# WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #37

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

## Chapter
- number: 37
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
The recent political triumph of Crown Prince Hayden Greenriver is revealed to be a masterfully orchestrated deception by Ian Paige. Reader commentary confirms that Ian was not physically present at the meeting, instead using a powerful puppet for a full week to guide the prince, a feat that showcases his immense magical stamina. This revelation leaves both the 5th Prince Ragnar and the Ivory Tower Master in a state of shock and humiliation, a moment readers found deeply satisfying. While Hayden's newfound confidence and competence are celebrated, with many finding his "golden retriever"-like enthusiasm endearing, there is a clear division in opinion. Some readers express concern over his continued dependence on Ian, questioning his ability to rule without constant guidance and contrasting his "spoonfed" position with Ragnar's perceived ambition. The successful gambit has elevated Hayden's standing but also created new dangers; the Tower Master's ominous reaction suggests he may have identified Ian's family as a weakness, and there are widespread fears for the Crown Prince's safety now that the ruse is exposed. Ian's strategy of empowering an ally has succeeded, but it has also escalated the conflict and revealed new vulnerabilities.
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### Safe teaser
The recent political triumph of Crown Prince Hayden Greenriver is revealed to be a masterfully orchestrated deception by Ian Paige.

### Spoiler summary
The recent political triumph of Crown Prince Hayden Greenriver is revealed to be a masterfully orchestrated deception by Ian Paige. Reader commentary confirms that Ian was not physically present at the meeting, instead using a powerful puppet for a full week to guide the prince, a feat that showcases his immense magical stamina. This revelation leaves both the 5th Prince Ragnar and the Ivory Tower Master in a state of shock and humiliation, a moment readers found deeply satisfying. While Hayden's newfound confidence and competence are celebrated, with many finding his "golden retriever"-like enthusiasm endearing, there is a clear division in opinion. Some readers express concern over his continued dependence on Ian, questioning his ability to rule without constant guidance and contrasting his "spoonfed" position with Ragnar's perceived ambition. The successful gambit has elevated Hayden's standing but also created new dangers; the Tower Master's ominous reaction suggests he may have identified Ian's family as a weakness, and there are widespread fears for the Crown Prince's safety now that the ruse is exposed. Ian's strategy of empowering an ally has succeeded, but it has also escalated the conflict and revealed new vulnerabilities.

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- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #37](/series/the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06/chapter-37)
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