# WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #35

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

## Chapter
- number: 35
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
Following his decisive victory over the 5th Prince Ragnar and the Ivory Tower master using a new cloning spell, Ian Paige's focus shifts to the glaring incompetence of his chosen ally, Crown Prince Hayden Greenriver. Reader commentary reveals a deep-seated doubt in Hayden's ability to rule, characterizing him as a lazy, childish, and irresponsible heir who treats his duties as a joke and relies too heavily on Ian. While some find him endearing or sympathize with his lack of confidence, the consensus is that he is unfit to be emperor, with many suggesting his sister, Princess Hailey, would be a more capable ruler. This has created a central conflict where Ian must support a "passive fool" over the "tyrant" Ragnar. In response, Ian has adopted the role of a "tutor from hell," initiating a strict and demanding "training arc" to force the reluctant prince to take his responsibilities seriously. This dynamic, which readers find both amusing and necessary, underscores Ian's pivotal role in the succession struggle. His success now depends not just on his own magical prowess, but on his ability to forge a worthy king out of a "playful idiot," a crucial step in his long-term plan for revenge against the man who betrayed him.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Following his decisive victory over the 5th Prince Ragnar and the Ivory Tower master using a new cloning spell, Ian Paige's focus shifts to the glaring incompetence of his chosen ally, Crown Prince Hayden Greenriver.

### Spoiler summary
Following his decisive victory over the 5th Prince Ragnar and the Ivory Tower master using a new cloning spell, Ian Paige's focus shifts to the glaring incompetence of his chosen ally, Crown Prince Hayden Greenriver. Reader commentary reveals a deep-seated doubt in Hayden's ability to rule, characterizing him as a lazy, childish, and irresponsible heir who treats his duties as a joke and relies too heavily on Ian. While some find him endearing or sympathize with his lack of confidence, the consensus is that he is unfit to be emperor, with many suggesting his sister, Princess Hailey, would be a more capable ruler. This has created a central conflict where Ian must support a "passive fool" over the "tyrant" Ragnar. In response, Ian has adopted the role of a "tutor from hell," initiating a strict and demanding "training arc" to force the reluctant prince to take his responsibilities seriously. This dynamic, which readers find both amusing and necessary, underscores Ian's pivotal role in the succession struggle. His success now depends not just on his own magical prowess, but on his ability to forge a worthy king out of a "playful idiot," a crucial step in his long-term plan for revenge against the man who betrayed him.

## Status
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- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #35](/series/the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06/chapter-35)
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