Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World

However, the closer they got to their destination, the more intense the tremors became.

A heavy sense of dread settled in their hearts.

The violent shaking near the cliff made it impossible for vehicles to proceed any further.

If they pushed on, they would certainly fall into the deep fissures.

The reinforcements had no choice but to abandon their vehicles and rush toward Jo Sungmo's group on foot.

However, the changes in the terrain were growing too extreme to ignore.

As Shin Woncheon and the others advanced, he called out, "What's happening? What is this?"

No one could answer him.

And no answer was needed.

Just as Shin Woncheon finished speaking, a massive, flat, green object shot into the sky!

One after another, more of them emerged, rising from the cliff and the cracks in the ground—like enormous green pythons, ancient prehistoric beasts that dwarfed even dinosaurs.

The humans on the ground were no more than ants scrambling under the hands of a mischievous child.

Those who failed to dodge in time would fall into the abyss, never to be seen again.

Yet amid this chaos, those who had signed employment contracts with Kim Haru for the farm felt an inexplicable sense of anticipation.

Why did the Biryong cliff erupt in such a catastrophe now, of all times?

The only thing that had changed was that Kim Haru had entered the cliff.

Could it be that this enormous creature was something Kim Haru had created?

If so, did that mean Kim Haru was safe?

The more they thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

After narrowly avoiding the dangers on the ground, they finally reached a relatively stable patch of land.

All eyes turned to the massive entity that had suddenly appeared.

The first to recognize it was Jang Dojung.

"This is a gigantic mutated pasture grass!" Jang Dojung exclaimed in shock.

"What?"

"Pasture grass? You mean the same kind we're standing on?"

"Now that you mention it, it does look like it..."

No one doubted Jang Dojung's expertise in plant identification.

Whether it was a tiny blade of grass that barely reached their ankles or a colossal version towering like a skyscraper, Director Jang Dojung would never mistake them.

Upon hearing this theory, Shin Woncheon and the others felt their anticipation grow even stronger.

They had all been to Kim Haru's farm before.

The entire mountain forest surrounding the small farm was filled with all kinds of mutated plants, and the mysterious connection between Kim Haru and these plants was deeply ingrained in their minds.

In fact, they wouldn't even doubt it if, one day, Kim Haru told them he wasn't human but the king of mutated plants.

His employees might just believe it.

And now, this gigantic creature was also a plant.

Didn't that make it even more likely that it was connected to Kim Haru?!

After bursting out of the ground, the enormous blade of grass did not continue to cause destruction, nor did it attack the humans nearby.

It simply stood there, as if it were just an ordinary blade of grass growing from the earth.

Its leaves were soft, and the tips swayed gently in the wind.

However, due to its massive size, even the slightest sway in the breeze created enormous movement.

The people beneath it were on edge, fully alert, and ready to dodge at any moment.

Likewise, those on top of the grass leaf were even more unsteady, fearing they might be thrown off.

"Look! Is there someone up there?!" One of the member of the team on the plains finally noticed something unusual and shouted while pointing at the massive grass.

Upon hearing this, the others immediately followed the direction of his finger and looked toward the highest and widest grass blades in the center of the giant plant.

Sure enough, they saw human figures!

Everyone's spirits ignited in an instant.

It had to be Mr. Kim!

Only Mr. Kim could be this amazing—controlling such a colossal plant with ease.

Ryu Hyunwoo was the first to lose patience and shouted loudly, "Mr. Kim, is that you?! Are you okay? Do you need our help?!"

The wait for a response was brief, but to everyone present, it felt as long as a century.

Finally, they heard a familiar voice reply, "No need. Just move back."

It really was Mr. Kim!

Mr. Kim was safe!

Even though they had already suspected it, actually hearing his response filled everyone with uncontrollable joy.

"Hahaha, I knew it! How could something happen to Mr. Kim? He's too incredible! Anyone else might be in danger, but he's definitely safe!"

Laughing, the group quickly followed his instructions and cleared the area.

The plains near the cliff had already been nearly destroyed by the movement of the giant blade of grass breaking through the ground.

The remaining flat land was now completely left open for Kim Haru.

Since they knew the massive grass was related to him, they weren't worried about another quake happening.

Instead, they squeezed a little closer to the ravine's edge.

As long as they were careful, they wouldn't fall in.

No matter what, they had to leave the space Kim Haru asked for.

Jo Sungmo and the others quickly gathered bandages, medicines, and a pile of energy-restoring crystals, preparing to hand them over the moment Kim Haru came down.

Based on Kim Haru's tone, he didn't seem to be in any serious trouble.

However, it was better to be prepared.

Besides, they had also noticed something—there wasn't just one person up there.

The figures they had glimpsed were of varying heights, and none of them matched Kim Haru's physique.

Even their clothing seemed different.

Kim Haru must have brought some other people out with him.

Even if he didn't need the medical supplies, maybe the people he rescued did.

Since Kim Haru had personally brought them out, as his closest allies in the Pyeongseong Safe Zone, they had to show their generosity.

No time was wasted—whether it was clearing the area or gathering supplies, everyone acted the moment Mr. Kim finished speaking.