# WebtoonLib — Taming the Marquess #31

## Series
- title: Taming the Marquess
- slug: taming-the-marquess-8e211d

## Chapter
- number: 31
- release_date: 2025-05-11

### Summary
The introduction of the Prince has been met with overwhelming hostility from the community, who have immediately labeled him a "trap" and an unwelcome Second Male Lead (SML). Readers express widespread frustration at his presence, viewing him as a "conniving" obstacle to the main romance and lamenting the absence of Eskal. The community's staple humor surrounding the "Dyck" surname is in full force, with numerous comments demanding more "Dyck" and complaining about the chapter's lack thereof. A flashback revealing the Prince's childhood crush on Laranora sparked a dual reaction; while readers are universally charmed by "chubby baby Lara," finding her adorable and defending her from past bullying, they are divided on the Prince's motivation. Many dismiss his long-held affection, stemming from a single act of kindness, as a weak cliché, while a vocal minority finds it endearing that he appreciated her regardless of her appearance. A popular counter-theory has also emerged, with many fans speculating that the Prince's secret crush is not Laranora but her brother, Lindt, hoping to subvert the love triangle trope entirely.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The introduction of the Prince has been met with overwhelming hostility from the community, who have immediately labeled him a "trap" and an unwelcome Second Male Lead (SML).

### Spoiler summary
The introduction of the Prince has been met with overwhelming hostility from the community, who have immediately labeled him a "trap" and an unwelcome Second Male Lead (SML). Readers express widespread frustration at his presence, viewing him as a "conniving" obstacle to the main romance and lamenting the absence of Eskal. The community's staple humor surrounding the "Dyck" surname is in full force, with numerous comments demanding more "Dyck" and complaining about the chapter's lack thereof. A flashback revealing the Prince's childhood crush on Laranora sparked a dual reaction; while readers are universally charmed by "chubby baby Lara," finding her adorable and defending her from past bullying, they are divided on the Prince's motivation. Many dismiss his long-held affection, stemming from a single act of kindness, as a weak cliché, while a vocal minority finds it endearing that he appreciated her regardless of her appearance. A popular counter-theory has also emerged, with many fans speculating that the Prince's secret crush is not Laranora but her brother, Lindt, hoping to subvert the love triangle trope entirely.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Taming the Marquess #31](/series/taming-the-marquess-8e211d/chapter-31)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/taming-the-marquess-8e211d

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