Surviving the Apocalypse with my Multiplier System novel Chapter 142

The originally spacious interior felt a little cramped due to the number of people inside. Rayne watched as everyone quietly went about doing their jobs.

She felt that this community was tight-knit and a good example of how, when people band together, they can overcome disaster.

There were many wood-burning stoves placed around the house, keeping it relatively warm.

Frank noticed Rayne eyeing the stoves and chuckled. "We collected all the stoves from the surrounding houses and brought them over. You wouldn’t believe the amount of wood we’ve burned through already."

Rayne nodded but stayed silent. Her nature wanted to help these people out, but she knew she needed to reign in that feeling. She decided to observe them a little more and see if there was a way to help them.

Frank led them into the kitchen, where it was slightly less crowded. Only Rita and a shy teenage girl with curly brown hair were inside, working their various jobs.

"This is Molly. She’s one of our newest members from the city. It was a miracle that she made it out," Frank introduced.

Molly quietly looked over to see Rayne, Julian, and Frank looking at her.

"Hi," she peeped out quietly and continued to peel the potatoes in the bucket in front of her.

"Haha! Don’t mind her. She’s a little shy, but she might be able to help you on your search for the chemist you’re looking for," laughed Frank.

He excused himself, stating that he needed to check on the cattle and other animals.

Rayne walked over to Molly. "Hello, my name is Rayne, and this is Julian. We’ve come from the south to look for a younger man who works as a chemist. Do you know anyone like this?"

Molly silently continued to peel the potato in her hand, and after a few minutes, she finally nodded. "I’ve met someone who said they were a chemist. He helped me out of the city." _{fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm}

Rayne couldn’t believe her luck! "Could you tell us where he is? We would like to talk to him!" she asked excitedly.

Molly’s face visibly dropped, and her eyes began to water. She shook her head. "I don’t know exactly, but he let himself get caught so that I could run away. He’s most likely at the Bloody Skull gang, the biggest one on the west side of the city."

Rayne frowned at the news. If he was captive behind one of the biggest gangs in the city, getting him out would be more difficult than she had anticipated.

Julian walked over and held her hand. "We should try it at the very least. I think if we’re careful, we have a decent chance of getting him out."

Rayne smiled, agreeing with his view.

Molly finally looked up from the potato in her hand with an astonished expression. "You mean you’re still going to go in to find him? That’s suicide! Those people kill for fun! It’s like a sport to them!" she cried out.

Rayne walked over and hugged the girl. She felt the guilt and hopelessness coming from her and wanted to help her release the pent-up emotions.