TV-Series
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Maynard is the jealous elder stepbrother of Arthur and his primary rival within the Zetes corporate family. He constantly sends assassins to eliminate Arthur in order to secure his own position as the heir to the conglomerate. Background information indicates that Maynard was originally a sweet and kind boy, but he changed dramatically after Arthur was formally named the family heir. This shift in his circumstances fueled a deep resentment that defines his actions throughout the story.
In terms of personality, Maynard presents a cold and ruthless exterior, but inwardly he is timid and cowardly. This contrast between his ambitious schemes and his underlying fear is a recurring trait. His obsession with killing Arthur is so intense that other characters, notably Marie, perceive his behavior as resembling that of someone madly in love, though this fixation is purely driven by rivalry and jealousy rather than affection. Despite his cowardice, he possesses a charismatic and sharp presence that allows him to operate as a high‑ranking corporate executive.
Maynard’s central motivation is to remove Arthur as a threat to his inheritance. He repeatedly hires professional assassins and orchestrates elaborate plots to achieve this goal, making him the source of most of the danger that Arthur faces. His role in the story is that of the primary antagonist; his actions create the ongoing conflict that requires Marie to act as Arthur’s hidden bodyguard. Maynard is also a corporate rival who uses business maneuvering alongside more direct attacks.
His key relationships are defined by animosity. He is locked in a bitter conflict with Arthur, viewing his stepbrother as an undeserving obstacle. He views Marie simply as an obstacle or tool, though he becomes increasingly frustrated by her ability to foil his schemes. He is also shown to have an assistant named Isabel, who treats him with a degree of impatience or even physical reprimand, indicating that he does not command absolute loyalty from those around him.
Maynard’s development is largely static in terms of his overall objective, but his methods escalate as he grows more desperate. Early attempts at assassination are subtle, but later he resorts to direct kidnapping and other risky maneuvers. Despite his intelligence and resources, his plans repeatedly fail due to Marie’s interference, which forces him to confront his own limitations. There is no suggestion of redemption or significant change in his character arc.
Notable abilities include his corporate influence and access to substantial financial resources, which he uses to hire skilled assassins and arrange complex plots. He is also portrayed as cunning and able to anticipate some of Arthur’s moves, but his cowardice often undermines his effectiveness when direct confrontation becomes necessary.
In terms of personality, Maynard presents a cold and ruthless exterior, but inwardly he is timid and cowardly. This contrast between his ambitious schemes and his underlying fear is a recurring trait. His obsession with killing Arthur is so intense that other characters, notably Marie, perceive his behavior as resembling that of someone madly in love, though this fixation is purely driven by rivalry and jealousy rather than affection. Despite his cowardice, he possesses a charismatic and sharp presence that allows him to operate as a high‑ranking corporate executive.
Maynard’s central motivation is to remove Arthur as a threat to his inheritance. He repeatedly hires professional assassins and orchestrates elaborate plots to achieve this goal, making him the source of most of the danger that Arthur faces. His role in the story is that of the primary antagonist; his actions create the ongoing conflict that requires Marie to act as Arthur’s hidden bodyguard. Maynard is also a corporate rival who uses business maneuvering alongside more direct attacks.
His key relationships are defined by animosity. He is locked in a bitter conflict with Arthur, viewing his stepbrother as an undeserving obstacle. He views Marie simply as an obstacle or tool, though he becomes increasingly frustrated by her ability to foil his schemes. He is also shown to have an assistant named Isabel, who treats him with a degree of impatience or even physical reprimand, indicating that he does not command absolute loyalty from those around him.
Maynard’s development is largely static in terms of his overall objective, but his methods escalate as he grows more desperate. Early attempts at assassination are subtle, but later he resorts to direct kidnapping and other risky maneuvers. Despite his intelligence and resources, his plans repeatedly fail due to Marie’s interference, which forces him to confront his own limitations. There is no suggestion of redemption or significant change in his character arc.
Notable abilities include his corporate influence and access to substantial financial resources, which he uses to hire skilled assassins and arrange complex plots. He is also portrayed as cunning and able to anticipate some of Arthur’s moves, but his cowardice often undermines his effectiveness when direct confrontation becomes necessary.