# WebtoonLib — Doctor Elise #123

## Series
- title: Doctor Elise
- slug: doctor-elise-48ba92

## Chapter
- number: 123
- release_date: 2025-05-14

### Summary
The fallout from the Emperor's collapse and Linden's subsequent arrest has triggered overwhelming reader condemnation of his half-brother, Michael (Mil). His complicity in framing Linden for poisoning is seen as a cowardly and unforgivable betrayal, completely destroying any remaining sympathy for his character. Readers are particularly incensed that Michael is knowingly repeating the exact historical tragedy that defined the brothers' conflict: using a baseless accusation to seize power, the same tactic his family used to destroy Linden's mother. The accusation is widely dismissed as illogical and nonsensical, as the secure Crown Prince Linden had no discernible motive, while Michael had everything to gain. Michael's justification of protecting his criminal family is vehemently rejected, with readers arguing that he is selfishly sacrificing his innocent brother, whose life is now at risk of execution. This act is viewed not just as a political maneuver but as a profound personal cruelty that forces Linden to relive his deepest trauma. Having lost all credibility, Michael is now firmly established as an antagonist, pushing the empire to the brink of civil war.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The fallout from the Emperor's collapse and Linden's subsequent arrest has triggered overwhelming reader condemnation of his half-brother, Michael (Mil).

### Spoiler summary
The fallout from the Emperor's collapse and Linden's subsequent arrest has triggered overwhelming reader condemnation of his half-brother, Michael (Mil). His complicity in framing Linden for poisoning is seen as a cowardly and unforgivable betrayal, completely destroying any remaining sympathy for his character. Readers are particularly incensed that Michael is knowingly repeating the exact historical tragedy that defined the brothers' conflict: using a baseless accusation to seize power, the same tactic his family used to destroy Linden's mother. The accusation is widely dismissed as illogical and nonsensical, as the secure Crown Prince Linden had no discernible motive, while Michael had everything to gain. Michael's justification of protecting his criminal family is vehemently rejected, with readers arguing that he is selfishly sacrificing his innocent brother, whose life is now at risk of execution. This act is viewed not just as a political maneuver but as a profound personal cruelty that forces Linden to relive his deepest trauma. Having lost all credibility, Michael is now firmly established as an antagonist, pushing the empire to the brink of civil war.

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- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Doctor Elise #123](/series/doctor-elise-48ba92/chapter-123)
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