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A merchant stumbles on a grotto, lost. He eats his last apple. The merchant plants the seeds the next day to provide food for future lost travelers. 

And so, the nymph Theanore is born.

She would grow from a tiny seed to a splendid apple tree. She would meet many friends. Theanore will try her hand at being a merchant like her father. And she will get to know her lifetime companion, the merman Marinus.

But as every farmer can tell you, apple trees live only for about 150 years and so, with her tree dried up, so will Theanore die.

 But before that, she will live.

The Apple Grotto Nymph (Dungeon Core Fairy Tale)

Elmar stared at the black mana crystal. It didn't feel like it had come from him. It was malicious and almost…dead. Could this even be used for enchanting? He didn't know, but he needed to find out!

"Elmar, you made it! And you slept for only an hour!" Theanore said excitedly, and Elmar reached out to pinch her cheeks. She smiled at him.

"Well, yes. Let us see if this can't be used for enchanting, shall we?" Elmar asked, and he stood up. He took Theanore's small hand in his and let the toddler lead him to the enchanting fountain.

Then Theanore enchanted a leather band quickly and she gave it to Elmar.

"Now just place it in the mana fountain and hold it tight. It will disenchant, and you will learn an air enchantment," Theanore said, and Elmar did as bid. He marveled at the nice breeze that passed through the trees, ruffling their empty branches.

When the item disappeared, Theanore gave Elmar another leather band.

Chapter 83: To feel your mana