# WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #93

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

## Chapter
- number: 93
- release_date: 2025-03-09

### Summary
The alternate universe side story focusing on a romance between Verta and Prince Brandt (Van) has concluded, leaving the readership passionately divided. Many fans celebrated the ending, expressing joy that the devoted "second male lead" finally achieved happiness with the protagonist. However, a strong contingent of "Team Blaine" supporters found the pairing fundamentally incompatible, arguing that the righteous Prince Van could never truly understand Verta's villainous nature. They contend that Verta must suppress her true, cunning self around Van, a stark contrast to her relationship with the equally dark Blaine, whom they consider her soulmate and a perfect "Bonnie and Clyde" match. The appearance and rejection of Blaine within this "what-if" timeline was a particularly painful point for these readers. While some believe Van's unconditional love allows him to accept her evil deeds, others felt Verta's character was made "tamer" and that Van's proactive approach diminished her agency. A widespread point of disappointment was the abrupt conclusion, with many readers lamenting the absence of a wedding scene or children. Ultimately, while the side story served as appreciated fan service for Van's supporters, it reinforced for many that Blaine was Verta's superior counterpart.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The alternate universe side story focusing on a romance between Verta and Prince Brandt (Van) has concluded, leaving the readership passionately divided.

### Spoiler summary
The alternate universe side story focusing on a romance between Verta and Prince Brandt (Van) has concluded, leaving the readership passionately divided. Many fans celebrated the ending, expressing joy that the devoted "second male lead" finally achieved happiness with the protagonist. However, a strong contingent of "Team Blaine" supporters found the pairing fundamentally incompatible, arguing that the righteous Prince Van could never truly understand Verta's villainous nature. They contend that Verta must suppress her true, cunning self around Van, a stark contrast to her relationship with the equally dark Blaine, whom they consider her soulmate and a perfect "Bonnie and Clyde" match. The appearance and rejection of Blaine within this "what-if" timeline was a particularly painful point for these readers. While some believe Van's unconditional love allows him to accept her evil deeds, others felt Verta's character was made "tamer" and that Van's proactive approach diminished her agency. A widespread point of disappointment was the abrupt conclusion, with many readers lamenting the absence of a wedding scene or children. Ultimately, while the side story served as appreciated fan service for Van's supporters, it reinforced for many that Blaine was Verta's superior counterpart.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Depths of Malice #93](/series/depths-of-malice-049f84/chapter-93)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/depths-of-malice-049f84

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