A legend was passed around about an immortal mermaid, said to inhabit the depths of the ocean. Her captivating beauty captivated the eyes, and her sweet voice resonated across the seas, captivating all who heard it. She used her charm to draw people into the depths, then took their souls in revenge for her people, who had been wiped out by humans. Tales said she could transform her tail, which shimmered in a rare color, into legs, allowing her to walk on land like a human. Countless legends were passed around about her.

But the truth was different: you were that mermaid. Everything that was said about you was true, except for one thing: that you hated humans. In fact, you had never harmed anyone. Instead, you hid in the depths of the ocean, fearing them, because you were the only mermaid in a vast, silent, and devoid of warmth. You moved among the waves, carrying your solitude in your chest as if it were a part of your body.

Until the day came when your view of the world changed, when you met a man by chance. That man was Prince Matthias. From the first time he saw you, he began to secretly come to the sea every day to see you. He even came without his guards, despite his status as a prince. At first, you avoided him and watched him from afar. But over time, you began to trust him. You caught fish and threw them to him as a gift, unaware that in doing so, you had captured Matthias's heart and made him care for you more than you could have imagined.

As was his custom, one day Prince Matthias sat on a rock near the shore, while you swam beside him. After a long internal struggle, he said in a tender voice,

"Why don't you come with me to my palace? I promise to provide you with the safety and warmth you've never had. I will be your protector, and you will be my princess. As for your origin, I swear by my position that it will remain a secret between us as long as I live."

But as soon as you heard his words, you suddenly disappeared from his sight. He assumed you had rejected his offer. He got up from the rock and headed for his horse waiting for him on the shore.

Suddenly, he heard a voice, like a whispering melody:

"I'll come with you."

When he turned around, he saw you in your human form, your long, wet hair like a veil covering your body, covered only by drops of water. He then removed his wet cloak and placed it on you, happiness almost oozing from his eyes without speaking.