Mary Read

**Mary Read** is one of the Witches invited to participate in the Walpurgis, she holds the title of "**Sea Witch**" (『海』の魔女. *“Umi” no Majo*) and her desire is the **Oceans**.

## Appearance

* Mary and Annie together
* Annie is only visible to Mary
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Mary Read is a large woman with a muscular, yet surprisingly curvaceous build.

She keeps her hair tied using a bandana decorated in skulls with two strands framing her face and has a cutlass-shaped tattoo which crosses over her left eye.

Her normal attire consists of a tattered skirt held up by a leather belt, a sleeveless black shirt, white arm warmers, a large chain around her neck and a necklace made up of what appears to be five pieces of eight.

As for her split personality and imaginary friend, Annie takes on the appearance of a young teenager with freckles and short hair styled in a bob while her outfit consist of a stereotypical pirate costume.

## Personality

Due to her large size and intimating appearance, one would assume Mary was a frightening and commanding individual. However, Mary is actually quite friendly and affectionate with a love for cute things as demonstrated when she immediately hugged a demon girl she just met and offered her a chance to join her crew in sailing the high seas.

Despite all this, she seem to have a split personality, as she is the only one who can see and communicate with Annie.

## Plot

### Background

During her time as a pirate, Mary Read and Annie Bonny were best friends who plundered other ships on the Caribbean Seas until they were both captured and imprisoned for their crimes. Annie, due to her engagement, was released early and left Mary to rot in prison. Heartbroken by her friend's betrayal, Mary developed a split personality of Annie in order to cope with the situation. However, over the next six months of imprisonment, Mary's mind would continue to deteriorate further and further until she could no longer distinguished reality from fantasy.

### Witches' Gathering

At the brink of her death, Mary was offered a contract by the demons and accepted the invitation to participate in Walpurgis. After all 32 participants were gathered, Mary was taken to the Coven Arena, where the tournament could begin.

### Walpurgis Round of 32 - Match 4

Mary was greeted by a small demon girl whom, after unintentionally frightening with her appearance, she immediately embraced do to how cute she was and even offered her a chance to sail the seas with her. When she noticed Annie's anger, Mary assured her friend that she was the most important person to her only for Annie to rebuff her claims, stating there are many strong witches in the tournament, but Mary declares she'll push through. Mary then introduced Annie to the demon, who is unable to see or hear the other girl since she's merely a figment of her imagination. She then entered the arena, pushing open the large gates and telling Annie she's excited for the match to begin. Her opponent is Mata Hari and Mary asks her if she's ready for the fight. Despite Mata giving her a half-hearted answer, Mary begins the fight, becoming engulfed in ocean water which releases her Magic Vestment, "*Twin Cat Pirates*", along with her primary weapons: a pair of large anchors. However, despite all this, Mary was quickly impaled through the heart by Mata and collapses on the ground.

## Abilities

### Physical Abilities

**Enhanced Strength**: Possessing an enormous frame, Mary has immense physical strength. She easily opened the jammed gates to the arena and has no problem wielding two large anchors.

### Supernatural Abilities

**Witch Power**: Like all the other Witches that have formed a contract after being invited to Walpurgis, Mary has access to supernatural abilities by using her desire as a fuel source. These abilites include:

* **Unique Magic Hydrokinesis**: Like all Witches, Mary can manifest her "*desire*" as a form of supernatural phenomenon. In her case, Mary seems to be able to create and control ocean water.

## References

1. ↑ *Majo Taisen* Manga: Chapter 1 (Page 25-35).
2. ↑ *Majo Taisen* Manga: Chapter 17 (Page 9-18).
3. ↑ *Majo Taisen* Manga: Chapter 18 (Page 1-6).
4. ↑ *Majo Taisen* Manga: Chapter 18 (Page 10-14).
5. ↑ *Majo Taisen* Manga: Chapter 18 (Page 23-26).
6. ↑ *Majo Taisen* Manga: Chapter 19 (Page 14-15).
7. ↑ *Majo Taisen* Manga: Chapter 18 (Page 14).
8. ↑ *Majo Taisen* Manga: Chapter 18 (Page 20).