# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #25

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

## Chapter
- number: 25
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
Reader discussion is dominated by confusion regarding the royal family's political structure, with many surprised to learn the new King is Prince Brandt's young nephew. Commenters clarify that upon the death of the previous king (Brandt's older brother), the throne passed directly to his son, making Brandt the "Uncle Prince" rather than the heir. This confusion is amplified by a recurring complaint that many of the male characters, particularly the "blondies," look too similar, making them difficult to distinguish. Amidst this, protagonist Rita continues to be lauded as a "queen" and "villainess" for her masterful use of "crocodile tears" and cunning manipulation of Marquess Carter as she moves on to her next target. The chapter introduces new plot threads, sparking speculation around a mysterious plant possibly being an illegal narcotic or a poison connected to the late king's death. While a minority of readers critique the narrative for sidelining the suffering of the original Bertha, the overwhelming sentiment is adoration for Rita's ruthless revenge plot, which many now follow more intently than any potential romance.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Reader discussion is dominated by confusion regarding the royal family's political structure, with many surprised to learn the new King is Prince Brandt's young nephew.

### Spoiler summary
Reader discussion is dominated by confusion regarding the royal family's political structure, with many surprised to learn the new King is Prince Brandt's young nephew. Commenters clarify that upon the death of the previous king (Brandt's older brother), the throne passed directly to his son, making Brandt the "Uncle Prince" rather than the heir. This confusion is amplified by a recurring complaint that many of the male characters, particularly the "blondies," look too similar, making them difficult to distinguish. Amidst this, protagonist Rita continues to be lauded as a "queen" and "villainess" for her masterful use of "crocodile tears" and cunning manipulation of Marquess Carter as she moves on to her next target. The chapter introduces new plot threads, sparking speculation around a mysterious plant possibly being an illegal narcotic or a poison connected to the late king's death. While a minority of readers critique the narrative for sidelining the suffering of the original Bertha, the overwhelming sentiment is adoration for Rita's ruthless revenge plot, which many now follow more intently than any potential romance.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #25](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-25)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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