is a Japanese web novel series written by Mochimaru Sakaki. It originally began serialization on the online publication platforms Shōsetsuka ni Narō and Kakuyomu in May 2022, before being published as a light novel by Square Enix under its SQEX Novel imprint; six volumes featuring illustrations by Riritto were released from December 2022 to October 2026. A manga adaptation illustrated by Tamaki Toga began serialization on Kodansha's Monthly Magazine Base service in May 2023. An anime television series adaptation produced by Bridge and Aisle is set to premiere in October 2026.

Plot Lorna Hermit, a member of an aristocratic family, was kicked out by her family after manifesting what was seen as a "useless" SSS-rank skill. Finding herself outside for the first time in ages, she discovers that her new skill, "Internet", is actually useful, allowing her to research information about her world. Armed with her new knowledge, she suddenly becomes very powerful, now knowing how to collect useful weapons and skills. Lorna now has to learn how to deal with both her impressive access to knowledge and her newfound strength, despite her desire to live a peaceful life.

Characters

A member of the Gugrekas family, who was banished after they believed that her skill was worthless, possibly G-rank or lower. She sees her banishment as a blessing in disguise, as she had been a shut-in while living with the Gugrekas family and thus had been unable to go outside. Her new surname Hermit was her late mother's family name. Her skill "Internet" allows her to search for information from Earth about her world, letting her beat quests and find places. Early in her quest, she is gifted a powerful staff that not only boosts her skills but also causes various things to happen in her world.

An adventurer who just quit his job as a guard in Ifone Town. He was previously an adventurer until he took an arrow to the knee, leading to him working as a gatekeeper. During their encounter, Lorna heals his knee, allowing him to take up adventuring again. He is the one who first suggests to Lorna that she join a guild.

A guild master and the personal magician of the Gugrekas family. She first became interested in Lorna after Lorna became an examinee.

An elf princess and Elhaur's daughter, who tasks Lorna with helping her save Elhaur and the Elf Village. The villagers believe that Lorna is the chosen one destined to save them. She had earlier tried but failed to find ingredients to make medicine for Elhaur.

Erna's mother and the queen of the Elf Village. She suffers from a mysterious illness, which turns out to be the work of the local doctor Zariche Venomgarden, but is healed by Lorna's medicine.

Media Light novels Sakaki Mochimaru originally began posting the series as a web novel on the online publication platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō on May 2, 2022, with serialization on Kadokawa's online platform Kakuyomu beginning on the same day. It was later picked up for publication by Square Enix, which published it as a light novel under its SQEX Novel imprint featuring illustrations by Riritto. Six volumes were released from December 7, 2022 to October 7, 2026. The novels are licensed in English by Yen Press, which released its first English volume on August 26, 2025.

Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Tamaki Toga began serialization on Kodansha's Monthly Magazine Base web service on May 26, 2023. The first volume was released on September 8, 2023; fourteen volumes have been released as of October 8, 2026.

Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on May 1, 2026. The series will be produced by Bridge and Aisle and directed by Jōji Furuta, with Shōji Yonemura handling series composition, Yūki Morimoto designing the characters, and Alisa Okehazama and Ryoshi Takagi composing the music. It is set to premiere on October 7, 2026, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is , performed by HoneyWorks featuring HaKoniwalily, and the ending theme song is , performed by Rokudenashi. Crunchyroll will stream the series. Muse Communication licensed the series in Southeast Asia.

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External links Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō Light novel official website Manga official website Anime official website