The Useless 8th Prince

Best and Worst

Some time just passed.

Without Ciel noticing, the yellow color began to color the edges of the leaves. The combination of green and yellow colors is clearly visible. In addition to being a beautiful sight, it also conveys the message that autumn is coming soon.

Unlike the characters in the story that Ciel read in his previous life who always had problems at all times, he could feel a period of calm. Yes ... period when he can live the days normally without having to deal with many problems.

Sensing the wind that was starting to blow faster than usual, Ciel closed his eyes while pondering. Realizing that Camellia would not wake up soon, she finally made a decision. The young man had to leave his territory and return to the Royal Capital.

To that end, Ciel summoned the entire subordinates directly under him then discussed many things with them. In addition to spending time with them, he also gave orders. Rather than a command, it was more precisely a request.

A request to protect Blackfield County when he's not here.

Sitting atop the castle while gazing at the entire landscape of Black Lily City and the vast green land around it, Ciel raised the corner of his lips. Without feeling it, he actually considered this place to be home. The place where he will return.

I don't know why, I feel like I'm leaving long enough this time.

Thinking of his premonition that rarely missed, actually Ciel felt a bit hesitant to leave. But another hunch also said that he had to leave.

Going long enough to face something uncertain or waiting here to regret what will happen? Really a bad situation.

Ciel smiled bitterly. He got up before jumping down. Using gravity magic to lighten the weight of his body, the young man floated slowly downward calmly.

After his foot stepped on the ground, Ciel then walked towards the cage. Not fast or slow, but relaxed and stable. While observing the surroundings, he let out a long sigh.

Greeting Deschia, Ciel then stroked the black Wyvern's head before climbing onto his back.

“Let's go, Deschia.”

...***...

After the journey was quite tiring, Ciel who was riding on Deschia's back saw the Royal Capital being so prosperous.

“At last we got to this place, Deschia.”

Pulling the rope, Ciel had Deschia descend from above the clouds to the city gate. Through a special path made for the nobles to pass by, he showed his emblem before entering the city without delay.

Unlike the last time Ciel came, he chose to do so with a bit of formality. After passing through the street and attracting the attention of many people, the young man finally reached the gate of the Imperial Palace.

Passing through the gates of the Imperial Palace, Ciel directly directed Deschia towards the Northern Palace.

In front of the gate of the Northern Palace, the knights with full silver-colored armor saluted in unison.

“Welcome home, Prince Luciel!”

“Thank you for your welcome.”

Ciel smiled lightly. Although he knew that it was only a formality, he also had to respect the knights who dedicated themselves to the Northern Palace, where his mother was.

After putting Deschia into the cage, Ciel entered the Northern Palace. Passing through the front door, he saw three figures who had been waiting for him there. They are Queen Lilith, Princess Julia, and Princess Lilia.

“Welcome home, Ciel.”

Queen Lilith smiled gently. Meanwhile, Princess Julia nodded lightly and Princess Lilia.

What's wrong with that little girl? Why look at me with that kind of expression? Is he in his time?

The corner of Ciel's lips twitched. Shaking lightly, the young man immediately approached his mother then bowed politely as a formality.

“Your son is home, Mother. You should not have to welcome my arrival like this.” Ciel smiled bitterly.

As a prince, Ciel still did not particularly like such formality. But since it was an obligation, he couldn't avoid it either.

“No. I feel like it's going to be a long journey. So don't want to bring her along. Blackfield is safe now. Better he stay there.”

Ciel did not lie to his mother at all. Just say honestly and casually.

“Hm?” Queen Lilith looked slightly surprised. “Your gut feeling is still so good, Ciel. Maybe you can always escape the pursuit of the guards because of that.”

Hearing the praise and insinuations from his mother, Ciel smiled bitterly. He recalled the time where he always ran away and disappeared during training. When the practice hours were over, he would appear out of nowhere just like that. Typical bad boys in general.

Seeing Ciel speechless on the spot, Queen Lilith again said, “Go get some rest. I'll discuss everything later.”

“Good.”

Returning to his room, Ciel who was about to change clothes saw the door open. Looking at the figure of Lilia standing before the door, the corner of her lips twitched.

“Do you not know how to knock on the door, Lilia?” ask Ciel.

“Hmph! It's your fault for not locking the door, Brother Ciel.”

Seeing her younger sister growing bolder and bolder, Ciel really had to be unable to say what.

“What's up?” ask Ciel.

“Why don't you just die?”

Lilia's question made Ciel raise his eyebrows. “What do you mean by saying such a thing?”

“Nearly died at the hands of the General of the Curses of Shadow. Back against those lunatics some time later. You always make your mother anxious! Why don't you just go home? Why are you so stubborn? Don't you think how your mother worries about you?

The stubborn slacker! Selfish! Shitty!”

Looking at Lilia who was speaking in an almost shouting tone plus an angry expression, Ciel did not reply at all. The young man also knew that the younger brother was actually worried about him.

Ciel walked up to his sister and hugged the girl tightly. A gentle as well as guilty expression was engraved on the handsome face of the young man.

“Sorry,” said Ciel slowly.

“Stupid!”

“Sorry.”

“Egois!”

“Sorry.”

“You ... hmph!”

Lilia snorted with an angry expression. But his body was honest. The girl immersed herself into Ciel's embrace. Hugged tightly and did not let go.

From childhood Lilia became a follower of Ciel. To the girl, her brother was a great figure and more mature than children his age. Always reply calmly and do not lose patience in dealing with problems. To him, Ciel was like a hero figure he wanted to example and follow.

Only, there was a day where everything changed. The sister who always considered Lilia great got the stamp as ‘sampah’. He insists on not believing, but Ciel's attitude that starts to move away from everyone makes him finally only able to accept that reality. Coupled with the words of the people who told her to stay away from Ciel, the relationship between the two became increasingly tenuous.

By the time Ciel was sent to a faraway place, Lilia was the one who was the most against him. However as a princess who was not very considered and had no voice, she could do nothing. The girl vividly recalled Ciel's lonely back before boarding the horse carriage the day she left the Northern Palace.

Hearing the figure of Ciel who turned out to be a genius, Lilia became very happy. Hearing the news when Ciel's life was in danger, the girl felt frightened and worried. After all, for Lilia …

Ciel is the best brother and the worst.

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