# WebtoonLib — Leviathan #189

## Series
- title: Leviathan
- slug: leviathan-5cddce

## Chapter
- number: 189
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
The primary quest for a cure for Lita Ma's leviathan-inflicted mutation has been completely stalled, overshadowed by immediate threats and a significant narrative shift. Following a time skip that has matured Bota into a formidable warrior, he, Lita, and their guardian Kana have uncovered a sinister conspiracy within a new settlement. They discovered the community's chief is sacrificing refugees to a powerful, intelligent Sea Demon, the same creature suspected of killing their father, Teon Ma. This has pivoted the story from Lita's recovery to a direct confrontation with their family's violent past and this human-monster pact. Lita's role has diminished to the point of absence, while interpersonal subplots, such as a romance between Sonia and Brune, have emerged. The current confrontation appears to have reached a tragic climax, as reader reactions indicate a devastating and emotional event has occurred, with many fearing for the life of a character named Akrome and lamenting the grim, high-stakes atmosphere. With the group in a desperate situation, the original mission to find a cure is now a distant memory.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The primary quest for a cure for Lita Ma's leviathan-inflicted mutation has been completely stalled, overshadowed by immediate threats and a significant narrative shift.

### Spoiler summary
The primary quest for a cure for Lita Ma's leviathan-inflicted mutation has been completely stalled, overshadowed by immediate threats and a significant narrative shift. Following a time skip that has matured Bota into a formidable warrior, he, Lita, and their guardian Kana have uncovered a sinister conspiracy within a new settlement. They discovered the community's chief is sacrificing refugees to a powerful, intelligent Sea Demon, the same creature suspected of killing their father, Teon Ma. This has pivoted the story from Lita's recovery to a direct confrontation with their family's violent past and this human-monster pact. Lita's role has diminished to the point of absence, while interpersonal subplots, such as a romance between Sonia and Brune, have emerged. The current confrontation appears to have reached a tragic climax, as reader reactions indicate a devastating and emotional event has occurred, with many fearing for the life of a character named Akrome and lamenting the grim, high-stakes atmosphere. With the group in a desperate situation, the original mission to find a cure is now a distant memory.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Leviathan #189](/series/leviathan-5cddce/chapter-189)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/leviathan-5cddce

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