Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World

The patrol team members responded in unison and moved toward Kim Haru.

Just as they were about to reach Kim Haru, two loud shouts echoed from a distance.

"Wait!"

"Stop!"

It was Hwa Jian, who had bought vegetables earlier, and Shin Woncheon, who had finally finished his business and come over.

The two of them happened to arrive at the same time.

The patrol team members grew a bit impatient.

All they wanted was to take someone back for questioning to give an explanation to the patrol team in the Third District, so why were there so many people causing trouble?

Led by Baek Seongmin, the patrol team looked toward the source of the voices.

Upon seeing who it was, they were momentarily speechless.

Hwa Jian was not alone; beside him stood a tall young man with a gloomy expression. The signature black gloves he wore instantly reminded them of someone.

Wasn't this person is the mutated water-type ability user from the Third District? The one whose body was very toxic, making everyone afraid to approach him, and who rarely ventured outside!

What was he doing here?

On the other side, the Delta Squad from the Second District was known for ranking among the top twenty with just five members. Shin Woncheon, as the captain, was excellent at interacting with people and maintaining good relationships with many officials and strong teams. Why did he come to the Fourth District?

Most importantly, how could the two difficult figures be connected to the person he was supposed to capture? This made it impossible for them to carry out their plan!

Hwa Jian did not recognize Shin Woncheon, but Shin Woncheon had some impression of the young man brought by Hwa Jian. However, this was not the time to discuss it, so both of them hurried over to Kim Haru's side.

"Are you alright?"

"I'm sorry, sir, I'm late," Hwa Jian and Shin Woncheon both spoke at once.

...

In the office of the Fourth District patrol team, the other patrol members had all gone out according to their patrol routes, leaving only Baek Seongmin and the group consisting of Kim Haru, Hwa Jian, and Shin Woncheon.

The situation at the vegetable market was quickly handled; those who needed to go to the hospital were taken, those who could be released were released, and those who continued to buy vegetables did so. As the center of the incident, Kim Haru was brought into the patrol team under Baek Seongmin's assurance that nothing would happen.

Of course, Hwa Jian and Shin Woncheon followed along.

At this point, Kim Haru realized that after Hwa Jian finished buying vegetables and returned, he quickly realized how much of a commotion Kim Haru's vegetables would cause in this place, and how easily it could lead to trouble. He thought of one of his friends.

That gloomy young man, Han Gwonhee.

Han Gwonhee was a Level 3 ability user, and his ability was a mutated water-type poison. Poison abilities are extremely lethal and also quite rare. However, during the first two levels of this ability, the chances of losing control are very high.

Before Han Gwonhee ascended to level three, no living creature near him was unaffected. The lightest consequence was injury, while the most severe could be losing one's life—something he couldn't control no matter what he tried. Gradually, no one dared to approach him anymore; they were filled with fear and rejection.

His gloomy personality was formed during that time.

Now that Han Gwonhee had reached level 3 and he was able to control his abilities very well. Due to the nature of his abilities, he was even stronger than ordinary Level 3 ability users. As a lone wolf, his combat power was certainly not lacking.

However, he had developed the habit of staying far away from others. The only person he was willing to go out for was Hwa Jian, who had never rejected him.

This time, Han Gwonhee was also brought in by Hwa Jian to help with the situation.

Hwa Jian had never thought that his friend was frightening, but he knew the reputation Han Gwonhee held in the eyes of others. If his own friend were by his side, even those people who coveted Kim Haru's vegetables would hesitate a bit.

Hwa Jian didn't expect that while he was looking for his friend, the thing he feared had already happened.

Fortunately, he hadn't arrived too late; at least he hadn't let Kim Haru be taken away alone by the patrol team.

Who in the safe zone didn't know that Yoo Wonduk's father was the highest-ranking officer of the patrol team in the Third District? The patrol team in the Fourth District also fell under his jurisdiction. Which subordinate would dare to help others instead of assisting their boss's son?

He couldn't help but wonder what kind of treatment Kim Haru would receive if he were taken away like that.

And so, this scene unfolded.

As for Shin Woncheon, it was even easier to explain. He was initially concerned about whether there would be any need for assistance from Kim Haru and planning to hand in the tasks he needed to and then come over immediately. On his way, he thought of something and returned with someone.

Once everything was settled, Shin Woncheon, worried about the time he had taken, so he let his teammates bring the person along slowly while he went ahead first.

When they arrived at the location, Shin Woncheon was immensely relieved that he had come first; otherwise, wouldn't it have caused trouble for Kim Haru?

Under the pressure of the gazes from the renowned lone wolf, Han Gwonhee, and the well-connected Captain Shin Woncheon, even Baek Seongmin couldn't help but sigh.

"We already understand the situation, and it's indeed not Mr. Kim's fault. I apologize for the trouble this has caused you," Baek Seongmin said to Kim Haru. "You may leave now; I'm truly sorry."

That was more like it.

Hwa Jian and Shin Woncheon both thought this in their hearts.