# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #44

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

## Chapter
- number: 44
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
This chapter provides a definitive resolution to the ongoing mystery surrounding Verta's ally, Yen, confirming he is a male prince who had been cross-dressing for his safety. This reveal has settled a major point of fan speculation and intensified calls for him to become the story's male lead. The narrative's focus then shifts to Verta's calculated infiltration of a new workplace, where she immediately instigates conflict with a coworker named Heather. Verta intentionally flouts the unspoken dress code by wearing extravagant outfits, employing a form of malicious compliance to provoke a reaction. The confrontation escalates as Heather publicly berates Verta for her unprofessional attire, playing directly into Verta's hands as she continues to antagonize her target. While some readers question Verta's methods, the consensus is that she is strategically setting up the insecure Heather for a future downfall. A significant point of contention in the chapter is the introduction of the sultan's wife, whose name is revealed to be "Niger," causing considerable backlash and disappointment among readers who found the choice insensitive and distracting.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Yen is revealed to be a prince and the second child of a Sultan, cross-dressing for safety.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
This chapter provides a definitive resolution to the ongoing mystery surrounding Verta's ally, Yen, confirming he is a male prince who had been cross-dressing for his safety.

### Spoiler summary
This chapter provides a definitive resolution to the ongoing mystery surrounding Verta's ally, Yen, confirming he is a male prince who had been cross-dressing for his safety. This reveal has settled a major point of fan speculation and intensified calls for him to become the story's male lead. The narrative's focus then shifts to Verta's calculated infiltration of a new workplace, where she immediately instigates conflict with a coworker named Heather. Verta intentionally flouts the unspoken dress code by wearing extravagant outfits, employing a form of malicious compliance to provoke a reaction. The confrontation escalates as Heather publicly berates Verta for her unprofessional attire, playing directly into Verta's hands as she continues to antagonize her target. While some readers question Verta's methods, the consensus is that she is strategically setting up the insecure Heather for a future downfall. A significant point of contention in the chapter is the introduction of the sultan's wife, whose name is revealed to be "Niger," causing considerable backlash and disappointment among readers who found the choice insensitive and distracting.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #44](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-44)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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