Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World

Hearing that they had missed the chance to visit the orchard, the group expressed some regret.

Still, it wasn't a big deal.

"That's true. There's always next time."

Moon Baein felt more optimistic about Pyeongseong Safe Zone's future after this tour. The worries that had lingered in his heart were completely dispelled.

He had always feared that Kim Haru might one day grow tired of Pyeongseong Safe Zone and quietly leave. But now, seeing the vibrant and flourishing small farm that was very different with the apocalypse world outside, his worries melted away.

With such a thriving farm here, it seemed unlikely that Kim Haru would leave anytime soon.

"Speaking of which, I know a fun place to visit in winter. Are you all in a hurry to return?" Kim Haru suddenly asked.

How could the others possibly be in a rush to leave? Even Moon Baein had already planned to spend the entire day here. As for his duties in the safe zone? He'd left those to Jang Dojang for the day.

"What fun place? Lead the way!"

Kim Haru handed each of them a hoe and then turned to Go Okrim. "Gono, we're heading out to have some fun."

Go Okrim simply nodded his head. "Alright. Have fun."

He showed no intention of joining them.

Kim Haru understood his personality well. Leading the group, he explained, "Gojo doesn't enjoy being in large groups. Even when I'm out playing in the forest, he rarely tags along. He much prefers staying indoors and playing games."

Especially now that he had an entertainment room, it was even harder to get him out of the house.

The others recalled how Kim Haru's wooden cabin never seemed to lack energy. Naturally, he could use electrical appliances without any issues. It was a stark contrast to the safe zone, where electricity was a precious commodity, let alone powering something as seemingly frivolous as gaming consoles.

And they weren't even networked—just standalone devices.

While admiring Kim Haru's capabilities, Moon Baein also began to think further ahead. "Once the safe zone has resolved its food security issues, let's prioritize addressing the network problem."

Not only would this improve Kim Haru's quality of life, but it would also benefit others in the safe zone. In such a harsh apocalypse environment, some form of mental relief was essential. Moreover, resolving the network issue would make communication much more efficient.

The others had no objections.

Before long, Kim Haru led the group to what he had described as a "fun place."

"Holy—an Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree Grove?" When they saw the plants before them, everyone except Kim Haru widened their eyes in disbelief.

Hwa Jian, being the most cautious, hesitated. "Are we sure about going in? This place is a bit far from Mr. Kim's farm, and Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree doesn't hibernate in the winter."

Not only do Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree remain active in the winter, but they're also even more aggressive than in other seasons. If their combat strength were a one in the warmer months, in winter, it would skyrocket to ten. Discover stories at My Virtual Library Empire

The members of the Dot Team were relatively familiar with Kim Haru's area of influence. Still, they weren't quite bold enough to charge into the centrr of the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree Grove without hesitation.

Go Okrim chuckled, "Relax, I've been here several times already."

As he spoke, Go Okrim called out into the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree Grove, "I've brought friends of Kim Haru-hyung to have some fun."

There wasn't any noticeable movement in the grove, but Go Okrim had already stepped inside.

"Come on in, don't worry, it'll be fine."

Eventually, the group followed him in.

Meanwhile, Kim Haru showed little interest in where his employees had gone off to play. He wasn't in the entertainment room gaming either. Instead, he was contemplating where to place a newly acquired batch of Starlight Armored Bugs.

Kim Haru had specifically gone to his study to research the habits of these Starlight Armored Bugs. These creatures only existed in the apocalypse world, and there wasn't much information about them in the study. From the material he reviewed, Kim Haru deduced that the system had likely compiled the data from this world, probably as soon as the [Starlight Armored Bugs] became unlocked in his trading store.

Indeed, the [Starlight Armored Bugs] were categorized by the system as farmable creatures, much like chickens, pigs, cows, and sheep.

Initially, Kim Haru found it puzzling that such peculiar insects were included in the farm's scope. But then he thought of silkworms and began to understand the logic.

These Starlight Armored Bugs weren't just a novelty to Kim Haru; they were also new to the farming system itself. After all, aside from Kim Haru, no other farm in the system was unconventional enough to include Starlight Armored Bugs.

This time, unlike the chicken coop and pigpen, there wasn't a dedicated structure for raising Starlight Armored Bugs.

According to the material he reviewed, Starlight Armored Bugs preferred living underground. During the day, they would gather around the designated underground feeding area, and at night, they would take to the skies to begin their unique form of excretion.

Their excretions weren't typical biological waste; strictly speaking, it was more like magic. Regardless of how high or far the bugs flew, their excretions would always converge into a single mass.

With each subsequent release, this mass would grow larger.

In essence, if a group of Starlight Armored Bugs lived long enough in a single location, that place would eventually develop into a mineable deposit—not individual stones scattered across the ground but a concentrated vein.

Kim Haru hadn't expected that he would soon become someone who could truly say, "I own a mine."

It was a good opportunity to put the pickaxe the system issued to him earlier to use. He hadn't had many chances to utilize it until now.

The real question was: where should he place the bugs?

Ultimately, Kim Haru decided to situate them near the swamp area.