Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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"Please go and rest first; the lounge is over there."

Nemokin promptly dispelled Luo Fan's distracting thoughts and advised him to rest. Luo Fan didn't say much and dragged his MCX towards the private lounge in the corner.

PS: The following is "A Mending Trend" by Deep East Music.

......

Contrary to their expectations, the atmosphere became even heavier after Luo Fan left. Everyone seemed to want to say something, but ultimately, their thoughts were hidden behind their crossed hands, swallowed back down...

It has to be the architect: "Has the commander been acting strange lately?" Even now, he can still speak his mind.

"Of course, everyone noticed, but no one said anything..."

The person who answered her, unsurprisingly, was the metrologist.

They chose to remain silent for fear of angering Luo Fan, but this worry had nowhere to go, like a huge stone pressing on their chests, weighing heavily on their hearts.

Unfortunately, comforting others is something they are least adept at, and their clumsy attempts at persuasion will only backfire.

They were moved by the heartfelt conversations they had with Luo Fan, but unfortunately, they didn't learn much from it.

We didn't know where the problem lay, so we could only continue down this thorny path.

He walked at the very front, so the thorns all pierced his face. Those following behind him couldn't see them; if their endurance was strong enough, perhaps they wouldn't even hear a whimper...

Helping others is difficult, but helping oneself is even harder; a doctor cannot heal himself...

But they actually forgot one thing...

No matter what, Luo Fan would never hold a grudge against them. Whether they were eloquent or stammering, whatever they said, Luo Fan would just smile...

......

The lounge wasn't large, but Mrs. Gray had kept it very well. It could fit two beds and was well-lit, offering a panoramic view of New York City's nightscape just by drawing back the curtains.

But Luo Fan had no interest in appreciating the scenery. His mind was constantly racing, focused on future plans and arrangements. Even the caregiving work that seemed unlikely to encounter any unexpected situations tomorrow required him to pay extra attention.

"Considering that Umbrella's branch office is not far from the press conference location, we may need to send more people. However, three squads and three sniper dolls have been transferred to the quarantine zone, and the Dreamers are too lethal. Considering that the current manpower may not be enough... We also need to have Dandley come over tomorrow to further expand the camera layout. Just the intersections are not enough; we must ensure that there are no blind spots nearby."

Even when he was lying in bed, MCX could still see the worry in Luo Fan's eyes. Only when he was thinking would he easily show his emotions on his face.

Honestly, this is a time that should be relaxing, but instead it feels like this, which is really unpleasant...

But she didn't know whether she should bother him, let him figure things out on his own as he was doing, or intervene slightly to help him temporarily forget these troubling trivial matters.

She considered herself a humorous and easy-going person, but in this moment, that social advantage vanished.

She lay on her side beside him, looking at him, seemingly expecting something, yet also worried about something...

For a long while, his eyes remained unfocused in the boundless darkness, gazing at the pale, empty ceiling.

Seemingly having made up his mind, MCX slowly got up, adjusting his posture as subtly as possible so that the other person wouldn't notice.

Slowly moving towards him, towards his eyes...

Only when that exquisite, mature, and beautiful face gradually came into his view did his eyes begin to have a center.

He simply watched her approach without asking any questions, perhaps understanding her intentions.

He knew what she wanted, so he chose to remain silent, close his eyes, and relax.

However, the physical pressure prevented him from fully relaxing. He was gradually feeling everything coming from her, which made his mind clearer.

Are you tired?

Her deep voice, with its captivating allure, lingered in the small room, echoing in Luo Fan's chaotic and empty mind. It was both a highly effective tranquilizer and a potent drug that made one sweat profusely.

He used silence to represent reason, closed his eyes, relaxed his tired body, and let her take control.

"Even with such interference and deception, is it difficult to extricate you from labor and exhaustion?"

Luo Fan's silence made her feel a little sorry for him, but it also made her resolve even stronger.

"I am indeed a human who enjoys entertainment and relaxation. Lively atmosphere is one of the remedies that allows us all to keep going, but why is it so ineffective for you?"

Luo Fan could sense her movements; she was trying to free herself, trying to detach herself from herself...

He had to admit that his thoughts were indeed drawn to her actions.

"You don't need to force yourself anymore, okay? Continue to bring us your smile as always, because that is the core strength that allows us to keep our heads held high."

"We are all by your side, no matter what happens, we will always be there for you..."

"Relax your mind, close your eyes, and get a good night's sleep. At least this time, enter into that peaceful night gently..."

"Are you satisfied with the prank I prepared for you this time?"

......

When he regained consciousness, it was already late at night. A brief headache struck, causing the man to frown.

Looking at the woman beside him, he saw that she was naked and wrapped in a white quilt.

The man vaguely remembered having a very long dream...

I dreamt of a girl holding a deck of cards, asking him to guess which card was the trump card.

The girl then hugged him.

The ground was covered with colorful ace cards...

488 AR18, TAC50 and SP9

He wasn't sure if he had fallen asleep, but he definitely felt much more refreshed, and his nerves were no longer as tense as they had been the night before.

Or, to put it more precisely, he simply woke up and sat on the bed, unsure of what to do.

MCX was sleeping soundly; perhaps judging from her behavior just now, she enjoyed the process even more than Luo Fan.

This is only natural, since Luo Fan has always been in a passive position, and it was MCX who slowly led him into that gentle embrace, relaxing his muscles and mind, and enjoying their unique pleasure in the darkness.

This is quite different from MCX's open personality; she is not wild at all, but rather too gentle, which makes him feel uncomfortable.

In any case, it was a pleasant evening, and he was satisfied and grateful.

After a brief moment of daze, Luo Fan leaned down and kissed her forehead before getting dressed and preparing to go for a walk.

I carefully opened the door and peeked out. The girls were already asleep on the sofa, resting their heads on each other's shoulders and arms, peaceful and serene. There were also a few new faces. They were the girls who had finished cleaning up the casino and had arrived at the company a little later.

Luo Fan thought for a moment, then slipped out of the office with his tablet in his arms and moved to the storage room next door.

Despite feeling relieved, Luo Fan still had many concerns about tomorrow's security work. Therefore, in the absence of sniper dolls and original squad members, Luo Fan still planned to carry out a construction.

He had considered involving Jiang Feng, since there was a 7.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun, but after careful consideration, he gave up. After all, she didn't have a concept of the current combat intensity standards, let alone in the city. He was afraid that she might cause some unnecessary disturbance.

For this kind of urban work, tactical dolls are more suitable...

Enter the required resources according to the formula, namely assault rifles, submachine guns, and sniper rifles, and then press the build button.

During this time, Luo Fan made a phone call back...

"Dandelion, are you asleep?"

Luo Fan spoke softly, afraid of displeasing the other party.

But how could Dandley have any objections? "No, we're just promoting MDR. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Oh, I see," Luo Fan breathed a sigh of relief. "Do you have time to come to the company? I need your help with tomorrow's task."

"What do you need me to do?"

"Monitoring work, such as confirming surveillance footage, monitoring the status of electronic devices, and sensing whether any unfamiliar electronic devices are nearby, are all tasks you excel at."

There was a pause on the other end of the phone, followed by a deep voice: "I understand. I'll leave now. Please wait a moment."

Danderley hung up the phone, which startled Lofan, who was still preparing to inquire about his recent situation, for a few seconds.

Well, it seems she's still a little busy...

The communication here has been completed, so there's no need to wait any longer. Luo Fan simply used the quick-build function in the warehouse to avoid having to wait until tomorrow.

The cabinet made a sound the moment it was used, which is much better than the construction in Girls' Frontline, where you have to wait for the animation.

However, this time it wasn't Luo Fan who opened the cabinet. The humanoid figure inside had already pushed the door open and pointed the gun at the outside of the cabinet. Luo Fan was already used to this situation.

There were three people: two familiar faces, and the third, a slightly unfamiliar one, who was only introduced in this summer event.

Upon seeing Luo Fan, the two men lowered their guns and nodded slightly to him.

"Hello, Commander."

in unison......

SP9, a former civilian bodyguard doll, possesses broad knowledge and is calm and clear-headed, making her a very suitable person for this mission. In addition, her high-quality illustration and personality are all things that appeal to Lofan.

The other is TAC-50, a sniper doll with a relatively more cheerful personality. It can gain a field of vision advantage through drones, making it another great asset for them to gain an advantage in intelligence.

"Hmm, good evening, SP9."

The other person's performance was not as proactive as SP9's.

"You are Griffin's commander, right? Nice to meet you."

Normally, when people say these polite words, they try their best to smile and be proactive. But she was cold-faced, expressionless, and acted as if she wanted to keep strangers away and kept her personal life strictly separate from her professional life.

"Nice to meet you."

Luo Fan greeted him with his usual smile.

AR18, in Luo Fan's words, is a tough female instructor with an iron fist. She is powerful and has a clear sense of hierarchy, unlike the girls who are easy to get along with. More importantly, she is a newly joined android, so there is no foundation of oath or affection like the girls. Getting along with her has to start from scratch.

Therefore, Luo Fan could only temporarily abandon his past humorous image and communicate with her as a professional commander, while gradually showing her his attitude of treating all humanoids equally in his interactions with others.

After shaking hands, Luo Fan said seriously, "I presume you understand our situation and tomorrow's mission, right?"

Thanks to Sister 45 and Pigeon 16 returning to New York together, the editing of the status quo document can still be handled by Sister 45, who can update it at any time, thus saving a lot of trouble in explaining.

"Yes." The two replied in unison, having already switched their weapons to a state of combat readiness.

"No, no, relax," Luo Fan waved his hand with a smile, "It doesn't start until tomorrow, it's still evening now, it's not too late to think about taking action after you get some rest."

SP9 lowered her guard because of her trust in Lovan, but AR18 remained stern and vigilant.

“Commander, I think that someone of your status should be even more prepared to deal with the upcoming mission. Such slackness before the operation could create many unstable factors.”

"Yes, you're right. But it's precisely because I'm prepared that I want you to stay as relaxed as possible, since your mental state is also within my consideration."

Luo Fan continued to wear a smile, expressing his friendliness to the other party.

"Are you sure?"

"Of course. If there's anything we're not ready for yet, it's you guys. After all, you're new here, and even with the documents, it's still difficult to accurately understand the situation we're facing. But I believe that with your abilities, it's a piece of cake for you to adapt to the environment at any time."

Given their level of professionalism, they might even be more adaptable than Luo Fan.

AR18 finally lowered the weapon: "If you have clear instructions, then I think I am ready to get it done."

"Me too, always on standby."

SP9, not to be outdone, took a step closer to Luo Fan.

"Leave it to us with confidence. With Fengyue around, nothing can escape our eyes!"

The drone seemed to be responding to TAC50's words, hovering in front of Luo Fan.

"Yes, I'm relieved to have your promise."

At least this time, playing a professional commander, he did a pretty good job, right?

P.S.: The school is under lockdown, everyone's gone home. Tomorrow I'll try to catch up on the latest character illustrations, if I remember them (my memory is bad).

489 Miss Dan's Thoughts

Later, Luo Fan still tried to find a folding bed for them. It wasn't that he was stingy, but he was just worried that if they saw the naked MCX after entering the private lounge, it would have a negative impact on his reputation.

After settling them in, Luo Fan tiptoed out of the office and took the elevator to the first floor of the company.

Luo Fan was truly envious of how quickly they fell asleep; once their eyes closed, it seemed like nothing more happened, and they slept as peacefully as children.

"I never fall asleep this quickly even when I take sleeping pills..."

Inside the elevator, Luo Fan sighed at the air, then composed himself, put his hands in his coat pockets, and walked out.

The company's receptionist had also left, and Luo Fan specifically asked them to leave one door open. Fortunately, the electronic door was still working properly.

As soon as the door opened, a gust of cold wind swept into the company, causing Luo Fan, who was used to the normally heated environment, to shiver involuntarily.

The weather was colder than Luo Fan had imagined. It was quite unusual for the current month of the year. It was already spring, but the city seemed to have not yet recovered its vitality and was still in a state of gloom.