I kind of looks like Derrick was able to break the spell that was placed on him (at least for now). His eyes glowed blue in the previous chapters and in the newest chapter you could see the spell fizzle out. The shock from hearing about her suicide attempt and desire to leave the duchy likely caused it.
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I kind of looks like Derrick was able to break the spell that was placed on him (at least for now). His eyes glowed blue in the previous chapters and in the newest chapter you could see the spell fizzle out. The shock from hearing about her suicide attempt and desire to leave the duchy likely caused it.