# WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #65

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

## Chapter
- number: 65
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
Following Ian Paige's apparent brainwashing and public pledge of loyalty to his primary antagonist, Prince Ragnar, reader sentiment is a mix of emotional distress and firm conviction. The overwhelming majority of fans believe Ian is orchestrating an elaborate act, citing his strategic intelligence and a previously mentioned "Dragon Tear" necklace, which is believed to negate black magic. This theory suggests he is faking his submission to lower his enemy's guard, a tactic he has used before. While readers anticipate Ian's eventual triumph, their commentary is dominated by intense frustration with Crown Prince Hayden Greenriver. He is widely condemned as an incompetent, emotionally weak, and stagnant character unfit to rule. Fans criticize his prolonged grief and inaction, arguing his failure to lead created the power vacuum that allowed the current crisis to unfold. Many express that he is a "damsel in distress" who has not earned the throne, with some suggesting his sister, Hailey, would be a more capable ruler. Although a minority hopes this perceived betrayal will finally catalyze Hayden's development into a worthy leader, most doubt there is enough time left in the story for such a significant change.
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### Safe teaser
Following Ian Paige's apparent brainwashing and public pledge of loyalty to his primary antagonist, Prince Ragnar, reader sentiment is a mix of emotional distress and firm conviction.

### Spoiler summary
Following Ian Paige's apparent brainwashing and public pledge of loyalty to his primary antagonist, Prince Ragnar, reader sentiment is a mix of emotional distress and firm conviction. The overwhelming majority of fans believe Ian is orchestrating an elaborate act, citing his strategic intelligence and a previously mentioned "Dragon Tear" necklace, which is believed to negate black magic. This theory suggests he is faking his submission to lower his enemy's guard, a tactic he has used before. While readers anticipate Ian's eventual triumph, their commentary is dominated by intense frustration with Crown Prince Hayden Greenriver. He is widely condemned as an incompetent, emotionally weak, and stagnant character unfit to rule. Fans criticize his prolonged grief and inaction, arguing his failure to lead created the power vacuum that allowed the current crisis to unfold. Many express that he is a "damsel in distress" who has not earned the throne, with some suggesting his sister, Hailey, would be a more capable ruler. Although a minority hopes this perceived betrayal will finally catalyze Hayden's development into a worthy leader, most doubt there is enough time left in the story for such a significant change.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Return of the 8th Class Mage #65](/series/the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06/chapter-65)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-return-of-the-8th-class-mage-125a06

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