Maria von Messina, second daughter of Countess Messina and third-ranked first-year S-Class member of the Ultimate Magic Research Society, wields fiery determination alongside her mastery of flames and lightning. Her striking red hair and brown eyes mirror her spirited nature, while her balanced frame—neither notably curvy nor petite—complements her agile combat style. Assertive yet fiercely loyal, she shields childhood friend Sicily von Claude from persistent suitors like Kurt von Ritzburg, a bond forged at age five within noble circles that included Prince August. Driven by admiration for legends Merlin Wolford and Melida Bowen, Maria initially pursued their grandson Shin Wolford, only to withdraw upon recognizing Sicily’s affection for him—a sacrifice highlighting her habit of sidelining personal desires for others’ joy, despite private pangs of envy. This selflessness extends to her role as mediator, subtly steering Shin and Sicily toward union while masking her own yearning for companionship through playful teasing. Renowned as the “Valkyrie” for incinerating demonic foes in training, she bristles at the title’s unwedded connotations, exacerbated by relentless romantic overtures from female peers drawn to her boyish charm. Though flattered, she declines their advances, chafing at her unintended solitude. Academically, she thrives at the Advanced Magic Academy, her enrollment secured after Shin rescued her and Sicily from demon hunters. Rejecting aristocratic formalities, Maria insists Shin treat her as an equal, embodying her disdain for hierarchy. Born April 4, her narrative unfolds without familial strife, centering instead on camaraderie, magical excellence, and the quiet ache of unspoken longing—a noble balancing fire, loyalty, and the fragile hope of finding her own spark.