Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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The metrologist couldn't dissuade him, so he said goodbye to the others and followed the crowd up the stairs.

Just a few steps up the stairs, a little girl's voice rang out in the quiet station.

"Mom, look at those people, what are they doing lying on the ground?"

From the boardwalk, among the passengers who had reached the top of the stairs, it seemed that a child had seen something strange.

The architect and the surveyor, having been in the quarantine zone before, sensed something was wrong and immediately pushed through the crowd to rush forward.

"Excuse me, excuse me!"

The metrologist was the first to arrive at the front of the crowd and immediately noticed the situation that had raised the girl's questions.

It was a group of people, some lying down, some sitting on the ground, covered in blood, their intestines ripped open. The movement of the crowd also attracted the attention of "them," and they all raised their heads to look in this direction.

"Oops!"

The surveyor took a step back, gritting her teeth, while the architect had already grabbed her by the shoulder and led her away from the scene.

A moment later, a roar ripped through the silence of the night...

"Everyone back in the car immediately!!!"

Someone shouted, and the crowd, accompanied by screams, began to run into the carriage, causing chaos and panic. The panicked crowd even led to a stampede.

Still waiting at the station, Lofan finally realized that the infection had spread, and even this Kansas station had been ravaged by zombies. No wonder it was pitch black and there wasn't a soul in sight; they had all turned into zombies...

The scene was too chaotic. Luo Fan and his group were located deeper inside and could not squeeze into the car immediately. So they had to take out their weapons from the tablet in advance to block the surging zombies.

Since this place has already fallen, the cops can't do anything about it, so they became the only people here with weapons.

The weapons were quickly distributed, and Luo Fan waved his hand: "Get on the vehicles in an orderly fashion! Leave the rest to us!"

It wasn't that we intended to protect this group; it's just that the chaotic scene was hindering their boarding efficiency, and a more orderly environment would make their evacuation easier.

The screams from the crowd were so loud that they nearly set the entire station ablaze. Only then did Luo Fan and the others realize that the number of zombies here far exceeded their expectations...

The scarecrow and ouroboros even had to glance back every now and then to make sure the crowd's attention wasn't on them, and then secretly fire a shot at the zombie horde with their weapons to relieve the pressure of their defense.

MG4 and Negev immediately climbed onto the roof of the vehicle and began setting up machine guns to form a defensive position, suppressing the zombies with firepower.

"Commander, retreat! They're charging!"

AR18 and Luo Fan began to cover each other as they retreated towards the vicinity of the train. Along the way, the girls provided them with fire support. Although it was tense, there was no serious danger yet.

Several zombies dragging severed limbs tried to sneak in, but Luo Fan and the others reacted quickly and killed them. During the reload, Luo Fan also saw several familiar faces in the zombie horde.

Night demons, a type of zombie that is only active at night, also noticed the commotion and joined the hunt.

"Damn it!"

Luo Fan knew very well how troublesome these monsters were, and they also liked to move in packs like wolves. Even three of them were extremely difficult to deal with, let alone this group mixed in with ordinary zombies!

"Victor!"

"Lovan shouted, and Victor immediately understood, releasing the safety of the incendiary bomb and throwing it towards the horde of zombies."

The flames were very effective against ordinary zombies; very few zombies could successfully charge towards them while braving the flames. But it was different for the Night Demons. They weren't exactly unscathed, but the flames were practically useless against them. The burning of their bodies did almost no real damage to them. On the contrary, the way they charged towards the flames was even more intimidating.

Fortunately, most of the people had already boarded the bus. After dealing with the latest batch of zombies, Luo Fan and the girls quickly got into the bus, and the driver immediately closed the door. Thus, an imminent zombie crisis was resolved.

Is it resolved? Luo Fan doesn't think so; perhaps this is just the beginning...

511 On a car

Casualties did occur; at least those unfortunate people who were trampled to death were either crushed to death on the spot or grabbed and dismembered by zombies.

However, most people were protected by Luo Fan and the girls and successfully avoided a disaster.

After boarding the train, before Luo Fan could give any orders, the girls immediately went to the front of the train to warn them that they could not allow the train to reverse.

"Didn't you hear me? Don't go back, keep driving!"

The alchemist pointed his gun at the commander, and the dreamer and executioner once again blocked the route to the front of the train.

The driver was terrified, too afraid to move with a gun pointed at him, but his instincts compelled him to drive the vehicle back, after all...

"This place is already overrun, how much better can it get ahead? Are we trying to get ourselves killed by driving forward?! Don't all these people in this car deserve to die?!"

"If you don't want all the people in this car to die with you, then keep moving!"

The two sides were locked in a dispute, and even in the face of danger, the train captain did not immediately compromise. To him, the lives of everyone on the train were equally important, and he found it difficult to make a decision.

Although it's unclear how these bastards managed to get guns onto the train, they're no less of a threat than zombies now.

It wasn't until Luo Fan and a sleepy-eyed Jiang Feng arrived at the scene that Jiang Feng noticed the commotion outside the car. He then went to Luo Fan's side to check on the situation. After all, she was a ship girl, and her firepower might be decisive in some situations...

"Sir, don't you understand? Why didn't the station and the news report this immediately? Why did they let you embark on this path to death?"

A man's cold voice came from the back of the carriage. The two turned their heads and saw a man with a gun leading several beautiful women to the front of the carriage.

The train conductor tensed up again: "What do you mean?"

"It's simple. The station ahead is out of contact. Why didn't you receive any warnings? The news didn't mention it at all. It's as if everything is normal. Going to a station full of monsters like this is just suicide, isn't it?"

The message conveyed in this implication is extremely dangerous: "You mean...?"

The train commander did understand Luo Fan's meaning, but it didn't make sense; there was simply no reason for it...

“If I’m not mistaken, you’ve been out of contact with the previous station for the past ten minutes, haven’t you?” Luo Fan sneered, revealing the cruel truth: “This train has been abandoned.”

......

For a moment, everyone fell silent, intending to give the train captain some time to think.

However, the train lost contact because of Lovan's interference. They had anticipated this situation, so they interfered with the signal to make them believe that they had been "abandoned." Although this was a selfish and cruel act, they could not stop their progress because of this trivial matter.

After a moment, Luo Fan softened his tone and said, "This train will head directly into Colorado. There are still hundreds of kilometers to go, and it will take several days to travel at a slow pace. During this time, we will provide you with shelter and cover your collection of supplies at each station. Once we arrive at our destination, you can decide on your next steps. How about that?"

"Despite the danger, it's better than being executed by your own country, isn't it?"

Jiang Feng echoed this sentiment, gradually instilling this idea into the train conductor's mind.

The train conductor finally looked up at the young man. Although his actions were quite brutal, he had at least taken responsibility for the lives of everyone on the train. Compared to the previous station where they lost contact, this was probably better. Moreover, they were the only ones with guns, and even if they didn't listen, they probably wouldn't have a good ending.

Moreover, as the white-haired woman said, they had already entered the quarantine zone and wanted to go back... but they didn't know if they could...

Could this be considered Stockholm syndrome? Rather than pinning his hopes on the advance team, he preferred to trust the man before him; at least he was willing to guarantee their safety and offered a choice. If he wanted to take action, he certainly wouldn't waste words with him...

After a long silence, the conductor turned around and spoke into the microphone in a deep voice: "Passengers, we will continue to Colorado, VA.B-135 station, as planned. We will collect supplies at each station along the way, and the armed ladies will provide us with personal safety. If you are wondering why we are doing this... as you can see, that station has fallen, and we have completely lost contact with our departure station. So now, we have to rely on ourselves..."

After saying that, the train commander turned around and saw Luo Fan nod slightly to him: "Thank you for your cooperation, train commander. How should I address you?"

Call me Franks.

The train conductor waved his hand, then said no more, turning his gaze back to the endless railway.

Luo Fan and the girls were well aware of the immense psychological pressure involved in making this decision, so they stopped bothering them and left quietly.

The deputy conductor had just returned from another carriage and, upon seeing the weapons in their hands, immediately moved away and returned to the front of the train.

Now, the girls have reached the point where they can guess the next instruction without being told. On his way back to his private room, Luo Fan, along with M16 and Type 79, began to calm the crowd down and inform them of the "fact" that the vehicle had been "abandoned".

Although the discussions continued unabated, aside from some who were full of complaints, most people accepted the reality. After all, these people had guns, and no matter how dissatisfied they were, they dared not risk their only life.

Not long after, the commander, having received notification from JS9, continued with the next round of announcements: "Gentlemen, due to the zombies at this station becoming agitated from excessive noise, we must abandon it and search for supplies at the next station. Please strictly adhere to the 'silence rule' and refrain from making any unnecessary noise. Violation will result in immediate execution. Participants in the resource search will receive two self-heating meals as a reward. We will reach the next station in two hours, and the final destination is approximately six days away. Please remain calm and believe that we can all survive..."

Is it really possible for everyone to survive? Perhaps everyone knows in their heart that it's impossible; for someone to live, someone else must sacrifice...

The train's speed has slowed down significantly. Although there is nothing wrong with the train itself, it is better to be cautious in order to ensure the train's continued operation.

Upon arriving at the private room, Negev and MCX were already standing in the aisle waving to Lofan: "Please rest first, we will take care of maintaining order."

Luo Fan also handed over the newly added thermos: "Thank you for your help. Please get some rest later. We'll be busy at the next stop."

"Ok."

Two hours is still enough time to rest and allow those planning to participate in the search for supplies to replenish their energy...

P.S.: As usual, I hope everyone can give me some feedback on how my recent writing is going every now and then, so that the final result won't be too far off track...

Also, I recently did some detailed research on the Arknights Roguelike storyline, and I might be able to give you a heads-up that when I write about Arknights in the future, there will be a super amazing event.

Let me say a few words...

512 first searches

Since it was a short trip, few people would carry several days' worth of food with them. In addition, the train itself had limited supplies, so searching for supplies became a necessary measure to ensure everyone's survival.

After all, Luo Fan had no intention of abandoning these hundreds of people. Since they had been brought here by him, he had to take some responsibility.

It's not just about ensuring their safe arrival, but also about stabilizing public morale and making them believe they've been abandoned... Only in this way can they fully dedicate themselves to this self-rescue operation. If Stockholm symptoms develop, that would be even better.

It's not just about staying clear-headed; occasionally learning a little about manipulating people's minds is also quite necessary for Luo Fan...

He lay in bed, silently thinking about the next steps, then drew the curtains, plunging the room back into darkness.

Now, he's more than just the girls' commander...

......

Twenty minutes before arriving at VA.B-135 station...

The dreamer finally arrived at the very edge of the last carriage, where the entire Ironblood Works team was preparing for a short meeting.

Judging from her eyes, the Dreamer was clearly reluctant; she had chocolate in her mouth and wasn't even holding a weapon.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, M16 turned around and fiddled with a dagger.

"What I'm going to talk about this time is very simple," as always, when it comes to important matters, M1 always has that unquestionable demeanor: "As you all know, the arrangements are as follows: we will be spending about six days with these hundred or so people, and during that time we will also be protecting them."

The girls nodded in response, and the architect, unusually, didn't joke around, since M16 would never waste time talking nonsense with them.

She glanced inside the carriage before continuing, "The commander will certainly value these guys' lives, and so will the Griffin girls. It's not that it's bad; it's the basic responsibility that comes with deceiving them, and I will respect his decision, but..."

The tone shifted abruptly, the dagger stopping its spin and resting steadily in the palm of his hand: "Among hundreds of people, there will inevitably be some unruly rats, either wanting to eat more or trying to incite others to escape or rebel. Therefore, I hope all of you will keep a close eye on those unruly ones. Dreamers, every time we stop at a station, you go to the roof of the vehicle. Unless the commander explicitly forbids it, if anyone tries to escape, give them a verbal warning. Anyone who does not react within three seconds will be shot on the spot."

It is precisely because of M16's style as the leader that she doesn't go to the forefront, but instead secretly and quietly takes care of things. As long as possible, she will not allow any factors that could pose a threat to the commander or to them to appear.

Despite his usual carefree attitude towards his teammates, the Dreamer now sneered, exuding a menacing aura: "That's exactly what I was thinking. After all, I saved their lives, so they should be grateful."

Break their legs, then give them a crutch...

The scarecrow reached out and operated a small floating cannon, saying in a low voice, "If you don't need my support, I will monitor the situation inside the train at a high intensity."

"Don't worry, no one can leave here unscathed."

The alchemists shared the same attitude as the dreamers, having little affection for these people.

"I will be responsible for protecting the commander's private room; you can handle the rest yourselves."

Having said that, the judge leaned against the railing and gazed at the fleeting night view.

With the goal agreed upon, Ironblood Manufacturing will serve as a safety measure on the train to eliminate all potential risks.

Just like their division of labor after arriving in this world, Griffin is responsible for the overt combat and diplomacy, while they are the covert scavengers...

......

Once he could see the station from the car window, Luo Fan knew it was time... After putting away his phone and other equipment, Luo Fan picked up his weapon, put on his coat, and jumped out of bed.

Upon entering the corridor, the girls were already gathered at the entrance, along with some who had volunteered to search for supplies. Some were carrying what could be used as weapons, while others had their hands wrapped in multiple layers of transparent tape, taking all necessary protective measures. Faced with this threat, some even wore three down jackets at once—whether that was effective was unknown.

"I want to ask, if I pass away, will my relatives be able to receive my share?"

Before setting off, someone loudly asked a question.

Luo Fan immediately raised his voice: "Yes, and it can triple."

Thus, there was much discussion again, but the overall morale was obviously much better. Although no one wanted to die, at least they wouldn't die in vain.

Everyone was ready, and the announcement began again: "The doors will open in five seconds. Please return to the train within one hour. Good luck."

Luo Fan was unusually nervous. This was the first time they had to protect so many people. They wondered what they would encounter on their first exploration: zombies or a large amount of supplies?

After all, everyone chose to believe in him, and he couldn't let them down. At the very least, if he could save them, he should...

The train doors opened, and Luo Fan and the girls, armed with guns, took the lead and entered the platform first to check the situation, while the other passengers continued to wait for instructions inside the carriages.

No one is having an easy time, after all, everyone's lives are tied together. If even these people with guns are gone, they themselves will be in danger.

“Expand on three sides,” Luo Fan said, waving his finger. “Expand the occupied area and ensure security.”

The girls began to expand the safe area according to the instructions, while Luo Fan waved lightly towards the carriage, indicating that everyone could leave the carriage.

To prevent unqualified individuals from participating in the search, only those who have registered in advance will be eligible for rewards, while others leaving the carriage can only move around in the safe area to get some fresh air and explore.

The area was expanded by nearly twenty meters, but there was still no danger. Everyone kept their voices down, and apart from a few footsteps, you could hear a pin drop in the station.