Mekasha

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Mekasha Zebo (梅卡莎) 97
Alias(es)	“Beautiful Goddess”; Queen of Bazhalan; Regent Queen of Bazhalan 90 648 706
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Zebo Family; Bazhalan Kingdom; Holy War Coalition 97 648
Occupation/Role	Count Zebo's daughter; Bazhalan queen and regent; Holy War commander 97 625 648
Age	27 687
Status	Captured by Reiner's forces following the Holy War Coalition's defeat 711 715
First Appearance	Chapter 90: The Amazing Young Girl 90

Background & History

Daughter of Count Zebo

Mekasha was born in the Northern Territory as Count Zebo's only daughter. Her mother died giving birth to her, and Zebo never remarried or took a mistress afterward. 97 201

At her father's request, Mekasha attended the gathering at Morland Castle to seduce Baron Reiner into joining Zebo's faction. She met Reiner during the matchmaking event, showed immediate interest in his military strength, and began secretly meeting him at the training grounds. 90 93 97

Mekasha confessed both her identity and her original mission to Reiner, insisting that her love had become genuine and that she could no longer influence his political decisions. Reiner accepted her despite her being Zebo's daughter, and the pair promised to love each other forever. 97

After returning to Mecalon City, she and Reiner exchanged letters while separated by nearly a hundred kilometers. 100 111

Broken Engagement and the Fall of the Zebo Family

Following Zebo's defeat by Reiner, Count Zebo arranged Mekasha's engagement to Count Tervalin to secure a political and military alliance. Mekasha opposed the match, remained preoccupied with Reiner during the engagement banquet, and was distressed that her wishes were disregarded. 200 205

She repeatedly hoped that Zebo and Reiner could avoid conflict, but her father rejected her pleas after Reiner became a Count. 217

When Reiner's army advanced on Mecalon City, Mekasha was torn between her father and Reiner. She initially believed Reiner might spare Zebo because of their past relationship. 259 260

Mekasha fled the city with her brother Sir Fata and the remaining Zebo retainers, but Tirihan captured her during the pursuit. Reiner's forces later revealed that Count Zebo had been executed, leaving her devastated. 264 265

Reiner still sought to make her his bride, but Mekasha blamed him for the deaths of her father, brother, and other relatives, as well as the assault she suffered during the family's collapse. She refused his proposal and demanded freedom. 266 269 270

Reiner ultimately released Mekasha with twenty gold coins, provisions, a carriage, her maids, and three Zebo knights willing to accompany her. 270

Rise in Bazhalan

By the time of Bazhalan's later conflicts, Mekasha was King Ailmaru's lover and used her firsthand knowledge of the Redka Empire to advise him on its internal weaknesses. Ailmaru dismissed and humiliated her despite relying on her intelligence. 492 493

Mekasha cultivated support among palace guards, court officials, and vassals. She led a palace coup against Ailmaru while holding their son, arguing that she had effectively governed in his place. 581 624

When Ailmaru offered to surrender the throne, Mekasha ordered her soldiers to kill him. She placed his crown on her son's head, proclaimed him King of Bazhalan, and sought Rosa Church recognition to secure the child's legitimacy and her own regency. 625

As Regent Queen, Mekasha personally led Bazhalan's forces in the Holy War Coalition's campaign against the Empire, both to retain military authority and build prestige. 648

Holy War and Second Capture

Mekasha disclosed her history with Reiner to Pope Rossa and the coalition's rulers, using the destruction of the Zebo Family to argue against negotiating with him. 694

During the decisive battle, she personally led roughly 250 Bazhalan cavalry toward Reiner's position, intending to kill him and avenge her family. 705 706

The charge failed. Mekasha ordered a retreat after the coalition's center collapsed, and Tirihan's light cavalry pursued and captured her again. 708 710 711

Appearance

Mekasha is repeatedly noted for exceptional beauty. In her youth, she had a delicate build, fair complexion, flushed cheeks, and an initially bashful demeanor that made her appear gentle and radiant. 90 97

• Wore a pure white dress for her first secret meeting with Reiner. 93
• Was described as having an ethereal appearance beneath moonlight. 97
• Appeared pale and physically weakened after the fall of the Zebo Family. 269
• Later wore ornate combat clothing with tightened cuffs and a half-length chainmail shirt while leading Bazhalan cavalry. 706
• By her second meeting with Reiner, she appeared older but more mature and alluring. 713

Personality

Mekasha was initially shy, polite, and emotionally sincere. Although she approached Reiner under orders, she became unable to treat him as a political tool once she developed genuine feelings for him. 90 97

Her early political outlook was idealistic. She believed reconciliation between Reiner and Zebo was possible and trusted that Reiner would spare her father despite the worsening war. 200 217 260

The destruction of her family transformed her into a determined and resentful political figure. She became capable of manipulating allies, organizing a coup, and ordering Ailmaru's death to protect her son's throne. 581 624 625

Her hatred of Reiner remained central to her choices. It enabled her to sway the Holy War leadership against negotiations, but also drove her into a reckless personal cavalry charge that ended in defeat and capture. 694 705 711

Abilities & Skills

Political Analysis and Persuasion

Mekasha possesses firsthand knowledge of the Redka Empire and can clearly assess its internal instability.

• Identified the Empire as outwardly powerful but internally vulnerable to King Ailmaru. 492
• Supplied intelligence on Reiner, Emperor Carter, and the Empire's civil conflict to the Holy War leaders. 648
• Persuaded Pope Rossa and the coalition rulers to continue the war by invoking her family's fate. 694
• Secured Rosa Church support for her son's succession and her regency. 625

Court Intrigue and Faction Building

Mekasha successfully assembled a personal power base within Bazhalan's royal court.

• Won the loyalty of the palace guard captain by presenting herself as dependent on his protection. 581
• Gathered more than one hundred supporters, including court officials and vassals, for her coup against Ailmaru. 624
• Consolidated control of the royal city after Ailmaru's death. 625
• Her methods often relied on exploiting the attraction and loyalty of powerful men, including the bishop whose support she needed. 624 625

Horsemanship and Battlefield Leadership

Mekasha developed from an inexperienced rider into a cavalry commander.

• Initially could only stay balanced on horseback and struggled during the escape from Mecalon. 264
• Later gained highly proficient riding skills and decent combat ability. 705
• Personally led Bazhalan forces with the Holy War Coalition. 648
• Commanded a cavalry force of approximately 250 knights, retainers, squires, and other mounted fighters in the attack on Reiner. 706
• Her revenge-driven command proved a major weakness: she ordered a retreat after the failed charge and lost control of the rout. 708

Equipment

• Handkerchief, used during her early relationship with Reiner and exchanged as a keepsake. 93 100
• Ornate combat garment with tightened cuffs. 706
• Half-length chainmail for upper-body protection. 706
• Warhorse used during her charge against Reiner. 706

Relationships

• Reiner Morland — Former lover. Their relationship began while Mekasha was meant to recruit him for Count Zebo, but turned genuine; Reiner's war against her family later made him the object of her enduring hatred. 97 270 694
• Count Zebo — Father. He sent Mekasha to influence Reiner, then sacrificed her wishes for an alliance with Count Tervalin; his execution was the defining loss behind her hatred of Reiner. 97 200 265
• Sir Fata — Older brother. He fled Mecalon with Mekasha and the surviving Zebo retainers, but could not protect her from Tirihan's pursuit. 264 265 270
• Count Tervalin — Arranged fiancé. He sought the marriage for both Mekasha's beauty and the territorial, military, and economic concessions offered by Zebo. 200 205
• King Ailmaru — Lover and father of her son. He demeaned her while benefiting from her political insight; Mekasha later overthrew and had him killed. 492 624 625
• Her son — The child Mekasha placed on Bazhalan's throne after Ailmaru's death; she ruled as regent and sought church recognition for his succession. 625 648
• Tirihan — Reiner's officer and Mekasha's captor. He seized her during the fall of Mecalon and again after her failed charge in the Holy War. 264 710 711
• Pope Rossa — Religious and military ally during the Holy War. Mekasha influenced him to reject negotiations with Reiner. 648 694

Notable Quotes

“Mekasha will love Reiner forever too!” 97

“Kill him! Don't hesitate! Five gold coins for whoever kills King Ailmaru!” 625

“I will personally lead the charge to kill Reiner.” 705