Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World

Kim Haru originally planned to visit the new buildings in the Fourth District. However, before he could reach his destination, a speed-type ability user dashed over to report, "Mr. Kim, the Safe Zone Commander has asked you to return immediately. Your dogs have destroyed the office building."

Kim Haru: "..."

As expected, not everyone is fit to raise Siberian huskies. How long had he been gone? This level of chaos was unbelievable.

Resigned, Kim Haru turned around and began making his way back.

On the way, he couldn't help but ask the messenger, "How many of them did it? And how much damage have they done?"

He wanted to mentally prepare himself in advance, hoping he could resist the urge to consider dog meat stew as an option later.

Unfortunately, the speed-type ability user didn't know the full details and could only shrug helplessly at Mr. Kim.

Kim Haru's imagination was already running wild, picturing the Safe Zone Commander's building in complete disarray, with pieces scattered everywhere.

Thankfully, his fears weren't fully realized. As he approached the Safe Zone Commander's building, he noticed everything seemed relatively calm. No signs of chaos, no screams or panic—perhaps the damage wasn't too severe?

Wishfully thinking.

When Kim Haru stepped into the meeting room, he was greeted by a scene of utter destruction.

The room was a mess. Tables and chairs were chewed to splinters, their remnants scattered across the floor. And in one corner, his three dogs huddled together, looking pitifully up at him with guilty eyes.

Kim Haru didn't need words. His cold gaze told the dogs everything: Your meals are canceled.

Ignoring the soft, pathetic whimpers of "Snowball No. 3," Kim Haru turned to Moon Baein, the Safe Zone Commander, and asked, "What's the damage?"

Moon Baein, who had only just managed to stop the dogs before they caused even more destruction, sighed in both relief and exasperation. "Thankfully, the damage isn't too severe. Just the tables and chairs—they'll need to be replaced. The walls also suffered a bit and will require some patching."

Moon Baein hadn't expected the Cyro Wolf to possess such formidable destructive power. Even metal chairs hadn't been spared! He had initially brought them into the meeting room because it was spacious, thinking they needed room to move around since they were accustomed to the wild.
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Moreover, Moon Baein had planned to introduce the Safe Zone's upper management to the Cyro Wolf, who would soon become valuable partners. The intention was to help both parties get familiar with each other.

Who could have guessed? He had stepped out briefly to call someone, and in that short time, the dogs had launched into full demolition mode.

"Well, that works out perfectly," Kim Haru said, visibly relieved that the losses weren't significant. "Let them work to make up for it."

With the Safe Zone currently constructing new buildings, the cement production area was in need of extra labor. Tasks like digging, demolishing, and transporting materials could all be assigned to the Cyro Wolf. And their "work hours" would last until the meeting room was fully restored.

Moon Baein struggled to contain his laughter. "That's a good idea."

Kim Haru, his expression stern, led the three dejected dogs to their new "work camp," accompanied by Jang Dojang, who would supervise their labor.

Their punishment had officially begun.

This was a construction site, but unlike the ones from before the apocalypse, the "workers" here weren't all just hauling cement, laying bricks, or mixing mortar. Instead, bursts of light from various ability users flickered one after another, making the scene look more like a magical battleground than a building site.

Even though Kim Haru was well aware that this world had people with abilities, he couldn't help but pause for a moment to appreciate the sight.

When three big, fluffy, snow-white Cyro Wolves joined in, the scene became even more fantastical, as if straight out of a magical realm.

Kim Haru watched for a while and saw that the three wolves were cooperating quite well with the ability users. Some helped pull carts loaded with dirt or snow, and others dug foundations or cleared snow. Satisfied, he decided it was time to head back to his small farm.

As for the Safe Zone's winter construction, seeing the bustling activity in front of him, Kim Haru was confident they had everything under control without his intervention.

Oh, wait—not entirely. He couldn't leave Snowball No. 2 here. After all, his sled cart still needed Snowball No. 2 to pull it back home. Once back, he'd bring Snowball No. 2 and the others back to the Safe Zone to work off their mischief. Those who needed to work to pay for their transgressions would do so, and he'd negotiate contracts for the rest with the Safe Zone Commander, Moon Baein.

Calling for Snowball No. 2, Kim Haru returned to his small farm.

The moment he arrived, he spotted Go Okrim waiting at the gate.

Kim Haru immediately felt a pang of unease.

Why did Go Okrim's expression look so aggrieved?

Sure enough, as soon as Go Okrim saw Kim Haru, he started complaining. "Kim Haru-hyung, they've completely ruined the field we just cleared. The ginseng spirit had just planted some radishes, and they tore everything apart. I don't think these dogs want to eat anymore—they're too energetic. Starving them for a bit might actually help."

Kim Haru: "..."

Alright, fine. It's probably better to send them off to work at the Safe Zone sooner rather than later. At least that way, their chaos would become someone else's problem.

Kim Haru patted Go Okrim's shoulder comfortingly and asked him to hold on for just one more day.

As for the ravaged field? Kim Haru didn't even want to look at it. He feared that the sight of the damage would make his blood pressure spike. He decided to wait until the next snowfall covered the area before inspecting it.

Meanwhile, the mischievous Cyro Wolves were being chased around by the ginseng spirit, who was brandishing a stick. Kim Haru quickly intervened.