# WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #64

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

## Chapter
- number: 64
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
Following Crown Prince Hayden's grief-induced paralysis after the assassination of Sir Paul, Ian Paige was forced to abandon his strategy of empowering allies and take direct action against Prince Ragnar and his formidable Dragonian ally. The current chapter culminates in a dramatic cliffhanger where Ian appears to have been brainwashed, pledging loyalty to Ragnar. This development has ignited intense debate among readers, with the overwhelming majority believing Ian is orchestrating an elaborate act. This theory is primarily supported by the existence of a "Dragon Tear" necklace, mentioned in a previous chapter, which is said to absorb black magic. Fans speculate Ian is faking his submission to lower his enemy's guard, drawing parallels to a similar tactic he used against the former Tower Master. Further evidence cited is that Ian's eyes do not show the red tint characteristic of other brainwashing victims. While a minority of readers express genuine concern that he may be truly enthralled, the prevailing sentiment is one of high anticipation for Ian's "TA..DA moment," where his deception will be revealed, leading to the ultimate downfall of the "crazy bastard" Ragnar.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Ian pretends to be brainwashed by Ragnar to lower his guard, though he is briefly affected by black magic.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following Crown Prince Hayden's grief-induced paralysis after the assassination of Sir Paul, Ian Paige was forced to abandon his strategy of empowering allies and take direct action against Prince Ragnar and his formidable Dragonian ally.

### Spoiler summary
Following Crown Prince Hayden's grief-induced paralysis after the assassination of Sir Paul, Ian Paige was forced to abandon his strategy of empowering allies and take direct action against Prince Ragnar and his formidable Dragonian ally. The current chapter culminates in a dramatic cliffhanger where Ian appears to have been brainwashed, pledging loyalty to Ragnar. This development has ignited intense debate among readers, with the overwhelming majority believing Ian is orchestrating an elaborate act. This theory is primarily supported by the existence of a "Dragon Tear" necklace, mentioned in a previous chapter, which is said to absorb black magic. Fans speculate Ian is faking his submission to lower his enemy's guard, drawing parallels to a similar tactic he used against the former Tower Master. Further evidence cited is that Ian's eyes do not show the red tint characteristic of other brainwashing victims. While a minority of readers express genuine concern that he may be truly enthralled, the prevailing sentiment is one of high anticipation for Ian's "TA..DA moment," where his deception will be revealed, leading to the ultimate downfall of the "crazy bastard" Ragnar.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #64](/series/the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06/chapter-64)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06

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