The Useless 8th Prince

Respective Paths

“Why???”

Zack asked in surprise. Looking at Ciel with an expression of disbelief.

“Nothing. Bring him back. It's late, we're talking about tomorrow.”

“...”

Zack was silent. After a while, he sighed before carrying Vexia away leaving the room.

“Are you not too cold, My Lord?”

“Cold?” Ciel looked towards Isabella. “Maybe. But I also have a reason to do it.”

“You mean.”

“No need to discuss anymore.” Ciel shook his head lightly. “After cleaning this, you bus immediately rest.”

Looking at Ciel who got up and left the room, Isabella looked down politely.

“As you wish, Tuanku.”

...***...

In the afternoon, at the castle training ground.

“Are you sure you will do this?”

Standing opposite each other from the opposite side, Ciel who was wearing some light armor and carrying a katana stared at Zack.

On the other hand, Zack who was wearing a full plate of red armor and a great sword in his hand looked at Ciel with a sharp gaze.

“It's a challenge. If I can beat you, I'll stay.”

“Ya .. although it is less profitable for me.”

Ciel who was dressed more casually was a little mocking. The reason why Ciel said that was because he had to lower his strength to level 4 (end), like Zack level.

Actually Ciel himself was surprised by Zack's talent. Truly being at the mid demon level rivet at such an age. After all, despite having the fire variant magic talent, Zack did not possess a cheat level legendary skill like Ciel.

“It's true. Actually this is not fair,” said Zack while frowning.

“Not mean I have no advantage. Although the attack power, speed, or magic I lower to the same level as you Ciel said relax.

“But you accepted this duel right, Ciel?”

“Because it's already done, what can I do?” Ciel shrugged with an unconcerned expression.

“...”

Seeing how serious Zack was, Ciel let out a long sigh. He then shook his head lightly. Not expecting, his sebrono best friend could be that serious.

“Why should you do something silly like this, Zack?”

“...”

Realizing Zack was still in focus, Ciel smiled bitterly. He looked at Isabella who was about to become the referee.

“You can start anytime.”

“Good, Milord.” Isabella bowed respectfully.

After that, Isabella saw both difficult sides ready to face. He firmly said, “Start.”

Not yet had Isabella's voice faded, Zack immediately shot towards Ciel very quickly. The young man's eyes started to turn blue. Azure flame instantly enveloped his sword.

Ciel slightly bowed his body while holding the handle of the katana with an indifferent expression. By the time Zack got in front of him while swinging the fire-covered great sword, the young man casually pulled the katana from its sheath. Although it looked relaxed, its movements were so fast.

KLANG!

The katana blades shrouded in black flames collided with the great sword enveloped in blue flames. While Zack tries to outperform Ciel with a push impact plus a swing with two hands, Ciel twists his body while shaking his wrist.

With a relaxed but gentle movement, the heavy great sword instantly slammed onto the ground while Ciel had dodged to the side easily. Not missing the opportunity, he instantly made a piercing motion right into Zack's neck.

In response, Zack who was in a predicament instantly took off his sword and did a front roll. After rolling over, he immediately shot out a blue fireball from his left palm, eyeing Ciel's face.

Ciel casually cut through the fireball with his katana. However, just then Zack grabbed his sword and jumped back. The two looked at each other.

“Lumayan.” Ciel raised the corner of his lips. “Using trivial tricks to give time to pick up weapons.”

“Knight who lost his weapon is already considered a loser.” Zack grinned.

“Agot funny.” Ciel shrugged his shoulders. “Then I will play a small trick.”

After saying that, Ciel smiled amiably. But Zack immediately became the focus. Get ready for any moves Ciel might make.

The fire that enveloped Ciel's katana was blazing even more violently. But gradually it becomes thinner. Surprisingly, it made him feel even more dangerous. Zack squinted his eyes.

Compressing fire magic?

“Capture.”

Ciel immediately threw a katana as if he was throwing a spear. In the next instant, the katana shrouded in terrifying fire magic reached in front of Zack.

“You underestimated me, Ciel!”

Zack roared while slashing the katana with a great sword that was also covered in smoldering blue flames.

KLANG!

Although both attacks were strong, as they were only thrown, the katana was still defeated and thrown into the air while continuing to spin.

“With this you lose-”

Before Zack finished his words, he was surprised to see Ciel disappear from where he had stood before.

“Surprise.”

Hearing a voice from behind him, Zack was about to twist his body and slash. However, at that very moment, Ciel kicked behind Zack's knee and made him almost fall.

Zack forced himself to twist his body while slashing with one hand before falling over. But Ciel had moved to the side and then hit Zack's wrist. Make him release the great sword.

By the time Zack fell flat on the ground, he was about to instantly stand up. But Ciel immediately stepped on his chest.

With a friendly smile, Ciel caught the katana that had fallen spinning on top of him and smoothed it into Zack's neck.

“You lost.”

“...”

Zack is just him. Looking at her friend who was smiling leisurely without losing much energy, she felt somewhat depressed. In the end, the young man could only close his eyes in silence.

“Winner, Prince Luciel!”

After Isabella announced the winner, Ciel sheathed her katana and stopped stepping on Zack. The young man with a relaxed expression walked to the edge of the training field approaching Ariana.

“Towels and cold drinks, Dear.” Ariana approached Ciel like an obedient little lover.

After taking the towel and then wiping off his sweat, Ciel drank cold water with a satisfied expression. The young man then stroked Ariana's head.

“Thank you, Ariana.”

“That's my job, dear.”

While both spend time more leisurely, the other side is different. Vexia went straight to Zack and helped him sit down. With a worried expression, he immediately checked on Zack.

“Are you okay, Young Master Zack?”

Zack took off the helmet and threw it aside. With a bitter smile, he looked at Vexia.

“Sorry, I lost.”

“That's absolutely no problem, Young Master Zack. If you were calmer, the result would be different. You just get carried away.”

Zack patted Vexia's head while grinning.

“Do not worry. I'm doing fine. Next time, call me ‘Sayang’, okay?”

“B-Good Young Master-

I mean .. Darling.”

Looking at the timid Vexia, Zack laughed. He then stood up and walked over to Ciel with a grin on his face.

“Hey, Rivalku! What the fuck was that movement? Isn't that cheating? It was like a coward who was shooting tricks!”

Looking at Zack who was returning as usual, Ciel raised the corner of his lips.

“There really is something wrong with that? Isn't that wasting energy? As it were, should I fight with a smoldering spirit and bombard the enemy with a crazy attack?

The important thing is I won, right?”

Seeing that Ciel really fought with ‘style’, Zack was surprised. He then laughed.

“Hahaha! Damnit damnit! I really you fooled.”

Looking at Ciel's eyes, Zack smiled. He finally understood.

Is correct. I was wrong all along. I just follow people's paths.

Father .. Ciel ... I followed them and wasn't really on my own path.

The young man then muttered in a soft voice.

“Yes, everyone has their own way.”

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