Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World

Kim Haru thought he would never keep another pet after the accidental death of a cat he used to own. Yet, fate had other plans in this strange world, where not only did he keep animals but also a myriad of peculiar creatures.

Hwa Jian approached him. "Mr. Kim, why are you here?"

"Where is the Safe Zone had right now?" Kim Haru asked as he signaled Hwa Jian to hop onto the sled and lead the way. "I need to talk to him."

"The Safe Zone Commander is in the Third District," Hwa Jian replied.

Before Hwa Jian could provide further guidance, the other Cryo Wolf, already familiar with the safe zone, enthusiastically took the lead, running ahead to show the way. Kim Haru worried that having these Cryo Wolfs follow him might hinder the rescue work, but Hwa Jian quickly assured him it wouldn't be an issue. The entire safe zone was engaged in digging through the snow, and the Cryo Wolf could dig wherever they liked, even in the western third district.

Relieved, Kim Haru let the Cryo Wolf lead the way.

Upon arriving in the Third District, the Cryo Wolf finally remembered their duties. After receiving affectionate pats from Kim Haru, they dove straight into the snowdrifts and started digging.

Hwa Jian pointed out the Safe Zone Commander's location to Kim Haru and then joined the Cryo Wolf in their work.

The news of Kim Haru's arrival quickly reached Moon Baein's ears. The Safe Zone Commander was already making his way over. Even if he hadn't, Snowball No. 1's sharp nose would have tracked him down in no time.

When the two finally met, Moon Baein asked the same question as Hwa Jian, "Mr. Kim, why are you here? Is the farm in need of help?"

Without waiting for a reply, Moon Baein added, "If so, please take the Cryo Wolf back to prioritize farm work. They were your generous donation to us, after all."

Kim Haru shook his head. "The farm is fine. Everything that needed to be addressed has been handled. This time, I'm here to introduce you to some collaborators."

Knowing how busy the safe zone was, Kim Haru kept things succinct. He accessed his system backpack and released several towering Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree.

The instant the fierce aura of the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree—an aggressive mutated plant—spread through the air, it caused a stir. The presence of even one plant would have been enough to raise alarms, but now there were more than ten of them!

Nearby ability users immediately grew cautious, inching warily toward the source of the pressure. Even Moon Baein was startled by the sight.

Fortunately, Moon Baein had visited an Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree Grove before with Go Okrim on the small farm. Though surprised, he quickly regained his composure.

"What are these for, Mr. Kim?" Moon Baein asked.

Kim Haru explained the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree's unique ability to melt snow.

The humans had always viewed the ice bamboo as a weapon of destruction, unaware of this other function. Upon hearing Kim Haru's explanation, Moon Baein's eyes lit up with excitement. As the Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander, he instantly recognized the potential of this plant.

Recalling Kim Haru's mention of "collaborators," Moon Baein's face filled with gratitude. "Mr. Kim, you're truly the benefactor of our Pyeongseong Safe Zone! I don't even know how to thank you. You've saved us from a dire situation."

"I'm also the Vice Safe Zone Commander," Kim Haru reminded him with a slight smile. "How are the hamsters doing? Have them prepare the contracts and quickly deploy the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree."

Moon Baein noticed more ability users gathering around and immediately ordered Jang Dojang to maintain order. Then, he led Kim Haru and the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree to the Safe Zone Commander's building.
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The gathered ability users, initially on high alert, relaxed upon learning that the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree had been brought by Kim Haru. When they heard it was to help the safe zone combat the snowstorm crisis, smiles of relief spread across their faces.

"As expected of Mr. Kim."

"Only Mr. Kim could manage so many mutated plants."

"Mr. Kim is incredible. With him in Pyeongseong Safe Zone, I feel so much safer."

"Right? I'll follow Mr. Kim forever!"

"Me too! Me too!"

"Let's get back to work! There are still so many snow-buried houses to dig out. Mr. Kim even brought mutated plants to help us; how can we slack off?"

"Hahaha, you're right. We can't let Mr. Kim do all the heavy lifting."

"Exactly. If Mr. Kim thinks we're a bunch of lazy bums and gets disappointed in Pyeongseong Safe Zone, that would be disastrous!"

"Watch me and my big fireball—!"

Kim Haru never imagined that he would become the spiritual pillar of the entire Pyeongseong Safe Zone. Perhaps, even earlier, during the autumn harvests when batches of crops were reaped one after another, he had already become a beacon of hope for everyone in the safe zone, including its leader, Moon Baein.

Under Kim Haru's witness, the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree officially signed a cooperation agreement with the Pyeongseong Safe Zone. Of course, since the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree couldn't provide a fingerprint, it used its own unique method for identity verification. By shedding a single leaf and letting it merge with the signature column, it left a distinct, inimitable mark exclusive to the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree.

With the contract successfully signed, Moon Baein brought out a detailed map of the safe zone and, after determining the coverage area of each Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree, began planning their placement.

Given Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree's powerful abilities as a mutated plant, it didn't naturally get along with humans other than Kim Haru. Similarly, most ordinary humans were intimidated by the mutated plant's strength. Thus, the placement of the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree had to be deliberate and careful.

Moon Baein eventually decided to select a general area first and personally take the Unmelted Frost Bamboo Tree to choose their spots.