# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #16

## Series
- title: Depths of Malice
- slug: depths-of-malice-049f84

## Chapter
- number: 16
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
This chapter's central development is the revelation that the mysterious sorcerer is a woman named Yersha, a twist that has ignited widespread reader discussion and confusion regarding her gender. Despite the ambiguity, Yersha is met with overwhelming adoration, with many readers finding her attractive and immediately shipping a romantic relationship between her and the protagonist, Rita. This has created a strong fan desire for a yuri storyline, with many hoping Yersha becomes the main love interest. The two are depicted collaborating on a scheme, further solidifying Rita's praised "morally grey" character; readers celebrate her as a "bad bitch" who is kind and grateful to allies like Yersha but ruthless in her vengeance. The immediate target of their plotting is Rita's "trash fiancé," whose demise is eagerly anticipated. Fans speculate that Rita is manipulating a guard to kill the fiancé, reinforcing her image as a cunning anti-heroine who only punishes those who deserve it. Minor critiques were also noted regarding the inaccurate artistic depiction of herbs like saffron.
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## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
This chapter's central development is the revelation that the mysterious sorcerer is a woman named Yersha, a twist that has ignited widespread reader discussion and confusion regarding her gender.

### Spoiler summary
This chapter's central development is the revelation that the mysterious sorcerer is a woman named Yersha, a twist that has ignited widespread reader discussion and confusion regarding her gender. Despite the ambiguity, Yersha is met with overwhelming adoration, with many readers finding her attractive and immediately shipping a romantic relationship between her and the protagonist, Rita. This has created a strong fan desire for a yuri storyline, with many hoping Yersha becomes the main love interest. The two are depicted collaborating on a scheme, further solidifying Rita's praised "morally grey" character; readers celebrate her as a "bad bitch" who is kind and grateful to allies like Yersha but ruthless in her vengeance. The immediate target of their plotting is Rita's "trash fiancé," whose demise is eagerly anticipated. Fans speculate that Rita is manipulating a guard to kill the fiancé, reinforcing her image as a cunning anti-heroine who only punishes those who deserve it. Minor critiques were also noted regarding the inaccurate artistic depiction of herbs like saffron.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #16](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-16)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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