72. The Farmer Chosen by an Ancient Crop [BONUS]

Carlos did not touch the other packets until every description appeared.

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[Preserved Seed Batches recovered]

[Rare Unknown Seeds x12]

[Uncommon Unknown Seeds x30]

[Common Unknown Seeds x80]

[Four batches remain too damaged for identification]

[Caretaker trial requires one successful cultivation]

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"We take them to Ironroot," Carlos decided.

Cedric looked at the open container. "You won't plant them here?"

"Not before Rowan understands them. I am not risking the only surviving seeds just because the system gave me a trial."

Rowan approved of that immediately.

Carlos stored the three identified packets. The damaged batches could not enter his inventory, so Rowan wrapped them carefully and left them inside the open container.

The third channel had to remain active to keep them stable.

Carlos granted Cedric permission to watch the regulator but not operate it.