# WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #39

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

## Chapter
- number: 39
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
The trial against Marquis Speràdo reaches its dramatic and cathartic conclusion, securing Leslie’s freedom. During the proceedings, a High Priest launches a magical attack on Leslie, only for Sir Conrad to selflessly intervene, absorbing the painful spell to protect her. With the Marquis’s lies exposed and the verdict delivered, Leslie is officially and permanently removed from her abuser's custody, much to the joy of her supporters. The chapter culminates in a moment of visceral retribution when the defeated Marquis foolishly provokes Duchess Salvator. In a display of fierce maternal rage, the Duchess seizes his arm, with the scene implying she breaks it again in an act of physical justice. This powerful confrontation solidifies Leslie's safety within her new family and provides a deeply satisfying end to her legal battle against her former tormentor.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- The trial concludes with Leslie officially becoming a Salvator and gaining her freedom.
- Conrad intercepts a magical attack from a corrupt High Priest intended for Leslie during the trial.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The trial against Marquis Speràdo reaches its dramatic and cathartic conclusion, securing Leslie’s freedom.

### Spoiler summary
The trial against Marquis Speràdo reaches its dramatic and cathartic conclusion, securing Leslie’s freedom. During the proceedings, a High Priest launches a magical attack on Leslie, only for Sir Conrad to selflessly intervene, absorbing the painful spell to protect her. With the Marquis’s lies exposed and the verdict delivered, Leslie is officially and permanently removed from her abuser's custody, much to the joy of her supporters. The chapter culminates in a moment of visceral retribution when the defeated Marquis foolishly provokes Duchess Salvator. In a display of fierce maternal rage, the Duchess seizes his arm, with the scene implying she breaks it again in an act of physical justice. This powerful confrontation solidifies Leslie's safety within her new family and provides a deeply satisfying end to her legal battle against her former tormentor.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #39](/series/the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902/chapter-39)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902

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