Chapter 520: Lies (600 Plus)

"What kind of bad intentions could the world possibly have?"

"It is merely instinctively crying out for help..."

"Of course, humans—or even Extraordinary individuals—with weak strength... might die just from hearing the cry for help..."

"Those who are slightly more powerful Extraordinary individuals, once drawn into the deepest parts of the Subconscious Ocean and having seen the truth of the world, will have borne the world's pollution and likewise be unable to return..."

"The scream of a world before it dies is also capable of killing people!"

Aaron had roughly figured out the reason for the appearance of this Weird world, as well as its purpose.

"It is calling for help, wanting me to kill the 'Rancher'... to save the world?"

It was a pity he did not have many supplies or valuable items left on him; if Enide were a man, she would probably encounter some ambiguous bribes tonight.

Having finally managed to send away the camp leader 'Laide' and the children who had come to beg for candy, Enide stood up and wiped away a non-existent cold sweat.

Enide kept hypnotizing herself.

Bringing hope in the midst of the apocalypse, only for it to end in despair, was also a form of irony.

"Yes... we will definitely work hard."

As a darling of Natural Sciences, the 'Druid' was very skilled at using methods like cross-breeding to cultivate high-yield crops.

"Hmm, let's just call it the 'Hope Tree'."

Aifa did not understand more of the truth; instead, she was filled with anticipation.

This was the propaganda mission Aifa had entrusted to Enide: to gain sufficiently vast influence through constant promotion.

Aifa said: "This is all thanks to your credit, Crown."

Although the other party was also a Crown, would any accidents occur when facing the 'King of Shadows'?

"I am not worrying about him, I am just worrying about whether this will bring disaster to our Shelter, yes, that is exactly what I am thinking."

"Yes, from now on, you all no longer need to worry about the 'King of Shadows'." Aaron responded with a smile.

'That "Hope Tree" hasn't even been created yet! To promote it like this, it really is a test of one's character...'

Enide explained.

He understood deeply that the apocalypse in this layer of history could not be solved by a mere high-yield crop.

'Really... lying isn't easy either.'

Enide's face flushed, then immediately turned serious: "Mr. Aaron, you've returned?"

Aaron casually made up a name.

"I only want to advance to 'Life Scientist'... I am not here to be a savior."

Aifa took a deep breath, seemingly having finally made up her mind: "Our Shelter is prepared to fully cooperate with you, to promote the news of that superior crop... and, at the same time, spread it to other shelters."

"This is called candy, it's very sweet." Enide swallowed, watching the little girl tear open the candy wrapper, put the candy into her mouth, and smile until her eyes squinted.

The little girl had never seen this kind of candy before.

"Helping out while passing by is fine, but don't even think about making me change my main goal!"

Shelter.

Several emaciated women nearby also pleaded.

"I have already investigated... the three non-humans besides Lamajie have also met with misfortune one after another, and now the largest bandit group in this region has been declared destroyed."

As for the other survivor camps, they either knelt directly to beg for annexation, or they would shamelessly come to beg for seeds.

Enide drove away the children waiting in front of Aaron's door, her face showing some worry.

The survivor leader was a middle-aged man with a thick beard who looked very aged; he stared at Enide with hopeful eyes: "Although we have traded a few times, what you said is truly too astonishing."

"Such a powerful out-of-control monster, was solved?"

For this reason, Aaron even specifically supported the Shelter with a batch of candy.

"Sorry... I'm tired, let it be destroyed!"

Enide deeply knew the power of the 'Hope Tree'; once other bandit groups found out, they would likely come to snatch it frantically.

Enide answered somewhat flusteredly.

"Under the apocalypse, humans should help each other and not engage in internal friction anymore, shouldn't they?" Aaron responded with a smile.

It had already been several days since Aaron left.

However, the middle-aged leader believed it immediately; such a big matter certainly had to be discussed with the Shelter's witch.

"Enide, is what you said true?"

"Of course, that big shot is a powerful Extraordinary individual, and also a kind person. He happened to pass by our Shelter, and moved by the food shortage, he used his Extraordinary Ability to cultivate a brand-new species. Hmm... it is called the 'Hope Tree'!"

She hurriedly said: "A big shot has come to our Shelter; he possesses the ability of creation and has brought us a brand-new crop called—the 'Hope Tree'. It can be planted in the darkness, and only needs soil and water to grow rapidly, bearing bread and meat..."

As the Shelter leader, the middle-aged man was also an Extraordinary individual, yet upon hearing this, he almost believed it.

"Very good, in this way, perhaps it really can be alchemized into seeds." Aaron's smile did not fade: "In my hometown, there has always been a saying: it is better to teach someone the technique of Fishing than to give them a fish."

Enide was momentarily dazed, then realized what a huge impact this would have on the nearby survivor camps, and hurriedly trotted off to find her teacher, Aifa.

"From the seed sprouting, growing, to harvesting, it only takes one month, and it can grow Bread Fruit and meat... the yield is high, the requirements are low, and it can grow in the darkness... if it really succeeds, our Shelter will never have to worry about a food crisis again. This truly is hope!"

It had to be said that no matter how many times one looked at the other party's face, it was a form of enjoyment.

The middle-aged man immediately disregarded his dignity and pleaded: "Now that your Shelter has high-yield crops... why not just merge our camp into yours."

"I... I cannot make such a decision; I must go back and tell my teacher, and let her consider it."

After all, children are the easiest to deceive... no, they are the most deeply convinced of a certain thing!

"What is this?"

Aifa and Aaron came to the Nursery together, looking at those mushrooms growing in the darkness and the earthworms constantly drilling holes in the soil.

Suddenly, she saw that handsome and upright figure once again.

"So it is a High-Level Extraordinary, perhaps even a 'Druid', that would indeed be possible! The 'Hope Tree'..."

"What a philosophical maxim." Aifa asked: "Then... what is the name of that crop?"

As for the yield and effects, they were truly astonishing?

Perhaps the other party has walked further on the path of the 'Druid'?

"Enide... you know, I have always wanted to join your Shelter."

A surface survivor camp.

Enide placed a piece of candy into the hand of the little girl in front of her.

Several days later.

'Fortunately, with Lord Aaron presiding, those bandit groups certainly cannot cause any harm... After all, he is the one who destroyed the "King of Shadows".'

'And as long as the exit is strictly guarded, with the closed nature of the Shelter, this lie cannot be broken for the time being... It should be able to satisfy Mr. Aaron's requirements.'

(End of this chapter)