Reformation of the Deadbeat Noble

About Reformation of the Deadbeat Noble

Haunted by the sudden death of his mother, young nobleman Airen Parreira retreats into endless sleep to escape his grief, only for a strange dream of an unknown swordsman to alter the course of his life forever. Having witnessed his mother die before his eyes, Airen carries a deep trauma that drives him away from the waking world. Rather than confront the weight of his loss or the duties expected of his station, he spends his days shut away in bed, seeking refuge in slumber where his painful reality cannot reach him. As time passes, Airen's refusal to leave his room becomes common knowledge among the people around him. Servants and onlookers alike mock his behavior behind his back and openly jeer at his lack of ambition, branding him with the derisive nickname of the lazy lord. Despite the constant whispers and scorn that follow his name, Airen pays no mind to how others judge him and feels no desire to mend his ways. Day after day, his existence remains completely stagnant, defined by apathy and deliberate isolation from the world outside his chambers. Neither the disappointment of observers nor the mockery aimed at his reputation can persuade him to abandon the quiet safety of sleep. Resigned to his withdrawal, he fully intends to continue drifting through his youth without purpose or change. That routine shatters when Airen falls into an unusual dream featuring a mysterious swordsman. Though the identity of the man in his vision is unknown to him, the vivid encounter lingers sharply in his mind even after his eyes open. Stirred by what he has seen in his sleep, Airen awakens to find himself standing at a sudden crossroads. Driven by the lingering impression of that dream, the boy everyone dismissed as a hopeless idler begins to step away from his old habits. Leaving behind thebed that served as his sanctuary for so long, Airen sets out on a completely new path that turns the trajectory of his life upside down.

Alternative titles

The Lazy Lord Masters the Sword / 나태 공자, 노력 천재 되다 / The Lazy Lord, Becomes a Genius of Hard Work / The Lazy Prince Becomes a Genius of Hard Work / The Lazy Lord Becomes a Hardworking Genius / Lazy Lord Masters the Sword / Deadbeat Noble / Natae Gongja, Noryeok Cheonjae Doeda / RDN / 怠惰公子、努力の天才になる / 懒惰少爷的觉醒 / 懶惰公子成長記 / Der faule Lord meistert die Schwertkunst / Der träge Lord wird zum Genie / От нерадивого аристократа до усердного гения / Реформация дворянина-неудачника / اللورد الكسول يتقن السيف / إصلاح النبيل الكسول / Cải Tổ Quý Tộc Lười Biếng / Quý Tộc Lười Biếng Trở Thành Thiên Tài / Reformation des Nobles Paresseux / Le Seigneur Paresseux Maîtrise L'Épée / Reformación de un noble que no cumple / El Lord Perezoso Domina la Espada / Reforma del noble vago / El Principe Perezoso Se Convierte En Un Genio / Reforma do Nobre Vacilão / O Senhor Preguiçoso Domina a Espada / Reforma de um Nobre Caloteiro / Signore Pigro Padroneggia la Spada / Tembel Soylunun Değişimi / Pemalas yang Menjadi Jenius / Kebangkitan Bangsawan Pemalas / ชีวิตพลิกผันของลอร์ดผู้เกียจคร้าน / Lenivý princ sa stáva géniom / गैर-जिम्मेदार जमींदार का सुधार / The Lazy Prince Becomes A Genius / A Superação do Nobre Vagabundo / Reformation of the Deadbeat Noble The Lazy Lord Masters the Sword Der faule Lord meistert die Schwertkunst Reformation of the Deadbeat Noble The Lazy Prince Becomes a Genius 나태 공자 / 노력 천재 되다

Status

Ongoing

Genres

ActionFantasyWebtoons

Theme

Fantasy

Type

Manhwa

Artist

Doip,, Lee Deung Byeol

Released

2021

Chapters

172

First chapter

Chapter 1

Latest chapter

Chapter 168 · Nov 14, 2026

Released

Sep 19, 2026

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Characters

• A

  Airen Farreira

  Main character

  The eldest son of the noble Farreira family who spends years sleeping to escape the trauma of witnessing his mother's death. Inspired by a vivid dream of a tireless swordsman, he picks up a sword for the first time to change his life.

• I

  Illia Lindsay

  Supporting character

  A gifted young swordswoman from the prestigious Lindsay family who trains at the Krono Swordsmanship Academy. Disciplined and accomplished, she becomes one of Airen's closest peers and rivals in swordplay.

• B

  Brett Lloyd

  Supporting character

  A young nobleman and skilled swordsman studying at the Krono Swordsmanship Academy alongside Airen. Though initially proud of his noble standing, he trains earnestly to prove his worth with the blade.

• J

  Judith

  Supporting character

  A fiery red-haired trainee from a humble background who hones her skills at the Krono Swordsmanship Academy. Blunt and fiercely competitive, she relies on raw determination to keep pace with her noble peers.

• K

  Kiril Farreira

  Supporting character

  Airen's younger half-sister who cares deeply about her brother's well-being despite his years of withdrawal. She wholeheartedly supports his sudden decision to begin training.

• H

  Harun Farreira

  Supporting character

  Airen's father and the head of House Farreira. Patient and protective, he continues to look after his eldest son through years of isolation and quietly supports his newfound resolve.

• I

  Ian

  Supporting character

  The master of the Krono Swordsmanship Academy and a renowned swordsman. Recognizing Airen's earnest dedication, he invites the young lord to train at his academy.

• L

  Lulu

  Supporting character

  A mysterious talking cat skilled in sorcery who crosses paths with Airen early in his journey. Intrigued by the young swordsman's willpower, Lulu offers to guide him in mental training.