Surviving the Apocalypse with my Multiplier System - Chapter 156

Chapter 156: Your Own Base
Inside the RV

Jonah took a seat on the couch, marveling at the luxurious interior of the RV. It was his first time seeing something this grand. He had gone camping in the past and had even used a common type of pop-out camper, but this RV was nicer than the apartment he lived in.

Rayne walked over. “Feel free to take whatever you need. The fridge is fully stocked, and I left you some clothes in the bathroom if you want to take a shower. I’m not sure if they’re your exact size, but they’re all unused.”

“Ah… Thank you!” he said shyly. It felt less like they were traveling through the apocalypse and more like he had joined a famous band on their tour bus.

Before leaving, Rayne pointed to a small shelf near the couch. “There are a few different kinds of books over there. I’m not sure if you’re someone who likes to read, but the journey back will be a few days long.”

Jonah nodded and went over to look at what kind of books were available, opening a cabinet to see over 50 different types of books!

These guys must be very capable. They have so many resources and good things. I need to get on their good side.

Rayne went back to join Julian in the driver’s cabin.

“Is he settling in okay?” asked Julian.

“Yeah, I think he’s okay. He seems a little shy, so I’m giving him some space to get used to the place first,” Rayne smiled.

She sat down in the passenger seat and placed her hand on Julian’s thigh as he drove.

“I got a message from Noah just now,” he said in a low voice. Rayne looked over at him curiously, waiting for him to continue.

“Ivan’s whole team was found dead, and Jess is missing. Ian and Noah suspect that Jess jumped ship and joined Damien’s faction,” Julian said, his voice still low.

Rayne gasped. If Jess truly did betray them… “The bunker?!” she called out.

Julian nodded. “Yes, the bunker is most likely no longer safe. I just hope we make it back soon enough to give Jonah enough time to run his tests on the red substance before we need to run.”

Rayne sat in silence, lost in thought. Having that bunker was a peace of mind for her. It was a small safe haven, and now that it could potentially be lost, she felt a little lost.

“What do we do? Can we fight them?” she asked Julian.

He shook his head. “Unfortunately, we don’t have the manpower to go head-to-head with him. Even before the apocalypse started, Damien’s side had many more people. I can only imagine that he managed to recruit even more.”

“So the goal really is to find out where Damien is hiding and take care of him directly…” she said quietly.

Julian hummed in response. Damien was the biggest thorn in his side, and he was only getting stronger.

He knew that he couldn’t hide forever and that Damien was most likely already planting spies all over, looking for him.

Julian looked over at Rayne. Her beautiful face was now slightly furrowed as she was still lost in thought. He thought she looked incredibly adorable.

“How do you feel about creating your own base?” he asked, snapping Rayne out of her thoughts.

“Me? What do you mean?” she asked, surprised. She had never considered starting her own base.

Julian smiled. “Aren’t you the perfect person to do so? We could secure a large warehouse, fill it with supplies, strengthen our people, and give them hope for the future.”

Once their base was compromised, they would most likely head over to the government base. Julian wasn’t sure how long the government base would hold out if Damien decided to take over one day, so making their own might not be a bad idea.

Rayne’s mind raced. She had access to infinite resources, so being able to support a large population was not a problem. She had many different campers, RVs, building materials, and tools… so building something was also within reason.

Her eyes widened as she looked at Julian. “I think that idea is very possible! We just need to find a suitable location!”

Julian smiled. “Yes, I think it would be helpful to everyone around. We can start planning things out, but this won’t be an overnight project, so don’t feel rushed.”

Something this big required a lot of pre-planning, and as an architect, Rayne understood this very well.

“If we could find excavators and heavy machinery, I’ll need to copy them into my system,” she said, then continued to brainstorm good location ideas.

Having access to electricity would be important, so positioning in a place near a water generator or something similar would be ideal.

Julian listened to all of her ideas while presenting some of his own. They were so lost in thought that it was already late into the night when Rayne’s stomach growled, bringing her back to reality.

When she finally realized how late it was, she quickly jumped out of her seat! She had completely forgotten about Jonah!

She walked back into the living room area and found Jonah engrossed in a book.

“Hey, sorry! Are you hungry? I’m about to make some food,” she said, feeling guilty.

Jonah looked up from his book with wide eyes. “Food? You guys eat more than once a day?” he asked, shocked.

Rayne froze, then couldn’t help but laugh helplessly. “Yes, we usually eat all three meals unless something comes up. Is there anything you’re allergic to? Or any restrictions?”

Jonah couldn’t believe his ears! To be able to eat three meals a day was something he hadn’t hoped for!

“No! I can and will eat anything!” he said quickly. He used to be a picky eater, but after not being able to eat for weeks, all of that went out the window. He even felt that mushrooms were a delicacy, and he used to avoid them like the plague.

Rayne nodded and stepped into the kitchen. She waited until Jonah went back to reading his book before she opened the fridge to see what she could make.

After looking at the ingredients, she decided to make chicken cutlets, mashed potatoes, and a side salad.