# WebtoonLib — Happily Ever Afterwards #70

## Series
- title: Happily Ever Afterwards
- slug: happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227

## Chapter
- number: 70
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
Following the previous chapter's violent confrontation, the narrative pivots to reveal the backstory of the female antagonist, Meloda. Her motivation for attacking Richt is rooted in revenge for the death of her lover, Jonas, who was a casualty on the losing side of the political coup that Richt secretly orchestrated and then betrayed as part of a larger plan with the Emperor and Empress. The immediate conflict is unexpectedly resolved not with further violence, but through Peony's dialogue—a development many readers have derisively labeled "talk no jutsu." This resolution has created a sharp divide within the readership. A vocal contingent sympathizes with Meloda's tragic loss, viewing her pain as justified and criticizing the protagonists and ruling monarchs for the ruthless political machinations that cost many lives. Conversely, a larger portion of the audience condemns Meloda's murderous actions, arguing that her grief does not excuse the harm inflicted on innocent people. These readers express frustration with what they perceive as an anticlimactic and unearned forgiveness, believing Meloda should have faced severe punishment rather than being pacified by a speech. The core debate among fans now centers on the validity of a villain's grief versus the demand for justice for their crimes.
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## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following the previous chapter's violent confrontation, the narrative pivots to reveal the backstory of the female antagonist, Meloda.

### Spoiler summary
Following the previous chapter's violent confrontation, the narrative pivots to reveal the backstory of the female antagonist, Meloda. Her motivation for attacking Richt is rooted in revenge for the death of her lover, Jonas, who was a casualty on the losing side of the political coup that Richt secretly orchestrated and then betrayed as part of a larger plan with the Emperor and Empress. The immediate conflict is unexpectedly resolved not with further violence, but through Peony's dialogue—a development many readers have derisively labeled "talk no jutsu." This resolution has created a sharp divide within the readership. A vocal contingent sympathizes with Meloda's tragic loss, viewing her pain as justified and criticizing the protagonists and ruling monarchs for the ruthless political machinations that cost many lives. Conversely, a larger portion of the audience condemns Meloda's murderous actions, arguing that her grief does not excuse the harm inflicted on innocent people. These readers express frustration with what they perceive as an anticlimactic and unearned forgiveness, believing Meloda should have faced severe punishment rather than being pacified by a speech. The core debate among fans now centers on the validity of a villain's grief versus the demand for justice for their crimes.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Happily Ever Afterwards #70](/series/happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227/chapter-70)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227

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