Dawn of the Void Book 2: A LitRPG Apocalypse Trilogy by Phil Tucker

Author:Phil Tucker [Tucker, Phil]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-05-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 30:

Gearing Up

68 days till Pits open

Might as well have been a lifetime. James dismissed the countdown as the elevator doors opened and he led Crimson Hydra out into the parking lot. Jessica had worked through the night to set up a new system, and each squad was to pass through in order to gather equipment before heading out to their intersections.

The parking lot was barely recognizable at this point. Foot traffic was intense, and overhead speakers announced messages and requests like at an airport.

“Shipment of divine diamond has arrived at Loading Bay 3.”

“Team Blue Hydra has completed quota for their night shift. Congrats team, be sure to mark your points on the board before clocking out.”

“3rd level Apprentice War Smith requested in Floor 3, Zone 2.”

The original cement walls were no longer visible; Structuralist walls compartmentalized everything, their surfaces glowing metallic green like the iridescent backs of a beetles.

A familiar face was waiting by the elevator, tablet in hand. “Mr. Kelly!”

“Mark, was it?”

“Yes, sir.” The young man had been a DRC assistant, or something. Was part of the first wave of government employees that Jessica had swiped. He was obviously pleased to have been remembered. “We’re ready for you, if you’ll step this way?”

Mark led them out of the immediate lobby-like area, down a hallway with colored strips running along the floor, and into a large space with a table along each opposite wall. James’s eyes widened at the sight of what lay on the tables: gear.

On one side lay swords, axes, spears, maces, all kinds of weapons. Chest plate armor, helmets, the parts for your arms and legs. At the very end of the lengthy table were a half dozen Sola Animas in their dormant form, and then on the wall hung what looked like hundreds of rune amulets. The other table was covered in military gear, ranging from crates of ammo and magazines to guns, rifles, military vests, and helmets.

He’d hoped Jessica would be present, but instead Mark handed them off to another lady who summoned their squad’s profile on her tablet and beamed at them.

“Welcome, Crimson Hydra, and it’s an honor to meet you, sir.”

It took James a moment to realize she was addressing him. “Oh, yeah. Uh - thanks.”

Her smile widened as if he’d just said the most perfect thing. “You’ve got a rare code gold, which means your team is free to pick whatever you think appropriate for your upcoming mission. Just check out with me before leaving.”

“Wait, anything?” asked Serenity.

“Well, yes, but we ask that you be mindful of the other teams that have yet to pass through. Please take only what you think you’ll need.”

“Oh, goody,” said Serenity. “Christmas has come early!”

“My friends, if I may?” Olaf stepped toward the medieval weapons. “I have some experience with this. HEMA has taught me a little, though nobody can say they know how real the way we fight today is to the way it used to be.”

Everybody clustered around him, eyeing the weapons.

“Most first

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