Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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The scene shifts to Ironblood Construction Group C. The judge disconnects and continues to focus on the operation at hand.

The running executioner turned his head in the procession: "What did they say?"

“There’s a new shipment waiting to be shipped. I told them to ask Group B.”

"We are indeed too busy. After all, we have already made three trips back and forth, and the contact person's face looks even worse than ours."

Ouroboros nodded in agreement, then shot a zombie that was blocking its way.

On the rooftop not far away was their target, where a group of contacts from Williams were waiting for their partners to deliver the goods—gold ornaments and other jewelry.

Their efficiency was so high that they could bring a lot of new goods to the contact person in one night, so much so that the helicopter had to extend its takeoff time to wait for more goods to be delivered here.

In addition, they kindly installed night vision surveillance cameras in the handbags to check if anyone had dirty hands or embezzled during the transfer process. These images will be transmitted to Williams in real time, and he will use them to hold his members accountable.

"Watch out, the tyrant!"

The judge was the first to spot the large creature not far away, while the executioner, without a second thought, tossed his bag at the ouroboros and charged at it with his machete.

After many months, they finally saw these familiar old friends again in the quarantine zone. Only they could bring the executioners some fun in the battle. Night Demons? Just larger zombies, not worth killing at all.

This was one of the few ways they could pass the time in the quarantine area...

......

"Miss Helian, would you like some water?"

Sirius handed a glass of warm water to the woman who was intently staring at the screen, and couldn't help but feel a pang of worry.

"Thank you."

This is the first glass of water she's drunk today. In order to focus on contacting Leon and planning the girls' route, Helian hasn't closed her eyes for quite some time. She's come to understand the pressure Lofan has been under lately. Commanding so many people at the same time is no easy task, especially for infiltration missions like these.

They were causing trouble on enemy territory, so they had to be extra careful with every step they took. If they were not careful, they would be exposed to the enemy, and their subsequent actions would be severely hampered.

"AR Squad, prepare to transfer to support Ironblood Group A. They're being harassed by the Night Demons. Go and relieve some of the pressure."

Before she could even finish her drink, the next instruction was given. Her tightly furrowed brows had never relaxed since.

I'm inexplicably starting to miss the time I spent in the bar, when there were no tasks, I could always sleep in, and eat whatever I wanted. Now, returning to this harsh environment, I feel a bit out of sorts...

"I must say, you're truly something else. To be able to lead so many people and turn a country upside down at the same time, I'm starting to struggle to keep up..."

Helian chuckled self-deprecatingly, then her eyes returned to the screen in front of her.

Luo Fan wasn't around, so she was Luo Fan, or at least, she did the same thing as Luo Fan...

P.S.: I can feel the water myself without you guys telling me (sadly).

I've been busy preparing for my trip to Chongqing lately, and it's my first time traveling out of the province alone, so I'm a little excited.

Please allow me to dawdle for a couple more days. I really can't write anything good in this state of mind. Once I get on the train, I'll be able to calm down and focus.

After all, what I saw in Chongqing was what Luo Fan and the girls would see in Chongqing later...

615 noted

Since Tirpitz's "vicious brawl," she has established a formidable reputation among criminals. At least no one dares to speak rudely to her because she is a woman, or even avoids any unnecessary eye contact with her.

This is, after all, a state prison, and the rules aren't as complicated as those in federal prisons. The enforcement is also somewhat lacking. If she's a daredevil, she might end up trading a few teeth for a week of solitary confinement.

Those piercing eyes, did you see them? They were no less lenient than those of the most notorious criminals in prison. If her crimes were a bank robbery, she would undoubtedly be the mastermind, and she somehow ensured the safety of her accomplices. Perhaps even her current imprisonment was part of her plan…

"Look, everyone's avoiding you now. It seems like people are adapting to local customs faster than we thought."

At breakfast time, Eugen sat across from Tirpitz as usual. The two of them, with their dark and light expressions, did indeed resemble those cynical criminals. It seemed that going to prison was just a change of environment, which did not affect their carefree attitude of playing with life.

"...I have no interest in getting involved in this farce; we have a mission to complete."

His methodical and authoritative speech remained unchanged, befitting a leader.

As they talked, several criminals carrying breakfast walked past. Eugen caught a glimpse of them and a plan formed in his mind...

boom!

She suddenly slammed her hand on the table, making as if to stand up. The criminals were startled and quickly left from the side with their trays.

Eugen was just joking; he just wanted to scare them, but the effect was unexpectedly good.

"See? You're scarier than you think."

"..."

Tirpitz had no interest in these pointless jokes and continued eating his bland and tasteless breakfast, but in his opinion, it was more suitable to start a mundane day than Eugen's joke.

……

"They adapted really quickly."

Jiang Feng and Kaga, who had just taken their seats, were much more reserved than Jiang Feng, simply because they didn't want to cause trouble and hoped to come and go quietly.

Kaga shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Perhaps it was a mistake to bring Prince Eugen along."

"At least they helped distract us a bit, didn't they?"

With the addition of a third voice, the company and Essex arrived late and joined the seating area.

It wasn't that they intended to isolate the two Ironbloods, but given the current situation, it was best to keep their distance; otherwise, they would draw too much attention, even though their gender made it impossible for them to avoid this issue...

"Hmph, maybe. It would be best if it didn't affect the final result."

Kaga ultimately expressed his approval with considerable dissatisfaction.

"Speaking of which, I think we'd better be careful..."

Essex opportunely joined the conversation, leaning her head in as well.

The company representative nodded and asked, "Have you discovered anything?"

"Look over there, at the table behind Jiang Feng."

The group pretended to talk about a certain person and turned their heads together. They immediately spotted the target Essex was pointing to: a table of burly criminals, one of whom was even wearing a prosthetic left leg... and yet he wasn't being treated specially.

The other party reacted just as quickly, immediately shifting their gaze and continuing their seemingly profound but ultimately unsettling conversation. However, the girls still noticed their momentary awkwardness.

"They're watching us..."

Jiang Feng's whisper was accompanied by a gradually darkening expression, suggesting a hint of displeasure.

It wasn't just their unfriendly gaze; you could even sense their strong purpose and desire to probe. Clearly, they were distinguishable from thugs who were only interested in women; they had some far more dangerous ideas.

Essex pretended to eat, then casually reminded him, "Try to avoid them, avoid contact, and next time it would be best to mention this to the commander."

But before the group could continue their discussion, a prison guard came up behind them and banged on the table.

The girls seemed a little taken aback, but the man quickly composed himself and said naturally, "What brings you here, sir?"

"Which of you is Cillian O'Brien?" The prison guard seemed to be in a good mood and was very polite. "Someone has come to visit, saying they are one of the female inmates here."

The company used a fake name to go to jail, so the company immediately stood up and said, "It's me. Please take me there."

"Heh, let's go. He claims to be your fiancé, how interesting..."

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts skipped a beat, and their attention was entirely focused on the word "fiancé".

The same applies to businesses, but they still feigned composure and followed the prison guards to the visiting area.

After passing through several corridors, they finally arrived at this huge glass window, where Enterprise finally saw Luo Fan, whom she had been longing to see. Although there hadn't been any major setbacks in prison for the time being, she still hoped to spend more time with her loved one, especially since they had only met once in a short night...

But they were able to distinguish between different situations, and the two continued to play their roles as a young couple facing imprisonment before their wedding could even take place.

The only way to communicate was through the phone in front of them, which was dialed by Luo Fan, while the company waited on the other side.

It was truly rare to see any sadness on Luo Fan's face. The company even wondered if their commander had lost his memory and hadn't remembered that they were on an infiltration mission.

After answering the phone, there was a long silence. Overwhelmed with emotions, a thousand words stuck in my throat. The couple, who were about to start a new life together, were now separated by a thick glass wall, which was truly regrettable. They should have had a better life, a child of their own, and finally grown old together in peace and happiness.

Of course, these are just the thoughts of the prison guards watching. Such scenes are not uncommon, and this is the only way they can kill time during their tedious supervisory work.

The role-playing was actually still ongoing, and under these circumstances, Luo Fan had not communicated with the girls in any way beforehand. Therefore, the company could only try to understand the following conversation on its own...

"How's it going inside? You haven't been bullied, have you...?"

"No, the prison's security is very good..."

The opening was a classic show of concern and warmth, but the company was far more nervous than it appeared.

This was a coded exchange that was never prepared beforehand, so all subsequent information gathering depended on the companies' own interpretation. A slight miscalculation could lead to inaccurate information.

616 Code Word

Luo Fan: "You are a girl after all, so you have to be extra careful in prison. There might be people who want to bully you. If anything happens that's difficult to handle, go to the warden. I believe he can handle it fairly."

Company: "Yes, I would, but of course I hope there will never be a time when I need to do so."

...Someone is bullying the warden. It's uncertain whether this contains any other hidden information, so the company will keep it in mind for now.

Luo Fan: "Remember this, it's not a joke. As a girl, only the warden can solve your problem. After all, no matter what the prison guards are like, they still have to listen to the warden, right?"

Company: "Okay, I understand..."

The warden's reiteration is likely informational; I'll make a note of it and discuss it with the others later...

Luo Fan (with a wry smile): "Speaking of which, I've finally found a new job."

Company: "Really? What do you do?"

Lofan: "It may be hard to believe, but I successfully applied for a job in Umbrella's cybersecurity department. They offered a high salary, and it might not be long before we can buy our own apartment."

!!!

The commander emphasized before the operation that Umbrella was the biggest enemy they were facing, but what did he mean by "applying for a job in the cybersecurity department" in that context...?

Company: "That's wonderful... What will your main job duties be like there?"

We can't confirm the information in that statement right now, so we can only ask tentatively.

Luo Fan: "Well... it just sounds high-end. In reality, it's just about checking the company's surveillance. But occasionally, I also have to deal with some real cybersecurity incidents. You know, large companies like this are easily targeted by illegal cyberattacks, so I sometimes have to handle these issues."

Surveillance, cyberattacks... Considering the commander's profession, it's not hard to guess that it refers to Umbrella also keeping an eye on this place and monitoring it.

The commander's statement that he successfully applied for the job and helped the company handle such issues likely refers to the fact that he could also see the situation inside the prison through surveillance. The commander must have learned something about the warden through the surveillance, otherwise he wouldn't have emphasized it twice.

Moreover, Tirpitz has already met with the warden...

……

Luo Fan: "Speaking of which, do you remember an old friend, the one who was the main character at that birthday party in high school?"

Company: "Yes, I remember. What happened to him?"

Currently, we can only try to answer the call and process the information again.

Without having exchanged code words beforehand, this level of efficiency was already quite high. Luo Fan wasn't sure how much the company actually understood, so he could only try to get the company to focus on the key points by emphasizing and introducing the topic.

Luo Fan: "He's facing a serious unemployment crisis right now, and to be honest, it's a bit pitiful. I've been trying to help him out recently. You know, we used to have a good relationship, so it's okay for me to offer some assistance occasionally. You shouldn't mind, right?"

Company: "Of course I don't mind. To be honest, I'd also like to see how he's doing now. I remember he used to say something quite often..."

The information in that statement was clear enough, involving the identity of the target person, and the company quickly followed up.

Luo Fan was overjoyed, not expecting the company to understand so quickly. Now he no longer needed to make too many explanations that could be easily questioned.

Luo Fan: "Yes, he does often say a phrase, it's kind of his catchphrase, especially when he meets acquaintances, he always says it like that..."

"Do you like biology? I don't. I hope my biology teacher gets hit on the head by a bucket of water on the door frame."

Luo Fan: "He has always been bad at biology, so he often asks this question to others, whether he knows them well or not, as if he is looking for like-minded people. He really thinks that everyone dislikes biology as much as he does."

Company: "Hmm, now that you mention it, I remember. I bet he still says these things to you often now, right?"

Luo Fan: "Yes, although we were serious back then, we still often use that phrase as a joke to tease him as we grow up, and it works just as well as ever."

……

Okay, we've determined the code for meeting the target: "Do you like biology?" If the other person answers "no," I hope my biology teacher gets hit on the head by a bucket on the doorframe, then that person is the one they're looking for.

This is considered the fastest-receiving code, since Luo Fan's hints were quite obvious. As long as you connect it to the purpose of the operation, it's easy to find the connection.

Luo Fan: "Tsk, speaking of high school, I'm reminded of those bullies again. A few bastards who loved to gang up on others. Although they were dealt with several times and even went to juvenile detention, they never changed their ways. My old friend was bullied by them quite a bit."

Company representative: "I seem to vaguely remember them, since they haven't contacted me much."

Luo Fan: "Yes, it's a good thing they didn't come looking for you, otherwise things would have been very troublesome."

Four people bullying an old friend... The company subconsciously began to think of the group of people at the breakfast table just now, there were exactly four of them, and it was obvious that they had ill intentions.

Just as Luo Fan was about to continue, an impatient voice interrupted him: "You only have one minute left in your visiting time, so hurry up and finish what you have to say."