# WebtoonLib — Golden Time #48

## Series
- title: Golden Time
- slug: golden-time-0303c5

## Chapter
- number: 48
- release_date: 2025-05-06

### Summary
Reader outrage has erupted over a shocking assassination attempt targeting King Cayden. The chapter reveals the culprit to be Michaella, one of Queen Katrina's nieces, who readers initially suspected was targeting the vulnerable Princess Agnes. This development has provoked a fiercely protective and vitriolic response from fans, who recall Cayden's growth from a frightened child into a respected king and are now directing extreme anger toward his attacker. The plot has also intensified reader frustration with Queen Katrina, whose judgment is now severely questioned for introducing a dangerous political element into the court. Readers find her attempts to arrange a marriage for Alex hypocritical, given her own history of being sold into an abusive marriage by her home country, Nefarna—the same nation her nieces represent. Commentators note the futility of this matchmaking, as they are aware Alex has already bonded with the disguised Yessica. Many have also drawn parallels between Michaella and previous blonde antagonists from the original "Light and Shadow" series, such as Anna, viewing her as a recurring villain archetype.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Reader outrage has erupted over a shocking assassination attempt targeting King Cayden.

### Spoiler summary
Reader outrage has erupted over a shocking assassination attempt targeting King Cayden. The chapter reveals the culprit to be Michaella, one of Queen Katrina's nieces, who readers initially suspected was targeting the vulnerable Princess Agnes. This development has provoked a fiercely protective and vitriolic response from fans, who recall Cayden's growth from a frightened child into a respected king and are now directing extreme anger toward his attacker. The plot has also intensified reader frustration with Queen Katrina, whose judgment is now severely questioned for introducing a dangerous political element into the court. Readers find her attempts to arrange a marriage for Alex hypocritical, given her own history of being sold into an abusive marriage by her home country, Nefarna—the same nation her nieces represent. Commentators note the futility of this matchmaking, as they are aware Alex has already bonded with the disguised Yessica. Many have also drawn parallels between Michaella and previous blonde antagonists from the original "Light and Shadow" series, such as Anna, viewing her as a recurring villain archetype.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Golden Time #48](/series/golden-time-0303c5/chapter-48)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/golden-time-0303c5

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