Hefis

Biodata

Name	Hefis (赫菲斯)
Alias(es)	Red Dragon Beast; Red Dragon
Species/Race	Initially a Red Dragon Beast; later regarded as a genuine Red Dragon 445 446
Affiliation	Red Dragon Group 389 446
Occupation/Role	Gauss's companion, aerial mount, and combatant 300 367
Status	Active 459
First Appearance	Chapter 297 297

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Red Dragon Beast	297	Joins Gauss's team and is named Hefis; Gauss begins motivating it to train and outgrow its past. 297
First Dragon Language casting	314	Learns its first elemental syllable after repeated lessons, creating a small ball of fire. 314
Rider bond established	367	Forms a spiritual contract with Gauss through his Rider talent; the connection strengthens their mutual rapport and Hefis's sense of unity with him. 367
Complete Awakening	444	Gains a major increase in intelligence, Dragon Language comprehension, and stable spellcasting ability. 444
Red Dragon	445–446	Having gained sentience and expanding magic power, Hefis is considered a genuine Red Dragon despite lacking a true name and inherited draconic knowledge. 445 446

Background

Hefis began as a Red Dragon Beast with formidable physical gifts but limited intelligence. Its strength was restrained by golden chains connected to the White Egg; while this weakened the body it once relied upon, its internal Mana steadily increased, opening a path toward magical development. 314

By the Blue Lake Hunt, Hefis was traveling with Gauss as a mount and companion. It had already developed small, round deep-red horns and could be summoned from a Creature Bag when the party needed aerial transport. 300

Gauss took responsibility for Hefis's development, naming it, setting boundaries, encouraging it, and eventually teaching it Dragon Language and spellcasting. Hefis's early dependence on Gauss deepened through their telepathic connection and later their Rider bond. 312 314 367

Appearance

Hefis is a scarlet Red Dragon with gold vertical pupils, enormous wings, claws, and a powerful draconic build. Its body continues to grow noticeably after joining Gauss's party. 302 382

• Two rounded, deep-red horns emerged on its head by the Blue Lake Hunt. 300
• Its wingspan grew from roughly 17 meters to more than 18 meters. 382
• Its scales gradually shifted from vivid red toward a deeper reddish-brown. 382
• Its larger torso and increased carrying capacity allow it to transport multiple riders. 382

Personality

Hefis is greedy, playful, sleepy, and prone to laziness. It is especially motivated by food, sometimes sulks when denied prey, and prefers tastier monsters such as giant crabs over goblins or kobolds. 301 303 313

Despite its childish temperament, Hefis is sensitive to Gauss's approval. It responds to praise and discipline, becomes increasingly diligent when challenged, and eventually comes to regard Gauss with the dependence of a child toward a parent figure. 297 314 445

As its intelligence grows, Hefis becomes more prideful and independent-minded. It prefers speaking Dragon Language privately with Gauss rather than Common Tongue, and it takes particular satisfaction in proving itself against other dragons. 446 457

Abilities & Skills

Draconic Physiology

Hefis possesses the physical advantages of a Red Dragon Beast: high flight speed, powerful claws, considerable stamina, and a body suited for aerial and close-quarters combat.

• Can carry Gauss and several companions through the air, greatly shortening travel time. 301 382
• Its long-distance flight remains limited by stamina, immaturity, and the danger of attracting hostile creatures. 301
• Can overpower large monsters physically; it shattered the joints of an Iron Claw Giant Crab leader with a claw strike. 302
• Its physical qualities exceeded those of a young Black Dragon in speed, close combat, durability, and recovery. 457
• An anti-flight magic circle can force Hefis to land while it remains immature. 359

Dragon Flame and Breath

Hefis can produce destructive draconic fire naturally and through magic.

• Can unleash a wide wall of flame while airborne to cut off enemy escape routes. 301
• Uses Dragon Flame to roast prey and destroy monster forces. 303 389
• Its fire magic has greater range, temperature, and persistence than equivalent human spellcasting. 446
• Its fiery breath is weaker than that of a young true Black Dragon, reflecting the remaining gap between Hefis and naturally born true dragons. 457

Dragon Language and Spellcasting

Under Gauss's instruction, Hefis develops exceptional magical aptitude after gaining intelligence.

• Learns Dragon Language and can use it to communicate privately with Gauss. 352 446
• Learned Fire Bolt, Electric Claw, and Mage Hand after fully awakening. 444
  • Its Fire Bolt exceeds the power of most human 1st Circle spells. 444
  • Its Electric Claw is weaker than its fire magic but remains a functional lightning cantrip. 444
  • Its Mage Hand has more than double an ordinary human caster's force and greater range. 444
• Mastered the 1st Circle spell Burning Hands after roughly a dozen practice attempts. 445
• Also learned Grease, Comprehend Languages, Feather Fall, Shield, Mage Armor, and Cloudkill. 446
• Can understand and use human Common Tongue through Comprehend Languages, though it rarely chooses to speak it. 446
• Has not yet mastered the 2nd Circle spell Scorching Flame Orb; its magical foundation and available Mana remain limiting factors. 445

Bond with Gauss

Hefis shares an unusually close connection with Gauss.

• A telepathic link, facilitated by the White Egg and physical contact, allows Gauss to convey meanings Hefis cannot yet understand through language alone. 312
• Gauss's Rider contract forms a spiritual bridge between them and strengthens Hefis's attachment to him. 367
• The combined influence of Rider and Proof of Leadership contributes to Hefis's gradual intellectual growth and eventual awakening. 444
• Hefis can share monster kills with Gauss, making it particularly valuable to his Monster Codex progression. 313

Equipment / Items

• Creature Bag — Used to carry and release Hefis during travel. 300
• Saddle — Fitted by Gauss when Hefis is used as a mount. 370

Relationships

• Gauss — Rider, teacher, caretaker, and primary companion. Gauss named Hefis, trained its Dragon Language and magic, and formed a Rider bond with it; Hefis depends strongly on his recognition and guidance. 314 367 444 445
• Alya — Teammate whom Hefis is willing to obey and protect. Hefis shielded Alya from the Dragon Worship Cult while trapped in their magic circle. 337 339
• Red Dragon Group — Hefis serves as the group's aerial transport and a major front-line combat asset. 301 389 446
• Young Black Dragon — Combat opponent. Hefis was ordered to engage it and held a physical advantage in their aerial close-quarters battle. 457 459

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Blue Lake Hunt — Carries Gauss to the hunting grounds, helps slaughter the Iron Claw Giant Crab swarm, and defeats the crab leader alongside him. 300 302
• Dragon Language Training — Begins magical education under Gauss, progressing from a single fire-producing syllable to spoken Dragon Language and basic spellcasting. 312 314 352
• Dragon Worship Cult Attack — Protects Alya while restrained and wounded by the cult, then recovers and fights beside Gauss against Dragon Priest Cecilia. 339 340
• Rider Contract — Becomes formally bound to Gauss through the Rider talent, solidifying their partnership as dragon and rider. 367
• Monster Tide and Red Dragon Group Operations — Supports Gauss in major battles against Wyverns, Gnolls, Kobolds, slimes, and other monster forces. 358 389 400 437
• Complete Awakening and Ascension — Fully awakens into a sentient Red Dragon and rapidly develops as a spellcaster under Gauss's continued instruction. 444 445 446
• Conflict with Young Chromatic Dragons — Battles a Black Dragon while Gauss confronts the other young chromatic dragons. 457 459