Reincarnated for an Apocalypse Store – a Shop Progression Litrpg
Book by: Zenkarn
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A baseball bat to the head kills, and Arthur Clark is no exception. A former wage slave, he finds in his death that the dragon goddess and her children want him to keep working - to bring economic prosperity to a ruined city. Now he has gangsters, wannabe superheroes, and starving survivors as his customers, and an inventory to scavenge from the roaming mutated wildlife.
If only this was as easy as it’d been in his books.
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Table of Contents
Meeting with Upper Management
Arthur Clark shivered in the frigid 5am air and frowned at the sight that awaited him.
The door to the store he work... Read Chapter
Chapter 2: Taking Stock
Blackness enveloped him, leaving nothing to see even as he felt himself falling.
Arthur wanted to scream, cry, or flail. To perform a... Read Chapter
Rats In The Warehouse
Clang!
Thud!
Screech!
Arthur scrambled away from the now-closed gate as he did his best to catch his breath. With wide eyes, ... Read Chapter
A growing Inventory
Arthur stared at the screen.
It floated before him. Wherever he moved his eyes, it followed.
Which proved to him its importa... Read Chapter
Trickle-down economics
It appeared the goddess was listening to him, after all.
That, or he got extraordinarily lucky.
Either way, Arthur awoke to the s... Read Chapter
Pests out the back
Arthur needed to do something.
A fact that made the pop-up now floating before him rather annoying. He ignored the list, selecting to... Read Chapter
Wholesaler’s Offer
He’d almost forgotten what a good night of sleep felt like.
His body ached. A not-so-subtle reminder of what he’d been through th... Read Chapter
Corporate Espionage
Arthur did his best not to cower at the sight.
His thoughts whirled as he attempted to process what was sitting in front of him.
... Read Chapter
Recruitment Offer
Even seeing the dragon goddess who sent him to this world was less surprising than watching the monsters before him kneel.
Arthur mov... Read Chapter
Employee Interview Part 1
Dr. Muriler remained sitting in the same spot they’d left him in when they rushed off to deal with the intruders.
He was... Read Chapter
Employee Interview Part 2
The room was silent at that statement.
Arthur wasn’t sure if that question was a rhetorical one or not, and none of the ... Read Chapter
Grand Opening
Arthur stared over the newly created canyon in the center of the vat room.
Though it would need a new name now, he thought, seeing as... Read Chapter
Management Training
Time froze.
He could tell because of the way Dr. Muriler’s tail stopped moving mid-swing. The way Nyssa no longer breath... Read Chapter
Outsourcing Opportunities
A week.
That was how long it’d been since he’d made his hires. Arthur found himself currently lounged against a nearby building, ... Read Chapter
Information Broker
The answer to his question turned out to be more than Arthur had dreamed of.
With each piece of information revealed, two golden disk... Read Chapter
An Abundance of Contractors
Arthur sat behind the counter, watching as another figure accepted the newly generated quest.
The woman smiled at him. Her gaunt... Read Chapter
Letter of Complaint
Even more of the unaligned residents of Ashtown arrived almost as soon as the sun rose.
They’d woken up Arthur with all ... Read Chapter
Parking Lot Brawl
Nobody spoke.
Arthur raised an eyebrow at the man, who moved his horse into the center of the makeshift arena. Augustus st... Read Chapter
Powers and Pigeons
Arthur shifted in his seat as he stared at the dragon statue that decorated his counter, willing it to come to life.
Pydes didn’t s... Read Chapter
Shoplifting
Arthur started the next day, groggy and exhausted.
Last night had not been one of his best. Time ticked by slowly, and his... Read Chapter
Backroom Dealings
Arthur sat alone in the dark as he cursed the situation he’d found himself in.
After Riccardo’s cryptic question, they... Read Chapter
Sidewalk Therapy
People started screaming as a body hit the floor.
Arthur wasn’t one of them, instead he stared in silent shock at the corpse that n... Read Chapter
RE: Grand Opening
The building they found was awash with light.
It was on the same side of the street as the stall had been, about three sto... Read Chapter
Corporates Degree
Arthur watched as Pydes stomped in circles, his enlarged claws gouging into the concrete roof. Smoke billowed from his nose in dark grey ... Read Chapter
Chapter 27: Meeting the suppliers
Riccardo’s rickshaw turned up bright and early the next day.
Arthur waited for him behind the counter, hoping that the b... Read Chapter
Otherworldly Journeys
Epyrth didn’t look angry as she stared at him from across the desk.
Her face was devoid of emotion, a still mask that re... Read Chapter
Forging Alliance
As The Explorer led them towards the Watchdog Knights’ territory, he couldn’t help but marvel at what they’d created.
... Read Chapter
Sustainable Growth
By the time the Rickshaws pulled up outside, Arthur was in his spot behind the counter.
Augustus was inside, a departure from his nor... Read Chapter
Hello From the Pit
“What the fuck?”
It was all Arthur could think to say. After all, what else was there?
As one of the two-headed mutant hounds... Read Chapter
Perks and Power
If not for the people still in line, Arthur would have laughed.
Level 10, he’d finally reached it.
The last sale had been ... Read Chapter
Monster Management
Arthur needed no additional encouragement to get moving.
His legs propelled him forward, as something heaving landed behind him. When... Read Chapter
Funeral Parlor
Upon hearing the thump of something large falling over, Arthur realized he wasn’t dead.
He cracked his eyes opened and tried to foc... Read Chapter
Business Expansion
Arthur was the last to enter the basement.
The Heady siblings stood near the generator, hands moving as they held a silent... Read Chapter
Employee Transfer
As the fifteen-minute timer ended, silence filled the room.
Arthur waited for his two guests to move first. However, neither seemed e... Read Chapter
Employee Counseling
His prediction was spot on.
It took most of the night, but Theobold stopped crying sometime near dawn.
The ex-squire watched the ... Read Chapter
Prepping for Close
The answer to Theobold’s question turned out to be a resounding yes.
There was a lot to do in the last few days before t... Read Chapter
After Hours Emails
Arthur stared at Carina, hoping that his disbelief didn’t show in on his face.
She didn’t react to his gaze.
“Of course, we... Read Chapter
Shuffling of the Board
Arthur’s good mood soured fast when Riccardo entered the store.
Carina walked beside him, her face devoid of emotion as ... Read Chapter
Epilogue
Make sure you read the previous chapter before this one. Otherwise, you'll get a spoiler and be sad.
Arthur sat on the ground w... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 1: Customer Rumors
"Thanks for shopping at Apocalypse Assortments!"
Arthur felt strange at how rote those words had become as he smiled at the man placi... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 2: Supplier Ambush
Arthur sat in the back of the rickshaw, glad that he’d gotten rid of the card that slapped against the spokes to create the fake e... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 3: Trade Route Deals
Arthur’s first thought upon seeing the kitchen they marched him to was cozy. His second was how wonderful it smelled.
An... Read Chapter
Book 2—Chapter 4: Defense Negotiations
They arrived at the Museum to find the entrance under heavy guard.
People were being corralled away by a series of knights... Read Chapter
Book 2—Chapter 5: Security Contract
Alyssa was out of her seat in an instant.
“Report!”
One knight saluted, her voice shaking as she spoke. “M... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 6: Job Negotiations
None of the Knights or their charges returned that night.
Thankfully, the sewer dwellers arrived for the normal rounds of ... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 7: Bargains and Returns.
Arthur watched as the pigeon fluttered over and landed on the counter. It strutted around as it cooed and pecked at the box. At that... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 8: Stock Acquisition
It was a tense fifteen minutes while Arthur waited for Theobold to return from the basement.
He waited while leaning on the counter, ... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 9: Investors Call
The night air was icy as Arthur stood on the street, looking down at the card the cultists had delivered.
It’d taken mer... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 10: Business Lunch
Arthur let the other two start before him.
Richard appeared to take this in stride. He grabbed one of the serving spoons a... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 11: Returning Customers
Arthur could feel the blood pumping in his ears.
Derrick smirked, and placed his hands on his hips. His basic polo shirt a... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 12: Manager Meeting
Arthur remained half leaning on Nyssa, as Theobold and Augustus moved around looking at tables.
“What do you think?” H... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 13: Updated Security
He watched the dragon warily as he finished his explanation.
The anger was still there, but the obvious sign of triumph was visible a... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 14: Food Court Expansion
Augustus came back with the last table and jumped in to help them finish setting up their new food court/café area.
Nyssa and Jemima... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 15: Knight Delivery
Theobold shook him awake, excitement shining in his eyes.
“Wha?” Arthur mumbled as he yawned.
He remembered that he’d been ... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 16: Cost of Information
As Arthur watched the ex-gangsters file into the room, he mentally reviewed the exact promise he’d made with Lady Pigeonette.
From ... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 17: Super Sales
Two days later, Arthur smiled from his place behind the counter, putting down the pieces of crocodile hide Nyssa had been using to c... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 18: Poaching Employees
The first thing he did was turn off the alarm, much to everyone’s relief.
Theobold and Augustus stared up at him as Leo thrashed ha... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 19: Economic Growth
It surprised Arthur that Pydes hadn’t met them in front of the store from the way the dragon was pacing about.
As soon as they’d ... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 20: Multiversal Business
Nyssa’s face was as hilarious as he’d assumed it would be.
She stood in the entrance, stunned, as she stared at the mural she’d... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 21: Corruption and Repairs
It turned out the mall security offices were the same no matter where one went.
Arthur did his best to look around, even t... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 22: Seller's Alley
When Gastho mentioned it being called Seller’s Alley, Arthur made assumptions.
He’d assumed it would be dingy. A place with lots ... Read Chapter
Book 2 – Chapter 23: Internal Investigation
“She had an entire mall we could have been purchasing from, and we’ve been eating sewer monster meat this entire time?”
Arthur ... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 24: Triage Center
As people panicked, Arthur stood from his seat and moved towards the door.
Over his shoulder, he called out to Thomas.
“Into th... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 25: Diaboli Theatrum
On a small stage in the store's corner, a Boombox demon played soft music.
Its soft notes disturbed Arthur as they filled ... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 26: Chairmen of the board
Arthur held a new mug of coffee in his hands as he watched Richard stand next to the pillar of smoke.
The man looked profe... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 27: Dissatisfied Customers
Arthur was starting to understand a lot of the old money sayings as he looked into Penny’s beaming face.
She stood in an empty stor... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 28: Cleanup on Aisle Street
As though someone was listening to his words, the sounds of firing stopped. He heard a loud voice, Captain Swordsman’s, demanding peopl... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 29: Supply chain Disruption
Neither Red nor Marble looked happy as he pulled the three bags of counterfeit coins out of his inventory and into view.
T... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 30: Misuse of Stock
The longer he walked, the more worried he got.
All around him, people chatted and laughed, but he couldn’t help feeling that he was... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 31: Company Policy
Nyssa took Splotch with her as they climbed up the fire escape.
The little earth elemental squeaked from where it clung on... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 32: Org Chart Cleanup
He spent the next week focusing on profits and dealing with the store.
His new trade network helped with some of that. Jessib from Do... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 33: Interview Process
“So, what makes you want to work here?”
Arthur smiled as he asked, though it was more because this was the last time h... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 34: Corrupted Structure
Arthur waited in his office while Theobold and Leo dealt with Benny.
They checked him over for weapons to start, finding none. Afterw... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 35: Dream Hires
“What do you make of this, then?”
Arthur ignored the sun that beat down overhead as he looked at Pydes and held out the purple dr... Read Chapter
book 2 - chapter 36: workplace visitation
Arthur groaned, still tired, as something jabbed him in the side.
With effort, he forced his eyes open to see Dr. Muriler ... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 37: Dodging Reception
The climb into Genomian Inc. took longer than Arthur had expected.
Anger and worry churned in his gut, and he did his best to look ar... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 38: Office Warfare
Arthur peeked out of the office door to see what was going on.
What he saw wasn’t what he expected. The security robot, ... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 39: Green Policy
Officer Gregory’s head didn’t take as much effort to pop loose as Arthur had expected.
His cane was enough to do the job, poking ... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 40: Aggressive Negotiations
Their walk to the greenhouse had been suspiciously easy.
Not a single mutant animal had come near them the entire time. Ar... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 41: Negotiation Cleanup
Arthur sat with Lisa, Augustus, and Nyssa in an adjoining room.
Through the walls, he could hear Theobold yelling as his mother tried... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 42: Starting a Take-Over
Nyssa, Mike, and Dr. Muriler took the couch with the rat scientist in the middle. Splotch sat on Nyssa’s shoulder, watching everyt... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 43: Navigating Trouble
Arthur was third out of the elevator as they spilled into the room that held the corrupted grove.
Trees grew in familiar l... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 44: Striking the Deal
“Let’s get down to business.”
Arthur barely heard the dragon’s words over the sound of the imps that fluttered and... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 45: Take Over Complete
The air turned chaotic as George opened the crate.
Squeaks and chirps sounded out as the elementals burst onto the scene w... Read Chapter
Book 2 - Chapter 46: Store Cleanup
It took two trips to get their entire party up in the elevator.
Arthur went with the first group, a feeling of smug satisfaction cour... Read Chapter
Book 2 - EPILOGUE
The gray rat with its hat and cane stared at him from the back of the elevator wall.
Arthur smiled as he saw the symbol. This was his... Read Chapter
Book 3 - Chapter 1: Mismatched Reports
Arthur barely paid attention to his surroundings as Theobold kept the rickshaw moving at a steady pace through the streets of Ashtown.
... Read Chapter
Book 3 - Chapter 2: Delayed Meetings
The sound of raised voices let Arthur know they wouldn’t be starting the meeting on time.
“And why should you get it?... Read Chapter
Book 3 – Chapter 3: Decisions Pending Discussion
Tension hung in the air as Arthur made his way toward the alley that held the sewer’s entrance.
As he walked, he could see people t... Read Chapter
Book 3 - Chapter 4: Worksite Health and Safety
Posted chapter 3 and this one simultainiously due to chapter 3 have issues. If you havn't read chapter 3. You should do so now.
By t... Read Chapter
Book 3 - Chapter 5: Information For Sale
Gastho wasn’t anywhere to be found when Arthur appeared on the sidewalk outside The Multiverse Mall.
He tried not to let... Read Chapter
Book 3 – Chapter 6: Combative Start
After waking up, Arthur needed to cover the front counter to help a harried-looking Adam.
From what he could gather as they served cu... Read Chapter
Book 3 – Chapter 7: Experimental Management
The sheer warmth of the water from the decontamination shower surprised him as he turned the tap on.
Steam filled the narr... Read Chapter
Book 3 – Chapter 8: Group Merger Negotiations
Captain Swordsman’s lack of facial expressions made it hard to judge the mood as he stepped forward to say his piece.
"W... Read Chapter
Book 3 - Chapter 9: Secretary Trouble
Arthur spent the entire trip back from The Greenhouse mulling over what he’d seen inside the cupboard during his visit to The Assembly.... Read Chapter
Book 3 - Chapter 10: Visiting Corporate
Hi all, quick pre-chapter announcement to explain absences and so forth.
So, I've been sick. Like. For the past five days missing wor... Read Chapter
Book 3 - Chapter 11: Office Interrogation
The head office didn’t have any sort of jail, to Arthur’s relief.
He did his best to keep pace with the two guards, ey... Read Chapter
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This is an awesome start!! I love Arthur, lol, he's so funny in a dry, my life sucks way, lol.
Tue, September 5th, 2023 3:49amMust say, never read a novel where the MC has to sell goods under Dragon management, lol.
I'll keep reading! ^^