# WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #21

## Series
- title: The Return of the 8th Class Mage
- slug: the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06

## Chapter
- number: 21
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
Following the events of the previous chapter, readers express immense satisfaction with the current chapter's duel, in which Ian Paige decisively defeats the arrogant, red-haired female mage. Her humiliation is seen as a just consequence for her condescending and "creepy" behavior towards the 12-year-old protagonist. The duel also served as a showcase for Ian's power, as he revealed unexpected mastery over earth and lightning magic, solidifying his genius status. The chapter's most significant development, however, is the appearance of the 5th prince, whom readers immediately identify as Ragnar, the emperor who betrayed Ian in his original life. This introduction is met with visceral hostility and disgust from the readership, who warn the "original pos" to stay away from "our baby Ian." The comments suggest Ragnar is taking an interest in Ian, likely viewing him as a potential asset or "pet." Readers, armed with the knowledge of Ian's past, are confident that this time Ian will be Ragnar's "kryptonite" and orchestrate the downfall of his former friend and betrayer.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Following the events of the previous chapter, readers express immense satisfaction with the current chapter's duel, in which Ian Paige decisively defeats the arrogant, red-haired female mage.

### Spoiler summary
Following the events of the previous chapter, readers express immense satisfaction with the current chapter's duel, in which Ian Paige decisively defeats the arrogant, red-haired female mage. Her humiliation is seen as a just consequence for her condescending and "creepy" behavior towards the 12-year-old protagonist. The duel also served as a showcase for Ian's power, as he revealed unexpected mastery over earth and lightning magic, solidifying his genius status. The chapter's most significant development, however, is the appearance of the 5th prince, whom readers immediately identify as Ragnar, the emperor who betrayed Ian in his original life. This introduction is met with visceral hostility and disgust from the readership, who warn the "original pos" to stay away from "our baby Ian." The comments suggest Ragnar is taking an interest in Ian, likely viewing him as a potential asset or "pet." Readers, armed with the knowledge of Ian's past, are confident that this time Ian will be Ragnar's "kryptonite" and orchestrate the downfall of his former friend and betrayer.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #21](/series/the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06/chapter-21)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06

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