# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #85

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

## Chapter
- number: 85
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The plot advances as Verta undertakes a direct infiltration of Marquess Carter's mansion, accompanied by Prince Brandt and a newly introduced, popular character, the Prince of Richaud. Readers have noted the absurdity of this team, viewing a clever but inexperienced noblewoman and two princes in impractical attire as an ill-equipped group for a stealth mission. The new prince's introduction has sparked a flirtatious dynamic with Verta, adding complexity to the romantic tensions and prompting jealousy from the other male leads, though fan loyalty overwhelmingly remains with Blaine. A key point of concern is Blaine's conspicuous absence from the immediate infiltration party. Meanwhile, the long-standing theory regarding Carter's captive has solidified into near-certainty among the audience, who are now convinced the imprisoned woman is Princess Helena, the Prince of Richaud's missing sister. This belief has created significant dramatic irony and a sense of dread, as readers anticipate the prince's inevitable and traumatic discovery while the final confrontation with Carter looms.
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### Safe teaser
The plot advances as Verta undertakes a direct infiltration of Marquess Carter's mansion, accompanied by Prince Brandt and a newly introduced, popular character, the Prince of Richaud.

### Spoiler summary
The plot advances as Verta undertakes a direct infiltration of Marquess Carter's mansion, accompanied by Prince Brandt and a newly introduced, popular character, the Prince of Richaud. Readers have noted the absurdity of this team, viewing a clever but inexperienced noblewoman and two princes in impractical attire as an ill-equipped group for a stealth mission. The new prince's introduction has sparked a flirtatious dynamic with Verta, adding complexity to the romantic tensions and prompting jealousy from the other male leads, though fan loyalty overwhelmingly remains with Blaine. A key point of concern is Blaine's conspicuous absence from the immediate infiltration party. Meanwhile, the long-standing theory regarding Carter's captive has solidified into near-certainty among the audience, who are now convinced the imprisoned woman is Princess Helena, the Prince of Richaud's missing sister. This belief has created significant dramatic irony and a sense of dread, as readers anticipate the prince's inevitable and traumatic discovery while the final confrontation with Carter looms.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #85](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-85)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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