[Can there be such a thing as a benign ruler? An "overseer" under whose authority no one chafes? Doubtful, though he could believe Hermes is the kind of naive, oblivious man one might put in place to ensure a blind eye to other goings on.]

And I cannot imagine a world where no one seeks to.

I don't know how long you've been here, but I don't believe this world is like yours either.