# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #7

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

## Chapter
- number: 7
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
Reader reaction is dominated by visceral hatred for the story's male characters, particularly the antagonist Proud Carter, who is universally condemned as "trash" and "filth." His actions, which led to the disownment of Rita's mother after she was sexually assaulted, have provoked calls for his violent and torturous death. While his name "Proud" is a source of constant ridicule, a few readers begrudgingly admit he is drawn to be attractive. The complex morality of the protagonist continues to be a central point of debate. One perspective argues the narrative is intentionally told through Rita's "warped filter," framing it as an "anti-hero's unhinged rampage" where her lack of empathy for the original Verta is a key character trait. Conversely, other readers are deeply critical of this portrayal, finding Rita's dismissal of Verta's depression and suicidal ideation to be insensitive and a poor representation of mental health struggles. Despite these differing views on the protagonist's character, there is a unified and fervent anticipation for her revenge plot. Readers are eager to see her "destroy everyone" and make the male antagonists suffer, viewing any future cruelty as entirely justified. Amidst the vitriol, speculation about the identity of the male lead persists, with readers questioning if any non-despicable male character will be introduced.
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### Safe teaser
Reader reaction is dominated by visceral hatred for the story's male characters, particularly the antagonist Proud Carter, who is universally condemned as "trash" and "filth." His actions, which led to the disownment of Rita's mother after she was sexually assaulted, have…

### Spoiler summary
Reader reaction is dominated by visceral hatred for the story's male characters, particularly the antagonist Proud Carter, who is universally condemned as "trash" and "filth." His actions, which led to the disownment of Rita's mother after she was sexually assaulted, have provoked calls for his violent and torturous death. While his name "Proud" is a source of constant ridicule, a few readers begrudgingly admit he is drawn to be attractive. The complex morality of the protagonist continues to be a central point of debate. One perspective argues the narrative is intentionally told through Rita's "warped filter," framing it as an "anti-hero's unhinged rampage" where her lack of empathy for the original Verta is a key character trait. Conversely, other readers are deeply critical of this portrayal, finding Rita's dismissal of Verta's depression and suicidal ideation to be insensitive and a poor representation of mental health struggles. Despite these differing views on the protagonist's character, there is a unified and fervent anticipation for her revenge plot. Readers are eager to see her "destroy everyone" and make the male antagonists suffer, viewing any future cruelty as entirely justified. Amidst the vitriol, speculation about the identity of the male lead persists, with readers questioning if any non-despicable male character will be introduced.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #7](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-7)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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