Snow White with the Red Hair Vol. 17 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

The true threat facing the twins, Tariga and Tsuruba, is not an outside assassin but the poisonous legacy of the Bergatt family itself. Mitsuhide was merely a scapegoat used to conceal a history of inhumane human experimentation. As Zen uncovers the horrifying reality of how this house sacrificed its own children to attain unnatural strength, Tariga risks his life in a desperate gambit to break the cycle. Shirayuki intervenes, racing against time to decipher the nature of the toxins flowing through Tariga’s veins. Her intervention exposes the hypocrisy of the clan elders, who sought royal legitimacy for their monstrous acts. Zen stands firm, balancing his duty as a prince with his absolute trust in his aide. The resolution of the case proves Mitsuhide’s innocence, yet it leaves a bitter taste. The shadows of the Bergatt incident suggest a greater instability creeping into the kingdom, hinting that the quiet life they cherish is becoming increasingly fragile. By the time the dust settles, the bond between Shirayuki and Zen is tempered once more, solidifying their commitment to forge a future where no one is sacrificed for a family's twisted ambition.