# WebtoonLib — Golden Time #71

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

## Chapter
- number: 71
- release_date: 2025-05-06

### Summary
Following the resolution of a prolonged identity misunderstanding, the protagonists Alex and Yessica have solidified their romantic and political alliance. Alex’s power has been significantly amplified by the game-changing revelation that his mother, Duchess Edna, is the legendary missing Prince Eden, cementing his claim as a descendant of the "most noble bloodline." While the stage seemed set for a direct confrontation with the recently reappeared antagonist, Duke Frederick, a sudden internal crisis has violently shifted the narrative. The latest developments, as revealed through reader commentary, center on the poisoning of King Cayden. This act of treason has thrown the kingdom into chaos, with fans speculating that the queen's nieces are the perpetrators. There is widespread fear that Yessica’s sister, Agnes, will be framed for the crime, leaving her dangerously isolated. This new conspiracy sidelines the anticipated war with Frederick, plunging the protagonists into a more immediate and treacherous political struggle to save the king and protect their allies from internal enemies.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- King Cayden is systematically poisoned by a corrupt priest and the Queen's nieces, causing a succession crisis.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following the resolution of a prolonged identity misunderstanding, the protagonists Alex and Yessica have solidified their romantic and political alliance.

### Spoiler summary
Following the resolution of a prolonged identity misunderstanding, the protagonists Alex and Yessica have solidified their romantic and political alliance. Alex’s power has been significantly amplified by the game-changing revelation that his mother, Duchess Edna, is the legendary missing Prince Eden, cementing his claim as a descendant of the "most noble bloodline." While the stage seemed set for a direct confrontation with the recently reappeared antagonist, Duke Frederick, a sudden internal crisis has violently shifted the narrative. The latest developments, as revealed through reader commentary, center on the poisoning of King Cayden. This act of treason has thrown the kingdom into chaos, with fans speculating that the queen's nieces are the perpetrators. There is widespread fear that Yessica’s sister, Agnes, will be framed for the crime, leaving her dangerously isolated. This new conspiracy sidelines the anticipated war with Frederick, plunging the protagonists into a more immediate and treacherous political struggle to save the king and protect their allies from internal enemies.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Golden Time #71](/series/golden-time-0303c5/chapter-71)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/golden-time-0303c5

## Usage
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