Surviving the Apocalypse with my Multiplier System - Chapter 47

Chapter 47: Setting Up A Home
Rayne decided to walk through the forest for a bit before taking out a small motorcycle to avoid leaving tracks on the ground. She wanted to hide away for a few months until the world had time to stabilize after such a transition.

As she walked, she took her time enjoying the forest environment around her. She watched as a pair of squirrels ran around each other and climbed a tree once she got close. She even spotted a fawn walking around with its mother, scavenging for food along the forest floor.

This environment almost made Rayne forget about the horrors that were happening all around her, until she felt another massive earthquake. Running toward a large tree, she threw her body against it, using the trunk for support until the earthquake ended. Even the animals were frantically running around, some even falling.

“I really hope these earthquakes end soon. This is already too much, and the apocalypse has just begun,” said Rayne as she observed the environment around her.

The earthquake lasted a few minutes, shaking the leaves off many trees in the process. When it finally ended, Rayne decided it was time to take out the motorcycle. She had been walking for over an hour now and felt she was deep enough in the forest where her tracks wouldn’t be easily discovered .

She pulled out a small white motorcycle that she had stored at the dealership where she purchased her SUV. She was able to open the small metal box that held all of the keys to the vehicles stored in that warehouse, granting her easy access to the many vehicles she stored from there.

As she tried to start the motorcycle, she realized it was out of gas, so she pulled out a red gasoline container from her system and filled up the gas tank.

“This came in handy sooner than I thought it would,” she thought as she placed the gasoline container back into the system.

She decided to make another copy of this gas container to keep alongside the original one. Her reasoning was that if she needed to hand out gas to people later on, it might be suspicious that she had full gas containers.

After she sorted out the gas situation, she hopped on the motorcycle and carefully drove it further into the forest. She drove for about another hour until she reached a picturesque valley with a river running through the center. The morning light reflected off the water’s surface, making it seem as if it were sparkling.

Rayne walked around, taking in all of the beautiful sights. She noticed there were plenty of fish in the river and a number of wild fruits and herbs scattered throughout the valley. She felt like she had walked into a different dimension.

There was a very large maple tree in the middle of the valley, its trunk at least three times the diameter of a standard tree. Rayne decided that she would set up her new temporary home under this tree.

She walked over and opened her system panel. She had a few different options for campers, ranging from small, compact ones to giant, tour bus-style ones. After comparing the different models, she ended up choosing a middle option.

It was a large pull-out style camper that came fully equipped with a small kitchenette, bathroom, and bedroom. There was even a small area with a couch and table, making it feel very cozy. The small couch folded out to make a secondary bed if needed.

What Rayne liked about this model of camper was the option for an outdoor shower. It had hookups for a small water tank and even a propane water heater, allowing for hot showers if desired.

Rayne placed the camper right under the large maple tree and secured it to the ground. Another reason she chose this camper was the added supports it came with, allowing it to be anchored to the ground. Rayne thought about the recent earthquakes and felt that this would be the safest option.

After setting up the supports, Rayne went inside to make the camper feel more like home. She placed fresh sheets and bedding on the bed, with a whole pile of fluffy pillows. In the kitchen, she placed a few basic pots and pans, plates, bowls, cups, and utensils, making it feel cozy and lived in. She added blankets and pillows to the fold-out couch and even a vase of fresh-cut flowers on the small table.

She stocked the small bathroom with towels, soaps, shampoos, toilet paper, and other necessities. Outside, she set up a small picnic table that she had gotten from the camping store, along with a few potted flowers to decorate the outdoor area. She parked her white motorcycle near the camper and went inside to fill the remaining cabinets with various non-perishable foods and water.

All of the walking and setup made Rayne feel a little sweaty, so she decided to take her first outdoor shower. She walked around to the back of the camper where the showerhead was and placed her towel on a wooden stool that she had set up earlier. Then, she slowly began to undress, unaware that someone had spotted her.

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Julian had been living in the bunker for a month now, waiting for Damien to lower his guard and come out of hiding. Damien was very cautious by nature, so Julian knew it would take a while before they saw any movement from his side.

That morning, Julian woke up to the ground shaking. He quickly got out of bed and ran toward the command center room, where he had communications to the outside world.

“Ian, what’s happening? I’m feeling massive earthquakes,” asked Julian, calling Ian’s phone.

“Boss! I’m glad you’re safe! It’s a disaster here. The massive earthquakes have toppled many buildings in the city, and many people have died!” replied Ian, his voice tinged with panic.

Julian sat for a moment, feeling like this was only the beginning of something big. Over the years, his instincts had let him overcome even the most impossible odds, so he trusted them immensely.

“Ian, listen to me. You need to gather our men and tell them to get to safety. Tell everyone close to you to gather as many supplies as possible. I feel like this will be the start of a societal collapse!” ordered Julian.

“Also, after you settle those affairs, I want you and Noah to move into the bunker with me. Bring Alpha Team with you. As for your family, send them to the shelter where my family is. There’s more than enough space.”

“Got it, boss. I’ll keep you updated on my progress,” replied Ian.

After the call, Julian grabbed a pistol and his satellite phone, deciding to take a walk around the perimeter of his bunker to see if there were any changes in the environment.

As he walked through the dense forest, he noticed small tire tread marks in the dirt. He quickly became alert and pulled out his pistol.

Julian followed the tracks carefully until he walked into the small clearing in the valley.

When Julian looked into the clearing, he noticed a beautiful woman with long golden hair showering behind a luxury camper. The water glistened as it ran down her smooth skin, making her look ethereal, like a fairy.

Crunch!

Julian stepped on a twig, causing it to snap and making him slightly panic. He tried to turn around, but his foot landed on a mossy rock, causing him to twist his ankle as he fell.