And strangely, instead of floating to the surface as one would expect, I found myself sinking towards the bottom of theke, thereby defying logic.


    And added to the fact that I had no experience in swimming, a crucial piece of information which I may have temporarily forgotten due to my current circumstances, made it difficult for me to swim back to the surface.


    Fortunately, a beacon of bright yellowish light prated through the dense liquid, guiding my gaze upwards. And before I knew it, several vines emerged from beneath theke''s floor and entwined around my body, effortlessly lifting me towards the surface.


    As soon as I resurfaced, I clung to thend, pressing my palms firmly against its surface to keep myself afloat. Despite the absence of any perceived need for air, as theke had provided me with an ample supply of one, as if I had never been deprived of it, I exhaled loudly, relieved to be back on solid ground.


    "Don''t worry, It''s amon experience during the first time," Anara reassured me, her voice breaking the silence. I turned my head to face her, charmed by her ever-amused expression.


    My attention then shifted downwards, drawn to her slender, exquisite legs that were now fully revealed as she squatted down. At that moment, all nonsensical thoughts dissipated from my mind, allowing me to focus on what truly mattered.


    But, suddenly, a peculiar sensation washed over me, as if the water has transformed from a chilling cold to a soothing warmth, caressing my body and alleviating any traces of frostbite. Choosing to let go once more, I observed with surprise that I could now float effortlessly in the dense water.


    Anara, observing my actions, asked, "How do you feel now?".


    I responded, "It''s refreshing," feeling an enjoyable sensation coursing through my body.


    As my gaze remained fixed on her, I watched her dip her feet into the liquid before settling on the soft grass at the edge of theke. "Well, I can''t keep you here for too long, or the Vige Chief might suspect that I didn''t fulfil my promise of returning you to the vige before the end of the day."


    Seeing the seriousness etched on her face, I grasped the earnestness behind her words. Nevertheless, I couldn''t deny that my current state of mind urged me to stay here a little longer, postponing whatever awaited me beyond the serene confines of this ce.


    Observing Anara as she leisurely yed with her legs in the water, patiently waiting for me to conclude my time in theke, a sudden thought ignited within me,pelling me to propel myself towards her with a gentlebination of arm and leg strokes. <novelsnext></novelsnext>


    Reaching her position, Anara tilted her head, meeting my gaze, and asked, "Are you done?" Shaking my head, I replied, "No, I''m simply curious about how you guys managed to fill thiske with just your flowers," feigning a touch of interest in my voice, even though a genuine spark of curiosity still lingered within me.


    Anara provocatively parted her legs in front of me, and my eyes were drawn to the sight of her mini dress tightening around her slender, perky thighs as they peeked through the dress''s openings. I watched with genuine interest as she delicately touched her flower, her gaze never leaving mine.


    In response to my question, she began to exin, her voiceced with a hint of wisdom.


    "Well," she said, "In order to ensure that thiske remains filled for the benefit of the farm and doesn''t run dry, we Tree nymphs have to focus on maintaining a steady release of our essence. And, as the current oldest Tree nymph, it''s my responsibility to make sure my flower releases several times a week to keep theke replenished."


    Realizing that she had to contribute to thiske''s maintenance several times a week, to keep it at a specific level, I didn''t dwell on asking her why only the oldest tree nymph was responsible for such a task. Instead, as my curiosity heightened I couldn''t help but ask, "Can you show me how you release it from your flower?" now that I had the chance to.


    Anara shook her head, an amused smile ying on her lips, "When the Vige Chief mentioned your insatiable curiosity, I thought he might be exaggerating," she sighed wearily. cing her hand in the eye-sized holes near her buttocks, she dragged it up, and unsurprisingly, her dress came alive, unravelling thread by thread from her inner thighs until she could freely widen her legs.


    The dress stopped just above her flower, exposing her lower stomach. "But since you''ve made such a tremendous contribution to the vige with your idea, I suppose I can satisfy your curiosity this one time," she said, extending her hand toward me and beckoning me toe closer with her finger. "Come closer, so you can have a better look. I won''t be repeating this, though."


    I didn''t need to be told twice. I immediately positioned myself at the gap between Anara''s open legs, near her knees, and eagerly watched as she cautioned, "It may take a little time for the release to ur, so please be patient, okay?"


    I nodded with understanding, "Don''t worry," assuring Anara, "I''m ready to witness the full process of how you fill up theke." Anara''s smile widened as she nced down at her flower, her eyes filled with amusement and confidence. She extended her right hand toward her flower, delicately pinching it between her thumb and index finger.


    With gentle movements, she began to move her fingers upward, as if she were gently straightening the petals.


    Suddenly, her left hand joined the movement, reaching forward to hold the tip of her flower. My expectations grew, as Anara''s right hand, with its nimble fingers, glided sensually against the back of her flower. Each movement seemed smooth as if she were coaxing something precious from within it.