The Useless 8th Prince

The Blackwood Forest's

“Do you already have what you want to do now?”

Ciel smiled as he looked at Zack.

Seeing his best friend's smile, Zack nodded. A sering full of confidence returned to his face.

“I already have my own goals. For now. I'll stay here for three days before returning.”

Ciel nodded lightly.

“Not a problem.”

“Thanks, Ciel”

...***...

Without feeling it, the days go back just like that.

It's been a week since Zack's departure. Ciel was busy continuing his life as usual. Everything started to go well with time. Like a machine. When all the gear is installed, the engine will run smoothly and normally.

Sitting in the study room while checking some documents, Ciel nodded in satisfaction. What Elena and Isabella did was truly amazing. With the help of the two, the training of the soldiers went more smoothly.

As for economic affairs, development can be said to be quite stable. The relationship with the five Viscounts regarding the seasonal tax was smooth, the construction in some cities such as Greenscale City, Black Orchid City, and Blackrock City was also smooth.

In addition, the construction of lodging in major cities within its territory has also begun. According to the plan, it will be finished before summer. At that moment, Shadow Moon was starting to be able to take charge. Once it is running, it will speed up the flow of incoming information. Arguably, the main supplier of information for Ciel.

Only, for now, Ciel had not had time to set up a free school in Black Lily City. Simple reason. Due to too many projects, the funds he had were arguably quite thin.

Huh ... really burn money.

Ciel massaged his forehead with a bitter expression.

Geck! Geck! Geck!

“Log.”

After Ciel said that, the door opened and a beautiful Succubus figure entered the room. The woman bowed to him politely.

“What's up, Isabella?”

“Letter for you, Mr.”

“Put it on the table. I will read it when I have time,” said Ciel casually.

“But .. according to the one delivered to me by the courier, both letters are arguably emergency.”

“Attributions?”

Ciel frowned. He then told Isabella to bring him a letter and read it in person.

Reading the first letter, Ciel smiled with relief. It was a letter sent by Savian. That person has actually found customers who are willing to subscribe to buy potions every month.

There are two nobles. The first was Ferel's father, Count Guldebell. The second was another Count under Duke Raevern.

“With this, the revenue stream should have risen steadily,” murmured Ciel.

Ciel then opened another letter. Not a letter from someone he knew. However, it is a report that can be considered quite important. It was an oddity that happened in the Blackwood Forest.

The Blackwood Forest itself was a strange and mysterious place. However, according to reports, there were strange movements in the area outside the Blackwood Forest.

Due to its vastness that could cover several major cities at once, Blackwood Forest itself was divided into several parts. It could be called the outer circle, the middle circle, the inner circle, and the center.

Of course, the deeper, the more dangerous the creatures that lived there were. On the other hand, on the outside, it is relatively safer. It should be like that …

“Demonic Beast gone crazy?” muttered Ciel with a serious look.

“Is there anything I can help you with, Sir?"

Seeing Ciel's serious expression, Isabella who was still standing at the side while waiting for the order asked. As long as he had not received the order, he would accompany Ciel and would not leave. Truly very loyal to perform every command his master wanted.

Asterious and Jean are in another town. Camellia and Ariana obviously cannot because they take care of the regional economy.

Ciel thought a bit hard before looking at Isabella.

Isabella is indispensable for organizing the three shadow divisions and Shadow Moon. Elena needed to organize the main division as well as supervise the area around Black Lily City. So …

“Shana should have fully recovered and started joint training with the troops in the shadow division, right?”

“True, Tuanku.” Isabella nodded politely.

“Then call Shana ... ah! Call Zenara too. I'll wait in the backyard.”

When the word Zenara was mentioned, Isabella was somewhat surprised. Confused as to why Ciel had it.

Zenara is the semi-heteromorph maiden name of the Centaur race.

When all five girls .. one Lamia, one Arachne, one Centaur, and two Harpies are in Black Lily Castle. Of course as master Ciel did not let them be idle.

Since the five of them had good talent, Ciel immediately trained to include them as members of the shadow division. However, they were treated somewhat differently by Ciel.

Although given rations such as food supplies, potions, and so on like all members of the shadow division, they were freer. The five girls did independent training because Ciel had yet to fully grasp the concept of a fitting exercise for any semi-heteromorph.

Despite the self-training, they also train hard because they do not want to disappoint Ciel. In addition, they were also assigned as Isabella's subordinates directly. So besides Jenny, Theodore's mother .. Isabella had five more direct subordinates.

For Lamia and Arachne, Ciel told the two to train and stand guard on the first floor of the back area of the castle's main building. Their job other than to practice is to keep people who intentionally or accidentally come close to the door leading to the basement.

For the two Harpies, Ciel told them to patrol and supervise the area around Black Lily City. Although Elena insisted on doing it herself, since the woman had another heavy duty and Ciel was not three, she ended up still ordering the two Harpies to help her.

For the Centaur girl, Zenara, Ciel's beginnings were confused. Centaur could indeed be considered a good heavyweight cavalry, only, Ciel felt Zenara would not be suitable if he had to train with other demons. So, he had her train independently in the backyard.

At first the girl was somewhat disappointed and felt useless. However, after learning that the girl has a hobby of caring for flowers, Ciel finally assigned Zenara to take care of the flower garden behind the main building of the castle. A place he often visits when relaxing. The girl agreed and became even more excited.

In a small building in the middle of a flower garden behind the main building of the castle.

In a place where he often relaxes to enjoy morning or afternoon tea, Ciel sits comfortably while looking at the four people in front of him.

Not three people, but four people.

They are Isabella, Shana, Zenara.

Staring at Theo, Ciel immediately turned his face towards Isabella. He couldn't help but ask, “What do you mean by this, Isabella?”

Isabella bowed respectfully.

“I'm sorry, Sir. I've tried to tell her to stay, but she insists on following.”

Hearing Isabella's reply, Ciel immediately looked at Theo. Looking at the boy, he felt strange. Somewhat confused, why the usually obedient child was really stubborn this time.

With a friendly smile, Ciel asked, “What's up, Theo?”

“Please take me to follow the mission, Mister!”

Hearing Theo's reply, Ciel blinked.

>> Connect.