The Useless 8th Prince

Locked Down's

In the backyard of the castle building, Ciel stood quietly above the outdoor training ground. Seeing that almost all the places were colored in white, the young man closed his eyes.

It's winter, isn't it?

As Ciel thought, winter has come. Most trees look leafless, the snow that falls color the earth in white. At times like this .. Ciel feels the world is becoming calmer.

Simple reason. Many people prefer to stay in their homes. In addition to no modern sport like skiing or ice skating, at times like this, the world becomes more dangerous.

Unlike the demons that had piled up food in the previous autumn, most Demonic Beasts were not that smart. There are some who have the behavior to hoard winter food or go hibernating, but most do the opposite.

Because carnivores are unlikely to stockpile meat, while many herbivores do, the food chain becomes less balanced. Many carnivorous Demonic Beasts starved for lack of prey and eventually exited the forest in search of prey.

Such a thing was extremely dangerous for low-level demons. If they were to accidentally meet a dangerous Demonic Beast let alone starve, it was clear they would be a very delicious and nutritious meal.

Different from the nobles. Since most of them had relatively good levels, they instead made a hunting event. Yes ... as did the people in Ciel's previous life in the winter.

The difference, in this world there is no sniper once ‘dor’, animals will die. This world relied more on items like bows, and the ones Ciel considered severe .. it was rather trivial to defeat Demonic Beasts. Even with magic, it makes everything different.

Without magic, it was hard to imagine how someone with a small bow and arrow would kill a two-and-a-half-meter-high boar or deer. Not to mention if they met a horde of boars. Imagining death being trampled on by dozens of giant boars, it must have felt very insulting.

Opening his eyes, Ciel looked in a certain direction. Ariana and Elena wear winter clothes made of warm materials. In addition, they also held a bow in hand.

“Today is cooler. If it feels excessive, you can rest in the castle.”

“No, Dear. It is my duty to help you. Especially on exercises like this.” Ariana said without a change of expression.

"Me too,” added Elena.

What Ciel is doing now is learning the technique that about three weeks ago he chose. After some time of study, the young man actually felt the technique was a perfect fit for him.

On both sides of Ciel's waist, there were two beautiful black swords. Both of them resemble the typical Japanese sword in his previous life, the katana.

In fact, swords shaped like this were extremely rare in this world. According to the information that Ciel got, there was a kingdom in the east that did use this weapon.

Most katanas were stored in the imperial treasury because the people from the Royal Family did not match this type of weapon too well. But because it was a gift from the Marquis or Duke who had already bothered to give ‘unik’ weapons with high quality materials, as a reward, the item was stored in a treasure storage.

The reason why Ciel had it, was of course because he was stealing-

No. gabe. Rather than say ‘curi’, said ‘make’ less desirable goods more suitable. In other words, almost all katana in storage space ‘dirawat’ by Ciel.

Originally, Ciel had hoped to use it but there was no suitable technique. Not to mention, he was too lazy to train. So, it became his collection item.

Actually, the technique that Ciel learned this time should also not use a katana, but a short sword with wider blades. The reason is, wider blades are easier to use to fend off arrows or other projectiles. However …

‘Isn't this learning together? Adding a bit of focus in a tank doesn't matter, right?’

‘Again, this looks cooler. Who's the guy who doesn't want to be cooler if there's a chance?’

Yeah ... That kind of thing that's in Ciel's head.

What was surprising was, Ciel could actually use the katana more freely. Although it requires more concentration in fending techniques, the katana is also not without advantages. Its blade was extremely sharp, its simple and light form.plus the technique Ciel had learned, it became a faster and terrifying attack.

Something that targets instant murder!

“Good. We continue the exercise,” said Ciel relaxed while pulling the two katana.

Elena and Ariana's expressions instantly turned serious. The two took an arrow, pulled the bowstring while pointing at Ciel. The sound of arrows splitting the air sounded later.

Despite being directed to Ciel's fatal point, the young man still wore a bored expression. While waving the katana, the arrow was pushed aside easily.

Dozens of arrows came one by one. Ariana and Elena were always eyeing Ciel's vital point, but the young man casually parried her. Other than not dodging or even moving from his place, the bored and ogah-ogahan expression on Ciel's face left the two women frustrated.

At that time …

“Why do you keep doing that, Ariana? You are really looking for what is between my legs!” exclaimed Ciel with a grim expression.

While Elena was slightly red in embarrassment, Ariana tilted her head without changing her expression.

“Isn't that a fatal point for men? Wrong?”

“That's true, but ..”

Nevermind! It's hard to talk about this kind of shame.

Ciel felt a bit cold late on. He exhaled a long breath, making a clear puff of steam from his mouth. The young man felt lucky to have such good reflexes. If something happens to his ‘safety sky’ buffer stick, his future is definitely in danger.

“We finished training today. Get inside and rest for a while. After that, take a bath with warm water.”

“Good, Dear.”

“As you wish, Mr.”

After taking a shower and sitting in the workspace in casual clothes. Closing his eyes, he began to reminisce about some of the things that happened in his three weeks of physical training.

In the first week, 1000 push ups, sit ups, squats, and 100 kilometer runs.

In the second week, Ciel changed the portion to 500 times push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and 50 kilometers of running. Yes, rather than heavy .. the young man was rather lazy to do it.

In the third week, Ciel again changed the portion to 250 times push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and 25-kilometer runs.

At that moment, he had a dream.

Ciel dreams of defeating all the Generals of the Curses of Shadow in a 1 vs. 13 fight. The thing is, in a dream, he wears yellow clothes, white robes, shoes and red rubber gloves.

Worse, in a dream, Ciel feels that his hair is gone and can feel the breeze on the scalp. Other than being more handsome and there were two horns on the head.

When he woke up from the nightmare, Ciel immediately touched his head and felt relieved. Now, he was secretly thinking.

Do I really have to do this kind of training?

Geck! Geck! Geck!

The sound of knocking is heard. Ciel instantly says, “Masuk.”

After Ciel's words, Camellia's figure entered the room and walked over. Looking at Ciel, the girl nodded politely.

“Have the five Viscounts answered?” ask Ciel.

“Already, Milord. They agreed to your orders. However ... I am really confused, Mr.”

“Why? The reason I closed the entire region so as not to connect with other regions?” ask Ciel.

“Not. I understand that you have your own thoughts, My Lord. I will not argue or complain.

It's just ... Why bother killing all those who try to get in and out of your territory? Even a bird?”

Looking at the now more obedient and completely curious Camellia, Ciel suddenly withdrew her hand. Unprepared, the girl immediately fell into his arms. Camellia's face was instantly red.

Meanwhile, Ciel smiled mysteriously.

“Reason I locked region .. just wait. There will be interesting things in this winter.”

>> Connect.