The Useless 8th Prince

Are You Really My Son?

Next day.

“Jadi ... what do you want to say? It's very rare until you're willing to meet this one.”

In a small, enclosed room that was similar to an office but very luxurious, two people were sitting face to face. To be more precise, one person was watching the other.

“Uhuk! Wait a minute, Your Majesty. Let me finish this first.”

Hearing his father's question, Ciel who was busy eating his snacks almost choked. Seeing the corner of his father's lips twitch, the young man ignored him. He was busy eating chips made from premium fruits imported from the next kingdom.

Forget the others! These kinds of things .. I have to finish first.

“Luciel ..”

Hearing Emperor Julius call out, Ciel swallowed what was in his mouth before replying, “Wait a moment, Your Majesty. I'll finish it faster.”

Faster? Where's the ethics of eating that, son? It's true I'm your father. But ... You can't be too much, right?

The corner of Emperor Julius' lips twitched. He looked at the youngest son with a complicated expression. After all, Ciel's nature was completely different from her assertive and dignified self or her mother who was so smart, kind, as well as cheerful.

Silent, anti-social, hides things, rebels, stingy eater, and slackers.

I don't think my mom or dad is like that? Or maybe .. such in-laws?

Quietly Emperor Julius imagined his father and late mother. Then, he recalled the figure of the in-laws who were in a very distant place. Since the old man from his side or Lilith's side was both quite mysterious, Emperor Julius could only sigh deeply and complain in his heart.

Could it be that the vices of the predecessors were gathered in that one small body? Really shit?

Ignoring Emperor Julius who was looking at him with a complicated expression, Ciel who finished the food on the table looked satisfied. Wiping the stain on the corner of his lips with a handkerchief, his originally somewhat careless expression returned to being calm and quite dignified. If he does not see with his own eyes, the father does not believe the quiet figure in front of him is a glutton who likes to spend treats.

“So ... Why did you come to Dad, Luciel?”

“Actually there is something I want to ask for, Your Majesty.” Ciel said with a serious expression.

“Oh? Is it a duel with Victor?” Emperor Julius raised his eyebrows. Looking at the son with a suspicious expression.

“No. That's not. About duels or something, you can forget the unimportant thing.” Ciel shook his head lightly.

Not important? You really ignore your brother like that? Didn't you know that if he was so neglected, his heart must have been hurt?

Seeing the youngest son ignoring the 3rd Prince as if it was nothing, Emperor Julius once again fell silent. He really did not understand what was on the head of the boy in front of him. The man could only go back to asking.

“Then what do you need from Dad, Luciel? By the way ... This is not a formal event and is not in public, you can call me as usual.”

Looking at his father's sincere expression, Ciel who initially looked solemn leaned back on the chair with a lazy and comfortable expression. The young man let out a long breath before explaining.

“To be honest, I don't want to bother coming to the Imperial Palace to meet you personally, Father. But I have no choice. After much thought, I still can't solve this problem.”

“Oh?”

Emperor Julius was surprised. It was not usually the lazy youngest son but the genius asked the things contained in the book. Even without him noticing, the boy was hiding well and had a lot of understanding of magic. Didn't expect that Ciel could also encounter such an obstacle.

Not waiting for long, Ciel waved his hand. A black spear with a jade-colored blade plus a fine engraving typical of the golden-colored eastern continent appeared in his hand. A cyan-colored aura enveloped the entire spear, emitting a strong sensation as well as a gentle one like the flow of water.

Yep. It was an artifact he had obtained from Vesperr.

“Artifak with dragon soul in it?” Emperor Julius raised his eyebrows with a surprised expression.

“True, Dad. You must know, this kind of thing has blood restrictions to use and unlock its entire potential. Of course it can be used by force, but it consumes a lot of physical energy and mana.”

Using it forcefully? Are you kidding me? Such a thing requires tremendous physical strength to achieve it. Waitaminute!

Emperor Julius looked at Ciel with a shocked expression. Meaning, the youngest son who looked meek in front of him had a monster-like physique. He immediately looked at Ciel with a serious expression.

“Tell Daddy, Luciel. Be honest! What are the skills you have?”

Seeing his father's serious expression, Ciel smiled bitterly. Seeming depressed, he finally said slowly. Mumbled so slowly.

“Elemental Lord, Gravity Manipulation, and Abyssal Tempered Body.”

Ciel is acting really well. He mentioned a skill that was almost similar but a rank lower than his legendary skill. The young man also knew, every skill he mentioned was so rare and powerful. Having one of them is already considered a small miracle.

“Elemental Lord .. same as Maria's. The power of the ancestors of the Black Sun Empire. Abyssal Tempered Body .. same as father-in-law. The power of that imperial ancestor. Gravity Manipulation .. skill that comes accidentally with luck.” Emperor Julius muttered softly.

Gazing at his son who had a bad attitude gathered from many previous generations, Emperor Julius looked complicated. All the bad attitudes were passed down to him, but all the strong and rare skills were also passed down to him. Really unbelievable stuff.

“Elemental Lord .. It is fitting that Maria would accept you as her disciple.” Emperor Julius smiled wryly. “So, do you also master all elemental magic like Maria, Luciel?”

“Not everything.” Ciel shook his head lightly. “I don't have enough place and time. So I only mastered the magic of darkness, lightning, wind, and fire well. As for ice and water magic, it was rather bad. Earth magic ... I have absolutely no interest. It looks less cool.”

Less cool? Many people want to master any magic but cannot do it without talent. As for you, you have a chance to master the entire elemental magic but are unwilling to learn because it doesn't look cool?

Also, the reason you didn't master the whole magic was definitely not because of the lack of time. Don't lie! You are just lazy and use a lot of time to lie down casually like a fool! Damnit damnit!

Despite looking calm on the surface, Emperor Julius cursed in his heart. He felt a strange sensation in his mind. As an emperor, the man was proud to have such an outstanding descendant. Yet looking at the boy who was leaning on the padded chair with a lazy expression .. he did not know how to describe his own feelings.

“Why did you hide it all this time? Other than your father and teacher, who knows?”

“No.” Ciel said relax.

“Daddy Jawab, Luciel. Why are you hiding it? If you say, your grandfather will definitely prevent people from hurting you. You don't need to be afraid.”

“Of course I was afraid of being poisoned by envy or being killed before growing up.” Ciel shrugged his shoulders. “While to request grandfather protection. You must be kidding, Dad. Instead of protecting me, grandfather will definitely teach me a good lesson. Practice many things endlessly and lose freedom. Work like a horse? Just be right. I don't want.”

Eh? So selfish?

The corner of Emperor Julius' mouth twitched again. Now he was beginning to doubt.

Luciel ... are you really my son?

>> Connect.