Girls' Frontline: My Apocalypse with Dolls

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"I really didn't notice. I was just thinking about other things, going to the library when I was supposed to, eating when I was supposed to, and resting when I was supposed to." (puzzled)

"You...I...Okay, why is someone as important as you staying in this dilapidated temple? It's one thing to be diligent in your studies, but you're also good at attracting attention. Why can't I have those qualities?" (Shuts down again)

"Hey, if this trait were on you, it wouldn't be called 'abundance' (盈缺), it would be called 'idiot' (傻缺)." (Evil grin)

"Hey, what do you mean? Do you believe that for the next two weeks your only food will be pickled cabbage?"

"Hey, no, no, no, I was wrong, I was wrong..."

"I'm sure you'll love this. Don't forget to yell 'Hey hey!' before you start eating, and I'll record it for you. You'll definitely be a sensation on the forum tomorrow!"

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

Every scene in the dormitory flashed before Yingque's eyes again; those lively roommates were the people she cherished most besides her mother.

After graduation, everyone went their separate ways, and I wonder what they're all doing now...

However, it's easy to guess that her choice was definitely the stupidest. Everyone else went to work, but she gave up such a great opportunity to go find her relatives.

Although I missed her, I didn't offer much advice, but simply wished her well, hoping that she could find the person she wanted to find in this lifetime.

Such a good girl, don't let her down...

295 Deficiency and Deficiency, Executioner and Alchemist

When Yingque came out of the bathroom wrapped in a bath towel, he found that the kind lady had already closed her book and gone to bed, so he left a small lamp on for her.

She controlled her movements, slowly walked out of the bathroom, returned to the bedside, and prepared to patiently wait for the water droplets on her body to dry.

At this time of day, it seems quite early in Donghuang, right?

It's time to let my family know I'm safe and sound.

"Mom, I've arrived in Baiying. I've made some friends here, and everything is fine."

The girl pressed send, delivering the short but reassuring text message to her mother.

But when she thought of her mother, she felt a little homesick...

I think of that stream, the beef jerky there, the cloud cakes there, the mountain paths there, the pigs, cattle, chickens, and ducks there, and the air and scenery there.

Although he wasn't her saint, he still did his best to raise her.

When I was born, I was very young and was found by a farming couple who took me home to raise me.

Adding another person means adding another burden, especially for a farming couple. However, they don't have any siblings or other children...

Before leaving, Dad smiled and said to her, "It's good to have Yingque! It's a nice name, your mother won't have to suffer, and the family will save on medical expenses..."

Yes, mothers don't have to suffer because of pregnancy, nor do they have to worry about not being able to afford medical expenses, which could cause problems for either the mother or the child.

Although it was just a joke, Yingque could still tell that her father was genuinely happy...

However, he left early, and he left with a smile...

So, her mother single-handedly supported her through university, enabling her to get to where she is today.

The family was never wealthy, barely able to make ends meet. Moreover, in recent months, a highly contagious disease had broken out in the White Eagle. Although there had been no outbreak in the Eastern Empire, the livestock industry worldwide had been impacted to some extent, and all poultry had to undergo three strict inspections before they could be slaughtered and sold.

Although animal husbandry isn't their main occupation, a single cow can cost over a thousand yuan, even if it's just for plowing...

She barely had enough for her own living expenses, let alone sending money home, even though her mother told her not to...

What's even more heartbreaking is that she's not a native of this world, and she had already encountered someone she had to find, even her adoptive mother, whom she had to leave behind to search for.

But at least, she did everything she was supposed to do, she made them proud, and rest assured, with her talent, she wouldn't go hungry.

She simply chose the path that would lead to hunger...

I'm sorry to everyone who loves me, but I've found the one I love, and I must go find him, even if I'm not sure if I can...

This road is like that, it's one-way. If you're afraid, don't go; if you go, don't be afraid.

She was clearly not afraid.

Not only was she unafraid, she didn't even hesitate. Her only concern was whether her departure would cause inconvenience to others.

Once everything was ready, she resolutely took that step.

Of course, it doesn't mean that she disappeared without a trace after leaving. She will definitely go back to visit again if she has the chance in the future.

"Uh, never mind, let's focus on the present, Yingque. Don't overthink it, you can do it!"

The strong-willed girl composed herself and then... went back to the bathroom to change into her pajamas.

After brushing her teeth, Yingque returned to bed, ready to turn off the lights and go to sleep.

She didn't notice the sparkling ring beside Pascal's pillow; she just wanted to get some rest and then quickly look for clues in the neighborhood the next morning...

Goodnight, Yingque.

......

Although he didn't go to bed early last night, Luo Fan still climbed out of AK12's embrace early and headed towards Pascal's room on the third floor.

Hopefully she slept well tonight and wasn't affected by Pascal's surroundings...

Within minutes, he tiptoed to the door and slowly pushed it open.

Winter days come late, and they draw the curtains, so the room is still quite dark.

Every now and then I could hear the morning breeze pattering against the window; it was arrhythmic, but not noisy, though clearly unsuitable as an alarm clock...

As time passed, Luo Fan got closer and closer to the bed, but no matter how close she got, she still couldn't see the young lady.

That's strange, how could it have run away?

.......

When he got to the bedside, he still only saw Pascal. Lofan gently patted the side of the blanket a few times, but still couldn't feel any protrusion.

......

What about people?

Where is everyone?

"What the hell? They're supposed to be sleeping there, where are they?"

"What's the matter?"

Pascal was awakened by Lovan's noise; clearly, both of them looked quite displeased...

"Where is that lady?"

"Where's that lady?!" (Where's my wife?!)

"Da da di da da"

"She slept with you, so where do you think she is?!"

"I can't come!"

......

Yingque got up very early today, probably around six o'clock...

Although I was supposed to get up early to look for clues, I was, after all, living under someone else's roof and couldn't just stay for free; I had to do some work.

So she decided to get up early and help the bartender shovel the snow in front of the door before looking for clues. She figured there would still be enough time; there was no point in rushing.

Without hesitation, Yingque wrapped his coat around himself and left the room in the dark, heading up the stairs towards the bar.

However, a slightly awkward little incident occurred along the way...

As she went downstairs, she encountered a woman with long, black hair who looked quite "wild" and seemed not to be fully awake yet.

The two happened to bump into each other on the second floor.

The two stared at each other for a good few seconds...

......

"Holy crap! Alchemist, a thief broke into my house, and it was a woman! Come quick!"

"Wait, I'm not...!"

"What are you yelling about? Everyone's still asleep. Watch out, or I might..."

Then, the second white-haired woman came out, brushing her teeth casually.

The three of them stared at each other for a few more seconds...

"Is this a thief?"

"I already said that!"

"Wait, I really am not...!"

boom......

......

"So, you arrived last night, or... did 'Mr. Luo' ask you to stay?"

The four of them are now sitting on a sofa in the bar, with Yingque facing the executioner and the alchemist.

She nodded obediently and said, "Yes, Mr. Luo allowed me to stay. I only got up early to shovel snow..."

Why do they seem so different from Mr. Luo's description? They look so vicious!

P.S.: I might not be able to update tomorrow due to school matters. Please remember that I'm just a high school sophomore, and I'm not always that free.

296 Jump down!

Didn't the bartender say they were very friendly? How come he almost beat her up the first time they met?

Although... they've never met each other, it's actually quite normal for them to mistake me for a thief...

If she were to see a stranger in her home for the first time, she might react the same way, but she simply couldn't lift a woman up with one hand...

"Hmm... do you believe it, alchemist?"

"Because she's too weak, I could win an arm wrestling match against her with just one finger."

The conversation between the black-haired and white-haired women left Ying Que speechless. Although her suspicions might have been dispelled, she had done manual labor before, so how could she not even bend a single finger...?

Ying Que said seriously, "Ahem, are you willing to believe me now?"

This caught their attention, and the two men, who had been deliberating, refocused their attention on her.

"Uh......"

The two women's gazes made Yingque somewhat uncomfortable, even though they were both women.

The executioner scanned Ying Que from head to toe, and even gently pinched her arm muscles before nodding to confirm that everything was correct.

"Yeah, he's really weak. He probably wouldn't even be able to carry a single case of bourbon whiskey. He's probably not a thief."

After all, besides the alcohol, there wasn't much else to steal from them, but the alcohol was valuable enough...

...Never mind, as long as the misunderstanding is cleared up, it doesn't matter how you evaluate yourself.

"Then, may I ask, what is the relationship between the two Mr. Herlos?" Ying Que was quite curious about this, because she had noticed that they both had a ring on their ring fingers, and it didn't look like an ordinary silver ring...

If you say that, the executioner won't be sleepy anymore!

"Oh, me? That's my girlfriend, of course..."

"A college classmate, we started a business together after graduation."

Before the executioner could even spit out his saliva, the alchemist covered his mouth and pulled him into his arms.

"Ugh, ugh!" Given the difference in size, it was difficult for the executioner to struggle.

Although the alchemist's smile was much more harmonious than before, it sent a chill down Yingque's spine.

She didn't dare doubt him, and could only say, "You're strong, so whatever you say is right..."

Once the executioner's movements slowed down, she released him and waved her hand, saying, "Let's not talk about this anymore. You said you were going to shovel snow, right?"

"Well, I'll be staying here for a while, but I can't just do nothing. I'd like to help shovel the snow..."

The conversation returned to normal, and the atmosphere eased, except that one side was sitting upright and the other was acting nonchalantly.

Having received permission, the alchemist got up to fetch his tools.

"Let's go together then, but you'd better protect your butt."