Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World-Chapter 360: Mission to the South

He was fine with having others accompany him and even acknowledged that their presence would make many aspects of the mission more manageable.

However, Kim Haru did have one condition—if a team was to be formed, the members had to be people he was familiar with.

Even if Kim Haru hadn't mentioned this, Moon Baein would have ensured it.

For such an important mission, it only made sense to included people that Kim Haru trusted to maximize their chances of success.

The final team was small but well-chosen.

The Delta Squad, consisting of four ability users whose skills were reliable and who had earned Kim Haru's trust, was naturally included.

Additionally, Han Gwonhee was coming along as well.

The Green Basket Vegetable Shop was now so well-established that no one dared to stir up trouble there anymore, meaning Han Gwonhee's temporary absence wouldn't cause any issues.

Joining them was Jo Sungmo, a seasoned resource searching team leader with extensive experience in field missions.

Also added to the roster was Do Seungjin, who insisted on being part of the team and Jang Dojung, who was thrilled when he heard the mission involved searching for crop seeds.

Both of the directors of the animal and plant research institutes expressed their strong desire to join the expedition and were included.

The lineup was already incredibly solid.

Finally, Chung Hwangeun, who had grown restless staying in the safe zone and was planning to go out to fight zombies, volunteered himself, saying he wanted to accompany Kim Haru.

Including Kim Haru himself, the team consisted of exactly ten members.

Kim Haru had no objections to any of the team members.

His employees, of course, were people he was very familiar with and felt comfortable around.

As for Do Seungjin and Jang Dojung, the two directors had interacted with him extensively during previous projects involving farming and livestock, so he was equally at ease with them.

As for Jo Sungmo, Kim Haru had worked with him twice before—once during a search mission in Gokmul County led by Jo Sungmo, and again during the winter rescue operation.

Kim Haru had a good impression of him.

The last member, Chung Hwangeun, was someone Kim Haru hadn't interacted with much, but his straightforward and bold nature left a positive impression, so Kim Haru didn't mind his inclusion in the team either.

Once the team lineup was finalized, Kim Haru had Go Okrim teleport him to the Pyeongseong Safe Zone that very afternoon to join the team and plan the mission's general scope and route.

Kim Haru's initial plan was to head south.

The sun's position and geographical features of this world were similar to those of the world he had lived in his previous life.

The southern climate was more humid and warm, while the farther north one went, the drier and colder it became.

For plants, the southern climate was undoubtedly more favorable.

If these mutated plants had developed independent thought, it would be natural for them to migrate toward climates that suited them better.

The mountain forest occupied by Kim Haru's small agricultural site was a perfect example of this phenomenon.

Hearing Kim Haru's thoughts, no one raised any objections.

Everyone understood the mission this time.

When it came to plants, aside from Jang Dojung, no one else present had a better understanding than Kim Haru.

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Jang Dojung, of course, raised both hands in agreement, declaring, "I'll follow Mr. Kim's lead. His ideas are always spot on."

Ryu Hyunwoo suddenly sighed. "I never thought I'd see the day when I'd willingly head toward an area teeming with mutated plants—let alone consider venturing into their heartlands."

Everyone chuckled.

It was true; who could have imagined such a thing?

Perhaps only Chung Hwangeun, the battle maniac, might have entertained such an idea.

After all, fighting against mutated plants with their challenging strength would undoubtedly be thrilling for someone like him.

Becoming the center of attention all of a sudden, Chung Hwangeun waved his hand dismissively. "I don't usually go looking for trouble with mutated plants, okay? These things are way harder to deal with than the zombies. At least zombies are humanoid—they have arms and legs. Mutated plants, on the other hand, sprout vines and roots out of nowhere, making battles incredibly annoying."

"It's not a one-on-one fight with them; it's a full-blown brawl."

"Alright, let's not stray too far from the topic," Jo Sungmo said, steering the conversation back on track. "If we're heading south, I remember there's a cliff we could check out."

As he spoke, Jo Sungmo pointed to a specific spot on the map.

"You're talking about Biryong Cliff, aren't you?" The moment the others saw the marked location, they immediately guessed which place he meant.

Jo Sungmo nodded.

From its name, Biryong Cliff didn't sound particularly noteworthy.

However, this cliff, known to only a few, had always been shrouded in mystery, both before and after the apocalypse.

Biryong Cliff was located in the middle of a plain.

Viewed from above, it looked as though the plain had been split in half by a blade, and that cut formed the canyon.

The cliff's opening was so narrow that it was a literal "crack of the sky."

However, the depths of the cliff were unfathomable.

Looking down from above, one could see nothing but sheer cliffs on both sides and, occasionally, a lone green tree growing near the bridge.

No instruments could penetrate the cliff's mysterious magnetic field.

Any attempts to scan it ended in static and distorted visuals.

Before the apocalypse, Biryong Cliff had been classified as a dangerous zone due to its strange magnetic field.

Even adventurers, known for their love of exploration, rarely ventured there because most who entered never returned.

After the apocalypse, the cliff became even more desolate.

Not even zombies ventured into its depths.

Some claimed to have seen mutated birds flying over the cliff, only to suddenly plummet for no apparent reason and never rise again.

"That dangerous? Why would you suggest a place like that?" Shin Woncheon frowned when he recalling all the rumors about Biryong Cliff.