Athena

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Athena Wells (阿西娜)
Alias(es)	Miss Athena; Lady Athena; Darkmoon's foremost female swordswoman 196
Species/Race	Greater Devil; possesses a mutated bloodline and two forms 15 105
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Darkmoon Territory; Flame Light Army; Darkmoon Public Security 406 508
Occupation/Role	Swordswoman, beast tamer, Flame Light Army commander, Public Security Officer, Lord of Dark Moon 196 406 838
Status	Alive; pregnant and nearing childbirth 1222
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Peak Mid-tier Demon	32	Her normal strength is assessed at E-level; her transformed state briefly rises to D-level. 32
Initial High-Rank Demon	33, 76	Breaks through at age nineteen; gains access to teleportation and demonstrates Demon Fire during the aerial competition. 33 34 76
Mid-stage High-Rank Demon	98	Her rapidly improved strength allows her to contend with Kuliya, another mid-stage High-Rank Demon. 98 99
Demon King	166	Her recent breakthrough, combined with life-force exhaustion and Devil Fruit inheritance, triggers a dangerous mutation and prolonged slumber. 166
Peak Demon King	201	Reaches the peak after two days of seclusion, initially struggling to regulate her increased strength. 201
Great Devil King	319	Automatically advances during her birthday celebration; Chen Rui helps stabilize her new power. 319
Initial Great Devil King	413	Leads the Flame Light Army while showing signs of approaching the middle stage. 413
Peak Devil Emperor	1147	Her pregnancy and the unborn child's destruction origin elevate her from peak Demon Emperor to peak Devil Emperor; her domain carries a kingdom-like destructive aura. 1147
Peak Kingdom level	1222	Learns a secret technique to fuse with the Vessel of Destruction, improving control over her destructive power. 1222

Background / History

Athena grew up in Warlock Fortress, the northern defensive stronghold commanded by her father, First General George Wells. Raised among soldiers, she developed an open, forthright temperament and a strong attachment to military life. At sixteen, she rescued the injured Delia and Lomon in Black Cloud Town, sheltered them during their recovery, and enlisted her brother Tavana to eliminate the assassins pursuing them. Delia's forced return to the Shadow Empire deeply upset Athena; not long afterward, Athena accepted George's request to relocate to Darkmoon Territory. 100

In Darkmoon, Athena became known for her swordsmanship and her protection of Princess Shea and Alice. Her early interactions with Chen Rui began with caution, but changed after he took responsibility for obtaining treatment when both she and Alice were poisoned. She declared him a friend and promised never to refuse a request for help. 12 15

Chen Rui later gave Athena six Devil Fruits, whose effects substantially increased her strength and potential. Her growth eventually carried her into the underground world beneath Xilang Mountain, where she fought alongside him against Ge Luofen. Having exhausted her life force shortly after reaching Demon King level, she entered a dangerous mutation-induced slumber before awakening with greater power. 86 87 166 185 186

Appearance

Athena is a striking Greater Devil swordswoman usually seen in leather armor with a greatsword at hand. She has short purple hair and red eyes; in battle, her transformed state can manifest pale-red skin and faint horns. 32 196 201

• Carries herself with the disciplined bearing of someone raised in military camps. 100 307
• Keeps a weapon beside her even while sleeping in the wilderness. 82
• Her Demon form produces a flame-like radiance and crimson eyes. 33
• Wears the Tear of Evil Blue concealed beneath a high collar when its identity must remain hidden. 201

Personality

Athena is direct, proud, and fiercely protective. Her impulsiveness is evident when she destroys a Kongming Lock after failing to solve it, while her readiness to defend Chen Rui against Gangke shows how quickly she acts when a friend is threatened. 6 15

She reveres exceptional warriors and is captivated by stories of overwhelming martial strength. Her military upbringing also gives her a practical sense of responsibility: she remains behind at Xilang Mountain to protect the miners, trains Darkmoon's forces rigorously, and takes on territorial administration despite finding paperwork burdensome. 14 104 366 587

Though initially awkward and easily embarrassed in romance, Athena becomes increasingly mature and tolerant regarding Chen Rui's other relationships. She values a bond built on mutual sacrifice, declaring that she would face death for him without hesitation. 186 306 406

Abilities & Skills

Mutated Greater Devil Bloodline

Athena's mutated bloodline grants unusual potential, a battle transformation, and inherited powers that develop as her strength rises. 15 105

• Has two forms; her transformed state temporarily raises her combat assessment from E to D. 32
• Uses Demon Fire, which can envelop her mount without harming it and dispel hostile magic such as Leo's Fear Spell. 33
• Her Wells Family bloodline is associated with extraordinary growth potential. 186
• Her pregnancy amplifies her destructive power through the unborn child's destruction origin. 1147

Greatsword Mastery

Athena is an elite swordswoman whose control of force and combat timing lets her overcome opponents of comparable strength. 15 94 201

• Developed the Metal-Sundering Art, allowing her to cleave Kuliya's sickle in half. 99
• Can suppress her aura and combat strength to test opponents or conceal her true level. 201
• Uses teleportation to reposition during close combat and evade attacks. 34 104 510
• Her battle experience enables her to redirect an opponent's force through spinning counterattacks. 104

Beast Taming and Aerial Combat

Athena is an exceptional beast tamer and a central competitor in Darkmoon's aerial contests. 33

• Controls Horned Wing Beasts with enough precision to perform attacks from difficult aerial angles. 33
• Teaches Chen Rui to ride and fly Horned Wing Beasts. 32
• Uses Wyverns for long-distance travel and escorts Chen Rui to Xilang Mountain. 76 87

Spatial and Destructive Power

Athena awakens spatial power after her battle with Ge Luofen and later develops a domain infused with destruction. 186 1147

• Can attack across space after awakening her spatial ability. 186
• Her destructive domain is described as possessing a kingdom-like aura. 1147
• The Vessel of Destruction fusion technique helps contain her otherwise unstable power. 1222

Military Leadership

Athena is an accomplished commander whose presence improves both discipline and morale. 366 508

• Trains Darkmoon's garrison alongside Alaux, helping turn it into a far stronger force. 366
• Leads Darkmoon's defense of Moonlight Fortress with Loki as a consultant. 508
• Directly destroys siege beasts with the Judgment skill during the fortress battle. 510

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Guardian's Sword — A Darkstar Iron greatsword forged by Chen Rui; exceptionally sharp, enchanted to reduce defense by 20% and increase attack by 40%. Athena named it to reflect her intention to protect him. 158
• Judgment sword — Divine-artifact greatsword capable of the wide-area Judgment attack. 510
• Phantom Feather Garment — Divine-artifact defensive equipment that can alter its appearance. 413
• Tear of Evil Blue — A Belial Royal Clan secret treasure worn concealed beneath her clothing. 201
• First dagger from Chen Rui — An early gift she keeps treasured for years. 587

Relationships

• Chen Rui — Friend, lover, and formal spouse. Athena first pledged unconditional aid as his friend, later publicly confirmed their relationship, accepted his proposal ring, and completed a blood-mingling ritual with him. She is carrying their child. 15 201 307 587 1007
• George Wells — Father; the Fallen Angel Empire's First General and commander associated with Warlock Fortress. 15 100
• Gloria — Red Dragon relative and Athena's closest maternal figure; comes to Darkmoon to care for Athena during her pregnancy. 460 1007
• Alice — Close friend and companion whom Athena protects; Alice often manipulates or teases her, but they remain affectionate toward one another. 6 76
• Shea — Athena is Shea's loyal protector and confidante; Shea entrusts her with public-security and military responsibilities. 12 242 406
• Lomon and Delia — Childhood friends whom Athena sheltered after finding them injured; their reunion in Darkmoon is deeply meaningful to her. 100 227
• Pagliu — Initially resented for deceiving her during the poison incident, but later becomes friendly after he offers support and training advice. 15 195
• Lola — Friend and romantic rival who forms an alliance with Athena to “keep Chen Rui under control.” 406
• Tim — An old acquaintance who treats Athena with deference as the First General's daughter. 147

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Darkmoon and the Aerial Competition

Athena accompanies Chen Rui and Alice outside Darkmoon, protects Chen Rui from accusations, and develops her first genuine friendship with him. She later wins the opening match of the aerial competition after exposing Leo's magical cheating with Demon Fire. 15 33

Xilang Mountain and the Underground World

Athena escorts Chen Rui to Xilang Mountain, absorbs the effects of the Devil Fruits, and helps investigate the threatened mines. She remains behind to safeguard the miners, later joins Chen Rui in the underground world, and fights through its conflicts with Medusas, Minotaurs, Elementals, and demonflies. 87 104 147 158

Slumber, Awakening, and Commitment

After exhausting her life force in battle against Ge Luofen, Athena enters a perilous slumber. She awakens after absorbing the Crimson Radiance Heart, gains spatial power, and openly commits to Chen Rui despite knowing of his past relationships. 166 185 186 201

Darkmoon Commander and Lord

Athena temporarily assumes Chen Rui's duties as Public Security Officer, becomes a key military instructor, and commands the Flame Light Army. She leads Darkmoon's defenses at Moonlight Fortress, while Shea later proposes her as Lord of Dark Moon and Third General; she is subsequently recognized as Dark Moon's lord. 242 366 406 508 561 838

Marriage and Pregnancy

Athena asks Chen Rui for a Symbiotic Contract but accepts his magic-ring proposal instead. Their blood-mingling ritual formally acknowledges them as spouses. Her later pregnancy reveals that their child possesses an exceptionally rare destruction origin, which both strengthens Athena and endangers her during childbirth. 306 587 1007 1147 1190 1222

Notable Quotes

“If you ever need help in the future, just say the word. I, Athena Wells, will never refuse!” — Athena 15

“I am willing, regardless of poverty, illness, or death.” — Athena 307

“For the woman he loves, he would not hesitate to sacrifice his own life. Likewise, for him, I could face death without hesitation.” — Athena 406

Trivia

• Athena was already a High-Rank Demon at nineteen. 33 186
• Her first greatsword was broken by Chen Rui during a sparring match, motivating him to forge her the Guardian's Sword. 104 158
• She loves music and can reproduce songs Chen Rui hums after hearing them only once. 120
• Although she excels in military affairs, she finds the administrative workload of ruling a territory exhausting. 587 711