135. 9 more days of Beginner Period

After the meal, Kaia escorted Rhea, Tomas, Milan, Evan, and the district workers back through the Domain Portal. Their invitation had been for one meal, not an overnight stay inside Ironroot.

Cedric remained behind. He needed to brief Lydia about the brace and return with her in the morning to oversee the channel assessment.

Lydia left for the Ancient Cultivation District before breakfast was finished.

Carlos went with her, Kaia, Cedric, and both Clayborn Masons. The new troops stayed inside Ironroot. Brann remained with the Marsh Trolls, while Nessa watched the hyenas and wolf rider from the western wall.

The temporary brace around Auxiliary Channel Three looked worse in daylight.