Heroes of Light and Shadow Base: Merric and Linde
Base conversations
Merric and Linde 1
Linde:
Huh? Where's my magic tome...? I was sure I left it here.
Merric:
Sorry, Linde. I borrowed it for a bit.
Linde:
Aha, that makes sense. But, you do know that magic tome can only be
used by women, right?
Merric:
That's why I borrowed it. As I thought, I couldn't use it... How
strange. I wonder why? Your father... Pontifex Miloah was able to
wield Aura, right?
Linde:
...Father once told me. Advanced tomes have restrictions on who can
use them, based on who created and inherited them.
Merric:
...I see. So you mean to say the condition to use a magic tome isn't
necessarily just gender. I wonder how these user restrictions are
set into place...
Linde:
There are many things about magic that remain unexplained. It seems
the more you learn about magic, the less you understand it.
Merric:
Indeed. I've been studying magic for a long as I remember, but all
the answers I find lead to more questions. Oh right. If you're
interested, there's something I'd like you to read. Well, it's an
unfinished thesis, but...
Linde:
Wow... You're writing a thesis? You really study hard, Merric. Of
course I'd like to read it!
Merric:
Great. Don't forget to tell me what you think about it, later.
Merric and Linde 2
Linde:
Say, why did you decide to become a mage, Merric?
Merric:
Huh...? Why do you ask?
Linde:
Isn't Altea well-known for its court knights? Even in the palace,
mages from Altea were quite rare. Besides, I hear you're an Altean
noble. Didn't you consider becoming a knight?
Merric:
Well, I've always preferred reading books over exercising my body.
Many around me expected me to become a knight, so I heard all sorts
of things when I decided to study in Khadein... But, Prince Marth
and Princess Elice were different. They supported my dream of
becoming a mage. I might have given up if not for them...
Linde:
...So that's why you and Prince Marth are so close.
Merric:
Yes, Prince Marth really saved me. If what I've learned so far might
be of use to him, then I'll follow him anywhere, anytime.
Merric and Linde 3
Linde:
Hello, Merric... Oh, what's that?
Merric:
Hmm... This is a charm that Princess Elice gave me when I went to
study in Khadein. She said it'd bring me good luck.
Linde:
Princess Elice... I'm sorry that had to happen. I just hope that
she's safe.
Merric:
Princess Elice is very kind. In the previous war, she sacrificed her
own safety to save Prince Marth. And in this war, she...
Linde:
I'm sure she's alright, Merric. Don't look so depressed...
Merric:
Sorry, I made you worry. Princess Elice is special to me, so I can't
control myself sometimes.
Linde:
Special... I see...
Merric:
What's wrong, Linde?
Linde:
No, it's nothing. Come on, cheer up. You're only going to drag your
performance down in this state.
Merric:
Thank you, Linde. You're right... Worrying will get me nowhere. All
I can do now is to walk forward.
