Asfi

Biodata

History

Cid’s Recruitment Trial

Hermes assigned Asfi to accompany Cid Kagenou on a trial mission to investigate abnormal monsters on the Dungeon’s tenth floor. Her stated duty was to record his performance, though Cid understood her presence as surveillance. She followed at a measured distance, warned him of approaching monsters, and documented his use of shadows to kill them. Although initially surprised by his power, she recovered quickly and did not press him for an explanation 3.

The pair discovered an enlarged monster emitting black-purple light and bearing strange runes. Asfi drew her short sword in preparation for combat, but Cid subdued the creature, causing a black-purple crystal to fall from its body. When unfamiliar adventurers demanded the crystal, she remained watchful while Cid restrained and questioned them. She concluded that they were pawns acting on someone else’s orders 3.

Asfi secured the crystal and delivered it to Hermes with a report on the encounter. After Hermes approved Cid’s performance, she supplied the registration plaque and quill used for his admission into the Familia. She congratulated Cid afterward, while warning that life in the Hermes Familia was not simple 3.

Twelfth-Floor Investigation

After Cid reported a black-winged dragonman, a blue-flamed monster, and another crystal, Hermes instructed Asfi to investigate the Dungeon abnormalities, particularly those on the twelfth floor. She accepted without visible surprise and said she would immediately arrange for someone to handle the investigation 8.

Appearance

• Build: Slender 3.
• Accessories: Wears glasses 8.
• Visible armament: Carries a short sword at her waist 3.

Personality

Asfi is composed, observant, and cautious. She warns Cid against confronting abnormal monsters head-on and recognizes the possible danger posed by unfamiliar adventurers. Even after witnessing his unexpected shadow techniques, she regains her composure and continues recording the mission rather than demanding answers 3.

She understands Hermes’s appetite for risk, explaining that an interesting discovery would only encourage his involvement. Her comment that the hostile adventurers were merely pawns also shows a dry, occasionally mocking edge 3.

Abilities & Skills

Stealthy Movement

• Moves with light, silent footsteps and maintains a controlled following distance. Cid interprets her movements as evidence of specialized training 3.

Observation and Investigation

• Records Cid’s performance and notices the runes on the enhanced monster 3.
• Detects that something is wrong when Cid touches the crystal, though he dismisses her concern 3.
• Reports field findings to Hermes and arranges personnel for further investigations 3 8.

Equipment

• Short sword — Drawn against the enhanced monster and kept ready during the confrontation with the crystal-seeking adventurers 3.
• Clipboard — Used to document Cid’s performance during his trial 3.

Relationships

• Hermes — Her patron deity and superior, who introduces her as his trusted assistant and delegates investigative work to her 3 8.
• Cid Kagenou — Initially her evaluation subject, later a fellow Familia member. After observing his abilities, she remarks that he does not seem to be an ordinary adventurer 3.

Notable Quotes

“Lord Hermes has always enjoyed taking risks. If this really is interesting, he’ll never stand by and do nothing.” 3