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In a world without a structured system of magic like that of the High School DxD universe, Mellie's magic was incredibly effective.
However, it wasn't without its limitations. She had discovered two types of individuals resistant to her mental manipulation magic:
Devil Fruit users, who—due to the unique nature of Devil Fruits as the source of supernatural power in this world—possessed a degree of mental fortitude.
However, unless they had a Devil Fruit specifically enhancing their mental abilities, they merely required more effort to control.
And Haoshoku Haki (Conqueror's Haki) users—Even those who had just awakened their Haoshoku Haki possessed immense mental resilience, rendering even high-level mental manipulation magic ineffective.
Against those who had mastered Advanced Conqueror's Haki—her magic, even at its full power, could only offer limited influence.
While this was frustrating, Mellie wasn't discouraged.
Every world had its unique characteristics, its own rules—And her role, as a traveler between worlds, was to learn and adapt—integrating these new powers into her own abilities. She wouldn't be deterred by a simple—incompatibility.
She had begun studying [Haki] as soon as she learned about it.
And while she had made significant progress—her position within the World Government limited her opportunities for practical application.
After all, both Devil Fruit users and those with Advanced Conqueror's Haki were primarily active on the seas—not within government offices. While they posed a challenge to her magic, they didn't significantly hinder her plans.
And while Mellie was consolidating her influence within the World Government—Airmid and Esdeath were making names for themselves within the Marines.
Initially, they had focused on hunting pirates—gaining experience and honing their Haki. They were biding their time.
Their true moment of glory would be the—Summit War of Marineford.
It was in that battle that both Airmid and Esdeath truly unleashed their power. However, it was Esdeath who truly stole the show.
For her, battle and domination were ingrained in her very being.
While she had been defeated and subdued by Mika—her nature hadn't changed. In fact, serving him had given her access to even greater power:
Falna, God-level Martial arts, Nen, Breath Styles—and Magic.
She had eagerly absorbed the knowledge and techniques that resonated with her.
She had used Magic to enhance her ice powers—honed her martial arts through Mika's teachings, and strengthened her physique and combat abilities with [Nen] and [Breath Styles]. And [Falna], besides granting her a future, had also unlocked her ultimate potential.
Her Teigu—Demon's Extract—was essentially the blood of a Super-Class Danger Beast native to the northern ice lands.
While most Teigu users could barely handle a small amount, driven mad by the bloodlust it induced, Esdeath had consumed an entire vat, mastering its power and even surpassing its original owner.
Therefore, shortly after receiving Falna, she had awakened a new Magic:
—[Ice Dragon King].
This Magic allowed her to transform into a half-dragon form or even a full-fledged dragon—Combined with her other abilities, her strength had increased dramatically.
Mika, sending her to the world of One Piece—had essentially unleashed a beast.
While she had initially restrained herself—eager to learn and grow stronger, during the Summit War, called back to Marineford, she had finally cut loose.
Airmid could only watch—shaking her head in amusement, as Esdeath rampaged across the battlefield, targeting first the Whitebeard Pirates' commanders—then Whitebeard himself, then Blackbeard—whose words and actions had offended her, and finally, even Shanks, who had come to negotiate a truce.
Her blood-soaked form, a terrifying grin on her face as she reveled in the carnage—left a lasting impression on both the Marines and the civilians watching the broadcast.
Therefore, after the war, she was promoted to Admiral, a well-deserved recognition of her power. After all, she had single-handedly restored the Marines' honor—facing several Emperor-level combatants without faltering.
Moreover, she was believed to possess a mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit—the Ice Dragon Fruit.
Promoting her was the only logical choice.
And Airmid, having also demonstrated her considerable strength during the battle—was promoted to Vice Admiral. However, it would be Airmid, not Esdeath, who would eventually succeed Sengoku as Fleet Admiral.
After her promotion, Airmid had gradually revealed her true power:
Her combat abilities—rivaling those of an Admiral, her unknown Devil Fruit's healing powers, and her kind and compassionate nature.
Within two years, her reputation surpassed even the existing Admirals—rivaling only Esdeath—who, after her battles against the Emperors in the New World and securing vast territories for the Marines, had become known as the Strongest Admiral.
During this time, Mellie had gained control over almost every department within the World Government, even secretly manipulating the Celestial Dragons, who—lacking both Haki and Devil Fruit abilities—were easy targets for her mental manipulation.
Combined with her illusions, which they were seemingly immune to, she had effectively neutralized the Five Elders, though they hadn't realized it yet. She had become their trusted advisor—a brilliant strategist guiding their decisions.
Therefore, when it came to choosing Sengoku's successor, the Five Elders favored Airmid and Esdeath, Mellie's "sisters." And ultimately, the position of Fleet Admiral went to Airmid.
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Mellie had initially intended to replicate their actions in the Empire, seizing control of the World Government.
However, the Five Elders, unlike the Emperor and Prime Minister Honest, weren't easily manipulated. Furthermore, she had learned of a more powerful figure lurking behind them—someone who had lived for an incredibly long time.
To achieve such longevity in this world suggested immense power.
Therefore, she had abandoned her plan to directly control the Five Elders—opting instead to manipulate those beneath them—along with the useless Celestial Dragons—effectively neutralizing the Elders' authority.
Therefore, while the Five Elders appeared to be in control—the World Government was now secretly under Mellie's thumb, her influence subtly shaping their decisions.
And as for whether the Five Elders would ever realize her deception—they were now seeing and hearing only what she wanted them to see and hear.
Before Airmid became Fleet Admiral—Mellie had already set her plan in motion.
It was a long-term strategy, targeting the Five Elders and the mysterious figure behind them. She needed to build her own power base, and the Marines were the perfect tool.
Her first step was to secure an alternative source of funding for them. After all, the Marines were ultimately a branch of the World Government, reliant on them for their salaries and research funding. This was their lifeline.
As a purely military organization, they couldn't function without financial support. Therefore, securing independent funding was the first step towards their independence from the World Government.
The next step was to unify the Marines' internal factions, a task entrusted to Airmid, who had succeeded admirably. After all, the highest ranks of the Marines weren't truly loyal to the World Government.
While the Admirals' interpretations of "Justice" might differ, they were all, at their core, righteous individuals—unwilling to be controlled by the Celestial Dragons. This was the foundation of her success.
Through Mellie, Airmid acquired a list of officers loyal to the World Government. She then sent them on dangerous missions—those who survived being promoted to positions within the World Government itself.
It was a win-win situation.
Airmid purged those who opposed her, while the loyal officers gained promotions. And those who didn't…well, they shouldn't have been so close to the World Government in the first place.
Through their combined efforts, the Marines were becoming increasingly independent. And while Airmid focused on internal affairs, her Admirals were also busy.
Esdeath, along with several Vice Admirals and younger officers, was battling the Emperors in the New World, a crucible that forged countless talented warriors.
Esdeath was a natural leader, and her subordinates were fiercely loyal. She also enjoyed nurturing Young Talent. Therefore, the officers she trained were gradually replacing the older generation within the Marines.
This transition was aided by the other two Admirals, Kizaru and Akainu. Kizaru oversaw the training of new recruits at headquarters, a massive influx of talented individuals eager to join the Marines and prove their worth.
Akainu, entrusted by Airmid with maintaining internal discipline, was tasked with purging corruption within the ranks.
As for Aokiji, he had been completely swayed by Airmid, joining her cause against the World Government. She entrusted him with a crucial task:
Securing the new revenue streams Mellie had established.
After all, in a world filled with pirates—maintaining order and protecting trade routes was essential for the Marines' financial independence.
And these new revenue streams came from kingdoms secretly under Mellie's control. In this world of oppression and slavery, many royal families were a blight on their own nations.
Therefore, using the combined power of the Marines and the World Government, she orchestrated their removal. This was Aokiji's task. While the Revolutionary Army openly liberated oppressed nations—Aokiji worked in secret, ensuring the people's well-being while channeling the remaining resources to the Marines.
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Thanks to these efforts, the Marines were now ready to sever their ties with the World Government.
However, the most significant development was the rise of Monkey D. Luffy, a figure who would challenge the very foundations of the World Government.
Mellie, having learned from her experiences in other worlds, had been watching him since their arrival. After all, they had witnessed his—unconventional approach to dealing with pirates firsthand.
And he hadn't disappointed.
From a lone, seemingly insignificant Rubber boy to a Fifth Emperor of the Sea, he had defied all expectations—eventually awakening as the Sun God Nika during the raid on Onigashima.
This marked the beginning of his War against the World Government.
Mellie, having infiltrated the Five Elders' inner circle, had witnessed their panic upon learning of Luffy's awakening. She used him as bait, drawing the World Government into the conflict—subtly manipulating events and attracting other factions to join the fray.
By the time the Five Elders and Imu—the true power behind the World Government, realized the Marines were no longer under their control—it was too late.
In the ensuing chaos, both Mellie and Airmid achieved their respective Great Feats, ascending to Level 6.
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