Summary
Read The Lazy Aristocrat Akumade Taidana Akuyaku Kizoku; あくまで怠惰な悪役貴族; The Lazy and Villainous Aristocrat
Luke, the indolent younger son of a notorious duke, leads a life of leisure until an unforeseen revelation about his destiny forces him into action. Determined to escape his grim future, he dedicates himself to securing a tranquil marriage and delving into arcane studies—all in pursuit of a quiet, carefree existence. Ironically, despite his efforts to avoid trouble, he finds himself entangled in a relentless series of chaotic predicaments. Each attempt to maintain his peaceful, lazy lifestyle only drags him deeper into unforeseen complications. The more he strives for simplicity, the more complex his life becomes, leaving him exasperated yet unable to retreat. His journey is a paradoxical blend of ambition and lethargy, where his desire for rest is constantly thwarted by the universe’s whims. Whether through fate or sheer misfortune, Luke’s path is anything but the uneventful retreat he envisioned. His story unfolds as a comedic yet frustrating struggle against forces determined to disrupt his idyllic plans. No matter how hard he works to avoid it, turmoil seems to follow him like an unshakable shadow. In the end, his quest for peace becomes an endless cycle of effort and exhaustion, proving that even the laziest aristocrat can’t outrun destiny.