# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #76

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

## Chapter
- number: 76
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The introduction of a new, white-haired suitor, Prince Richaud Avalanché, has intensified the manga's romantic and political dynamics. The new prince is immediately infatuated with Verta, an event that triggers overt and possessive jealousy from Prince Brandt. This reaction has been widely criticized by the audience, who view Brandt as an overly territorial and naive admirer, ill-suited for Verta's cunning nature. The incident further cements the overwhelming fan preference for the "villainous union" between Verta and Blaine, who is celebrated as her perfect, morally bankrupt equal because he understands and supports her schemes. Readers perceive the new prince as the latest addition to Verta's growing "reverse harem," a development that, while popular, has drawn criticism from a minority who find the trope of every powerful man instantly falling for her unbelievable. Overall, this chapter solidifies the central romantic conflict, reinforcing Blaine's position as the ideal partner while diminishing Brandt's role to that of a jealous outsider.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The introduction of a new, white-haired suitor, Prince Richaud Avalanché, has intensified the manga's romantic and political dynamics.

### Spoiler summary
The introduction of a new, white-haired suitor, Prince Richaud Avalanché, has intensified the manga's romantic and political dynamics. The new prince is immediately infatuated with Verta, an event that triggers overt and possessive jealousy from Prince Brandt. This reaction has been widely criticized by the audience, who view Brandt as an overly territorial and naive admirer, ill-suited for Verta's cunning nature. The incident further cements the overwhelming fan preference for the "villainous union" between Verta and Blaine, who is celebrated as her perfect, morally bankrupt equal because he understands and supports her schemes. Readers perceive the new prince as the latest addition to Verta's growing "reverse harem," a development that, while popular, has drawn criticism from a minority who find the trope of every powerful man instantly falling for her unbelievable. Overall, this chapter solidifies the central romantic conflict, reinforcing Blaine's position as the ideal partner while diminishing Brandt's role to that of a jealous outsider.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #76](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-76)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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