"I need the Verdant Spores," Thomas whispered. "But I have no memories left to give, and my strength is already spent."
As the magic spread, the Elderwood didn't shrink; it surged. For every gift Thomas gave, the forest grew an inch taller. Elara realized that nature’s greatest secret wasn't the cost of its wonders, but the interest earned when they were shared. If you’d like to keep going, tell me: nature made buy one get one free
Thomas took the pouches, his eyes wide. He planted the first in his village, and the soil turned emerald overnight. He gave the second to a rival village across the valley, ending a decade-long feud. "I need the Verdant Spores," Thomas whispered