The Useless 8th Prince

Strange Situation

Ten days later, in a village close to the outer area of Blacwood Forest.

Ciel and the group finally arrived. After a long trip, the young man was quite bored. Down from the carriage followed by Shana and Theodore, Ciel immediately became the center of attention.

“Welcome to our village, Prince Luciel. It's an honor to see you come personally to a remote place like this.”

The old village chief greeted Ciel with a face of astonishment and shock. It seemed like a wonder because Ciel was willing to bother coming to a remote area.

The reason he had come was certainly because of the Viscount who was managing this area. Despite investigating, the man said that the forest was as usual, looking normal. Merely, after he returned, the Demonic Beast attack re-occurred.

There's no sign of anything. Despite the surveillance, there was no change in the forest. The attack of the beast happened suddenly. It came and passed quickly, but it took a lot of casualties.

What was feared was, a large-scale Demonic Beast attack would suddenly appear and attack several other villages and small towns in the vicinity. The thing that takes a lot of casualties at once harms like it is really undesirable.

Therefore, the Viscount asked Ciel for help. Although it was a bit afraid of being considered useless, it was better than making a fatal mistake. If until there was a wave of Demonic Beasts that harmed and took a lot of casualties, Viscount was sure Ciel would not hesitate to behead him on the spot.

“Can we rest first?” Ciel said with a bored expression.

He was so bored sitting inside the horse carriage like a silly person. Although it was slower, inevitably he had to do it because it brought Shana, Theo, Zenara, and 20 horsemen from the main division. Of course, it could be considered an exercise for them.

Actually Ciel could have come by himself sooner. He might be able to solve the problem sooner then go home soon. It was just that, the young man understood, if he did everything himself .. The knights would only be a display and would not flourish.

Such a thing would harm itself in the event of a large-scale war.

“Of course, My Lord. But before this old slave apologizes if the place is really what it is and does not match your expectations.”

“Continue.”

The village chief then escorted them to the largest house in the village which was next to the village chief's house. The house was made with red bricks. It looks pretty even simple.

The place could be considered the official office for the officers who take taxes every season. It is always cleaned and maintained properly, when it is used only two to three days a month.

“Pardon this old slave if the place is too simple, Milord.”

“It's okay.” Ciel looks relaxed.

As a person who had lived in modern times, Ciel did not have as much rejection with ordinary buildings or ordinary food as the children of nobles in general.

“Then this old slave excuse me. If you have a request, you can get the knight to summon this old slave, My lord.”

“En.” Ciel nodded briefly.

After the village chief left, Ciel had the knights rest after taking care of their horses. Meanwhile, he himself summoned Theo, Zenara, and Shana.

After the three faced in front of him, Ciel invited them to take a walk around the village

Although feeling a bit strange, the three accompanied Ciel on a leisurely walk while enjoying the fresh air and the countryside scenery. Looking at the fertile farmland, Ciel nodded in satisfaction. It seemed that the effort he had put in the previous year had produced something good.

“We will go to the forest,” said Ciel casually while walking towards the forest in the south of the village.

Arriving in the forest and walking on the path that loggers or hunters usually use, Ciel frowned. The forest is too quiet. Indeed, there were usually not many animals or Demonic Beasts in the outer parts of the forest.

But ... it was too quiet.

“Why are the people who came before not aware of this? Has it not been long since become more and more quiet?” Ciel muttered softly. He looked around while observing. “If true. Why did the beasts and Demonic Beasts disappear from this area?”

“Does this look weird, Mister?” ask Theo who doesn't have much experience.

“This forest is too quiet. Very abnormal.” Shana who used to live in the Abyssal Barbarian tribe is more sensitive and aware of the environment.

Ciel looked towards the sky which started to turn orange. Realizing that evening was coming soon, he immediately ordered a retreat.

“For now, we return first.”

“Good, Master!” answer them in unison.

Returning to the temporary residence, Ciel immediately took a bath and changed into casual clothes. When he came out, the villagers who had previously cooked at the village chief's house brought a lot of food to where he was staying. Make a feast as a celebration of their arrival.

Ciel sitting on a large piece of wood did not change his expression. He looked at the people partying, the knights drinking with the villagers, and the beautiful village girls dancing around the campfire with blank expressions. Seeing the knights who were swept away in the party atmosphere, Ciel shook his head lightly.

They're still too careless. Really don't suspect anything. Looks like I have to get them through harder training.

Ciel raised the corner of his lips. Although he had realized there was nothing strange about the villagers, a vigilance was still a must have. If you're sick, who knows if you were poisoned?

“Luckily the villagers are nice and friendly,” muttered Ciel.

After partying until late at night and all returned to sleep. Ciel who was closing her eyes in her room suddenly opened her eyes. Replacing the nightgown in casual clothes but carrying a katana around his waist, he walked out of the house.

Ciel walked towards the south of the village, towards the forest alone. Sure enough, until at the outskirts of the forest he saw some other silhouettes.

Before, during the party, Ciel felt that someone was playing some kind of musical instrument that sounded like a flute from the forest. It seemed that the voice was calling her, or at least.

Looking at the few silhouettes in front of him, Ciel looked somewhat astonished.

“Wah wah wah .. I wonder. Soldiers from the Centaur tribe actually called me to come?” ciel said with a smile on his face.

Is correct. In front of him were six Centaurs, five men and a woman. Each of them used a battle suit made from the skin of a certain Demonic Beast that had been processed.

Hearing Ciel's words, one of the Centaurs who seemed to be the leader of the group approached Ciel.

“Our tribal chief would like to meet you, Prince Luciel.”

Seeing them know him, Ciel looked a little surprised. The corners of his lips were getting bigger.

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