# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #23

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

## Chapter
- number: 23
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The current chapter focuses on a dramatic public confrontation against the father of the deceased Jean, culminating in a major plot twist that has electrified the readership. The judge presiding over the matter is revealed to be Prince Brandt, who then steps forward to act as a key witness, leveraging a prior chance encounter where he saw evidence of the abuse Bertha suffered. Readers have reacted with immense satisfaction and excitement, celebrating the "checkmate" moment as a masterful stroke of the protagonist's cunning, even while many humorously point out the legal implausibility of a judge also serving as a witness. The protagonist, Rita, continues to be lauded as a "toxic girl boss" and a "true queen" for her brilliant and ruthless planning. Prince Brandt has surged in popularity, with readers now finding him "hot," "useful," and a just character, sparking widespread hope that he will be the male lead. Conversely, readers express intense hatred for Jean's father, condemning him for his complicity in his son's abuse and delighting in his impending downfall. The overall sentiment is one of triumphant satisfaction as the protagonist's merciless revenge continues to unfold perfectly.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Prince Brandt acts as a witness in the trial against Jean's father, securing Verta's legal victory.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The current chapter focuses on a dramatic public confrontation against the father of the deceased Jean, culminating in a major plot twist that has electrified the readership.

### Spoiler summary
The current chapter focuses on a dramatic public confrontation against the father of the deceased Jean, culminating in a major plot twist that has electrified the readership. The judge presiding over the matter is revealed to be Prince Brandt, who then steps forward to act as a key witness, leveraging a prior chance encounter where he saw evidence of the abuse Bertha suffered. Readers have reacted with immense satisfaction and excitement, celebrating the "checkmate" moment as a masterful stroke of the protagonist's cunning, even while many humorously point out the legal implausibility of a judge also serving as a witness. The protagonist, Rita, continues to be lauded as a "toxic girl boss" and a "true queen" for her brilliant and ruthless planning. Prince Brandt has surged in popularity, with readers now finding him "hot," "useful," and a just character, sparking widespread hope that he will be the male lead. Conversely, readers express intense hatred for Jean's father, condemning him for his complicity in his son's abuse and delighting in his impending downfall. The overall sentiment is one of triumphant satisfaction as the protagonist's merciless revenge continues to unfold perfectly.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #23](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-23)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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