The Farming Saint in the Starry Wasteland (Elizabeth Schofield) novel Chapter 402

Chapter 402 We’ll Help

Chapter 402 We’ll Help

Ony’s tears fell again. This be

didn’t wail–he just let them stream down silently

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His voice came out rough. “Seventy–two… Good… That’s so much better than 85%… I knew you’d pull through…”

He rambled, wiping at his face over and over, but the tears wouldn’t stop.

Owen watched him for a moment. At last, something from the past surfaced in his gaze. It was a quiet, rarely shown gentleness that belonged to the captain he used to be.

le raised his still–functional right hand and gave Onyx’s shoulder a firm pat..

Alright. You’re already 30. Act a little more composed.” His voice was still gruff, but the touch was light. “Do your job properly in he military. Don’t embarrass me. The three of us have work here on the farm. We’re fed and clothed. Life is good. No need to worry bout us.”

Yeah, yeah, I won’t worry anymore.” Onyx nodded hard, eyes red, grinning through it. “When I retire, I’ll come find you here at the

irm.”

hen, as if something struck him, he turned to Elizabeth. “M–Ms. Schofield, when I retire, will your farm still need people?”

lizabeth laughed. “We’d be more than happy to have you!”

hat was all the reassurance Onyx needed.

le sniffed, then turned to Baxter, his voice filled with both anticipation and caution. “Captain Coleman, I–I’d like to request half a ay off. I want to walk around the farm with my captain. Just half a day. I’ll be back with the unit tonight!”

axter glanced at him, then at Owen, pausing in thought.

fraid Baxter might feel cornered, Owen quickly added, “Duty comes first. When you’re off, I can show you around properly”

efore Barter could speak, Onyx hurriedly pleaded in a low voice, “Captain Coleman, it’s not just me… Everyone wants to

used Under Beanie and the others‘ suddenly bright eyes, he forced himself to continue, “We all want to take a look around the arm: The grapes are amazing, and the food smells incredible. What’s growing in the fields must be even better. This place might ven be where we end up after retiring. I was thinking I could take a good look and tell the guys about it when I get back

te sounded bold, but the tips of his ears had quietly turned red

leane nodded vigorously Several young soldiers beside him looked over eagerly, even forgetting to eat

Baxter’s mouth twitched His gaze swept across this group of hopeful subordinates, like a bunch of puppies waiting to be fed. After

long moment, he sighed

“Then we’ll all go,” he said turning to Elizabeth 94% Schofield, would that be alright?”

Elizabeth smiled, her eyes curving “Of course Then Owen can show you around Owen, I’ll leave them to you. Be a good host.”

Owen paused, glancing at Linnes She smiled gently “Greenhouse No 4 is transplanting seedlings this afternoon. We’re actually short on hands Onyx, if you’re free, you can help out and take a look at the same time.

The words “help out” instantly energized Onyx “Yes, yes, of course! We’ll help!”

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The soldiers behind him all nodded eagerly, eyes lighting up. They got to visit the farm and actually work instead of just strolling around. It was the perfect deal.

Baxter said nothing, but he didn’t object. That was as good as approval.

Elizabeth watched the group of men grinning, her own smile deepening.

She stood up. “I won’t keep you any longer. Owen, show them around properly. And have the cafeteria prepare something good for dinner. They’ve worked half a day. They deserve it.”

“Don’t worry, Boss,” Owen said, nodding seriously. “Leave it to me.”

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