# WebtoonLib — Darkness Before the Dawn #5

## Series
- title: Darkness Before the Dawn
- slug: darkness-before-the-dawn-02b04d

## Chapter
- number: 5
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The story continues to follow Weijing, a pharmacist in the crime-ridden city of Kowloon who manufactures drugs for syndicates. While a relationship was developing with the mysterious man left in his care, the narrative has been complicated by the introduction of Liuwi, a volatile mobster. A previous encounter where a gentle sexual moment between Weijing and Liuwi was immediately followed by Liuwi threatening Weijing with a gun has left the fanbase divided and labeled Liuwi a "psycho." Current reader commentary reinforces Liuwi's dangerous appeal; he is described as "hot" but disliked for his attitude, with his habit of pulling a gun to end conversations becoming a defining trait. There is speculation that Weijing may be attracted to this danger, even as Liuwi's disrespectful behavior, such as putting a cigarette out on a wall, is noted. This development has created significant debate over who the main love interest is, splitting focus from the original mysterious man. The manga's atmospheric art style, praised by readers, continues to build a sense of dread for a tragic outcome, yet overall engagement remains high, with fans hooked and eagerly anticipating what comes next.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The story continues to follow Weijing, a pharmacist in the crime-ridden city of Kowloon who manufactures drugs for syndicates.

### Spoiler summary
The story continues to follow Weijing, a pharmacist in the crime-ridden city of Kowloon who manufactures drugs for syndicates. While a relationship was developing with the mysterious man left in his care, the narrative has been complicated by the introduction of Liuwi, a volatile mobster. A previous encounter where a gentle sexual moment between Weijing and Liuwi was immediately followed by Liuwi threatening Weijing with a gun has left the fanbase divided and labeled Liuwi a "psycho." Current reader commentary reinforces Liuwi's dangerous appeal; he is described as "hot" but disliked for his attitude, with his habit of pulling a gun to end conversations becoming a defining trait. There is speculation that Weijing may be attracted to this danger, even as Liuwi's disrespectful behavior, such as putting a cigarette out on a wall, is noted. This development has created significant debate over who the main love interest is, splitting focus from the original mysterious man. The manga's atmospheric art style, praised by readers, continues to build a sense of dread for a tragic outcome, yet overall engagement remains high, with fans hooked and eagerly anticipating what comes next.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Darkness Before the Dawn #5](/series/darkness-before-the-dawn-02b04d/chapter-5)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/darkness-before-the-dawn-02b04d

## Usage
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