"Maria the Virgin"), subtitled Sorcière de gré, pucelle de force ("witch by choice, virgin by obligation"), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masayuki Ishikawa.
Kodansha USA licensed the manga and released the series and its spin-off Exhibition from February 24 to August 25, 2015.
[5] Set in France during the Hundred Years' War, it follows Maria, who is one of the most powerful witches of her era.
She intervenes against the warring nations by using her succubus and incubus familiars to manipulate the opposing factions, as well as large-scale illusions, all for the sake of helping the people and maintaining peace.
As news of her actions spreads, Archangel Michael focuses on Maria and rejects her interference in human affairs.