《The Reborn Otaku's Code of Practice for the Apocalypse》Chapter 2: The Best Refuge for the Apocalypse
Advertisement
The agent exited and escorted Luo Xun to a nearby apartment building.
"Brand new neighbourhood in the southwest area, some of the building have not been completed yet. The home is well placed, newly renovated with a great view and little noise. There may be only a few people here now but that will change once the new supermarket is built."
Luo Xun kept quiet, nodding while listening to the sales pitch. He already knew that only two floors of that building had been built, the new supermarket remained just a rumour. However this place would become a golden downtown area since the army and another regiment were nearby. Both conveniently in the southwest area.
In the future two bases were established at the beginning get of the Apocalypse and subsequent zombie outbreak. One was the rapidly cleared southwest base under the protection of two army regiments, the other was the eastern base.
A year after M-city was overcome, Luo Xun fled north to the southwest base and the eastern base the following year. Not long after he fled to A-city zombies and mutant animals appeared at the same time. Luo Xun remembered the bas.e.m.e.nt of eastern Building 3, his previous home of 8 years during the Apocalypse. Since he now has an alternative, he naturally will no return to that bas.e.m.e.nt. Not to mention that bas.e.m.e.nts are currently on rented out for storage purposes.
In the corridor someone had written a string of phone numbers in oil pen and pasted small advertis.e.m.e.nts for renovating or installing air conditioning and plumbing. Even the elevator door was not left untouched, when the two entered inside the elevator, the walls were covered in posters.
Luo Xun glanced around while the agent awkwardly smiled.
"People came in advance since there isn't any surveillance and this is not considered private residential property yet."
"As usual then." Luo Xun looked at the graffiti in the corridor.
Advertisement
By the time he had arrived, the walls had long since become unspeakably filthy. Any trace of wall postings had been covered with the blood and brain matter of deceased zombies.
They stopped at the 16th floor, the agent unlocked the apartment with the key and described the home.
"The first floor has a living room, balcony, kitchen, bathroom and storage room. The second for has a terrace, 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms one large and two small. Have a look inside."
The agent continued, "The house is fully furnished and comes with a secure door. A family had planned to move in but got a work transfer. The new workplace was too far from here, hence the need to rent out. Though the appliances have not arrived yet."
Luo Xun dipped his head, knowing there was more to the situation. The home had been set up for an elderly person because of the location and terrace, therefore there was not an urgent need for appliances. However the elderly person had pa.s.sed away from illness so the home was now empty.
The agent had been deliberately vague, possibly afraid the Luo Xun would not rent if he knew all the details. Luo Xun was satisfied with the sunlight streaming through the large windows at the back. When they went upstairs, Luo Xun bypa.s.sed the empty bedrooms and headed to the terrace. It was sealed with gla.s.s for safety reasons and the roof was too windy.
Even better (for Luo Xun) it was tempered gla.s.s. With this, he felt the 3500 monthly rent was a good value, considering the cost of living in urban areas.
"Okay the house is good."
"Then you...?"
"I will rent, when can the landlord come and sign the contract?"
The agent grinned and called the landlord. The monthly rent was 3500 with a deposit of three months worth of rent upfront and a 3500 agent fee. The two parties signed the agreement on the morning of October 1 and Luo Xun received the key to his dream house.
Advertisement
In his past life he had admired this house. When he reached A - city southwest base, home planting techniques and simple water purification had already been implemented amongst others. Various explorer teams had gathered mutated crop seeds from nearby farmland. After a.n.a.lysis and observation by the research department some crops were discovered to have high yields and short planting times. Thus crops that provided basic energy needs were popularized.
At that time, Luo Xun only had a bas.e.m.e.nt room under 10 square meters, with barely a breeze and a trickle of sunlight from being blocked by other buildings. Unlike earlier residents who could set up solar panels on their patch of roof, Luo Xun had to buy electricity at exorbitant prices from others.
Even so, he planted a number of crops that did not need sunlight in is small bas.e.m.e.nt such as beans sprouts, chives, garlic and some other non-mutated crops. He also had some large yield mutated crops that grew in shade. This decision helped him save a lot of money. In Luo Xun's mind, his practical skills are quite strong. Even in poor conditions he would find a way to survive, even better now that he e turned to the past.
Only eight buildings had been built, when a portion of North central area returned to the city, six buildings were ready for sale. This area had been established three knows ago, the new home had Ben renovated under a month ago.
When the Apocalypse struck, four buildings had been finished, two had been outfitted and the last two did not have any doors or windows installed. Two of the houses were completed under the supervision of the army to provide a safe area. They did not deal with already completed homes.
The original owners were left out by survivors once the Apocalypse began in earnest. In his past life, a family of three had rented the place out half a month before the start of the Apocalypse. This was since there weren't any appliances despite having good furnis.h.i.+ngs. Most migrant office workers in the city would choose somewhere else, otherwise how much would they need to spend to buy appliances?
Luo Xun knew the house was excellent. Later on, he could buy solar panels from the military and take advantage of the window s.p.a.ce. Useful if one cannot or does not want to buy electricity. Mrs. Wu had a hard personality and loved to be frugal. Usually with multiple purchases there would be concessions, however Luo Xun never got any discounts. So he went and bought himself a rechargeable battery to become self sufficient.
The two sides almost came to blows but the family of three with thick waistlines had to swallow their words when they descended from the 16th floor. The family relied on the fortuitous location of their home to sell electricity as their livelihood, unlike others who grew crops at home. In addition, the son had never been outside the secured areas since the mother could not bare if her child got killed out on an expedition.
The landlord was missing after the start of doomsday and did not return to the southwest base. Luo Xun was not sure but they had likely died during the disaster. Even if they had returned, they would not get their original home back since housing was allocated according to base regulations.
Luo Xun was not a saint, since he was an ordinary person he never entertained thoughts of heroism. With the house, he now had a dwelling which he wanted to turn into a fortress to improve his life (in comparison to his past life). A place he can spend the long and terrible apocalypse in relative relief and peace.
There are now 57 days until the end of the world.
Advertisement
- In Serial11 Chapters
Remnant.
The year 2149, and Earth has reached an all-time high in both peace, technology, culture, etc. Humanity has finally stretched beyond their cradle and colonized the moon and Mars. Yet, in such a glorious era, specks of filth remains. Alan Morris is a chronically ill patient with an insatiable wanderlust, yet fated to remain eternally locked to his hospital bed.His illness requires him to have constant care and attention, which drains enormous amounts of his familiys ressources. After having spent a decade in the hospital with no sign recovery, his family finally decide to cut all ties with him.Recognizing that he is now alone with no support, he despairs and finally reconcile himself to enter the abyss quietly without struggle.Yet, it seems as though poor Alan is the butt of all jokes in the Universe. The very next day after being abandoned he is met with Aliens assaulting the Earth and abducting him. Join our protagonist, as he loses his humanity (litterally) but gains the chance to see more of the universe than any other being ever.Note: My first ever story, be warned of errors and boring content. Also, i guarantee NOTHING. i am doing this because otherwise, i will NEVER get this this damn story out of my head. Lastly, no schedule, no promises, and if i get bored, i may just fade away. Can't accept this? Well tough. This also means that i couldn't care less about your opinions. Advice i'll gladly accept. Opinions will be ignored. Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN ANY PICTURES USED IN THIS STORY! NOT EVEN THE COVER
8 166 - In Serial14 Chapters
Ascended Dark Sovereign
In a world ravaged by war between two opposing types of practioners, the Magus and The Martial Strength Cultivators, lives a young boy with genius intelligence and exceptional potential. With his parents being ripped from his arms by war, he must rise up alone to conquer the Primal World and the Heavens as the Ascended Dark Sovereign.
8 149 - In Serial174 Chapters
DEAD IN BED By Bailey Simms: The Complete First Book
You've never, ever read a book like this.When a sexually-transmitted plague breaks out in Ashley Young's small town, leaving its victims with a bizarrely amplified libido, everything about her life changes. DEAD IN BED is partly a suspense thriller with a strikingly unique story, partly a page-turning mystery about a disease that makes people hopelessly crave sexual contact, and partly a neo-western adventure in the American heartland. For readers who can handle a smart, controversial female protagonist who's willing to do anything -- no matter how difficult or morally questionable -- in order to survive, the series pulls them in like an unshakeable addiction. . . . Bailey Simms, teen author of DEAD IN BED, is stuck at home with a rare medical condition. Writing is her only escape, so she's determined to keep her salacious series hidden from her strict father. Soon an older boy starts to secretly help her, and Bailey finds new opportunities for freedom she's never had. But as DEAD IN BED grows in popularity, and Bailey's fans start to clamor for the sequel, she learns that being a successful Wattpad author may come with a terrifyingly dangerous price.
8 60 - In Serial34 Chapters
Homecoming Hero [Post/Reverse Isekai]
A Reverse/Post-Isekai story. When he was only fourteen, Morgan Moon was thought to have died in an infamous plane crash. Instead, he arrived in the world of Validar where he discovered that he was the Chosen One prophesied to rid Validar's Nine Realms of its maniacal tyrants. After a decade-long adventure across this new world, Morgan fulfilled his destiny at the cost of his life. This, however, only concluded the hero's saga in Validar itself. Rather than making a final departure to the afterlife, he's found himself back on Earth after ten years. To his shock, he hasn't made the journey alone. Quite a few and far from the friendliest of Morgan's 'old associates' from Validar had made their way to Earth ahead of him, and they all have been eagerly awaiting the Chosen One's return for one reason or another. The hero's homecoming will not quite be the wholesome event he was hoping for.
8 193 - In Serial18 Chapters
My Vampire Lover
The vampire group, called Voltron, meets a human, Y/n. A member from the vampire group, the Galra, has taken an interest in Y/n. Keith and Y/n fall in love, but Y/n and Voltron learn something about Y/n that leaves everyone in shock. Y/N uses pronouns they/them, so anyone can be y/n. Keith Kogane x Reader
8 212 - In Serial6 Chapters
The Flash and co. x Metta!Child!Reader
AGH THE PICTURE OF BARRY IS SO CUUUUUTE~!!!! sorry im a big fan of the show, aaand to show it heres a story of you x Barry/The Flash~! (there wont be a frequent schedule sorry ;3; also there will be large time skips, sorry again!!!! QwQ)
8 174