Synopsis

The chapter reveals a complex situation where a woman, the wife of the Colint of Merelof, is trapped in a miserable marriage and seeks Ian's help. She offers to turn a blind eye to his debt in exchange for his assistance in her escape. Meanwhile, a new hallucinogenic drug is discovered, causing unconsciousness with a mere sniff, and it's linked to previous incidents with another character named Mary. It's also revealed that the woman is a Dryad half-blood, adding another layer of complexity to her motives and relationships.