138. The Goldwin office (1)

Carlos did not spend the final day of the Beginner Period trying to begin something new.

There were too many things that still needed attention, but that was always going to be true.

But more than that, Ironroot finally felt like a territory that could survive one or two disasters. It was not one bad morning away from disappearing.

Rowan and the Farmers worked through the southern fields as usual. Mira checked the reserve, the oil jars, and the meals promised through the remaining food agreements.

Kaia placed the Ironroot fighters where they belonged. They needed constant training to improve.

At the Ancient Cultivation District, Cedric sent a short report through Cosmic. It said, "Channel Three is holding. Lydia has marked the next repair points. As you instructed, no one touched the living root system beneath Channel Five."

Carlos read it and sent back one answer.

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