Herman or Herman's dad?
herman, herman’s dad still very much loves his wife
But what about what Anita said? Some chapters ago she herself mentioned that her control over Herman was slipping, i thought that's the reason he got "sick" and rested in an inn and couldn't make it to the banquet. Isn't that the reason why she's using the Duke now by threatening the Duchess? Is this just a plot hole? Or are we missing something, Regina also mentioned that despite Herman being in love with Anita, he's not listening to all her orders. Regina also said that when she met Herman for the first time, his eyes were different, that's why I don't think it was only to throw readers off.
I think Herman doesn't want Anita to complete her revenge bc it will most likely kill her and he doesn't "hate" Regina, he just wants to be with Anita and make her happy.
I fcking hate herman. I thought he was unwillingly doing it but it turns out he was not and just IN LOVE WITH ANITA! Also it's all anitas fault why mages went instinct duh. She love the first emperor unhealthily and basically give him everything. She doesn't even lacked the advice her family give to her and even went and find her but she turn them down. Basically, Ithe root of this all is the lack of communication between them. Sooo, yeah. Still hate herman though.