# WebtoonLib — The Tainted Half #2

## Series
- title: The Tainted Half
- slug: the-tainted-half-27db1f

## Chapter
- number: 2
- release_date: 2025-05-13

### Summary
The story opens with a shocking and confusing prologue that has left readers reeling. After a stunning teaser showcased the manhwa's exquisite art, the first chapter throws the audience directly into a moment of intense drama: the disfigured concubine Seolha appears to stab the emperor's handsome twin brother, Muon—the very man she hoped would be her savior. This violent act seemingly takes place under the watchful eye of the cruel emperor himself, leading to widespread speculation about his twisted desires. Readers are captivated by the beautiful visuals but utterly bewildered by the sudden betrayal, questioning whether Seolha truly just killed her only hope for freedom.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Seolha stabs Muon in a confusing prologue sequence, later revealed to be part of a complex survival plot.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The story opens with a shocking and confusing prologue that has left readers reeling.

### Spoiler summary
The story opens with a shocking and confusing prologue that has left readers reeling. After a stunning teaser showcased the manhwa's exquisite art, the first chapter throws the audience directly into a moment of intense drama: the disfigured concubine Seolha appears to stab the emperor's handsome twin brother, Muon—the very man she hoped would be her savior. This violent act seemingly takes place under the watchful eye of the cruel emperor himself, leading to widespread speculation about his twisted desires. Readers are captivated by the beautiful visuals but utterly bewildered by the sudden betrayal, questioning whether Seolha truly just killed her only hope for freedom.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Tainted Half #2](/series/the-tainted-half-27db1f/chapter-2)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-tainted-half-27db1f

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.