The Useless 8th Prince

Reunite

“Stop, Lin-Ling, you-”

Before Marina finished her speech, the woman saw Ciel holding her daughter with both hands and then lifted her up. The woman immediately felt nervous. He immediately glanced at Asterious, but the Minotaur was only stunned with a silly expression on its face.

Unlike her expectations, Marina did not see Ciel injuring or hurting her daughter. Instead, the Prince instead carried his daughter with a gentle smile on his face. It was not at all like the nobles who were disgusted to be touched by the common people.

“Maybe next time,” said Ciel while stroking the little girl's head.

Lin-Ling was a bit disappointed but felt very happy being held gently by Ciel. Besides her mother, no one has ever carried her like that. In fact, his new ‘Papa’, could not carry it like that and just made himself sit on the Minotaur's shoulders.

That kind of thing is fun. It's just, it still feels different from the warmth of someone's embrace. Little Lin-Ling closed her eyes, leaning against Ciel's chest. The girl yawned, looking sleepy.

As Ciel gently stroked her head, the little girl slowly fell asleep in Ciel's arms. Carrying the little boy to such a sleep, Ciel smiled gently. She could not help but remember the time when her young self was trying to nurture her younger sister, Lilia.

“Why do you guys look like that?” ask Ciel.

Everyone who saw Ciel's gentle side shook their heads lightly. Unexpectedly, the figure dubbed the Marquis of Blackfield, the one who killed without blinking, had such a side.

Ciel walked casually into Black Orchid Castle while carrying Lin-Ling. Asterious, Moomo, and Marina followed him.

Just like in Greenscale City, the main building of Black Orchid Castle was completely used. All rooms are always cleaned. In terms of decoration, this castle is better than Greenscale Castle, but still worse than Black Lily Castle.

Greenscale Castle and Black Orchid Castle may be of similar size. Only, in terms of prosperity, the most fertile Greenscale area in the Blackfield region had more income.

The Black Orchid region alone had greater potential than Greenscale. Merely, people in this world and era like this had not thought too much about it.

For now, the Black Orchid area is also still focused on field cultivation. Although it was indeed important, to Ciel, it killed the potential of Black Orchid City. Simple reason.

First, there was a huge river that connected the various regions not only the Blackfield Region.

Second, rather than a staple crop as usual, it was better to use the water from the river to grow some low-grade medicinal plants that required a lot of clean water supply.

Third, the river is wide and deep. According to Ciel, it would be nice if you start freshwater fish farming that can improve nutrition in people's food and can also be sold.

Fourth, for the first reason, Black Orchid City should be able to be made as a big trading city if it made a port.

There are also several other reasons, but those are the most important reasons.

The problem is, rather than traveling through the river, most prefer a road trip. Not to mention, indeed in this world, traveling through rivers is more risky. Only, Ciel felt that using the river means faster than on land. Of course, the fastest is to use air means.

That kind of thing is very hard to do. Let alone using aerial means, taming a flying-type Demonic Beast that was large enough to transport people and items alone was extremely difficult. Of course the special case of Ciel and Elena could be considered an exception.

Arriving at the lounge, Ciel sat while still holding Lin-Ling. Actually he wanted to have the waiter take the little girl to the room. However, the tail of the little Melusine snake completely snared his hand. It doesn't seem like I want to let Ciel go.

Ciel was not at all irritated or angry. After all, it was only a child who did not understand anything. Scolding them for trivial reasons is not a good thing. Not to mention, the feelings of young children are more vulnerable. Such a thing may cause adverse effects on the child's psychology.

“You can sit,” said Ciel.

While Ciel was sitting while holding onto the slumbering Lin-Ling, on the long sofa opposite the table, it looked Asterious who was sitting between the two women. Although one looked like a bull standing on two legs and the other half a snake.

Seeing the three of them, Ciel secretly decided to go more often with one of his women. Only, if he went with one of the women, it was difficult to organize the work that had been given to them.

Now, Ciel is more relaxed because he is only special about taking care of important documents that require his approval. Three private areas matter, Ariana took care of it. As for the matters of the territory that the five Viscounts took care of, Camellia took care of it.

Moreover, the matter of the normal division was regulated by Elena. Shadow division issue, governed by Isabella. In essence, Ciel felt both happy and depressed because he had a capable woman by his side.

“For now, you guys I will be assigned to set up the Black Orchid area because I lack capable people under me. Take it easy, it's only until the end of spring.

After that, I will appoint Asterious to lead the Blackrock area. Not only you, Asterious, if it goes well . Jean will also be appointed as the leader of the Greenscale area.

“T-But Mr. .. someone like me? The nobleman? Not to mention setting the area, without the help of Mr. Kun, I can't even set my own schedule.”

Yeah ... At least you realize you're not smart.

Ciel agreed with Asterious's remark. Only, he shook his head lightly.

“Of course. This time Kun won't help you. He was Jean's father. The man, his wife, and his children will move to the Greenscale area and help Jean organize the region.”

“It ... it .. isn't that excessive, sir? Jean and Pak Kun are smart. His family is not worse either. Not to mention, Jean has six loyal subordinates.” Asterious said with an uncomfortable expression.

“ASTERIOUS!” exclaim Ciel.

Lin-Ling who was in Ciel's arms rubbed her eyes, waking up with a confused expression.

Ciel didn't notice that. He continued saying, “If you get into trouble and keep avoiding it, you will not thrive. After all, you are not alone either! You also have two women supporting you.”

“...” Asterious was silent.

“While both of them definitely don't have much experience in organizing regions, they can definitely help you. Not to mention ... don't you want to be a great father and be proud of your daughter? If you cry, just go back to the tribe and reflect back!”

Asterious looked up, looking at the figure of the little Lin-Ling who was looking at him with a puzzled expression. Hearing Ciel's words, the Minotaur felt its spirit burning even more.

“I understand, Sir!” asterious said firmly.

Ciel nodded in satisfaction when he heard Asterious's reply.

...***...

Two days later.

Ciel sits leisurely in the backyard while enjoying morning tea and seeing the beautiful view of the great river. Bored expression. In these two days, he had done many things.

At that moment, a young servant approached him and said, “There is a guest coming to see you, Mr.”

Hearing that, Ciel's eyes emitted a hint of mysterious luster. He then walked leisurely towards the front of the main building of the castle. There, there was already a horse carriage parked.

In front of the horse carriage, there appeared three figures who were no stranger to Ciel. They are Savian, Arla, and Runa.

“It's nice to see you guys are okay,” said Ciel with a sincere smile.

“Isn't it the opposite? Should I be happy to meet a hero like you, Prince Luciel?” Savian chuckled, while Arla and Runa nodded as polite greetings.

Ciel then looked to the figure of a short youth with brown hair. His figure was burly and looked quite fierce. It's just, he's a little short.

“This???” ciel looked at the young man.

“Don't joke like that, Prince Luciel. I was really hurt when I heard it.” The young man shook his head lightly with a bitter smile.

Hearing a familiar voice, Ciel blinked. Suddenly he looked at the figure of the young man in front of him and compared it to a round and greedy figure.

“You ... Ferel Guldebell?” ciel asked doubtfully.

Seeing the young man nod. Ciel felt his view of the world begin to collapse. Can't imagine that the old Ferel could be the figure of Ferel now.

>> Connect.