Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World-Chapter 201: Trouble in the Fields

"Next, we need to find out where he lives or find a way to lure him out."

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The news that the Draco Virtus Squad had left the reception area to meet with the Haneulsae trading team didn’t escape the attention of the Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander. Just as they were preparing to address this with Haneulsae trading team, the Pyeongseong trading team that was sent to the Bogang Safe Zone returned.

"Safe Zone Commander, Bogang Safe Zone had sent more salt than we initially agreed upon. They also expressed a willingness to trade for as many potatoes as possible," reported Jeong Gongeun, the team leader in charge of the negotiations with Bogang Safe Zone.

His face was filled with a delighted expression.

Bogang Safe Zone, being near the coast, had always been a good source of salt, even before the apocalypse. Salt was a necessity, and while their food supplies weren’t particularly abundant, they were relatively stable. However, normal, virus-free food was scarce everywhere. This time, the negotiations with Pyeongseong Safe Zone proceeded exceptionally smoothly, giving Bogang Safe Zone the confidence to request more staple potatoes.

As for why they didn’t request rice or wheat, all three trading teams had been instructed before leaving to subtly disclose that their safe zone had limited supplies of those grains.

With such smooth progress, the Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander was also pleased. "Make sure to properly host the people from Bogang Saze Zone."

Ten days after Bogang trading team arrived, the last team from Ahnhae Safe Zone that also wants to engaged in trade with Pyeongseong Safe Zone, showed up.

"Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander, this is rather unfair," Jang Jihyeok, the Haneulsae negotiator, pointed to the two other trading teams from Bogang Safe Zone and Ahnhae Safe Zone. "Negotiating with three safe zones simultaneously—does Pyeongseong Safe Zone even have that much food? Remember, we’re all asking for normal food with mutagenic virus. Don’t think of fooling us with mutated goods ones."

This concern was shared by the teams from both Ahnhae and Bogang.

"Exactly, Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander. We all brought what you needed in good faith. If you turn this into some kind of competitive auction, it’d be an insult to our sincerity."

Moon Baein smiled and reassured them. "Everyone, please rest assured. Since we invited you here, Pyeongseong Safe Zone has the capability to fulfill its promises. Now that everyone is present, let’s begin the trade."

The logistics department had long cleared an open space suitable for trade. The Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander led everyone to the area, where three large piles of food were already stacked neatly.

"According to the requirements from your respective safe zones, Pyeongseong Safe Zone has prepared your requested supplies. Feel free to inspect them. With so many people watching, there’s no way we’d pull any tricks."

The sight of so much food, with the aroma of fresh grains wafting through the air, was overwhelming. The trading teams from other safe zones, unused to seeing such an abundance of normal food without mutagenic virus, were visibly awestruck, their eyes lighting up with excitement.

Even the people of Pyeongseong Safe Zone couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride and joy at the sight of so much food.

Each trading team meticulously inspected the quality and quantity of the food to ensure it matched their requests. In turn, they displayed the supplies they had brought for trade, which were also carefully examined.

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Many ability user teams had brought extra goods and took the opportunity to exchange items among themselves. For those who couldn’t finalize their trades with other teams, Pyeongseong Safe Zone was happy to take everything left over.

After all, these were essential resources, and having more was never a problem.

With the trade complete, the Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander led everyone to the reception hall for a banquet.

Although it was called a banquet, it wasn’t the extravagant affair of pre-apocalypse times. The meal was prepared using cabbages, potatoes, and other ingredients traded from the three safe zones, along with some meat from mutated creatures. Still, it managed to be a proper feast under the circumstances.

As everyone ate and drank, the Haneulsae trading team was preparing to subtly probe for information about Mr. Kim. But before they could make a move, someone burst through the banquet hall’s entrance.

"Report to the Safe Zone Commander! There’s trouble in the wheat fields!"

The Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander immediately stood up, his expression tense. "What happened? What’s the problem?"

This was the first and only batch of wheat before winter, critical for their survival during the colder months. Any mishap here would jeopardize their winter supplies. Nothing could go wrong!

The trading teams from Haneulsae, Ahnhae, and Bogang also overheard the report, and their curiosity was instantly piqued.

The messenger quickly explained, "An ability user is trying to steal the wheat!"

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At these words, the Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander could no longer remain seated. He strode swiftly toward the door, saying, "Let’s go immediately. Explain the details as we walk."

Before leaving, the Safe Zone Commander didn’t forget to apologize to the trading teams. "My apologies for the sudden incident. Please enjoy yourselves."

But the three trading teams had no intention of staying behind. They had long been curious about Pyeongseong Safe Zone’s fields, which were always heavily guarded and impossible to approach. Observing from afar revealed little, and now, with this opportunity, they naturally wanted to tag along to take a closer look.

Roh Baekjin stepped forward and said earnestly, "Food is essential for the survival of everyone in the apocalypse. This isn’t just your responsibility, Safe Zone Commander; we should all lend a hand. Haneulsae is willing to join the Safe Zone Commander to help."

Help? More like trying to steal the technology.

The representatives from Ahnhae and Bogang quickly chimed in as well, saying, "Ahnhae/Bogang is equally duty-bound to assist."

The Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander wasn’t in the mood to argue with them. Since they wanted to come, they might as well join.