# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #28

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

## Chapter
- number: 28
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
Based solely on the provided source material, the current chapter centers on Rita (now operating as Verta Alberhart) feigning a fainting spell, likely as part of her ongoing manipulations. During this incident, Prince Brandt intervenes, removing his shirt in a move widely interpreted by readers as pure fan service. His stated intention to cover Verta with the shirt is seen as illogical, especially given the context of a suspected heatstroke, but readers overwhelmingly celebrate the resulting display of his physique. Verta's cunning inner thoughts during her feigned faint and her revealing attire (noted as a "boob window") also contribute to the chapter's focus on physical appeal. The interaction fuels existing reader preferences for the morally ambiguous Blaine over the seemingly chivalrous but naive Prince Brandt, who remains unaware of Verta's true, ruthless nature despite his growing suspicions. Reader comments highlight the chapter's emphasis on fan service ("titty competition," "blessing accepted," "wonderful view") surrounding both Verta and Brandt.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Based solely on the provided source material, the current chapter centers on Rita (now operating as Verta Alberhart) feigning a fainting spell, likely as part of her ongoing manipulations.

### Spoiler summary
Based solely on the provided source material, the current chapter centers on Rita (now operating as Verta Alberhart) feigning a fainting spell, likely as part of her ongoing manipulations. During this incident, Prince Brandt intervenes, removing his shirt in a move widely interpreted by readers as pure fan service. His stated intention to cover Verta with the shirt is seen as illogical, especially given the context of a suspected heatstroke, but readers overwhelmingly celebrate the resulting display of his physique. Verta's cunning inner thoughts during her feigned faint and her revealing attire (noted as a "boob window") also contribute to the chapter's focus on physical appeal. The interaction fuels existing reader preferences for the morally ambiguous Blaine over the seemingly chivalrous but naive Prince Brandt, who remains unaware of Verta's true, ruthless nature despite his growing suspicions. Reader comments highlight the chapter's emphasis on fan service ("titty competition," "blessing accepted," "wonderful view") surrounding both Verta and Brandt.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #28](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-28)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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