Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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Several ultraviolet flares were thrown from the building and landed on the ground, emitting a bright purple light as they ran.

Luo Fan finally understood the purpose of these ultraviolet flares.

Once they entered the range of the ultraviolet flares, instantly, all the Night Demons that tried to approach began to glow with fire on their skin, just as the man had described, and black gas seeped out. Their sharp howls conveyed the pain even to those who hadn't experienced it firsthand.

The once robust Night Demons retreated, some covering their faces with their hands, others roaring at Luo Fan and the others from outside the range of the flares.

"Is the effect really that obvious...?"

As Luo Fan was surprised, the man in front of him grabbed Luo Fan's shoulder and pulled him over.

"Stop looking! This will only last for about ten seconds. They're not completely incapable of breaking through this light to attack. If they're pushed to the limit, they'll come right up against the light and bite you!"

Fortunately, they escaped unscathed along the way. They moved quickly enough, and with the cover of flares, they arrived at the entrance of the building before the Night Demon could break through.

"Go in quickly, go in quickly!"

Luo Fan and his group rushed into the building's entrance. The two guards at the door provided cover fire. Once everyone was inside, the guards slammed the door shut, causing a few specks of dust to fall from the ceiling...

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"Tsk, Klose, where did you bring this group of outsiders from again? Last time, the group tried to run away but got caught by zombies in less than two hours. How long do they plan to survive here? Are you sure they're not here to rob us?"

As soon as the group entered the first floor of the building, a man carrying a mug walked out of the dark lobby with a very solemn expression.

Judging from his appearance, he is a man around fifty years old. His left hand, which is holding the mug, is even a prosthesis, suggesting he may have had some unusual past experiences...

Even from his eyes and tone of voice, one could sense that this man, no longer in his prime, still possessed a strong voice.

That slightly pale beard was proof of his identity.

The girls were mostly unharmed, but since Luo Fan and the two men who had brought them back were human, they all sat down on some simple chairs to rest.

Luo Fan and the girls chose to remain silent for the time being, to see how the people here would handle the situation...

Judging from appearances, the man they were talking to earlier was named Klose.

"They're well-equipped, and they don't look like the military, Alfred, or guys wearing gas masks, so we just brought them back on the way. Besides, if they wanted to steal them, they could do it anytime with the weapons they have. They wouldn't waste any time talking to you, understand?"

The man holding the mug glanced at Lofan and his squad, and immediately noticed the conspicuous rifle in Adeline's hand and the NTW's 20mm portable cannon, which seemed to dispel any doubts he might have had about them.

Indeed, if they wanted to rob them, they're completely finished now...

"Alright then, there's room 607 on the sixth floor, let them rest there."

After saying this, the man returned to the hall with a woman dressed as a mechanic.

......

"That guy's name is Kolensky Kova Yegor, from Russia. He fought in several battles in 1984 and lost his left hand. He's quite respected here and he really led us through quite a long time. He's just a bit irritable, so don't take it too personally."

...Damn it, why the hell are you also called Yegor?

Luo Fan's negative responses provoked him, and if the members of the rebellious team were here, things might get out of hand.

But it's normal for Rus' people to have the same name; it's inevitable. There are more than just one or two people named Vladimir, and one of them even knows how to use Q to heal...

Luo Fan dismissed his unnecessary thoughts and nodded: "I know. People who have fought in wars can understand."

However, it seems that the course of history in this world does indeed differ somewhat from his own; Ross fought a war in 1984...

He shouldn't ask too many questions, lest he expose some problems.

"Alright, I think you've heard what he said. My name is Klose. Now I'll take you to your rooms."

After resting, Klose got up from his seat and walked quickly toward the fire escape. Lofan and the girls had no choice but to follow him and take the opportunity to observe the situation inside the building.

There is a phenomenon here: the people don't turn on the lights at all. Although power outages are a problem, surely they can't even do something as simple as lighting candles and using a few flashlights? All their actions are done in the dark. Are you sure there won't be any problems?

There were more than just a handful of people here. From the first to the sixth floor, they saw many people on almost every floor they passed, including men, women, young and old. When these survivors saw Luo Fan and his group and their equipment, they discussed among themselves and began to doubt their identities.

"In this kind of environment, everyone is filled with anxiety and fear of strangers, so it's normal."

Klose suddenly whispered, giving Luo Fan a heads-up.

He stopped looking at these poor people and just sighed inwardly at how Yegor had managed to keep so many men, women and children alive for so long, even with a bandit leader in the city.

He needs to reassess the situation here...

“Architect, watch your eyes, what’s on your back is too conspicuous.”

"Tsk, don't talk about me! How much smaller is that lump in your hand than mine?"

Even now, the surveyors and architects still have the energy to argue, which suggests they are indeed much more relaxed than when they are outside.

Two minutes later, Klose led the group to an office door with the number 607 pasted on it.

"Go in, there's no one else inside. If you need anything, just come find me. I'm in room 202, but I believe you brought your own food and drink since you came in from outside."

"Yes, we have it. As long as there's no major trouble, we'll handle it ourselves."

"That would be perfect. Yegor might need to see me later. Here are your keys. I'll be going now. Goodnight, everyone."

"Good night."

Klose turned and left, and the Dark Tide team used the key to open the door and enter the room.

It was just a simply maintained office, with documents and equipment still scattered haphazardly on the desk. Apart from the original office decorations, there were only a few raised mattresses on the floor. Although the environment wasn't great, it was better than nothing.

At least here the ground isn't covered in water or bugs...

After unloading their burdens and placing the map on the desk, everyone was finally able to catch their breath in the sufficiently safe indoor environment.

"call......"

At least they don't have to guard the gate themselves anymore, and the locals guard the gate better than they do.

"Commander, would you like a drink? I have quite a few in my bag."

Alpha had just settled into the soft office chair when he carried another office chair to sit next to Lofan, his backpack still in his arms, from which one could vaguely see beer bottles and cans of beer reflecting the moonlight.

"Goodness, how much did you bring...?"

"Not a lot, but it should be enough for me to drink during the mission."

......

After thinking it over, Luo Fan still reached out and took a can.

"Okay, have a drink, it'll help you relax."

hiss......

Luo Fan opened the jar and downed almost half of it in one gulp.

Alpha, not to be outdone, opened a can and, imitating Lovan, chugged it down in one gulp.

Who would have thought that such a quiet and beautiful girl would enjoy drinking beer so much?

Luo Fan couldn't have imagined it... but he liked it.

They seemed to be exhausted, both physically and mentally. After a swig of strong liquor, even their muscles went limp.

Alpha leaned on Lofan's shoulder, his brows furrowed from the shooting and running a few minutes earlier; now, sitting here was just an ordinary young girl.

Luo Fan pulled her into his arms without saying a word. He knew she needed this right now...

P.S.: I need some tickets, the kids are starving! I only have 10 today, and 4 of them are for me...

377 Nieto

I never imagined that the mission here would be so tiring. Luo Fan always thought they could complete this mission in a stealthy manner, but who would have thought that they would be exposed for the first time so soon.

One reason for this phenomenon is the significant information asymmetry. No one knew that so many survivors remained in the city, and the military had failed to complete the search and rescue operation. Furthermore, the survivors even attacked the military. This place is different from Raccoon City; it's much more vibrant and alive here…

Mondragon and Barrett stood by the window enjoying the night breeze, the architect suddenly pushed the bottle up while the surveyor was drinking water, NTW and the hunter continued to examine the map, AA12 and Victor sat together in a daze, and Alpha and Lovan enjoyed a rare moment of peace.

Despite the occasional shouts from men or women outside the door, no one paid them any attention, and they continued doing what they considered a break.

"commander?"

In the tranquil atmosphere, Alpha murmured softly, making one want to immerse oneself in its beauty.

Luo Fan responded gently, "What's wrong?"

"This world doesn't seem to be much better than ours..."

"...Why would you say that? You haven't been here long."

"According to what Klose said, the military opened fire on civilians who had not yet been evacuated, and it was a large number of civilians. Although there may still be many people in the city struggling to survive, just looking at the government's attitude, I can probably make a judgment."

"..."

Yes, you're right. This world isn't actually that much better than yours. It's still just as dark where it's supposed to be. It's just that the existence of Resident Evil overturned this stable ink bottle, and from then on, it spread everywhere, out of control...

Luo Fan suddenly felt a little sad...

"Perhaps I shouldn't have involved you in this mission so soon after you arrived. There are still many beautiful things in this world, but I haven't had a chance to let you see them yet. I'm sorry to have let you see these parts too early..."

Yes, that seems to be his problem. Unlike the girls who came here a long time ago, they enjoyed their vacation, the beach, the barbecue and the wine. They could feel the beauty of this world. People from places like RPK, Pascal and Paradis would change because of this, which shows that they really felt it.

However, as soon as Alpha and the others arrived, they saw and heard familiar scenes and things again. Although they were not dissatisfied because it was the first time, they were somewhat disappointed. It was just another world that was not much different from the others.

"No, Commander..."

The head on the coat shook gently, making a soft rustling sound.

"Actually, I don't care what the world is like. Whether it's a utopia or a syndicate, wherever you are is my dream utopia."

Luo Fan suddenly froze, looking at the girl in his arms. She was so quiet and beautiful, as if the smell of gunpowder and blood had vanished in an instant.

"In my heart lies a love and passion you can't even imagine, and now, they will become your strength."

"Commander, I'm ready at any time. What about you?"

Luo Fanben opened his sleepy eyes again, wanting to respond but not knowing where to begin.

There is a real meaning in this, and I have forgotten to discern it.

……

Meanwhile, Adeline, who was standing behind the Lovan chair, seemed to have been forgotten.

It's like this again. I'm just an ordinary Nieto, I'm not worth the commander's attention at all...

They were already victims of Paradis's countless battles. They lacked sufficient intelligence; they knew how to fire a gun, how to efficiently kill targets, and how to employ tactics, but they never knew how to say a sweet word or how to win the other party's favor.

This is the cruelest truth about the low-level Nirto: it's disposable, simple and convenient, requiring no consideration of cost or cleanup.

Adeline hoped she could make the man in front of her notice her with the right expression, but she didn't know where to start. Why did she cry so sadly in front of M16 that night?

……

"Miss Alpha?"

Adeline asked suddenly, her voice cold, yet she was still very timid.

"what happened?"

"May I have a bottle of your beer?"

Alpha didn't expect the other party to ask this, but it didn't think too much about it.

"Okay, take it."

"Thank you."

……

Adeline casually pulled a can from her bag and silently left the room.

In the darkness, the man slowly turned his head and looked at the spot where the girl had just stood, where a trace of her warmth still lingered.

But the truth is, there's only cold air there...

Adeline, you are unlike any of us. Your inferiority, your pain, your numbness are perhaps more severe than anyone else's. It's not your fault. Paradis brought you these misfortunes. I cannot rewrite history, but I can do my best to make things better in the future.

But how can I save you from this quagmire...?

Can you tell me? Or can my foolish eyes alone see through your suffering?

……

Outside the office, Adeline wandered aimlessly through the building with a can of beer in her hand, ignoring the whispers and comments from some people.

It was supposed to be break time, but there were still quite a few people in the aisle.

As she walked down a corridor, she saw a little boy sitting on the ground, looking at her with a blank expression, seemingly curious about her appearance and clothing.