Surviving the Apocalypse with my Multiplier System

At the Government Base

Cal arrived with his small team. Since Dillon had taken over the base, he didn't have to wait in any lines or pay any entrance fees.

He also had access to the best rooms on the base. After Dillon returned from taking over, Leader Mai was placed in charge of managing the base while Dillon continued searching for Julian.

Cal's mission this time was to spread the experimental drug around the base and report any unusual behaviors.

One of the men who had accompanied him was a laboratory assistant, responsible for closely monitoring the effects of the prototype drug.

"Okay, guys, remember to start at the group house and advertise it as medicine. Don't forget to wear face masks while you're there, or you'll get sick," Cal announced.

He had brought a team of four "runners," who would be in charge of distribution.

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"Yes, leader!" they all responded respectfully before turning to leave.

"Oh, and be sure to make it seem like it's in high demand. Only give out a few at a time so that others feel like they're missing out," Cal instructed.

They nodded and left, leaving Cal alone in the apartment.

"Now, what do I do about those Barclays?" he muttered, feeling a headache coming on.

They were still useful, having managed to locate Julian right away. But they had become more and more annoying as the days passed.

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Skinner Mountain Motel

The next morning, Rayne woke up in a very good mood! She and Julian had made a lot of progress on their new base yesterday, and they could even begin bringing people over today.

"Do you think it's too early to start moving down the mountain?" Rayne asked with a hopeful expression.

Julian chuckled. "No. In fact, I believe it's better that we move sooner rather than later. The weather has acted as a shield for us, preventing Damien's men from searching for us. Now that it's gotten much warmer, they'll find their way here sooner rather than later."

Rayne nodded, agreeing with him. "So, how about you lead everyone down to the new base and get them started on filling the holes with dirt while I stay here to store everything and put the original furniture back?"

"Okay, that works. Let me go speak with Noah and Ian to tell them about our plans. I'll have Noah sort out the housing for Alpha Team and the newcomers as well," Julian said before leaving the room.@@novelbin@@

Rayne took the opportunity to store everything in sight and replace the old furniture, making the room feel untouched.

Even the dust returned with the old furniture, so if someone were to come the next day, it would appear as if no one had stayed there for a while.

In just a few short minutes, the once warm and comfortable room reverted to its previous lifeless state.

Rayne walked outside and saw Julian and Noah heading toward the main lobby to talk to Brandon and Mila about the move.

Meanwhile, Ian was instructing Alpha Team's group leaders to begin packing their belongings and loading up the jeeps.

Rayne walked over to Julian's side just as he finished speaking with Brandon.

"Hey, how did it go?" she asked.

"Great. Everyone is excited to move somewhere they can finally call home. They've been living a nomadic life for a while now, so settling down is something they've been wanting," Julian replied.

Brandon and Mila both happily agreed when Julian mentioned moving to a more permanent location.

Julian also explained that, for security reasons, no one would be allowed to leave the new base area for a while, but everything they needed would be provided.

Brandon didn't see any issues with this arrangement and quickly agreed. Everyone was tired of moving, and as long as they had what they needed, people would focus on their daily tasks.

Once the discussions were settled and everyone had packed, Julian hopped into a jeep with Noah and Ian and set off down the mountain.

The newcomers squeezed into the large RV and followed them, leaving Rayne all alone at the motel.

As soon as the vehicles disappeared from sight, she quickly got to work, storing all the stoves and furniture in each room.

Just as she had done in her own room, she replaced the old, original furniture in its proper place.

She also restored the lobby area since all the mattresses and supplies she had provided for the newcomers had been left behind.

Even the snow in the parking lot had melted, hiding their tracks completely.

It took Rayne a little over thirty minutes to store everything and return the motel to its previous state. Once she was finished, she hopped into her SUV and made her way to the new base.

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At the New Base

When Rayne arrived, everyone was looking around in awe.

Brandon's group, in particular, was shocked by the neat row of mobile homes and the massive warehouses bursting with supplies.

"You mean we can live here? Inside one of these homes?" Mila asked Noah, unable to believe her eyes.

Noah smiled politely. "Yes, of course. This is our new home now. We want everyone to flourish, so please treat this place with respect and help us maintain it."

Brandon nodded. "Of course. We're all hardworking people. Many of us are skilled laborers, so we can definitely contribute to the base."

Noah smiled, pleased to hear that they were willing to help. After discussing housing allocations, he mentioned the issue with the holes and warned them to be careful when walking.

Brandon grinned. "Don't worry. Just give us some shovels, and we'll fill them in quickly. Whoever put the rocks in first did a good job."

Rayne parked her car near the entrance, where the other vehicles were stationed, and walked over to the houses.

Inside, people were busy assembling basic furniture from the warehouses and chatting happily.

She spotted Laura in the housing warehouse, excitedly looking through the baby section.

"Are you finding everything you need?" Rayne asked.

Laura smiled, tears welling in her eyes. "Yes—more than that. I can't believe there are so many supplies for babies and children here. I feel like I can finally relax."

She gently patted her stomach, eager to meet her future child.

"I'll have Anna take a look at you. While I don't think she specialized in childbirth, she's an excellent doctor," Rayne said.

Laura's eyes widened. "There's even a doctor here? Yes, please, I beg you! Please let her check my baby. I want to make sure everything is okay."

Rayne nodded and went to find Ian so she could ask for Anna.