# WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #17

## Series
- title: The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter
- slug: the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902

## Chapter
- number: 17
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
This chapter introduces two significant male characters and expands on the Salvator family dynamics. The second brother, Ruenti, makes a memorable entrance, reacting with comedic shock and confusion to Leslie's sudden presence, famously exclaiming, "When in seven hells did momma bear another child?!" His initial rough demeanor, including referring to Leslie as "that thing," is immediately and physically corrected by his older brother, Bethraon, a moment readers found significant given Leslie's past abuse. Bethraon continues to be a doting and protective figure, frequently carrying Leslie around like a doll and displaying a comically large appetite by attempting to eat an entire bird in one bite. The chapter also marks the formal introduction of a silver-haired boy, identified by readers as Conrad, who is overwhelmingly pegged as the male lead. His appearance generates significant excitement, with readers noting the classic "opposites attract" dynamic between his presumed divine magic and Leslie's shadow magic. Overall, the chapter is celebrated for its wholesome portrayal of the Salvator family's physical affection and humorous sibling interactions, contrasting sharply with Leslie's past trauma while building anticipation for new relationships.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
This chapter introduces two significant male characters and expands on the Salvator family dynamics.

### Spoiler summary
This chapter introduces two significant male characters and expands on the Salvator family dynamics. The second brother, Ruenti, makes a memorable entrance, reacting with comedic shock and confusion to Leslie's sudden presence, famously exclaiming, "When in seven hells did momma bear another child?!" His initial rough demeanor, including referring to Leslie as "that thing," is immediately and physically corrected by his older brother, Bethraon, a moment readers found significant given Leslie's past abuse. Bethraon continues to be a doting and protective figure, frequently carrying Leslie around like a doll and displaying a comically large appetite by attempting to eat an entire bird in one bite. The chapter also marks the formal introduction of a silver-haired boy, identified by readers as Conrad, who is overwhelmingly pegged as the male lead. His appearance generates significant excitement, with readers noting the classic "opposites attract" dynamic between his presumed divine magic and Leslie's shadow magic. Overall, the chapter is celebrated for its wholesome portrayal of the Salvator family's physical affection and humorous sibling interactions, contrasting sharply with Leslie's past trauma while building anticipation for new relationships.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #17](/series/the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902/chapter-17)
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