John

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	John
Holy Name	Hydashia Michael Matt Patrick 170
Gender	Male 22
Affiliation	Gray Hawk Mercenary Group 22 42
Occupation/Role	Warrior and mercenary; shield-bearing protector 22 108
First Appearance	Chapter 22: Tidal Lands

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 2 Warrior; Holy Name includes Hydashia Michael	22	Reveals Michael as a sacred name associated with protection; Hydashia is a water-element Holy Name common among coastal residents.
Third Holy Name: Matt	55	Gains Saint Matt's War Stomp after the battle.
Five-part Holy Name recorded	170	Introduces himself as John Hydashia Michael Matt Patrick; the acquisition of Patrick is not shown.

Background

John was born in Fishing Boat Village, west of South Sea Town, to a fisherman's family. He once had an opportunity to join the Holy Knight reserves, but disclosed his elemental Holy Name because his father and village priest had taught him to be honest. The Church judged him insufficiently “pure” and rejected him. 42 170

His Holy Name includes Michael, a protector-associated saint name. John chose a blue Sword Rune because of Hydashia, his water-element Holy Name. 22

Appearance

John is identified by a blue Sword Rune tattooed on his right arm. He fights with a sword and shield. 22 108

• Blue Sword Rune on his right arm. 22
• Carries a shield for frontline defense. 108

Personality

John is protective and direct. When Gagnor considered entering the Stoneclaw Mountains Tidal Lands, John proposed an exchange of protection for priority medical assistance rather than making an unconditional offer. 22

His honesty cost him entry to the Holy Knight reserves, but he continues to place himself between danger and his companions, including shielding Barons from a Naga Siren's trident. 42 108

Abilities & Skills

Shield Combat

John uses a shield to protect allies from direct attacks.

• Blocked a Naga Siren's trident before it could strike Barons. 108
• Uses his shield as his primary defensive tool while accompanying mercenary parties. 108

Saint Michael's Vigilance

John possesses Saint Michael's Vigilance, an ability Ryan considers suitable for a future squad leader once John reaches Level 4. 42

• Associated with his Michael Holy Name and its protective significance. 22 42
• Does not make him eligible for immediate squad command while he remains below Level 4. 42

Saint Matt's War Stomp

After gaining Matt as his third Holy Name, John receives Saint Matt's War Stomp. 55

• Produces a shockwave from his footing. 110
• Staggered a Level 5 thief, creating an opening for Ryan's counterattack. 110
• John conserves its limited daily uses for emergencies. 55

Equipment

• Sword. 22
• Shield. 108
• Blue Sword Rune, selected in connection with Hydashia. 22

Relationships

• Gagnor — Formed a temporary Tidal Lands partnership: John offered protection, while Gagnor promised priority potions and medical assistance. 22
• Ryan — Fellow Gray Hawk mercenary; John guarded him during the thieves' ambush and supported his counterattack with War Stomp. 110
• Thomas — Fought alongside John and Ryan against the attacking thieves. 110
• Edwin and Barons — Traveled with them during the silver-mine mission; John shielded Barons from a Naga Siren. 108

Story Role / Major Arcs

Stoneclaw Mountains Tidal Lands

John approaches Gagnor at the Serpent's Cut Line and offers to protect him if he enters the Tidal Lands. Their agreement gives John priority access to Gagnor's potions and medical aid in return. 22

Presto Fortress Mission

During the journey to Presto Fortress, John explains why he failed to enter the Holy Knight reserves. He is later badly wounded in an ambush while protecting priests, but Sister Deran's Tears of Holy Light restores him to health. 42 44

Silver Mine Escort

John accompanies the mine-protection group. He uses his shield to intercept a Naga Siren's ambush and later uses War Stomp to disrupt a Level 5 thief attacking Ryan. 108 110

Border Guard

Following the Mosa–Dibuto war, John gives Master Tavastede his full name and birthplace while being considered for Border Guard service. 170

Notable Quotes

“If you're planning to go in, I can protect your safety.”
— John to Gagnor 22

Trivia

• “John” is an exceptionally common male name; Gagnor had already encountered eight people with that name by the time he met the Bremen Family guard's deputy captain, another distinct John. 84
• John declined to demonstrate War Stomp casually because he feared an enemy assault might begin after he had spent one of its limited daily uses. 55