The Return of the 8th Class Mage — Chapter 26

Fans of **The Return of the 8th Class Mage - Chapter 26** were met with a major surprise this week: a time skip! And oh boy, did Ian make an impression. The overwhelming consensus? Our protagonist has grown up incredibly **hot** 🔥, with many comments gushing over his glow-up, especially his retained long hair! "Big win for 'Pretty Men with long hair' lovers today," indeed.

While the eye candy was appreciated, there was also a collective pang of sadness and "motherly" feelings 🥺 over missing Ian's childhood. Many readers wished they could have seen him grow up gradually, missing his cute outfits as a child. This time jump also sparked curiosity about other characters – Is Ian's mom okay? What about Douglas and his dad? Sir Oliver also garnered a lot of attention, with some playful marriage proposals! 😂

Beyond the aesthetics, readers are pondering the Crown Prince's suitability and expressing mild concern about Ian potentially showing off too much power, fearing a repeat of his past life's betrayals. Overall, **Chapter 26** left a big impact, leaving jaws on the floor and hearts aflutter, even with a few wistful looks back at little Ian.