Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World-Chapter 204: Little Wheatie’s Heroics
The next instant, the massive mutated wheat shrank down to the size of a regular wheat plant. It wrapped its leaf around the hand Kim Haru was holding it with and climbed onto his arm, snugly clinging to him.
The wheat head at the top even nuzzled against him from side to side.
With Little Wheatie wrapped around his arm, Kim Haru walked straight toward the Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander.
The Safe Zone Commander didn’t move, he was too stunned by the turn of events to even know how to react.
The surrounding crowd was equally dumbfounded, their faces frozen in shock. Many of them hadn’t managed to control their expressions, their mouths agape.
"Goodness gracious, does this mutated wheat really belong to Mr. Kim?"
"…And it even knows how to act spoiled?"
"It’s more clingy than my daughter!"
"Mr. Kim is truly amazing!"
Every member of the Haneulsae trading team, without exception, was floored by the scene before them. Especially, Roh Baekjin and the two Draco Vistus Squad members—they were still haunted by the words they’d just spoken moments ago. The realization that this mutated wheat belonged to Pyeongseong’s own people hit them like a ton of bricks. What the heck?! Discover exclusive tales on novelbuddy
Roh Baekjin’s face turned an unsightly shade. "Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander, are you doing this on purpose?"
He absolutely refused to believe that the dignified Safe Zone Commander of Pyeongseong wouldn’t know that this mutated plant belonged to one of their own people. This had to be a deliberate setup aimed at tarnishing Haneulsae’s reputation!
Unfortunately for Roh Baekjin, the Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander really hadn’t done it on purpose. While he did indeed have some schemes in mind, he hadn’t gotten around to carrying them out yet.
That being said, this unexpected development rendered his plans unnecessary.
The Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander stepped aside to make way for Kim Haru while retorting to Roh Baekjin, "What are you insinuating, Captain Roh? While I may be the Safe Zone Commander, I can’t possibly expect every single person in the safe zone to report every detail of their abilities to me. How was I supposed to know that this mutated wheat turned out to belong to one of our own?"
Kim Haru also spoke up at this point. "My Little Wheatie was sent by me to protect the fields. It says it saw someone damaging the crops and acted to stop them."
At those words, the faces of the two members of the Draco Virtus Squad turned ashen gray.
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"Stealing food is a serious crime, especially something as precious as normal crops with no mutagenic virus. These two will be appropriately punished in my safe zone. I assume Captain Roh wouldn’t go so far as to shield them, right?"
Roh Baekjin naturally couldn’t openly admit to protecting them in front of everyone. He could only watch as the two were taken away by Pyeongseong Safe Zone’s patrol team.
With the matter settled, the members of the Ahnhae and Bogang trading teams, who had enjoyed a free spectacle, quickly shifted the conversation to Kim Haru.
"Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander, this young man is really outstanding. Why don’t you introduce him to us?" They had long been curious about this enigmatic Mr. Kim, and now that they had encountered him, there was no way they were letting this opportunity slip.
Although the Haneulsae trading team was still upset about what had just happened, they, too, recognized that Mr. Kim was the more important figure here. Their gazes joined the others, focused on him.
Moon Baein glanced at Kim Haru, seeking confirmation and unsure of his feelings on the matter.
Kim Haru gave a small nod.
Although he had already secured the traded goods, the other teams hadn’t yet left, meaning the deal wasn’t fully stabilized. With winter supplies on the line, he figured it was worth it.
Besides, this was just an introduction, not a requirement for him to personally engage with anyone. He could simply ignore their presence if he wanted to, so it wasn’t much of an inconvenience.
Upon receiving Kim Haru’s approval, the Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander led the group back the way they came. "My apologies for the commotion. The banquet isn’t over yet, so let’s all head back to our seats. No need to stand out here in the cold."
"As for this gentleman, he is our Pyeongseong Research Institute’s Special Consultant, Mr. Kim."
Kim Haru followed the group back to the banquet, taking the opportunity to grab a free meal since he hadn’t yet eaten dinner.
Throughout the banquet, Kim Haru could feel the frequent glances cast his way. However, he focused solely on his meal. Occasionally, he raised his head, but only to reach for dishes that were farther away. Attempts by others to strike up a conversation or probe him for information were met with complete indifference.
With the entirety of Pyeongseong Safe Zone backing him, Kim Haru had no need to worry about offending anyone.
Indeed, regardless of what the trading teams might have thought privately, none of them showed even a hint of displeasure on their faces. On the contrary, they exchanged smiles and praised Mr. Kim’s strong sense of individuality.
After filling his stomach, Kim Haru announced his intention to leave.
The atmosphere at the banquet instantly grew somewhat awkward.
Kim Haru, seemingly oblivious, declined Moon Baein’s offer to escort him, leaving the banquet with Little Wheatie by his side.
As for the reason why he didn’t use the teleportation device.
Kim Haru, who was being blocked by a group of people just after he turned the corner, said this was the reason.
"Mr. Kim, please stop," Roh Baekjin said as he and his men surrounded Kim Haru.
Kim Haru obediently stopped in his tracks. "What’s this about?"
"Mr. Kim, I represent the Haneulsae Safe Zone. I’d like to propose a trade," Roh Baekjin explained while crushing a space-type crystal core in his hand. "Judging by your appearance, you don’t seem adept at combat. We have no desire to harm you and hope this will be a pleasant collaboration."
