Webnovel Author In The Apocalypse World-Chapter 405: Fertilizer and Rewards

But even if the recruitment slots were full, it didn't matter.

The Ginseng Spirit had generously provided a root that could achieve the same effect.

However, compared to the farm worker contract, this alternative contract wasn't as flexible as his contract, meaning these people would have to endure some hardships.

"If you're unwilling, I will have to erase your memories."

Kim Haru had already found a memory-wiping tool in the system store.

The Power Ranger Gang shook their heads frantically.

Their throats could still only produce the hoarse growls of zombies, and they panicked while waving their hands wildly in an attempt to express their thoughts clearly.

They didn't dare snatch the root segments from Kim Haru's hands.

How could they be unwilling?!

During their time as zombies, aside from overwhelming despair and regret, the emotions that filled their minds the most were shock at the wonders of this small farm and even greater shock at this person—Kim Haru.

Now that they had a chance to start over, even a fool would know what to choose.

Kim Haru watched as they ate the root segments and was satisfied to see that, despite their current zombie state, the beads of sweat slowly formed on their foreheads, and their expressions showed hints of pain.

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According to the Ginseng Spirit, this reaction indicated that the root had taken effect.

If they ever dared to betray him, the Ginseng Spirit would be the first one to know.

And it would deliver punishment immediately.

"For now, head to the orchard."

Kim Haru carefully calculated—there wasn't much work to do at the orchard.

The most these former zombies would have to do was be ordered around by the mutated fruit trees to pull weeds, move stones, or scratch an itch.

These tasks weren't difficult, but some required more dexterity, making them perfect for helping these people synchronize their souls and bodies.

The Power Ranger Gang naturally had no objections and followed Go Okrim toward the orchard.

Kim Haru teleported and reappeared at the top of Safe Zone Commander's building in the central district of Pyeongseong Safe Zone.

"Let's head down. The people in front should already know that the zombie horde has dispersed."

After saying this, Kim Haru carried Fuzzball and walked downstairs.

The Ginseng Spirit quietly hid back into his coat pocket.

As expected, when Kim Haru returned to the building, the cheerful calls of the giant owl echoed from the sky.

The Pyeongseong Safe Zone Commander and his group, who had been riding the owl, had also returned.

Kim Haru leaned out of the window just in time to see Moon Baein and the other trade leaders from the safe zones dismounting from the owl with joy on their faces.

The owl had already noticed Kim Haru and Fuzzball watching.

After completing its mission, it tilted its head at the two of them.

Seeing Kim Haru nod in acknowledgment, it happily spread its wings and soared into the sky.

It had been wanting to stretch its wings for a long time.

Sitting on the nest for days, incubating eggs, had left its feathers stiff.

Unfortunately, once it returned to the small farm later, it would have to settle back into the grass nest and continue incubating.

Kim Haru didn't bother with the giant bird.

It knew the way back to the farm on its own.

He descended the building and met up with Moon Baein and the others.

"Mr. Kim, the zombie horde has retreated!" Moon Baein immediately stepped forward and excitedly reporting the good news as soon as he saw Kim Haru.

Kim Haru nodded his head. "That's good. You all handle your business—I'll go retrieve our allies."

Judging by the expressions of Moon Baein and the other people from the safe zones, the cooperation agreement they had discussed earlier would soon be formally signed.

This matter wasn't within Kim Haru's concern.

After informing Moon Baein, he turned around and left.

The mutated plants outside the safe zone gate had contributed significantly to the battle this time.

Now that their work was done, he needed to bring them back and properly reward them.

Some people from other safe zones were curious about Kim Haru's identity, but seeing that Moon Baein had no intention of explaining, they withdrew their probing gazes.

Once cooperation was officially established and mutual trust deepened, they could ask more about him.

Kim Haru didn't concern himself too much with the following events.

The mutated plants that had played an important role in resisting the zombie horde were all marked by Kim Haru.

Not only did he use a special system-provided hoe to till their entire growing area, transforming it into fertile, virus-free soil, but he also dug a large pit filled with fresh water for them.

As for fertilizer, after asking each plant about its preferred type, Kim Haru headed to the Plant Research Institute.

Only then did he remember that, as a research consultant, he had a personal laboratory in every institute.

With the help of the system's crafting function and a comparative analysis of various data from the Plant Research Institute, Kim Haru finally developed a third type of fertilizer—[ Intermediate Fertilizer ]—in addition to [ Wood Ash Fertilizer ] and [ Basic Fertilizer ].

This Intermediate Fertilizer was just a general classification.

Within this category, fertilizers were further divided into several types based on the preferred "flavors" of different plants.

When referring to a mutated plant's preferred flavor, it actually meant the specific elements that the plant favored most.

Since different elements carried distinct tastes, they naturally resulted in various fertilizer flavors.

Thus, in the system's classification, these intermediate fertilizers were labeled in more specific terms, such as [ Intermediate Fertilizer · Phosphate], [ Intermediate Fertilizer · Potash ], and [ Intermediate Fertilizer · Urea].

Since these newly crafted fertilizers were categorized as intermediate-level, they weren't just about offering a variety of flavors—they were also significantly more effective than basic fertilizers.

Not only were the nutrients in intermediate fertilizers more easily absorbed by plants, but they also shortened the growth cycle by a greater margin, increased the probability of triggering growth acceleration, and had a higher chance of inducing plant transformations.