# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #92

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

## Chapter
- number: 92
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The long-awaited side stories have begun, introducing an alternate universe (AU) that explores a "what-if" romance between Verta and Prince Brandt. The new arc opens on a somber note, revealing an elderly Prince Brandt on his deathbed at age 89. It is established that he lived his entire life pining for Verta, never marrying after she wed Blaine. He then regresses to the past, getting a second chance at love. His first words upon returning, "She's alive!", have led readers to the poignant conclusion that in the original timeline, Verta died before he did. Reader reaction is intensely divided. Many are ecstatic, particularly fans of the "second male lead," celebrating that the devoted Prince finally gets his own route. Conversely, a significant number of readers feel the pairing is fundamentally mismatched, describing the dynamic as a "golden retriever x black cat" couple and arguing that the "pure" and "innocent" Prince is unsuited for the "evil and cunning" Verta, who was perfectly matched with the equally dark Blaine. Despite the debate, there is widespread curiosity about whether the Prince can accept Verta's true villainous nature and humorous speculation about their potential romantic dynamic. While some find the AU unnecessary, many appreciate it as an "otome game" style ending, happy for more content with their favorite protagonist.
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### Key events
- An elderly Prince Brandt dies and regresses to the past to pursue Verta in an alternate timeline.

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The long-awaited side stories have begun, introducing an alternate universe (AU) that explores a "what-if" romance between Verta and Prince Brandt.

### Spoiler summary
The long-awaited side stories have begun, introducing an alternate universe (AU) that explores a "what-if" romance between Verta and Prince Brandt. The new arc opens on a somber note, revealing an elderly Prince Brandt on his deathbed at age 89. It is established that he lived his entire life pining for Verta, never marrying after she wed Blaine. He then regresses to the past, getting a second chance at love. His first words upon returning, "She's alive!", have led readers to the poignant conclusion that in the original timeline, Verta died before he did. Reader reaction is intensely divided. Many are ecstatic, particularly fans of the "second male lead," celebrating that the devoted Prince finally gets his own route. Conversely, a significant number of readers feel the pairing is fundamentally mismatched, describing the dynamic as a "golden retriever x black cat" couple and arguing that the "pure" and "innocent" Prince is unsuited for the "evil and cunning" Verta, who was perfectly matched with the equally dark Blaine. Despite the debate, there is widespread curiosity about whether the Prince can accept Verta's true villainous nature and humorous speculation about their potential romantic dynamic. While some find the AU unnecessary, many appreciate it as an "otome game" style ending, happy for more content with their favorite protagonist.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #92](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-92)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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