# WebtoonLib — Dawn of Vengeance #23

## Series
- title: Dawn of Vengeance
- slug: dawn-of-vengeance-b4u1jnn6

## Chapter
- number: 23
- chapter_key: 23-qjrjg2
- release_date: 2026-10-14

### Summary
When the Queen admits she deliberately humiliated and provoked Duke Wheaton, Walter becomes furious. The Queen says she knows Wheaton betrays Pharnas for the Empire in every life, and that she threw out bait to force him into action. She hides the truth, claims her instincts are strong, and asks for Wheaton to be watched. The enraged Wheaton hurls insults and arranges a meeting with the Empire.
- summary_language: en
- summary_source: chapter_translation
- summary_verification: verified

### Key events
- Duke Wheaton orders a blonde girl to be cleaned and brought to his bedroom
- Walter is angry about not being consulted, then agrees to trust the Queen and watch Wheaton
- The Queen provokes Duke Wheaton by giving the Duchy to Rutherford and naming Wheaton Royal Tutor
- The Queen tells Walter she intentionally provoked Wheaton and suspects he is an Imperial spy
- Enraged Duke Wheaton orders an urgent meeting with the Empire, moving toward betrayal

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
When the Queen admits she deliberately humiliated and provoked Duke Wheaton, Walter becomes furious.

### Spoiler summary
When the Queen admits she deliberately humiliated and provoked Duke Wheaton, Walter becomes furious. The Queen says she knows Wheaton betrays Pharnas for the Empire in every life, and that she threw out bait to force him into action. She hides the truth, claims her instincts are strong, and asks for Wheaton to be watched. The enraged Wheaton hurls insults and arranges a meeting with the Empire.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: editorial
- transcript: Transcript manifest fetch failed

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Dawn of Vengeance #23](/series/dawn-of-vengeance-b4u1jnn6/chapter-23-qjrjg2)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/dawn-of-vengeance-b4u1jnn6

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