Monica

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Monica (莫尼卡) 27
Alias(es)	Edward Smith’s “distant cousin”; Boa Hancock (used while investigating in Water City) 27 421
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Age	21 at her arrival in White Eagle City 27
Affiliation	Formerly associated with the disbanded Godfall Brotherhood; leads an adventure team; consultant to the Pioneering Team; Alice’s bodyguard 27 28 180 334
Occupation/Role	Assassin, adventurer, investigator, and swordswoman 27 104 421
Royal Status	A noble-born princess who later renounces her princess status and inheritance rights 32 462
First Appearance	Chapter 27

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Great Knight	65	Identified as possessing Great Knight-level strength; her alchemy bomb previously forced Howard to hide while he repaired the relic.
Threshold of Sky Knight	193	Her clash with Andrea produces externalized golden Qi; Edward concludes that both have touched the Sky Knight threshold.
Near peak Sky Knight (projected)	366	Edward plans to equip her Black Knife with a rune linked to White Eagle City’s Magic Tower, which he expects would bring her combat power close to the peak of a Sky Knight.

Background / History

Monica was born into a noble family from the Free City Alliance and inherited a Spatial Ring usable through bloodline recognition. Her childhood aptitude was exceptional: she had already been diagnosed with extraordinary knightly talent before age eight, and her bloodline was considered highly compatible with the Ailande royal family’s Golden Lion Qi. Edward suspects a childhood God Descent event may have contributed to her potential. 32 138 171 458

After her family was murdered, Monica became an assassin and pursued the secret behind the attack. She was once connected to the Godfall Brotherhood and shared a past romantic relationship with Edward Smith. When Edward left for the New Continent, she viewed his departure as betrayal of both herself and the Brotherhood. 27 31

Monica arrived at Edward’s White Eagle City shop after more than ten days without safe rest. To conceal their history and her profession, Edward introduced her as his distant cousin and allowed her to stay with him temporarily. 27

Edward confessed to Monica, but she rejected him because revenge remained her priority. He nevertheless equipped her with two Semi-divine Black Knives, supplies, and protective gear, then asked Andrea to train her in the Wave fluctuation before Monica departed for the Rainforest Country. 31 32

Over time, Monica became a regular member of Edward and Andrea’s expeditions. She investigated relics, hunted magical beasts, pursued clues tied to pirates and her family, and later traced Jimmy and Howard through Water City and Ailande. 64 98 230 374 421

Monica ultimately returned to Xinluomulu City to reclaim her identity. Her royal ring prompted recognition from her aunt Marisa, and subsequent events confirmed that her family had been targeted by a powerful Rank 5 force. After achieving revenge, she chose to renounce her royal inheritance rather than return to Romulo. 433 438 431 460 462

Appearance

Monica is a tall, slender young woman whose mature presentation initially makes others mistake her for someone older than her actual age. She often uses makeup, dress, and demeanor to control how others perceive her. 27

• Thick, lustrous brown wavy hair and clear blue eyes 63
• Favors heavy eye makeup and vivid red lipstick; her makeup can conceal exhaustion and dark circles 27
• Wears bright red nail polish 63
• Uses form-fitting combat suits, leather armor, and helmets during expeditions 63 110 180
• Dyed her hair black while operating under the alias Boa Hancock in Water City 421

Personality

Monica is sharp, resourceful, and theatrically convincing. She manipulates appearances with ease, from posing as Edward’s emotional cousin to naturally taking control of formal dinner arrangements. She is also quick to correct anyone who calls her a thief rather than an assassin. 27 29

Her pursuit of revenge is the central force behind many of her decisions. Although she can be evasive about her family and enemy, she is determined to uncover the truth personally and refuses to abandon an investigation once she finds a meaningful clue. 31 230 233 431

Around Edward and Andrea, Monica is teasing, competitive, and increasingly comfortable. She can be playful enough to draw turtles on Edward’s face while he sleeps, yet she is also deeply protective of him and ultimately accepts personal danger to help safeguard both him and Andrea. 509 172 460

Abilities & Skills

Assassin Techniques

Monica is an experienced assassin who combines speed, precision, and intimidation with close-range weapons.

• Uses Ventriloquism, a Qi-vibration technique that sends speech to a chosen listener without audible public conversation 27 442
• Efficiently kills goblins while protecting Alice during an ambush 334
• Can hold a knife at an opponent’s throat with steady control while maintaining a precise distance from the skin 63
• Referred to herself as the “Dominator of Middle Earth” assassin when reflecting on her past life 233

Twin-Sword Combat

Monica is a capable dual-wielding swordswoman whose combat instincts complement Andrea’s direct knightly style.

• Finished a giant crocodile magical beast by piercing its brain with her twin swords 98
• Learned the Wave fluctuation under Andrea’s instruction to improve her survival odds 31 32
• Her single-handed knife style gives her superior hand dexterity in close exchanges 193
• Quickly adapted Andrea’s movement method in the weightless Magic Emperor space station 533

Investigation and Observation

Monica applies underworld knowledge, practical caution, and combat experience to investigations.

• Identified evidence suggesting a human defeated a Snow Mountain Lion with bare fists 104
• Recognized a childhood candy box by the unique mother-of-pearl inlay and her own bite marks, linking it to possible clues about her family’s enemies 230
• Located Jimmy in Water City while avoiding direct contact that might alert him 421
• Warned Alice to hide after discovering a non-human tribe during a hunting expedition 332

Spatial Ring Use

Monica possesses a bloodline-recognized Spatial Ring, a possession Andrea used to infer her noble origins. 32

• Stores expedition materials and supplies for Edward’s group 233
• Understands the normal limitation that Spatial Rings cannot contain living beings or souls 214
• Later gives Edward her inheritance ring before leaving with the Empress 460

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Black Knives — A pair of Semi-divine black knives crafted by Edward specifically for Monica; the blades appear to absorb light. 31 63
• Twin swords — Her primary weapons in later battles, including the giant crocodile hunt. 32 98
• Spatial Ring — A noble family heirloom with bloodline recognition. 32
• Giant crocodile-scale leather armor — Worn during her journey to Shire Town. 180
• Alchemy bombs / TNT — Monica possesses powerful explosives capable of threatening large groups, including a goblin village. 65 497
• Combat suit and helmet — Used for expeditions, night vision, underwater work, and hazardous environments. 110 210

Relationships

• Edward Smith — Former love interest and longtime companion. Monica initially accuses him of abandoning her and the Brotherhood, rejects his confession to continue her revenge, but later entrusts him with her inheritance ring and kisses him before leaving. 27 31 460
• Andrea — Friend, rival, training partner, and frequent combat partner. Andrea teaches Monica the Wave fluctuation, helps investigate her family’s clues, and supports her during emotionally difficult revelations. 31 32 233 431
• Alice — Companion whom Monica protects as a bodyguard, notably during the goblin encounter. 334
• Marisa — Monica’s aunt, who recognizes her royal ring and reunites with her in Xinluomulu City. 438
• Empress Ailande — A powerful and manipulative figure who considered Monica a reincarnation candidate, later pressures her into accompanying her and attempts to control her future. 458 460 462
• Pope Eris — Requests that Monica return to Romulo; Monica refuses and renounces her princess status and inheritance. 462
• Jimmy — Originally introduced as an Apprentice Hunter in Monica’s adventure team; Monica later investigates information connected to Jimmy and Howard in pursuit of her family’s killers. 28 421 431

Story Role / Major Arcs

Arrival in White Eagle City

Monica abruptly reunites with Edward at his shop, forces him to shelter her, and maintains the cover identity of his cousin while hiding from unknown threats. She introduces her own small adventure team before sending them away to continue toward the Rainforest Country. 27 28

Revenge Preparations

After rejecting Edward’s confession, Monica accepts his weapons and protection. Andrea trains her in the Wave fluctuation, and Monica reveals her noble background before departing to pursue revenge. 31 32

Relic and New Continent Expeditions

Monica joins Edward and Andrea in underground relic exploration, magical-beast hunting, investigations, sea expeditions, and pioneering activity. Her battlefield precision and observational skill repeatedly support the group. 64 98 104 180 214

Investigation of Her Family’s Enemies

A childhood candy box recovered among pirate goods revives Monica’s search for her family’s killers. She investigates the Pearl Islands, Water City, Jimmy, and Howard, while withholding parts of her identity even from her closest allies. 230 233 374 421 431

Return to Xinluomulu City

Monica returns to reclaim her identity, using a royal ring that leads to recognition by Marisa. The group discovers that her family was targeted by a Rank 5 force, and Monica eventually completes her revenge. 433 438 458 460

Refusal of Royal Control

Following the confrontation, Monica refuses Pope Eris’s request to return to Romulo and rejects the Empress’s attempt to determine her future. She chooses a quiet life over royal status and inheritance. 462

Notable Quotes

“I’m not a thief, I’m an assassin, a great assassin!” 27

“Because following you, I don’t have to use my brain. You think of everything in advance.” 233

Trivia

• Monica’s heavy makeup initially causes others to believe she is older than Edward despite being a year younger than him. 27
• She uses the alias Boa Hancock after hearing Edward tell the story of One Piece. 421
• Monica has a mischievous habit of teasing Edward; while he was immersed in illusion-based learning, she drew turtles on his face with a marker. 509
• She considers her darker complexion a “healthy tan,” not dark skin. 171