Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World

Otherwise, with these vegetables, they could go to any safe zone, even the top-ranked safe zone like Huimang Safe Zone, and still secure considerable benefits. So why stay in this remote Pyeongseong Safe Zone?

Of course, It was because Pyeongseong Safe Zones had the largest population of ordinary people.

From the moment he met his boss in Fourth District, Hwa Jian had suspected this, and now he was more convinced than ever.

In this post-apocalypse world, with someone like his boss, there was definitely hope for the future.
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While his employee's admiration grew to near-heroic levels, Kim Haru had already arrived at the meeting point.

Before even stepping inside, he heard the loud and bustling voices from within.

Immediately, he felt a strong urge to back away.

Kim Haru glanced around. There were quite a few vendors trying to take advantage of the gathering of ability users at the meeting point, selling their goods. With sharp eyes, he spotted a hat and a few packs of masks.

The hat and mask packages were intact and appeared quite clean. Kim Haru didn't bother negotiating the price with the vendor, whether it was high or low, and paid fifty crystal cores to buy them.

The hat was a black bucket hat with a long enough brim to droop down and just cover his eyes without obstructing his view. After putting on the mask, Kim Haru immediately felt a significant boost in his sense of security.

Only then did he enter the meeting point.

Upon entering, he found a corner to stay in, waiting for Jang Dojang to arrive.

Before long, Jang Dojang showed up with his team. Kim Haru noticed right away—it was a group of familiar faces.

Following behind Jang Dojang were the four members of the Delta Squad, who also spotted Kim Haru and greeted him with smiles.

Kim Haru nodded slightly in response.

"This time, we're definitely going to encounter a horde of zombies. We still don't know what happened in Gochang County that caused such a large number of zombies to leave the area. Are you sure you want to go, Mr. Kim?" Jang Dojang asked once again.

With Kim Haru's firm nod of confirmation, Jang Dojang sighed helplessly. "Then please take care of yourself. The Delta Squad members are more familiar with you, so if anything comes up along the way, try to let them handle it. Their task this time is to protect you."

"The searching team consists of official core members and a few squad leaders, but the rest are civilians who have formed their own scattered teams. In order to avoid unnecessary complications, I haven't told too many people about your identity. I hope you understand."

"In any case, stay close to the Delta Squad and remain in the center of the group. Above all, stay safe."

Jang Dojang had a lot more to say, worried that this invaluable person, Kim Haru, might encounter trouble before returning. However, he was afraid that saying too much would annoy Kim Haru, so in the end, he simply entrusted him to the four members of Delta Squad with a serious expression.

Shin Woncheon and the others nodded solemnly.

Even without Jang Dojang's instructions, they would have made Kim Haru's safety their top priority. From the moment Kim Haru had saved them, they had already placed their lives in his hands.

Even though Mr. Kim himself might not realize it.

Jang Dojang didn't linger at the meeting point for long, afraid that staying too long might draw unwanted attention and cause trouble for Kim Haru. After delivering his message, he quickly left.

Shin Woncheon led Kim Haru toward the center of the group. The official members in charge of leading the team were there, having also been informed of Kim Haru's importance. They would be introduced to him, and the group would be setting off soon.

Gochang County wasn't originally called Gochang County; its real name was Gokmul County. The area's geographical advantages created a natural greenhouse effect due to the surrounding mountains, and the abundance of fertile soil and water resources gave it exceptional conditions for agriculture. Gradually, Gokmul County became a renowned major grain-producing region before the apocalypse.

The Pyeongseong Safe Zone, located near Gokmul County, shouldn't have faced such a shortage of food, but...

"In the first few years after the apocalypse, everyone was busy trying to survive. The safe zones weren't as stable as they are now, and no one really thought about Gokmul County. Even if they did, only small scattered teams dared to ventured there, and no one really paid attention to what happened to them. By the time people remembered that Gokmul County still had food, it was already too late."

Ryu Hyunwoo, who was tasked with keeping Kim Haru entertained, was the kind of person who could chatter endlessly without needing any response from others. As soon as he heard Kim Haru ask about Gochang County, he launched into an enthusiastic explanation.

"No one knows what happened in Gokmul County, but the place is swarming with zombies. In other towns, at least there are weak spots where people can sneak in, or they can just wander around the outskirts. But Gokmul County? Don't even think about getting inside. Before you even get close, you'll see hordes of zombies roaming around.

As soon as they catch a whiff of human scent, they charge right at you. There's no weak point to be found."

As Ryu Hyunwoo spoke, he didn't wait for any reaction from Kim Haru, shaking his head as if to dismiss any possibility he continues, "There probably aren't any survivors left. With that many zombies surrounding the place, how would anyone still be alive in there? Now, all we can hope for is that the food inside hasn't gone bad.

Since Gokmul County was a major grain producer, they should have had some decent food storage methods, right? I've heard that well-preserved food can last ten years."

Ryu Hyunwoo wasn't the only one thinking this way. Everyone who knew of Gokmul County's reputation as a grain producer carried the same hope.