# WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #22

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

## Chapter
- number: 22
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
Reader commentary for the current chapter is dominated by speculation surrounding a new character's "ambush" appearance, with an overwhelming consensus that it is the 3rd Princess, Hailey Greenriver. This introduction is met with playful certainty and anticipation, with some readers already labeling her as a potential "waifu" or female lead. The other major focus is the divisive perception of the Crown Prince, Hayden Greenriver. Readers are confused by his personality, questioning if he is genuinely nice, a "playful idiot," or simply an "asshat." While some find him handsome and "adorable," drawing favorable comparisons to characters like Alberu from TCF, others are highly critical. These critics view him as a weak, lazy, and undeserving heir who is easily manipulated by the 5th prince, Ragnar, and will only succeed due to Ian's future guidance. This division highlights a general distrust of the royal family, with readers struggling to get a clear read on the Crown Prince's true nature and intentions.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Reader commentary for the current chapter is dominated by speculation surrounding a new character's "ambush" appearance, with an overwhelming consensus that it is the 3rd Princess, Hailey Greenriver.

### Spoiler summary
Reader commentary for the current chapter is dominated by speculation surrounding a new character's "ambush" appearance, with an overwhelming consensus that it is the 3rd Princess, Hailey Greenriver. This introduction is met with playful certainty and anticipation, with some readers already labeling her as a potential "waifu" or female lead. The other major focus is the divisive perception of the Crown Prince, Hayden Greenriver. Readers are confused by his personality, questioning if he is genuinely nice, a "playful idiot," or simply an "asshat." While some find him handsome and "adorable," drawing favorable comparisons to characters like Alberu from TCF, others are highly critical. These critics view him as a weak, lazy, and undeserving heir who is easily manipulated by the 5th prince, Ragnar, and will only succeed due to Ian's future guidance. This division highlights a general distrust of the royal family, with readers struggling to get a clear read on the Crown Prince's true nature and intentions.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #22](/series/the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06/chapter-22)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06

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