Even Fenn, his own son had fooled him into drinking a drug in place of medicine. So, Duketace had already accepted his fate, understanding that he had no way to survive.
He was supposed to be a dead man already and had only escaped through luck. But, he was already beyond exhaustion by now, not to mention being captured by this devil-like person that didn't share any character resemblance to Pilkan.
Resigned, he drank the medicine, bracing himself for whatever might happen next. A few seconds turned into a minute but nothing happened as Duketace was surprised, only observing his Mental Strength recovering slowly instead.
He stared at Pilkan in shock, asking, "What did you feed me?"
"A Mental Strength recovery medicine." Compass Carburettor said nonchalantly, drinking the same too as he continued, "Now, begin talking."