Shaddiq Zenelli is a tall and physically fit young man with a distinctly elegant and relaxed appearance that contrasts with his complex and calculating personality. He has dark skin and long, straight platinum-blond hair that reaches well past his shoulders, typically worn loose. A long fringe frames his face, often parted slightly to the side, softening his sharp features and adding to his calm and composed expression.

His eyes are turquoise blue, often conveying a sense of ease or charm, though they can also appear unreadable when he is concealing his true intentions. His features are smooth and symmetrical, emphasizing his charisma and the grace with which he carries himself.

Overall, Shaddiq’s appearance reinforces both his outer charm and his subtle defiance of convention, embodying the duality of his public persona and private ambition.

Shaddiq Zenelli presents himself as a charming, easygoing, and charismatic individual. He often adopts a friendly and approachable attitude, engaging with others through humor, diplomacy, and carefully chosen words. As the head of Grassley House and a member of the Dueling Committee, he is well-liked among his peers, frequently participating in banter and maintaining a composed presence even in tense negotiations or confrontational situations. His public persona is one of calm confidence and non-aggression, preferring persuasion over force.

Beneath this affable exterior, however, Shaddiq is a highly ambitious and calculating strategist. He harbors long-term political goals and is willing to manipulate alliances, exploit networks, and sever ties when necessary to advance his agenda. Although he often masks his ruthlessness, he has demonstrated a willingness to abandon allies or allow them to face danger when they cease to be useful. Nonetheless, he maintains genuine emotional attachment to select individuals, particularly the female pilots from Grassley House, who remain his most trusted collaborators.

Shaddiq’s motivations are rooted in a deep disillusionment with the Benerit Group and the oppressive system it represents. Though he outwardly conforms to the expectations of a future corporate leader, he secretly seeks to undermine the existing order and elevate the status of Earthians, who he believes suffer under Spacian rule. He views conflict as a necessary tool to achieve systemic change, rationalizing his actions as a means to a more equitable future, even if they result in short-term harm or destabilization. He expresses a willingness to accept responsibility for these actions, convinced that peaceful methods have failed.

While he is a master of political maneuvering, Shaddiq’s inability to fully trust others isolates him, and he often shoulders burdens alone. His tendency to act independently and manipulate allies creates a widening gap between him and those who once supported him. This includes his complex relationship with Miorine Rembran, whom he views with genuine affection and idealism. Despite his desire to protect her, his manipulative tendencies and hidden schemes ultimately push them into opposition, revealing the contradiction between his personal feelings and his political ambitions.

Shaddiq Zenelli possesses a high level of business acumen and political insight, developed through years of mentorship under his adoptive father, Sarius Zenelli, the CEO of Grassley Defense Systems. Despite being a student at Asticassia School of Technology, Shaddiq actively participates in high-level corporate discussions and strategy sessions, often accompanying Sarius to business meetings and official events.

He demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the Benerit Group’s internal power dynamics, often engaging in strategic planning and negotiation beyond the capacity of his peers. His ability to navigate complex corporate and political environments, while simultaneously managing operations within Grassley House, highlights his aptitude for leadership, manipulation, and long-term planning.

While his combat skills are not emphasized to the same degree as other pilots in the series, Shaddiq’s true strength lies in his strategic thinking and influence, making him one of the most dangerous players in the political arena of The Witch from Mercury.

Miorine Rembran
Shaddiq Zenelli harbors deep and longstanding feelings for Miorine Rembran, rooted in their shared childhood friendship and early dreams of reforming the world together. From a young age, Shaddiq admired Miorine’s purity and idealism, and he quietly aspired to become the Holder not only to protect her, but also to one day confess his love. However, rather than acting on those feelings, he chose to remain a distant observer partly due to uncertainty, and partly due to the belief that he could control events more effectively from the shadows.