Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World

"Inform Secretary Jang Dojang about what just happened and have him notify the Safe Zone Commander."

Kim Haru estimated the timing—several official trade delegations from different safe zones were probably still in negotiations at the Safe Zone Commander's building.

The situation in the trading district might not reach the Safe Zone Commander's ears until after those talks concluded, and by then, it could be too late.

Although Kim Haru wasn't sure if this would be useful, he suspected that the incident would influence the negotiations between Pyeongseong Safe Zone and Haneulsae Safe Zone.

And most likely, it would favor Pyeongseong Safe Zone.

The passerby didn't ask why.

Seeing that Kim Haru had no further instructions, he abandoned his plans to browse the trading market and even skipped lunch, rushing off to complete the task first.

Due to this commotion, Kim Haru arrived at the meeting spot later than planned.

"Kim Haru-hyung!" Go Okrim, who had been anxiously scanning the area, immediately spotted him and waved his hand excitedly.

"Kim Haru-hyung, if you had been any later, we would have asked the patrol team to help find you," Go Okrim said with a sigh of relief. "Are we still exploring this afternoon? Let's stick together from now on and not split up again."

When he and Kang Hose realized that Kim Haru hadn't arrived on time, they had been extremely worried.

They feared something might have happened and deeply regretted agreeing to split up earlier.

"What could possibly happen inside the safe zone?" Kim Haru replied helplessly.

"Still, let's stay together. It'll put our minds at ease."

Even though Go Okrim and Kang Hose knew that major incidents were unlikely in the safe zone—especially in the trading district, which was constantly patrolled by security teams and filled with the people from the Pyeongseong Safe Zone—they couldn't shake their worry.

Kim Haru wasn't weak, but that didn't lessen their concern.

Kim Haru didn't mind and went along with their suggestion.

"We can decide about the afternoon later. For now, let's head to District 2 for lunch."

Hwa Jian had known that Kim Haru would be visiting the trade fair today, so he had offered to prepare lunch in advance.

All Kim Haru had to do was go straight to the Green Basket Vegetable Shop to eat.

Kim Haru saw no reason to refuse.

During lunch, Hwa Jian shared some good news.

His parents, who had been bedridden for years, had been eating normal food over the past few months, and their health had improved significantly.

They could now move their heads and hands, and at this rate, within six months, they might not need to stay in bed all the time—perhaps even walk a little.

As he spoke, Hwa Jian was so overwhelmed with gratitude that he nearly knelt before Kim Haru, tears of emotion spilling out uncontrollably.

"No need to thank me. You've been managing the store excellently—I haven't had to worry about it at all," Kim Haru said, helping him up. "If you really want to thank me, expand the store. Grow the business."

As Kim Haru spoke those words, a certain thought in his mind became completely firm.

Not just Hwa Jian—even Han Gwonhee, Go Okrim, and Kang Hose all looked at Kim Haru in astonishment.

"Mr. Kim, do you mean...?"

Kim Haru gave them a confident smile.

"Don't worry about the supply—I'll expand the farmland. Not just the Pyeongseong Safe Zone, but the nearby safe zones, and even all the safe zones in the country, will want the Green Basket Vegetable Shop."

Yes, if in the past, Kim Haru had simply planned to grow some crops to live comfortably, and later, after getting involved with the Pyeongseong Safe Zone, he shifted his goal to ensuring a better life for the people here—

Now, Kim Haru had finally awakened his true ambition.

He wanted to try changing this world.

To change this human civilization on the brink of extinction, ravaged by the apocalypse.

Kim Haru didn't know how far he could go, but he knew one thing—he now possessed far more leverage than anyone could have imagined.

And it was enough for him to take this step forward.

With something as powerful as the farm system, he couldn't just think about himself.

Like now, hearing that Hwa Jian's parents were recovering because of his vegetables filled his heart with real joy, pride, and satisfaction.

The farming system could accomplish much more.

The first step would be to ensure that everyone could eat their fill.

Although Kim Haru's words weren't spoken with any particular excitement, nor did he display any dramatic expression, everyone present had the same thought—

Perhaps, they had just witnessed a historic turning point.

The trade fair lasted ten days in total.

Throughout this period, the fair was not entirely peaceful.

As expected, small acts of theft, trickery, and deception gradually emerged.

However, the Pyeongseong Safe Zone had prepared thoroughly.

Despite a few hiccups, no major problems arose.

On the third day of the fair, the highly anticipated normal vegetables finally appeared at the Pyeongseong Safe Zone official stall.

The moment they were unveiled, chaos erupted as everyone scrambled to buy them.

The ability users, who had long heard rumors of the Pyeongseong Safe Zone's abundant stock of normal vegetables, had been holding back during the fair.

Unless they found something they truly wanted, they hadn't spent their crystal cores recklessly.

They had been saving up for this moment.

At the same time, the Pyeongseong Safe Zone wasted no time in organizing a tour.

Anyone interested was welcome to visit the Pyeongseong Safe Zone's farmlands.

Of course, each participant had to pay two crystal cores as an entry fee.

Only two cores—it was nothing for the ability users who could afford to attend the trade fair.

As they followed the Pyeongseong Safe Zone's officials around the fields, every single visitor—without exception—was completely stunned by the thriving, lush green crops.

It was as if they were witnessing a divine miracle.