# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #59

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

## Chapter
- number: 59
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The latest chapter introduces a significant familial conflict with the return of Verta's (Bertha's) parents after a prolonged absence. Their arrival brings a shocking revelation: they have a newborn son, Lucian. This development has sparked outrage among readers, who condemn the parents for their apparent neglect, concluding they were conceiving a new child abroad while the original Bertha was enduring abuse and contemplating suicide. The birth of a male heir immediately threatens Verta's position and power, leading to speculation that she is now considered disposable. The chapter ends on a cliffhanger, with Verta's menacing expression directed at the infant causing widespread concern that she may harm her innocent baby brother. This has ignited a debate over whether she will see him as another obstacle to eliminate or a potential ally to raise. In a secondary plot point, while readers continue to mourn the loss of the sorcerer Yersha’s former handsome appearance, his new vessel as Nathan is gaining popularity, with many commenting on his now attractive look.
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### Key events
- Verta's parents return with a newborn son, Lucian, threatening Verta's inheritance.

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The latest chapter introduces a significant familial conflict with the return of Verta's (Bertha's) parents after a prolonged absence.

### Spoiler summary
The latest chapter introduces a significant familial conflict with the return of Verta's (Bertha's) parents after a prolonged absence. Their arrival brings a shocking revelation: they have a newborn son, Lucian. This development has sparked outrage among readers, who condemn the parents for their apparent neglect, concluding they were conceiving a new child abroad while the original Bertha was enduring abuse and contemplating suicide. The birth of a male heir immediately threatens Verta's position and power, leading to speculation that she is now considered disposable. The chapter ends on a cliffhanger, with Verta's menacing expression directed at the infant causing widespread concern that she may harm her innocent baby brother. This has ignited a debate over whether she will see him as another obstacle to eliminate or a potential ally to raise. In a secondary plot point, while readers continue to mourn the loss of the sorcerer Yersha’s former handsome appearance, his new vessel as Nathan is gaining popularity, with many commenting on his now attractive look.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #59](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-59)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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