Hermes

Biodata

Background / History

Hermes is a summoned entity brought into the world of The Mage's Epic Destiny by Fatenai Wisdom using the "Grand History" game system 2. He appears as a tanned boy in simple clothing and claims to be an aspiring alchemy master 2. Throughout his stay, he acts as a guide and informant for Fatenai, often providing her with critical intelligence regarding her family's political machinations through his eavesdropping abilities 3. Despite his carefree and sometimes mischievous demeanor, he possesses a mature understanding of Fatenai's precarious situation as a noble who has lost her ability to use magic 11 16. His summoning period eventually concludes, leading to his disappearance 15 16.

Personality

Hermes is characterized by a carefree, unassuming, and often playful attitude 2 9. He frequently uses humor and sarcasm to cope with tense situations, which initially frustrates Fatenai 4 10. However, beneath his childish exterior, he demonstrates significant maturity and insight 16. He is deeply interested in research, particularly regarding metals and alchemy 2. While he can be manipulative—such as his involvement in the berserk state of wild boars in Eisole Forest—he maintains a protective, albeit secretive, loyalty toward Fatenai 11 13 16.

Abilities & Skills

Eavesdropping

Hermes possesses a supernatural ability to gather information, which he uses to monitor the private conversations of others.

• Application: He can listen to private discussions between Fatenai's parents, Duke and Duchess Wisdom, to uncover their plans for her arranged marriage 3.
• Limitation: His effectiveness is hampered by the thin distribution of Mana in the world, which restricts his ability to perform even simple eavesdropping techniques properly 3.

Alchemy & Potion-Making

Hermes identifies himself as an aspiring alchemy master and demonstrates knowledge of specialized substances.

• Application: He is capable of creating potions, including those that can induce a berserk state in wild animals 11 13.
• Limitation: He lacks a proper magic workshop in the current world, limiting his ability to produce more complex alchemical creations 9.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Golden Orb: An item Hermes uses to facilitate his eavesdropping and information-gathering activities 3 4.
• Blue-Purple Gemstone: Left behind by Hermes after his disappearance; it is the same gemstone originally provided to Fatenai by the Arrenieu Family 16.

Relationships

• Fatenai Wisdom — His summoner and primary charge. While their relationship is initially strained by his secrecy and mischievous nature, they develop a bond of mutual trust and understanding 2 10 16.

Trivia

• Hermes claims to be human, despite Fatenai's confusion regarding his origins and potential connection to Greek mythology 2.
• He is the first character Fatenai summons who she feels she can truly trust, despite his past actions 16.
• He leaves behind a blue-purple gemstone upon his departure, which Fatenai later discovers at the site where he vanished 16.