, but that doesn't mean their style of doing things will change...

Lovan is a man with some ambition, and there will inevitably be many obstacles in his path. They should pray that they are destroyed by the girls rather than fall into the hands of these Paradisnetos.

Because they would make the other person regret ever being born...

To paraphrase a quote from Luo Fan,

"The night has only just begun..."

......

"Damn it, how am I supposed to tie this Eastern Emperor Knot?"

"You have to go through here, like this, and then through here again..."

"So I said from the beginning that we should just buy the finished product. Who said it had to be handmade?"

"Well, the commander definitely wants us to experience it for ourselves."

The girls from Squad 404 and Squad AR were trying to make enough Donghuang knots to decorate the bar by hand. However, only Chef SAT8 actually learned how to make them by following the video. She then took on the responsibility of teaching the others.

It has to be said that this matter is indeed not simple; they were severely reprimanded by 416, who wanted to buy the finished product directly.

Little 9 slumped dejectedly onto the table: "Sister 45, this is really hard! I couldn't even figure out how to weave it by the third intersection..."

"To be honest, I don't understand either. Why couldn't this video be filmed from more angles?"

45 stared at the phone screen for a long time, but still couldn't understand how the instructor had stuffed the rope in.

AR15 handed over the knot in his hand: "M4, I don't understand this part. How did you do it?"

M4 then patiently taught AR15: "Look, go through like this, don't rush. If possible, you can use the fire control system to assist aiming..."

"Uh, SOP, why don't you go help AK12 and the others? Braiding the Donghuang knot might be a bit difficult for you..."

RO watched as the dog fiddled with the rope for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out. Logically speaking, shouldn't a model kit enthusiast like the dog be very good at this kind of thing? Could it be because the Donghuang Knot isn't made of iron?

Meanwhile, AK12 and AN94 carried a box of paper lanterns and window decorations to the outside of the bar, ready to help the executioners decorate the exterior. Many places on the street were decorated for the Spring Festival, and they couldn't be left behind.

"Isn't it wonderful?" Luo Fan poured red wine for Helian and Pascal in front of him, a smile always playing on his lips.

Pascal took the wine and smiled, "Yes, it's been so long since I've worked that I'm afraid I've almost forgotten how to program AI."

"Yeah, compared to before, life is so comfortable. I'm worried I might gain weight if this continues..."

As expected, they were looking in completely different directions: one was a single, older female commander, and the other was a nerdy, older female engineer...

Luo Fan couldn't help but chuckle: "It's alright. Pascal will need your help to write an AI to assist Mrs. Grey in managing the company."

"Yes, Mrs. Grey told me that I should have electronic warfare androids like 45 assist me. If possible, it would be best to have Danderley help, although she is not here yet."

"That depends on luck. I can't control when Dandley comes."

Luo Fan also hoped that Dandelai could come over as soon as possible. After all, with such powerful computing power, his hacking skills were nothing compared to hers.

It should be said that hackers of this era, including DedSec, are nothing compared to Dandrei...

With Dandelion's assistance, hacking into a rival company's system is as easy as taking off a baby's pants.

Luo Fan asked, "Can it be done without Danderley?"

"This is my area of ​​expertise. Although we don't have the equipment from that era, we can still give it a try..."

Pascal himself wasn't entirely sure.

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"So, what's your goal now? Just to run a bar and make a living? Can you support so many of us?"

Oh, right, Luo Fan suddenly remembered that he hadn't told Helian about the current situation. After all, he wasn't a tactical doll, so data sharing wasn't as convenient as it is with tactical dolls. He still had to rely on verbal communication.

Luo Fan took out some fresh fruit from under the table and put it on a plate as a snack while chatting. It's normal for a bartender to keep some fruit under the table.

Then, Luo Fan began to explain in detail...

“You know ELID, right? It’s something that existed in your world. This world also has a virus that turns people into monsters, and it’s man-made. Although it’s not as threatening as ELID, it’s still highly contagious. We escaped from the quarantine zone.”

"Zombie movies, right? I've seen a few too."

Helian could understand what Luo Fan was trying to say; it was probably that a movie plot had appeared in this world.

"Yes, that's right..."

She was more accepting than she thought; she had assumed Helian had only accepted the fact that she had traveled through time.

However, if something as magical as time travel can happen, it would be perfectly normal for other things to happen as well.

Helian chuckled, "So, what are your plans? Knowing your style, you certainly won't just sit here doing nothing. I bet this virus is involved in some conspiracy or some kind of vested interest..."

Luo Fan nodded, then picked up a strawberry and ate it: "Of course, there are definitely conspiracies and interests involved, but I don't know the details yet. What I plan to do is to confront these people, expose their conspiracy if possible, and even use it to blackmail them or extort money from them..."

Since it's unclear whether the Umbrella Corporation in this world differs from those in the movies and games, Lovan dared not draw any conclusions. However, it essentially involves certain conflicts of interest, especially since the military has already begun large-scale intervention in this matter.

Putting aside the search and rescue operation in Raccoon City, which was relatively normal, the fact that a hole was blown in the isolation zone wall, causing most of Colorado to fall and the nuclear test plan to be extended indefinitely is definitely not normal. Perhaps the story here has been drastically altered compared to the original.

Given the White Eagle's nature, the situation between the two sides is still unclear. Therefore, if he has the ability, Luo Fan is unlikely to let the world fall due to a biohazard crisis or cause a war. Although saving people is not his wish or responsibility, he will certainly try to maintain peace if possible...

Others don't have this ability, but they do, and DedSec will also assist them in dealing with Umbrella.

"So you're planning to take on this organization that's researching biological weapons on your own and with the androids? Do you think you have a chance of winning?"

Helian wasn't just making sarcastic remarks; she genuinely doubted the possibility of this. After all, in the original world, Lovan (referring to the commander in the game) had already led a few androids to fight against the military, a futile act of throwing eggs against rocks.

Clearly, Helian overlooked some key points...

Luo Fan laughed and said, "Of course there is. The technology in this world is half a century behind that of your original world. We have tactical dolls here. As long as it's not a large-scale battle, we can maintain our advantage. In addition, with my own hacker identity and their electronic warfare modules, we can maintain a transparent identity in this society without any possibility of being exposed."

Seeing that Helian had finished her glass of red wine, Luo Fan poured her another one.

"We will not simply rely on force to confront the other side. We will approach the issue from multiple angles, including commerce, the black market, and if possible, even the service industry. This will allow us to infiltrate society under a false identity, guide public opinion, and put pressure on the other side. As long as our true identity remains hidden, we will never fail, regardless of whether we succeed."

When the plan was mentioned, Luo Fan couldn't help but laugh. He was very confident in the execution of the entire plan. As long as there weren't too many variables, the conflict was theoretically feasible.

Ultimately, it wasn't just about spreading biological weapons; they also incurred Umbrella's wrath in Raccoon City, and now they had no choice but to accept the consequences...

After all, he was a neutral party in the Chaos faction, so how could he possibly be thinking about how to save the world? He wasn't as righteous as the commanders in Girls' Frontline, though he still had some respect for them.

Lofan added, "Helian, we will have more and more teammates, not the locals of this world, but these humanoids. With them, nothing is impossible."

When asked about the possibility of this conflict, Luo Fan didn't seem too worried, and his relaxed demeanor infected Helian as well.

Indeed, given the difference in eras, as long as there is no large-scale conflict, and as long as we maintain secrecy and confidentiality at all times, we can at least avoid failure, if not success...

But she couldn't help but make a little joke: "So now, enjoying life with them is also part of your plan?"

"Ah, I'm really enjoying life right now. The plan hasn't even started yet, let's just relax for a while first."

Maintaining the status quo is certainly good, but it has to end eventually. Even if they don't react, Umbrella will come knocking on their door sooner or later. They certainly can't just sit here and wait to die.

"This conflict will only take place in the shadows, as before. Perhaps the world will never know, and until the moment of victory, perhaps no one will remember our names. But we must do it, and Helian, I naturally need your help..."

“I understand. Just like before, Pascal and the others will trust you unconditionally. You are actually our leader.”

Helian's promise also filled Luo Fan with gratitude, but it also secretly made him worried...

The conflict, as he described it just now, has been somewhat embellished, appearing to be about saving the world, "renewing the world's edge," or something like that, but perhaps it hasn't even come to that point.

This is a move we have no choice but to make...

Once a move is made, there's no going back. Umbrella has already incurred their wrath, and they're prepared to fight back. Perhaps Umbrella thinks they're no match for them, but...

He will show them through his actions that they are wrong, terribly wrong.

"Sigh, why talk about this now? Let's just enjoy life!"

283 RPK, bartending?

"Well, maybe opening the door at this time isn't a wise choice..."

After opening the door, Luo Fan and M4 were dumbfounded to see a large patch of snow in front of the bar. In the end, they silently closed the door before more snow poured in...

When closing, Luo Fan did not forget to hang the "Open for Business" sign on the door.

After opening the door, M4 came over with a shovel and broom: "Commander, do you need us to shovel the snow at the door?"

"No need, there's no rush. Let's clean up with the neighbors tomorrow morning. If possible, we might even improve our neighborly relations. We can borrow some salt or something from them when we're cooking..."

M4 may not fully understand the importance of this kind of neighborly relationship, as can be seen from her confused expression.

She asked, "But, Commander, can't we just buy more salt? I remember you have plenty of money, don't you?"

"Well, that's what they say!"

As a human, Luo Fan naturally understood this principle. When you want to do something big in a village, you can try to build good relationships with the villagers. When you try to hide something but it gets exposed, they will defend you. When someone tries to spy on you, the villagers will warn you in advance. This is the importance of connections. Of course, if they sell you out, it can only be because your relationship is not strong enough or the other party offers a higher price.

However, of course, Luo Fan still hopes for a simpler and more harmonious neighborhood relationship. At least, this area is so peaceful and tranquil, and he doesn't want any trouble to break the peace here.

Although M4 was still confused, she knew the commander must have his reasons for doing this, so she obediently put away the shovel and broom.

But she still asked, "But, Commander, given this weather, we probably won't have many guests for a while..."

"It's fine. It doesn't matter whether there are customers or not. We don't make a living from this. Besides, we're the only bar around here, so there's definitely no shortage of demand."

Looking out the window, the street looked like it was "snowbound," with few pedestrians and vehicles struggling to move forward. It seemed that even the thinnest part of the snow was several centimeters thick from the ground. Several hotels had even had large amounts of snow pour into their lobbies because they hadn't closed their doors properly in advance. They had to deal with these unpleasant but indispensable elements in the many works of art.

The streets were no longer brightly lit at night, and shops chose to close their doors, taking advantage of the holiday to stay home and enjoy time with family and friends. Those still on the go could only cover their exposed skin as much as possible with their clothing. Apart from those who had to answer the phone for work or other reasons, if they tried to hold their phones with their sleeves and accidentally dropped them into the snow, it would be adding insult to injury...

Of course, there's more to see than just these sights. You can also see AK12 and the executioner busy decorating the window with paper snowflakes and lanterns. When they see Luo Fan inside the shop, despite the cold, they still reach out and smile to greet him.

This ukiyo-e is composed of a few things, but they are all just tiny specks of dust among the masses.

"Let's go, let nature take its course, what's meant to come will eventually come."

Luo Fan smoothed M4's long hair, then put his arm around her shoulder and left.

When Luo Fan returned to the bar, he was surprised to find RPK standing behind it...

Seeing Luo Fan approach, RPK greeted him with a smile: "Good evening, Commander. MDR asked me to tell you that she's busy setting up the equipment for the live stream and may not be sleeping in your room for the time being... Also, this is a newly learned technique for making Martini, so please bear with me."

"Really... If she's busy, let her go ahead and do that. Also... this martini is really good, quite excellent for a beginner."