Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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The newcomer also covered his head in frustration: "I don't know. Those who joined the army are the ones in charge. We can't explain what the problem is, and we can't explain it clearly."

In any case, he didn't expect to explain these complex electrical engineering concepts to these muscle-bound brains; the more he explained, the more mistakes he would make, and he would only end up being dragged and forced to fix the main transformer box.

"Tch, damn it..."

The other party spat viciously and threw the hammer to the ground again.

......

"Commander, they still haven't found the problem with the main transformer box. We can continue our operation."

Inside the tent, 45 observed the situation outside and spoke softly into the walkie-talkie.

"Received, continue the operation."

Call ended

The two left from the other side of the tent, avoiding the technicians, and continued on their way via a longer route.

On his way forward, Luo Fan began to reflect on the current situation.

Just now, when we passed those technicians, I, M4, and AK12 secretly observed them for a while...

By observing their repair methods, Luo Fan was able to confirm that the repair time they would require would be longer than he had initially estimated.

Perhaps this is why the officer was angry. He was asked to fix it within five minutes, but ten minutes had passed without any progress. After all, the possibility of electronic attack was ruled out from the beginning. How could there be any results if the research was carried out in this direction?

Once this was confirmed, everyone felt much more at ease.

Viktor and Squad 404 checked one tent after another, and now they could roughly confirm that all the soldiers, except for the wounded, had gone to assemble.

RPK asked in a low voice, "Commander, perhaps we should go even faster?"

"Hmm... alright, everyone, let's pick up the pace!"

We're probably halfway down the corridor now. The best course of action is to leave as soon as possible before they realize what's happening.

With this in mind, Luo Fan secretly threw some of the stones in his hand into the bushes. After all, he hadn't found a use for them yet, and carrying them around would only be a burden, so he might as well just throw them away.

The military and those in the shadows each have their own plans, but in that long-forgotten meadow, flames leap wildly and unrestrained in the boundless darkness...

Even without the aid of searchlights, the brightness was striking enough that the soldiers standing on the watchtower could not ignore the firelight.

He quickly picked up the walkie-talkie and reported the situation.

"Reporting, officer!"

"Ah...what is it now?!"

The soldier could clearly sense the displeasure in the other person's tone. Although he knew the other person's identity, he still felt fear.

"The bushes on the left side of the road are on fire!"

207 Evacuation

Jenkins stood with several soldiers on guard duty in front of the roadblock. Even in the biting cold wind, the officer remained steadfast and unwavering.

His face was terrifyingly cold, and the oppressive aura of a soldier was fully displayed at this moment. Even the soldiers standing next to him would be subconsciously alarmed and dare not make any rash moves when they accidentally caught a glimpse of his expression.

They were standing there for another reason: two minutes before the report from the soldiers on the outpost.

As they said, a huge fire broke out in the grass on the right side of the road leading to the checkpoint, and it did not go out even in such cold weather, using the large amount of grass as fuel to begin to engulf everything around it.

Just like this major power outage, the cause is unknown, there is no known perpetrator, and it's unclear why such unusual occurrences keep happening again and again...

If it were any other officer, they would be furious by now, unable to communicate with headquarters, unable to resolve the existing problems, and even more clueless about where to begin.

Judging from the current situation, although the weather is cold and it's snowing lightly, the increased wind will only make the fire more ferocious, and there's even a small possibility that it could threaten their checkpoint...

To make matters worse, they didn't know how to deal with it. The wildfire was so big that they couldn't put it out, even after bringing all the fire extinguishers...

"Can you determine how the flames started and the location of the fire source...?"

Although he knew that asking this question would not yield any results, he still blurted it out subconsciously.

"Report: We are unable to determine the exact location of the fire. No one left the checkpoint during that time period, and the possibility of spontaneous combustion of vegetation in that weather is extremely low. However, the fire has already spread, and we are unable to pinpoint the exact location of the fire source..."

The soldier's voice trembled slightly, not only from the cold, but also from his fear of Jenkins, his superior.

"..."

The biting wind, mixed with icy rain and snow, relentlessly lashed his face, slowly embedding itself into the weathered scars, reminding his already numb skin of past pain.

Jenkins remained silent again, which only exacerbated the unease of those around him.

The current situation has already overwhelmed him. Power has not been restored, and now a large-scale fire has broken out. Although the city has long been a ghost town, there is no guarantee that the fire will not spread further and endanger the people inside.

Yes, that's right. The White Eagle military has not completely withdrawn. There are still many White Eagle soldiers in Raccoon City conducting search and rescue operations and recovering high-value targets, which is planned to be completed within three weeks.

As for the group inside, the group Echo Squad encountered at the Raccoon City bank, for some reason, they were never seen again. Perhaps they withdrew, or perhaps they died...

The fire is bound to spread further into the city, and the military hasn't completely evacuated yet. Raccoon City is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and their checkpoint is the only one in the entire city. This sole checkpoint has also lost contact with headquarters. If power isn't restored soon to allow for contact with headquarters to fight the fire, the consequences will be unimaginable...

"How are the technicians doing with the repairs?"

He spoke again.

"I'll go ask about that..."

After saying that, one of the soldiers beside him quickly left the area and ran into the depths of the pile of tents.

"..."

Jenkins glanced back, then turned back to the flame. The frantic dance and flickering shadows seemed a cruel mockery, a testament to his utter helplessness...

"God damn..."

Having served in the military for many years, I've never encountered so many troublesome things...

......

And now, the instigators are preparing to sneak to the entrance of the checkpoint.

Behind the checkpoint, Luo Fan and the girls were about to reach the rear exit of the checkpoint, the territory outside Raccoon City.

Even in this cold weather, Luo Fan was sweating profusely. The elation of his impending successful departure made him excited, but this did not affect his thoughts and reason. Necessary considerations about the situation were still lingering in his mind.

The same two watchtowers, five soldiers in front of roadblocks, roadblocks and barbed wire—the changes are not obvious.

The area behind the checkpoint was also in the suburbs, with the same bushes they had sneaked through, but thankfully, the annoying searchlights on the watchtower were gone.

So, all they need to do is figure out how to deal with the five soldiers guarding the road. Once that's done, they can sneak out of the bushes without being spotted by the guards on the watchtower and leave safely.

Luo Fan was currently basking in the satisfaction of his plan, but at times like these, someone always seems to interrupt his thoughts...

"Hey, you fucking... ugh!"

Suddenly, a soldier appeared from behind and, as he rounded the corner of the tent, spotted Luo Fan and the girls hiding behind it as well.

Just as he was about to angrily question the other party's identity, AN94 hit him in the groin with a stone.

The soldier clutched his groin in pain, swallowing the words he was about to utter.

AR15 then strode forward, grabbed the other person's head, and slammed it against his knee!

The poor soldier fainted on the spot and was slowly put back on the ground by AR15.

"Damn it!"

Although the other person didn't shout it out completely, I couldn't be sure if anyone else had heard it.

"Commander, what should we do?"

M4 asked quickly.

Luo Fan thought for a moment, then made up his mind.

"Knock out those guards, dump them on the embankment in front of the bushes, and then we'll leave through the bushes!"

Anyway, if they're knocked unconscious and left on the embankment, they'll definitely be found, and they won't die. We can just wait for other military personnel to find them.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire rebellious squad and M16 rushed out of the tent and charged towards the soldiers on guard like arrows, leaving them no time to react.

Just as they realized what was happening and tried to turn around, the girls grabbed their heads and slammed them against the roadblock in front of them, knocking them unconscious on the spot.

"..."

Wow, that was fast! The plan was resolved right after I finished explaining it.

"Alright, it's time to get started!"

Before they can react, let's get out of here quickly!

The Rebellion Squad and M16 carried the unconscious soldiers and gently placed them on a sloping hill in front of the grass in the suburbs. There were no zombies there, so they could safely wait for their teammates to find them.

The movement was extremely fast, yet it was barely noticeable. The soldiers on the watchtower only heard the sound of something hitting the wall, but they didn't pay it any mind.

However, the perpetrators have vanished without a trace...

PS: After that, it's the storyline about leaving the city. I'll take a break, don't worry, there will be a normal double update the next day.

208. The wave has not yet subsided.

In the unnoticed thicket of grass, a few weeds swayed unnaturally, shaking off the snow above and making a rustling sound that unconsciously aroused suspicion.

In reality, Luo Fan and the girls successfully passed through the checkpoint and made a perfect evacuation. The power outage they caused was not successfully repaired by the military technicians even after they left, indicating that their hacking had presented these well-trained technicians with an unprecedented challenge.

Even though the entire time was spent outdoors and breathing the same air every minute, Luo Fan felt that the air had become much fresher, and even wanted to inhale everything into his body.

The tension from being in the checkpoint finally dissipated at this moment. Despite having the ability and will to act independently, there was a strange feeling of being freed after years of enslavement...

He led the girls as they ran quickly through the grass, not wanting to look back to see what was behind them, only hoping to get as far away from this damned place as possible.

Just because you don't want to turn back doesn't mean others don't.

During a lull in their run, the girls looked back to check on the situation behind them, to see what was happening at the checkpoint.

They had run more than a hundred meters, and the checkpoint was getting smaller and smaller in their eyes. The power had not yet been restored, and everything inside was shrouded in darkness. Every now and then, they could see some people running around busily.

Unlike the beginning, this checkpoint now has a backdrop: towering flames rise behind it, like a giant curtain rising from hell, seemingly hinting at a cruel drama about to unfold.

It was their doing that set fire to the grass on the outskirts of Raccoon City, causing the fire to spread further until it became uncontrollable, eventually turning into what it is now, continuing to spread with an aura of devouring everything.

But this is no longer their concern. The military will be the ones to worry about it. Even if the checkpoint hasn't restored communications, a fire of this magnitude has certainly caught the military's attention, and it's only a matter of time before they have to deal with it.

Now, all they need to do is think about running...

......

After running for an unknown amount of time, it seemed that reason finally took over, and Luo Fan's speed and movements slowed down.

"Huff...huff..."

Instead, there is a strong feeling of fatigue, and the muscles in the body begin to feel sore. Even with the physical enhancement of the Blood Network, the long-term explosive speed cannot be completely avoided.

"Ha ha......"

After taking a few final steps, Luo Fan could no longer hold on, bracing himself on his knees with both hands, and stopped on the earthen slope beside the main road.

Seeing this, the girls stopped, and the agent took out towels and warm water to relieve Luo Fan's fatigue.

"Oh my god, it's finally out..."

After standing for a while, exhausted, Luo Fan plopped down on the earthen slope, gazing at Raccoon City in the distance, with no intention of moving any further.

All the effort was for this moment, and they succeeded without any loss. It was all worth it!

The girls didn't say anything, but silently sat down next to Luo Fan, smiling as they watched everything around them.

Perhaps even the heavens were celebrating for them. The night sky finally cleared, and the thin mist that had shrouded them all day finally dissipated. The breathtaking winter night sky generously displayed its magnificence, seemingly a reward for their hard work.

Perhaps this is what it means to see the sun after the clouds have parted, and to wait for the clouds to clear before the moon shines through...

"Well done, Commander. At least, it's still the same as before."

AR15, who had been sitting next to Luo Fan, finally showed a slight smile on his usually indifferent face.

For some reason, Luo Fan was stunned for a moment and didn't react.

"...What's with that reaction? Is it so weird that I just smiled?"

Seeing Luo Fan's incredulous expression, AR15's smile vanished instantly, as if she were blaming him.

"Ah, no, no, I just haven't quite processed it yet..."

Honestly, this reward is far too generous. Showing them such a tranquil and beautiful night sky is one thing, but for people who don't usually laugh to actually laugh at this moment, anyone who didn't know better would think a supernatural event had occurred.

However, the fact that he was able to experience all of this with his girls in real life is itself a supernatural event...