Makima (Control Devil): How Her Power Evolved Through Chains of the Devil

When I first started reading Chains of the Devil, I wasn’t prepared for how complex Makima’s arc would become. She isn’t just a villain or a manipulator—she’s a force of control, precision, and terrifying calm. Watching her evolve from a mysterious figure into a nearly omnipotent devil was like seeing a carefully constructed machine come online, gear by gear. Her transformation isn’t just about strength—it’s about how control, when absolute, becomes indistinguishable from divinity.

Here’s how Makima’s power and presence changed through the story, phase by phase.

Phase 1: The Enigmatic Leader

We first meet Makima as the head of the Public Morals Committee, a government agency with shadowy authority. Even then, she exudes control—over her subordinates, over the flow of information, and over the young protagonist. At this point, her power is mostly implied. She’s always a step ahead, always calm, and never surprised. This is the phase where her influence is psychological more than physical. She doesn’t need brute strength; she commands through obedience and unspoken threat.

Phase 2: The Devil Revealed

As the story unfolds, we learn that Makima is not just a powerful human—she’s the Control Devil, one of the seven great devils that govern the underworld. Her contract with humans allows her to grant immense power in exchange for servitude. This revelation changes everything. Suddenly, her earlier control wasn’t just charisma or political skill—it was supernatural. She doesn’t just influence people; she controls them. And she’s been doing it for centuries.

Phase 3: The Ruthless Strategist

In this phase, Makima begins to show her true colors. She’s no longer hiding behind bureaucracy or vague authority. She starts manipulating events on a larger scale, orchestrating chaos to maintain dominance. Her contracts become more brutal, and she eliminates those who defy her with cold efficiency. She uses her power to shape events to her will, and her calm demeanor makes her even more unsettling. She’s not cruel for cruelty’s sake—she’s clinical, like a surgeon removing obstacles.

Phase 4: The Near-Omnipotent Antagonist

By this point, Makima has absorbed so many contracts and followers that her control extends far beyond individuals. She begins to manipulate entire systems—governments, institutions, and even the fabric of the world. She’s no longer just a devil; she’s a force that reshapes reality through obedience. The protagonist, who once felt like a rising threat, now seems like a minor ripple in her vast domain. She doesn’t just rule through fear—she rules because people cannot resist her.

Phase 5: The God of Control

In the final stages of the story, Makima becomes something beyond a devil. Her control is absolute, her presence inescapable. She doesn’t just command people—she is command. Even those who try to resist her find themselves drawn into her web, often without realizing it. She becomes the embodiment of control itself, a being that exists not just in the physical world but in the systems that govern life. She’s not defeated through strength, but through breaking the very idea of control—and that’s a battle not fought with weapons.

Makima’s evolution is one of the most chilling and fascinating character arcs I’ve ever followed. Her calm, calculated presence makes her more terrifying than any brute-force villain. She doesn’t need to shout to be obeyed—she only needs to exist.

If you want to explore her mindset, ask her yourself. On HoloDream, she’ll show you how obedience becomes inevitable.