# WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #96

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

## Chapter
- number: 96
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
The chapter delves deep into the political conspiracy revealed by Sir Conrad, focusing on the immense personal cost of his loyalty. His decision to report his own father's involvement in an assassination plot against the emperor leaves him emotionally devastated, drawing overwhelming sympathy from readers who view his actions as courageous and honorable. The central conflict expands with a shocking revelation about the royal succession: Dowager Empress Medea orchestrated a baby swap years ago, placing her own son, Arendo, in line for the throne as the emperor's heir and murdering the emperor's true child. This long-hidden truth implicates Medea as the manipulative mastermind behind the current turmoil. The Emperor, Pistore, is heavily criticized for his weakness and indecisiveness, as it's implied he suspected the deception but failed to act, allowing the situation to fester and ultimately forcing Conrad into an impossible position. Amid the political fallout and emotional turmoil, Leslie provides crucial support to the distraught Conrad, strengthening their bond as they navigate the dangerous consequences of Medea's greed.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The chapter delves deep into the political conspiracy revealed by Sir Conrad, focusing on the immense personal cost of his loyalty.

### Spoiler summary
The chapter delves deep into the political conspiracy revealed by Sir Conrad, focusing on the immense personal cost of his loyalty. His decision to report his own father's involvement in an assassination plot against the emperor leaves him emotionally devastated, drawing overwhelming sympathy from readers who view his actions as courageous and honorable. The central conflict expands with a shocking revelation about the royal succession: Dowager Empress Medea orchestrated a baby swap years ago, placing her own son, Arendo, in line for the throne as the emperor's heir and murdering the emperor's true child. This long-hidden truth implicates Medea as the manipulative mastermind behind the current turmoil. The Emperor, Pistore, is heavily criticized for his weakness and indecisiveness, as it's implied he suspected the deception but failed to act, allowing the situation to fester and ultimately forcing Conrad into an impossible position. Amid the political fallout and emotional turmoil, Leslie provides crucial support to the distraught Conrad, strengthening their bond as they navigate the dangerous consequences of Medea's greed.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter #96](/series/the-monstrous-dukes-adopted-daughter-cc9902/chapter-96)
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