That apple did not belong to Ellie's [Innocence] [Connection] [Luck]. "She" whispered in Shade's ear:
[You have witnessed "Fate Apple: Rebirth." This is the fate of life restarting in vigorous renewal.] [Fate Interpretation: This is a new beginning after an ending. Withered trees sprout, scorched earth blooms. No matter what happened in the past, the future still holds limitless possibilities. [Effect: The holder of this fate is immune to instant-death effects.]
"Fate Apple."
Shade laughed, then explained the fate symbolized by the apple to Mr. Brooklyn and Claire. Mr. Brooklyn asked hesitantly:
"Does this fate belong to this child?"
Shade looked at Ellie. Holding the apple, Ellie shook her head.
"No! No! My apple! See fate! Condense fruit! Gain power!"
It was easy enough to understand. Under certain special circumstances, Ellie could see fate and condense it into tangible form. Eating apples that did not resonate with her would allow Ellie to directly obtain Spirit Runes.
This was similar to how Ring Arcanists obtained Spirit Runes after experiencing the world. It seemed this was a new ability Ellie had mastered after becoming a Chosen of Fate. Her talent was almost excessively good.
Solidified Fate could not be left with Little Beren, so Shade had Ellie put it away herself and warned her not to eat the apple. After all, she should not obtain another Spirit Rune within a short period of time.
But Ellie held out the apple to Shade.
"For you! For Snow Mountain! Useful to Snow Mountain!"
Shade smiled and accepted the apple.
"All right, then I'll throw it down from [Saint's Precipice] in a while."
Shade was going with the Doctor to retrieve the sword from the ruins anyway. It was merely along the way.
Ellie nodded vigorously and took Shade's hand again. Shade looked