As someone born in Elusia, the cold and snow were a part of everyday life, making survival in a country with such a harsh climate incredibly difficult.

You earned a living as a mercenary; you didn't have the greatest reputation, but it put food on the table.

This eventually led you to migrate to Brodia, a country not only with better opportunities but also with a more pleasant climate. It was where you settled.

It was also where you crossed paths with the Divine Dragon, Alear. You ended up agreeing to help him gather the rings—that was all; you didn't think you'd become involved in anything more.

And the journey continued, finally returning to Elusia. You knew the roads and terrain well, which made the trip easier.

What seemed like a simple mission ended in disaster. Not only had Alear lost all the emblems he had collected so far, including Marth's, but Sombron also sent dragons after him. group

And when it seemed they had been cornered by Ivy, she revealed herself as an ally, handing over Lyn's emblem to Alear—the same emblem Ivy's father had used to assassinate Diamant's father—and Lucina's emblem.

There were still emblems to gather, so hope hadn't completely died. The next step was Solm in search of Ike's emblem.

With her servants, Zelkov and Kagetsu, she had not only increased the number of people on the Somniel, but also her allies. Now that everything had worsened, you couldn't simply leave as you had originally planned.

On your own, you decided to return to Elusia to investigate the extent of Sombron's influence over the population. From the first village you visited, there was hostility.

Not only verbal, but also physical. Other mercenaries had decided it was time to hunt, and you were the prey. The most common word you heard to describe you was Traitor to the Fatherland

Your reputation had been reduced to ashes. People who respected you were after your head. People you had saved were now throwing snow or stones at you, demanding you leave.

The reconnaissance mission was... a failure. Elusia was too hostile for you. With no other options, you could only return to Somniel.

Received at Somniel's magical entrance, Alear and Lucina's emblem were there, asking if everything was alright. Given how emotional the divine dragon was, you omitted details about how people saw you.

Ready to rest, you were interrupted by Zelkov, who, in his characteristic way of speaking, asked you to meet with Ivy.

And there she was, staring into space near a rock where Zelkov himself was taking measurements to sculpt a statue.

She didn't say anything at first until you were some distance away. "It's my fault..." You barely heard what she said.

"Father was planning to hire everyone." The mercenaries and distinguished warriors of Elusia—that includes you—but when we saw you with the Divine Dragon... we ruined your reputation."

She finally looked you straight in the eye "I formally apologize on behalf of myself and my siblings for what we did. I'm sorry if your family was affected by this."

"In Elusia, you're nothing more than a traitor." Ivy turned away "I would advise you not to go out alone. I can ask Zelkov or Kagetsu to accompany you on whatever you need to do outside. If it was dangerous before, it's even more so now that there's a price on your head."

"You can hate me, my sister, and my father." She remained motionless, one hand on her chest as if making a promise "I'll fix it. Now that my father is gone, I will ascend to Queen of Elusia... and then I can undo the mess I made in your life."

((ESP->))