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My Hermes System

Native Language English

Released 2020

AuthorRomeru

TypeWeb Novel

Original Ch.: 446

Rank: #924

Last Update: March 15, 2026

Original Pub.: Webnovel

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My Hermes System is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Fantasy and more. Written by the author Romeru. A total of 446 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

A Speedster in a Fantasy World

More than a thousand years ago, portals opened up in the world.

Swallowing up the world whole with the vile creatures that came out of it.

The humans struggled for years as their weaponry could only get them as far as fending them off. But everything changed when the first super human was discovered, a child that was born after the portals have appeared.

From then on, the humans have discovered that there were others, and they all held the same power… A power that was known as the System.

And those who were born with it were called System Holders.

The System Holders, with their mysterious powers, were the ones who helped recover the world from the monsters, once again reclaiming it.

And now, a hundred years later, a System Holder was born,

the Holder of the Hermes System, the Gatherer of Souls.

📂 System Interface: The Speedster’s Blueprint

My Hermes System is an original English webnovel (446 chapters) that blends the Urban Fantasy Academy trope with a high-octane Speedster Power System. Set a century after humanity narrowly survived an apocalypse fueled by mysterious portals, the story follows Evans (or “Van”), a survivor of extreme child abuse who discovers he is the holder of the “Hermes System.”

While the title suggests a standard LitRPG, the author prioritizes character trauma and interpersonal relationships over rigid stat-grinding. The story is a “tragic” journey where the protagonist’s speed is both his greatest weapon and a curse that distances him from the world.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Hermes System	Divine Archetype	Grants the MC “Absolute Speed” and the “Gatherer of Souls” trait, making him a unique threat among System Holders.
The Speedster Trap	Power Mechanic	While most powers are flashy, super-speed in this world is portrayed as visceral and physically taxing, often resulting in “juvenile” or chuunibyou-style early descriptions.
Tragic Tonal Shift	Narrative Genre	Starts as a survival/revenge story but evolves into a dark tragedy. The tone is heavily influenced by the MC’s history of abuse.
Character-First	Author Intent	Explicitly stated by the author (Romeru) that the System is secondary to the psychological state of the “Damaged MC.”

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Evans / Van)

Attribute	Classification	Description
Mental State	Fragile / Irrational	As a survivor of child abuse, the MC exhibits moments of extreme weakness and trauma-driven decision-making.
Combat Style	Blitz / Soul Harvest	Relies on overwhelming velocity. The “Gatherer of Souls” aspect adds a dark, mystical layer to his physical speed.
Social Standing	Underdog to Legend	Begins as a “nobody” entering an Academy setting before escalating into conflicts involving Gods and Asgard.
Consistency	Speedster Inconsistencies	The author admits that the logic of super-speed sometimes takes a backseat to cool character moments.

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Evangeline" Wall. There is a significant consensus among long-term readers that the introduction of the character Evangeline around chapter 200 marks a "make or break" point. Many felt she derailed the story's logic and turned the tragedy into something "unnatural."

Rough Start, Strong Middle. The first 10 chapters are criticized as "juvenile" and "Marvel-esque." However, readers who push to chapter 50 often find themselves addicted to the emotional core.

The Name Confusion. The author frequently swaps between Evans and Van, which can be jarring. This is part of a larger "average" writing quality that includes pronoun errors and grammar slips.

Volume 4 Chaos. The pacing shifts dramatically in later volumes. What starts as an Academy journey suddenly teleports into Norse mythology (Asgard) and teacher roles, which some fans found "rushed" and "messy."

"It's not about the stats; it's about a broken kid trying to outrun his past."

*446 chapters of speed, trauma, and a protagonist who can't outrun his past. Complete — and worth pushing through the rough start.*

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–15 (The Awkward Awakening): ⭐⭐ – Rough. Cliché academy setups and "juvenile" writing. Many readers drop here due to the lack of realism and messy grammar.

Ch. 16–200 (The Golden Sprint): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Peak. The story finds its heart. The MC’s trauma is explored effectively, and the speedster action is top-tier for the site.

Ch. 201–350 (The Evangeline Dip): ⭐⭐ – Divisive. A major character introduction and shift in tone caused a wave of readers to drop the series.

Ch. 351–446 (The Mythic Rush): ⭐⭐⭐ – Mixed. Rushed endgame vibes. The story moves into "Asgard" territory, losing the grounded urban-survival feel of the beginning.

WebNovelDB Review

7 /10

A high-potential "diamond in the rough" that suffers from mid-story identity crises.

Writing Quality: 5/10. Frequent grammar mistakes and pronoun confusion. The author is self-admittedly "learning as they go."

Character Design: 8/10 (Initial) / 4/10 (Post-200). The MC is deeply relatable and tragic, but the supporting cast (specifically Evangeline) creates a massive rift in the fandom.

World Building: 6/10. Interesting portal-lore, but the transition into Norse Mythology feels disjointed from the original Urban Fantasy setting.

Pacing: 5/10. "Fast" doesn't just describe the MC; the plot leaps over massive developments, making the later chapters feel like they belong in a much longer series.

The Good: One of the best portrayals of a "damaged" MC on Webnovel. The speedster combat feels unique and visceral once the story gets going.

The Bad: The author "writes without an ending," leading to major plot holes and inconsistencies. The late-game harem elements feel forced to many.

The Archetype: The "Traumatized Bolt." A hero who is too fast for his own good, constantly running toward a tragedy he can't prevent.

Verdict: Read it if you love Speedster MCs and can tolerate rough grammar and polarizing character shifts. Stop at chapter 200 if you want to keep your "high hopes" intact.

Evangeline Note: Around chapter 200, the introduction of Evangeline is highly divisive. Many readers feel she derails the story. If you reach this point and feel the magic fading, you're not alone.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Evans/Van (The Speedster MC), Victoria (Early Love Interest/Ship), Evangeline (The Polarizing "Story-Killer").

Power System: The Hermes System. A divine-tier speed system that focuses on high-speed combat and soul manipulation. Power scales are often vague ("Who is stronger than who?").

Themes: Child Abuse Recovery, The Weight of Speed, Fate vs. Choice, Mythological Deconstruction (Asgard/Gods).

Similar To: The S-Classes That I Raised

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