Eric

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Eric
Alias(es)	Prince Eric; Crown Prince Eric 57 99
Species/Race	Human; temporarily transformed into a mermaid by a magic potion 85 92
Gender	Male
Affiliation	West Asia Kingdom royal family; Sea Kingdom through his marriage to Ariel 57 94
Occupation/Role	Crown Prince and future King of the West Asia Kingdom 95 99
Status	Alive; married to Ariel 94 100
First Appearance	Chapter 57

Background

At age fifteen, Eric was already expected to shoulder the political obligations of the West Asia Kingdom. His father sought an alliance with Engeland and considered Ariel—an amnesiac girl with an extraordinary voice—a potential political asset. Eric resented this pragmatic treatment of both Ariel and his own future marriage. 57

Before meeting Ariel on land, Eric survived a shipwreck. Rhine's divination later revealed that Ariel had rescued him in the storm while in her mermaid form. Eric's fragmented memories had incorrectly blended Ariel with the human woman who found him on the shore afterward, leaving him confused about why the two did not look alike. 60 61

After learning Ariel's identity, sacrifice, and curse, Eric accepted her as a mermaid and resolved to confess his love. He publicly rejected an arranged marriage to the Princess of Engeland, placing his relationship with Ariel above the alliance his father wanted. 61 65 66

Appearance

Eric is described as a handsome young prince. During his temporary transformation, his human legs became a scaled fish tail, making him physically resemble a mermaid. 60 85

• Youthful; he is fifteen years old during Ariel's origin investigation. 57
• His face is recognizable enough for Ariel to focus on him throughout her performance at the royal banquet. 65
• Wore practical men's clothing for Ariel so she could ride horses and climb with him. 87

Personality

Eric is romantic, idealistic, and resistant to treating love as a political transaction. He enjoys hunting, sailing, romantic novels, heroic epics, and stories of adventure; these interests shape his desire for freedom and sincere love. 57

Although initially rebellious and inexperienced in politics, Eric is capable of courage and loyalty. He defends Rhine against Engeland's demands, refuses the Engeland princess despite diplomatic pressure, and remains determined to save Ariel after discovering that her curse will kill her if he marries another. 64 65 86

Following his marriage, Eric becomes more mature and begins studying to become a capable future king. He sees his eventual rule as a way to reduce human prejudice against mermaids and preserve the friendship between the West Asia and Sea Kingdoms. 95

Skills

Seafaring and Outdoor Pursuits

Eric enjoys hunting and sailing, and his comfort with travel and the sea informs much of his relationship with Ariel. 57

• Rode horses and traveled through forests and mountains with Ariel. 87
• Was willing to abandon life on land and live in the sea if his father continued to oppose his marriage. 91

Temporary Mermaid Transformation

Eric drank a magic potion intended for Ariel while trapped during the false wedding in Engeland, changing his legs into a fish tail. The transformation also coincided with the return of his suppressed memories. 85

• Allowed him to physically share Ariel's mermaid form and better understand her circumstances. 85
• The transformation was reversed when Rhine gave him a Mermaid-to-Human Magic Potion. 92
• This was a potion-induced condition rather than an innate ability. 85 92

Equipment / Items

• Silver Mirror — A communication mirror originally given by Rhine to Ariel, then entrusted to Eric. He used it to contact Rhine when trapped in the Mirror World's replicated temple. 74 86
• Mermaid-to-Human Magic Potion — Used by Rhine to restore Eric's human legs after the Engeland incident. 92

Relationships

• Ariel — Wife and Mermaid Princess of the Sea Kingdom. Ariel saved Eric during a shipwreck; after learning her identity and curse, he committed himself to marrying her and protecting their future together. 61 91 94
• King of the West Asia Kingdom — Eric's father. Their relationship is strained by the King's initial insistence on a political marriage, but improves after the Sea Kingdom alliance makes Ariel's identity politically significant. 70 92 94
• Rhine — Magician and ally who reveals Ariel's identity, helps expose the Engeland conspiracy, and advises Eric on how to tell his father the truth. Eric holds Rhine's prophetic abilities in high regard. 61 86 92
• Aurora — Rhine's companion and an ally during the rescue from the Engeland plot. She worries for Eric and Ariel's relationship and helps locate the entrance to the Mirror World. 70 84 89
• Seventh Princess of Engeland — Eric's intended political bride and the woman who believed their meeting was fated. Eric politely rejected her confession because he loved Ariel; she later offered the couple her blessing. 75 94
• Prince Henry — Eric's younger brother. Eric considers Henry unreliable, while Henry envies Eric's marriage to Ariel. 96

Story Role / Major Arcs

Discovering Ariel's Identity

Eric oversees a divination competition to identify Ariel's origins and locate the person who saved him from drowning. Rhine wins the assessment and shows Eric the truth: Ariel is both the mermaid who rescued him in the storm and the girl he later found on land. 58 60 61

Defying the Engeland Marriage Alliance

Eric refuses to marry the Princess of Engeland despite the political alliance favored by his father. When the King rejects Eric and Ariel's marriage, Eric considers eloping with Ariel and eventually agrees to a plan to reunite with her at sea if necessary. 65 70 74

Engeland Conspiracy and Mermaid Transformation

The Engeland Court Witch manipulates Eric into a rushed wedding and seals him inside a Mirror World, intending for Ariel's curse to turn her into sea foam at dawn. Eric instinctively drinks a transformation potion, becomes a mermaid, regains his memories, and uses Ariel's Silver Mirror to summon Rhine's help. 85 86

Marriage and Sea Kingdom Alliance

After escaping Engeland, Eric returns to his kingdom and follows Rhine's advice to openly reveal Ariel's identity to his father. The King accepts the marriage as a bridge between humans and mermaids, and Eric and Ariel marry aboard a ship attended by guests from both kingdoms. 92 94

Future King of Human–Mermaid Friendship

Following the wedding, Eric works to become a more responsible heir. Rhine identifies him as a future king whose rule may reshape human attitudes toward mermaids and protect the alliance between their kingdoms. 95

Cinderella's Ball Invitation

Eric and Ariel personally invite Cinderella to Prince Henry's ball as part of Rhine's plan. Eric deliberately performs sincere regret over the late invitation, convincing Cinderella's stepfamily that she must possess an extremely high status. 99 100

Notable Quotes

“I already have someone I love.” 65

“I won't let my father stop us again. If he still disagrees and wants to use me as a bargaining chip for a political marriage, then we will go to the world in the sea together.” 91