"Junior, you shouldn’t hate learning," Lee Han said.

"Eugh…"

"Studying is for your own good. It’s nice and easy here, right? At Einroguard, it’ll be worse. If you fail your exams, you’ll end up in the Punishment Room!"

That’s a ridiculous lie, Alsikl thought, cringing inwardly.

Of course, he agreed that the barbarian needed some education—especially about noble etiquette and respect, things essential for a family like the Pengerin. But who would fall for such an obvious bluff?

"I don’t want the Punishment Room…"

"Good, then let’s study."

Wait… that worked?!

Just as the studying began, there was a faint …