| Derek Psyharden Derek Psyharden デルク・サイハーデン | |
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| Statistics | |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | Unknown |
| Weapon(s) of Choice: | *Katana |
| Status: | Alive |
| Affiliations: | *Glendan *Glendan Orphanage Psyharden Dojo |
| Family: | Layfon "Wolfstein" Alseif (Foster Son/Disciple) Leerin Marfes (Foster Daughter) |
| City of Origin: | Glendan |
| First Appearance | |
| Manga: | N/A |
| Anime: | N/A |
| Novel: | {{{first_novel}}} |
| Voice Actors | |
| Japanese: | Tohru Furusawa |
| English: | Mark Stoddard |
Derek Psyharden is a character of Chrome Shelled Regios (Novel) and its adoptions. He is Layfon "Wolfstein" Alseif and Leerin Marfes's adopted father and mentor.
Biography
It's unknown when did Lafon and Leerin were placed under his guardian from the orphanage in Grendan. He taught Layfon]] the Psyharden techniques throughout the boy's childhood. Derek also took Layfon's side during the gambling incident in Grendan. He gave Leerin a box which contains a DITE to recognize Layfon for learning all of the Psyharden techniques. He and Haia's master were brother apprentices. Leerin revealed that he had forgiven Layfon a long time ago. In the novel, he stated Layfon needed forgiveness especially toward himself because he was sober and dull. He also revealed he had a katana ready for Layfon but he finished teaching him the Psyharden skills when he was very young and lost the chance to give it to him afterward since he used a sword. He knew Layfon refused to inherit it because he felt guilty about his wrongdoing and betraying.