Van Reichnott

Van Reichnott (ヴァン＝ライヒノット) is a member of a wealthy family who happened to have close relations with Lord Seaetto. He is respected by the Demi-humans of his region. In the light novel, his name is not mentioned and Naofumi refers to him simply as "Nice Guy (優男の貴族)."

Appearance
Reichnott is a tall young male with bluish ravenous hair cut in a hairstyle that crosses Ren Amaki's "bowl" style and a traditional Japanese cut (short streamlined bangs at the front), very slim build, and delicate facial features. He wears a yellow pair of small, round, armless glasses on his nose bridge. He speaks with a soft voice tone and has an ever-present smile most of the time. He wears a dark blue overcoat and brown pants, all underneath a long white cape.

Personality
Naofumi sees him as intellectual-looking, polite, and kind, because of which he nicknames him a "nice guy." He works to improve the relations between humans and Demi-Humans, due to which he earned the support and even loyalty of many demi-humans. Unlike other nobles, Van Reichnott is does not care about visual qualities such as race or table-manners and is even willing to get his hands dirty to save demi-human slaves..

Although he is not much of a physical fighter, Van Reichnott is willing to sacrifice himself for the better good of the kingdom. He has a strong will and is even able to resist torture.

Abilities
Despite being mild-mannered, Van Reichnott is quite cunning and perceptive as shown when he found Naofumi's party and Melty in hiding. He was also correctly guessed that Naofumi did not start the large forest fire in the surrounding area.

Background
Before the waves struck, Van Reichnott's family worked closely with the Queen and Seaetto. He tried to help Human and Demi-Humans to get-along but was later shunned when the authority was in the hands of Trash, after which they had a difficult time.

When Naofumi travelled under the guise of the Holy Saint with the Bird God, he came across the nice guy. He sold his merchandise at a rate of five times the actual market price and snickers behind his back for fooling him. Later, Naofumi realized that the nice guy had done business with him, despite being aware of the price scam because Van Reichnott knew that Naofumi was the Shield Hero.

Volume 4
As Melty and Naofumi's party are being chased by Malty, Melty suggests going to a noble nearby who had ties to the previous governor the of Saeatto Territory. Naofumi initially thinks it is too risky and starts asking help from demi-humans in a nearby town. However, they are unsuccessful and go back to their hiding place. However, Van Reichnott arrives and calls them out of their hiding place to offer help. His offer is accepted and the party hide inside his carriage to sneak into his residence. There, Van Reichnott offers room and board while the party details the recent events involving Malty's path of destruction.

However, while the Heroes were resting, Idol Rabier arrives to Van Reichnott's residence on suspicion for hiding Melty. Van Reichnott is tied up and taken for questioning while his residence is torn up looking for Melty and Naofumi's party. Van Reichnott's maids hid the party while Melty reveals herself to protect them.

When Naofumi and his party arrive at Idol's residence, they find many demi-humans protesting Van Reichnott's capture. Reaching Idol himself, they find that Van Reichnott has been tortured but did not reveal any information. Idol is defeated and the group head to his basement to save the demi-human slaves. When they head back out they find that Idol summoned the Tyrant Dragon Rex as revenge. Van Reichnott offers to save the demi-humans and evacuate the town while Naofumi and his party deal with the Tyrant Rex.

Volume 5
After Queen Mirellia had returned to power, Naofumi had asked about Van Reichnott. It seems that he was able to successfully escape albeit exhausted and required medical treatment.

Volume 6
Later on, Van Reichnott meets Naofumi with the newly freed Keel in tow. While he is willing to take care of Keel, Naofumi decides to become Keel's guardian, mentor and slave-master.

Trivia

 * His name was revealed in his anime debut and not other materials.
 * His polite manners, "delicate" features and sweet smile greatly resemble Card Captors Sakura characters Yukito Tsukishiro and Eriol Hiiragizawa/Lead Clow.