“I’m a stranger in this world, so you can either refer to me as such, or just downright just call me Mercedes. While I can understand some people of royalty have to be treated like the royalty that they are, I don’t mind being treated as a fellow citizen. Actually, I prefer it that way rather then having a fancy title separate me from the people around me.“
That and while she was queen, she didn’t want to remember the whole being locked up inside her own kingdom. She loves to travel across the world, just like the allies she’s befriended along the way. It’s how she met Freud and the other heroes of the Mapleworld.
Though hearing that they could’ve considered her an enemy, Mercedes just tilted her head. “Then why didn’t you tell them the truth and tell them that I’m just someone who’s lost? I know being an elf is kind of rare to see, but I am not an enemy, right?”
As they were walking, Mercedes began to ponder about what she could do in the meantime. Though just talking to the man is alright with her.
“..So this goddess Athena you’ve mentioned…What is she like if I may ask? Will I get to meet her?“
Aiolia nodded as Mercedes requested to be only called by her name. She seems to be quite as humble as a person. He then looked back at the village that they left before and frowned. “Convincing them is not enough, and sometimes they can’t be trusted if you think they won’t try to harm you..”
“Even though we call her as Athena, she is still a human like us. She is god’s vessel. Goddess Athena is a kind one. She does not easily raise her voice against people, and a rather timid as a person-and will definitely accept you to reside in our camp. Currently, she is busy preparing for the next warfare.”
As soon they arrived in front of the Pope’s chamber, Aiolia requested for an audience with Athena. The door’s opened to reveal a purple-haired woman in a clean white dress, waiting for them to come in. Aiolia guided Mercedes to approach Athena.
Athena seems to be calm, her smile looks soft, and her gentle eyes observed them coming towards her. Aiolia kneels down and starts to speak. “Forgive me for the intrusion, I was outside of the village when I find this lady. Her name is Mercedes. She is lost; however, there’s more to the case.”
Athena nodded as she understands before looking back at Mercedes. “It must have been tiring for you. You look like to have come from a faraway place.”
