Nanalie Hel

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> Since then, I've been led on, all along, by a single, brilliant ray of crimson light.
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> Nanalie Hel, Light Novel Volume 1 Prologue

**Nanalie Hel** is the main protagonist in The Sorcerer's Receptionist. She is an industrious girl who studied very hard to get a job at the Harré Sorcerer's Guild as a receptionist. However, she is always thwarted by Rockmann, whom she considers her archnemesis, from getting first place in their class. She considers Nikeh, Benjamine, and Maris to be her best friends. Her magic type is Ice which considered to be a rare type and she specializes in creating magic circles. Her familiar is Lala.

## Equipment

### Dare Labdos

Dare Labdos *(Cudgel of the Goddess)* is a long, silver staff that Nanalie received from the Gignesthai Nero on her first day at Harré. It can absorb any magic circle drawn so the user won't have to draw them by hand out in the field. Simply sticking the cudgel to the ground allows the user to use a desired magic circle that was absorbed beforehand. Nanalie thought that the term "cudgel" seems rather violent and that she can imagine some woman running around swinging her big stick, spitting fire to terrify her enemies. The Director of Harre also said that other than pre-absorbing magic circles, it can be used to give enemies a good beating. Through a shrinking spell, it can be shrunk to fit the loop on Nanalie's uniform belt.

### Uden Vestitus

Uden Vestitus *(Dress of Nullification)*, also given by the Gignesthai Nero, is a knee-length, white one-piece dress with a large hood attached. The sleeves are closely fitted around the arms, but with the edges of the sleeves around the wrist billowing when moving or turning. The hems of the sleeves have blue lines embroidered into them. The dress comes with a matching pair of white boots and a brown belt with loops. True to its name, it can nullify any magic thrown against the user. After asking if the Gignesthai Nero gives uniform and weapon after assessing the mage's abilities, Nanalie initially thought that she's a weak mage and doesn't have any abilities because it gave her a uniform that completely protects her. However, Director Locktiss contradicted her saying that the uniform was made based on the mage's personality as well, and citing Nanalie's action of saving her friends at the cost of burning her skin during the Fifth Year Tournament. The Uden Vestitus has less to do with the *amount* of power Nanalie wields as a mage, and more to do with the *way* she wields it. The Gignesthai Nero predicted that when faced with similar situations again, Nanalie is more likely to jump into action and push herself too far again.

## Trivia

* She received her middle name "Persephone" from her great-great-great-grandmother.
	+ Her middle name alludes to the Greek mythology's Persephone, the queen and wife of the god of the underworld Hades, which is Rockmann's middle name.
	+ Contrary to the Greek goddess Persephone who is the goddess of spring, Nanalie's magic type is Ice.
* She is quite flat-chested, which her friends lightheartedly tease her about.
* Her aversion to the word "second-place" is so strong that just hearing it had critically distracted her from a teleportation spell she was casting at that time.
* Though Nanalie is taller than the average woman, Nanalie resents that Rockmann is so tall that she has to crane her neck when looking at him.

## References

1. ↑ Manga Vol. 1, Chapter 2.1, ComicWalker
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 http://ncode.syosetu.com/n2183eg/1/
3. ↑ Manga Vol.5 Audio Drama
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Sorcerer's Receptionist Light Novel Volume 1, Working at Harré: Part One
5. ↑ The Sorcerer's Receptionist Light Novel Volume 2, Working at Harré: Part Six