# WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #72

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

## Chapter
- number: 72
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
Following the previous chapter's high-stakes political confrontation between Duchess Azela Salvator and the Empress Dowager, the narrative shifts focus back to Leslie's personal development. The current chapter explores the budding friendship between Leslie and a new, bubbly, pink-haired character named Selis. Their connection is established through a shared admiration for the Duchess, with readers noting the growth of the Duchess's "fanclub." This development is framed by Leslie's internal struggle; she is portrayed as more guarded and cautious in trusting others, a realistic character evolution stemming from her past abuse, yet she remains open to forming a new bond. The newfound friendship is immediately put to the test by a moment of physical peril, as a heavy object is foreshadowed to fall near the girls. This event has created tension and speculation, with some readers questioning if it is a coincidence or a trap, and many anticipating that Leslie will be forced to use her shadow magic to protect them. While most readers are hopeful that Selis is a genuine friend for Leslie, a degree of suspicion remains, marking this as a pivotal moment for Leslie's ability to trust.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Following the previous chapter's high-stakes political confrontation between Duchess Azela Salvator and the Empress Dowager, the narrative shifts focus back to Leslie's personal development.

### Spoiler summary
Following the previous chapter's high-stakes political confrontation between Duchess Azela Salvator and the Empress Dowager, the narrative shifts focus back to Leslie's personal development. The current chapter explores the budding friendship between Leslie and a new, bubbly, pink-haired character named Selis. Their connection is established through a shared admiration for the Duchess, with readers noting the growth of the Duchess's "fanclub." This development is framed by Leslie's internal struggle; she is portrayed as more guarded and cautious in trusting others, a realistic character evolution stemming from her past abuse, yet she remains open to forming a new bond. The newfound friendship is immediately put to the test by a moment of physical peril, as a heavy object is foreshadowed to fall near the girls. This event has created tension and speculation, with some readers questioning if it is a coincidence or a trap, and many anticipating that Leslie will be forced to use her shadow magic to protect them. While most readers are hopeful that Selis is a genuine friend for Leslie, a degree of suspicion remains, marking this as a pivotal moment for Leslie's ability to trust.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #72](/series/the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902/chapter-72)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902

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