95. The Water Path

The two new Farmers stepped out of it with simple bags over their shoulders. The human woman held a bundle of packed food, while the Dogman kept one hand on the basket strapped to his back.

Kaia stepped out behind them, then immediately moved toward the boundary again. Both Farmers looked around the old district before their eyes landed on Rowan.

Rowan walked to them immediately.

The Dogman stepped forward first. "I am a Farmer, Head Farmer. I do not have a name yet, but I know how to work."

Rowan looked at him for a moment. "Then your name is Tarin. It is simple so that we don't waste any time."

"Tarin," the Dogman repeated, then nodded. "I will work properly, Head Farmer."

"Come here, but very carefully," he said. "Do not step near the cracked wall until I show you where."