Hermes

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Hermes (赫尔墨斯)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Fatenai Wisdom/Frayton; summoned through the Grand History system
Occupation/Role	Support-type summon; aspiring alchemist and metal researcher
Status	Disappeared after his one-month summoning period; left behind a blue-purple gemstone 15 16
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Hermes is summoned by Fatenai through Grand History shortly after her failed Mana awakening. He appears as a boy and identifies himself simply as Hermes, claiming to be human despite Fatenai recognizing his name from Greek mythology. He researches metals and describes himself as an aspiring master alchemist. As a summon, he is visible only to Fatenai and is initially expected to remain for one month. 2

Fatenai initially considers him childish, unreliable, and poorly suited to her situation. Hermes nevertheless becomes her first consistent companion after her fall from noble status, offering eavesdropping, potions, and blunt advice about abandoning the restrictions imposed by nobility. 3 4

While helping Fatenai escape Dryden, Hermes creates a potion that changes her eye color. Fatenai uses the Gathering Mark to draw in nearby Mana and strengthen him, allowing him to operate more effectively despite the world's sparse Mana. 9

In Eisole Forest, Hermes secretly uses a frenzy-inducing Magic Potion on wild boars, exposing Fatenai to repeated danger. He later reveals that he wanted to force her to adapt to life outside the Wisdom Family and find someone dependable before his eventual disappearance. He also warns that the forest's strange magic may involve other hidden forces beyond his actions. 10 11 14 16

Before vanishing, Hermes returns the blue-purple gemstone originally given to Fatenai by the Arrenieu Family. The gemstone later proves capable of changing Fatenai's eye color. 16 50

Appearance

Hermes manifests as a young boy in plain clothing, with a deliberately unassuming appearance that contrasts with Fatenai's expectation of a mythological god. 2

• Wheat-colored skin. 2
• Plain clothes. 2
• Bright eyes and a frequent grin that reveals his canine teeth. 9 13
• Becomes translucent as his summoning period ends. 15

Personality

Hermes is mischievous, teasing, and frequently flippant toward Fatenai. He mocks her noble habits, makes intrusive use of his eavesdropping ability, and evades her questions about the berserk boars for several chapters. 3 10 14

Beneath his unserious manner, he is observant and purposeful. He recognizes that Fatenai remains psychologically dependent on her former noble life, and his harsh actions are intended to push her toward independence and reliance on allies who can remain with her after he disappears. 11 16

He is also sincere about helping Fatenai, even when she distrusts him. His final farewell shows a more mature side than his childish appearance suggests. 11 16

Abilities & Skills

Alchemy and Metal Research

Hermes studies metals and identifies alchemy as his primary field rather than combat. 2 3

• Can create medicine using metals. 2
• Created a potion that changed Fatenai's eye color during her escape from Dryden. 9
• Used a frenzy-inducing Magic Potion on Eisole Forest boars. 10 14
• Used a high-level teleportation potion to remove Fatenai from pursuing mages. 13
• Rejects poison-making as contrary to his wish to help people live better lives. 5

Remote Perception and Eavesdropping

Hermes can observe distant events and relay conversations through a floating golden ball. 3

• Lets Fatenai overhear Duke and Duchess Wisdom discussing her arranged marriage. 3
• Can “see” many things, though his range and targets are limited. 3
• Cannot properly use even basic eavesdropping techniques when ambient Mana is too thin. 3

Mana-Dependent Manifestation

Hermes is weakened by the world's sparse Mana and relies on Fatenai's summoning system for support. 3 9

• Fatenai's Gathering Mark can gather nearby Mana and transfer it to Hermes, strengthening him. 9
• His low combat ability and limited skills make him primarily a support summon. 3 9
• Only Fatenai can see or hear him; Wickel cannot perceive Hermes during their conversations. 2 15
• His normal summoning duration is one month. 2 15

Equipment / Items

• Golden ball — A floating sphere used to transmit conversations Hermes has overheard. 3
• Magic Potions — Includes an eye-color-changing potion, a frenzy-inducing potion, and a teleportation potion. 9 10 13
• Blue-purple gemstone — The gemstone Hermes leaves behind upon disappearing; it can change Fatenai's eye color. 16 50

Relationships

• Fatenai Wisdom/Frayton — His summoner and principal companion. Their relationship begins with distrust and arguments, but develops into mutual reliance and gratitude before his disappearance. 2 11 16
• Wickel — Hermes indirectly steers Fatenai toward relying on Wickel, believing the hunter can provide support after Hermes is gone. Wickel cannot perceive Hermes. 15 16

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Wisdom Family arc — Appears after Fatenai's failed awakening, offers information on her parents' plans, and challenges her attachment to noble life. 2 3 4
• Dryden escape — Helps Fatenai alter her eye color and escape scrutiny from the royal family. 9
• Eisole Forest survival — Orchestrates the berserk-boar incident, provoking Fatenai to confront the demands of surviving outside noble society. 10 11 16
• Mage pursuit — Saves Fatenai from black-clad mages with a teleportation potion. 13
• Farewell — Explains his motives, warns Fatenai about the forest's hidden dangers, and disappears after leaving her gemstone behind. 15 16

Notable Quotes

“But no matter what happens, I still have to help you, my lady.” 11

“You need to find someone to rely on, but I am a summoner. I cannot stay with you forever.” 16

“I’m very happy to have met you.” 16