# WebtoonLib — Charming the Duke of the North #89

## Series
- title: Charming the Duke of the North
- slug: charming-the-duke-of-the-north-68ab33

## Chapter
- number: 89
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
Following the cathartic destruction of the former Crown Prince's palace, the narrative transitions to his formal trial. The proceedings serve as a climactic reckoning for the series' primary antagonist, with readers expressing satisfaction at seeing him punished for his past crimes, including his violence toward Selina. However, the trial is shrouded in suspicion, as the main charge—poisoning the late king—is believed by the audience to be a fabrication by the newly crowned Queen Jeriel and her mother to frame the Prince and secure their own power. This sentiment is fueled by critiques that the plot feels rushed, pointing to the uncharacteristically clumsy use of a "detectable poison" and a comedic moment where the Prince himself seems baffled by one of the many accusations piled upon him. Despite the extensive list of charges, readers note the conspicuous absence of any mention of Calcion's deceased fiancée, Ariel, leaving the story's original mystery unresolved as the finale approaches.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- The Crown Prince is tried for poisoning the late King and other crimes against the state.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following the cathartic destruction of the former Crown Prince's palace, the narrative transitions to his formal trial.

### Spoiler summary
Following the cathartic destruction of the former Crown Prince's palace, the narrative transitions to his formal trial. The proceedings serve as a climactic reckoning for the series' primary antagonist, with readers expressing satisfaction at seeing him punished for his past crimes, including his violence toward Selina. However, the trial is shrouded in suspicion, as the main charge—poisoning the late king—is believed by the audience to be a fabrication by the newly crowned Queen Jeriel and her mother to frame the Prince and secure their own power. This sentiment is fueled by critiques that the plot feels rushed, pointing to the uncharacteristically clumsy use of a "detectable poison" and a comedic moment where the Prince himself seems baffled by one of the many accusations piled upon him. Despite the extensive list of charges, readers note the conspicuous absence of any mention of Calcion's deceased fiancée, Ariel, leaving the story's original mystery unresolved as the finale approaches.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Charming the Duke of the North #89](/series/charming-the-duke-of-the-north-68ab33/chapter-89)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/charming-the-duke-of-the-north-68ab33

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