Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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However, AK15 didn't think too much about it. The current situation was relatively optimistic for them. They wouldn't encounter many zombies blocking their way in the next leg of their journey. Compared to the mission before the evacuation and the road conditions at the beginning of the evacuation, things were much better now.

Perhaps to make sure there was nothing threatening in front of her, she glanced at her two teammates beside her.

Although she had talked a bit too much, she was still very satisfied with the current work efficiency of the two of them.

"how's it going?"

She tried her best to make her voice detectable in the howling cold wind.

"That's about it... OK."

Once it was confirmed that the camera was working properly and would not fall, 45 stepped back slightly, creating a sharp distance between themselves and the camera.

She connected to her headset: "Commander, the front camera is installed. Please confirm that it is working properly."

Upon receiving the message, Luo Fan took out his regular mobile phone, connected it to the camera's IP address, and was able to see the surveillance footage.

Then, Sister 45's big face appeared on the screen.

Luo Fan felt a strange urge to laugh.

"It works normally and can be used."

Confirm that all statuses are correct.

"call......"

45 braced himself against AK12's shoulder, jumped off the other person, and stretched his slightly sore neck.

"finished?"

"Okay, let's go to the back alley."

The two members of the rebellious squad glanced at the monitor that was slightly rotating on the door, said nothing, and pushed open the door to return inside.

After passing through the living room and greeting everyone, the three arrived at the iron gate of the back alley.

Out of caution regarding the situation outside a few minutes earlier, they did not immediately feel at ease going out.

He even took out his own weapons.

While the three of them were making preparations, Luo Fan and the girls in the living room were also a little uneasy.

Luo Fan held Pascal in his arms, so that if anything went wrong, he could immediately pull him over to the back of the sofa.

"Ready?"

"Ah."

After receiving permission from his teammates, AK12 turned the doorknob and slowly pushed the door open, revealing a gun barrel.

Surely no one is hiding behind the door to give them a "surprise," right?

......

An eye, emitting a faint purple glow, peeked out from the crack in the door and scanned every corner within her sight.

There was nothing there, not even zombies...

After confirming that the area visible through the door crack was safe, the door widened its angle by a few degrees, and a woman holding guns in both hands walked out from inside.

Using the iron gate as cover, she peeked out to look at the other side of the back alley.

45. Follow behind her, ready to leave at any time.

Eight seconds...

"Safety confirmed."

The cold sound of the AK12 rang out, and the huge weight that had been hanging in everyone's hearts was lifted.

45 and AK15 also went into the alley to briefly check the surrounding situation.

45 was surprised by how quiet it was and remarked, "It's so quiet, there aren't any Umbrella people in the back alleys."

"They've probably moved to another neighborhood... Alright, let's finish this quickly and go back."

AK12 leaned down, gesturing for 45 to climb onto his shoulder again.

The two of them weren't as uncomfortable as the first time; they just wanted to finish quickly and return to the warm fireplace and the commander's side.

The AK15's coverage area was also much smaller, but letting her guard down was not her style.

There was still only white snow, trash dumped on the ground, graffiti on the walls, and the oil drums that had been burning were extinguished by the heavy snow. The blackened charred wood was now covered in pure white snow.

Even in broad daylight, this place is not blessed by the light.

Compared to the first time, the two were much more skilled at cooperating. The floor here was much rougher than the exquisite tiles at the bakery's main entrance, making it less slippery.

It only took about two minutes to complete the task.

"Reconfirm operational status, Commander."

"It's normal, come back."

179. Out on reconnaissance mission

With the surveillance cameras in place, Luo Fan felt much safer; the high-definition pixels made everything around him crystal clear.

"Commander, due to the weather, most of the zombies are either dead or in a state of near incapacitation, making the next operation much easier."

Upon returning to the living room, AK15 immediately informed the other party of what he had seen and heard.

Because Pascal was asleep, her voice was not very clear.

"Oh, I see."

He had already learned of this information through the surveillance footage; there wasn't even anything moving on the road...

This is really good news; the road ahead will be much easier than before.

Perhaps apart from the Tyrant, no zombie can truly threaten them. After all, ordinary zombies have been buried under the snow and ice, and Lickers will seek relatively warm environments to escape the cold. Only the Tyrant will wander aimlessly through the streets.

And since they possess the firepower to kill the tyrant at any time, they can leave Raccoon City without any obstruction from Umbrella's people.

Moreover, even if Umbrella's forces arrive, in such extreme weather conditions, how much of an advantage do humans actually have against tactical dolls?

Griffin's human form is full of martial virtue, while Umbrella's is utterly pathetic.

"No matter how you look at it, in terms of troop strength in the battle, it's a Griffin android versus an Umbrella USS, and the advantage is on my side!"

Lovan smiled and gently brushed Pascal's exposed nose.

Pascal only shuddered slightly before turning over and turning his face inward.

"Commander, you are absolutely right."

A gentle, yet incredibly familiar female voice...

AK12 had somehow ended up sitting next to her, and if you looked closely, you could see AA12 crossing her arms and angrily crushing her lollipop.

The M870 simply made a gesture of international goodwill...

Uh......

He could only smile; he couldn't remind AK12 to turn around—that would be too unfair.

AK12 herself doesn't know where she learned about this meme, but it's certainly something to be happy about that she was able to connect with it.

"Um......"

AK12 raised his right hand, palm down, and smiled at himself, seemingly with ulterior motives.

"?"

What do you mean?

The other person shook their empty right hand again, seemingly dissatisfied with their reaction.

......

So Luo Fan released his left hand and tentatively offered it to the other person.

As expected, the AK12 grabbed him directly, their fingers intertwined and held tightly together.

Even though I had just come back from the freezing cold, it felt incredibly warm, even warmer than my own.

It seems that if things continue like this, even if the snowstorm suddenly disappears and spring arrives, he won't really want to leave...

It does feel like retirement now, like an elderly person in a log cabin, sitting by the fireplace with a sweater over their legs, or sitting on a sofa or armchair with their wife beside them, enjoying a simple life that is peaceful, warm and happy.

Although the environment here is rather harsh, with them around, anywhere can be that warm little cabin.

After maintaining this state for a few minutes, AK12 took the phone from his hand that he used to view the surveillance footage.

She wrapped her arms around her neck and, with a slight pull, leaned against her shoulder.

Perhaps feeling that this level of comfort wasn't enough, he took out a softer piece of clothing from the pile of clothes on Pascal's body and draped it over his shoulders.

Anyway, they've already found a thick quilt in the room, so losing one piece of clothing won't make a big deal, right?

Luo Fan was somewhat puzzled by AK12's behavior, but did not ask directly.

"Take a rest, Commander. You are human; all of this may be too exhausting for you..."

She gently stroked the man's face and hair; the man in her arms was her beloved.

"Get some rest, leave the rest to us..."

Hearing this, Luo Fan seemed genuinely sleepy...

His eyes grew heavy as he nestled in the gentle embrace of a woman…

I have suffered from sleepless nights.

"Gazing at the horizon"

"I'm so excited I can't express it."

"His heart was dark and lifeless."

No one is beside me.

"Like opening a window"

I opened my heart.

An empty heart

"You brought the light."

It's time to say goodbye.

"We can set sail now."

"I'm in this together with you."

"I will sail with you on this long voyage."

"Go to what is known."

"The unknown ocean..."

That familiar voice still echoed in my ears, its tone completely different from when it spoke. Though so close, it felt as if I were in a foreign land, so beautiful, so alluring, making me want to succumb...

The man slowly closed his eyes, sinking into a dream world beyond the suffering of his present existence...

He seemed to have truly fallen asleep...

Her eyes were still so gentle; if the person in her arms were to disappear without a trace, she might be thrown into a state of uncontrollable panic.

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After confirming that the other person seemed to have fallen asleep, her expression turned cold, and she silently stared at the surveillance footage in her hand.

A vast expanse of white snow, which is of no significance.

The scene shifts to the back alley, and the same is true, but there are mostly black walls, and even the graffiti with its striking contrasting colors struggles to find its place.

There are many eaves in the back alley, so the snow can't directly cover the ground, therefore...

Even after the USS staff left, the footprints remained...

The living room fell silent; no one wanted to disturb the Commander and Pascal's rest.

But the girls were still in good condition; at least none of them had fallen asleep yet, and apart from Xiao 9, none of them even felt sleepy.

AK12 was very satisfied with this.