The Useless 8th Prince

Really Unendurable

“Jadi ... do you intend to keep that a secret?”

Hearing Emperor Julius' question, Ciel nodded gently.

“Until when?” ask Emperor Julius.

“Until there is not a single thing in the world that could threaten my life.” Ciel replied casually while nodding with an indifferent expression. “Again, saving more trump cards is good.”

“Hiding too much is also not a good thing.” Emperor Julius shook his head lightly.

“Then, Father. If you see a child in the enemy stronghold, maybe it is from another kingdom that has extraordinary talent and can threaten you, what will you do?”

“...”

Emperor Julius was silent. He understood what Ciel meant. Only, the man felt his son was being too careful. Even the boy kept everything a secret from his own family. That made Emperor Julius, as his father, a little disappointed.

“Forget it, Dad. You should assume I am a little devil with black fire magic, gravity, and have a slightly better physique.” Ciel smiled gently. “Also, sorry for disappointing you, mom, and grandpa. As a junior, this kind of thing is actually not worth doing. I may be suffering from paranoia. I feel like I have to keep everything myself. If not, I will be worried about danger. This son wishes Dad could understand.”

Sighing deeply, Emperor Julius closed his eyes for a moment. Trying her best not to get carried away, she nodded lightly.

“I will keep everything secret from mom, grandpa, and everyone. However, if the Black Sun Empire is in danger. As Emperor, I hope you will show all your strength to defend this place.”

“I refuse.” Ciel said firmly, making Emperor Julius speechless.

“...”

“Not for this empire. After all, too many nobles are corrupt and disgusting. I don't like them. If I show all the power, it is not for the empire, but …

For my family and loved ones.”

After a long silence, Emperor Julius finally approved of Ciel. He did not force his son to adopt patriotism or anything like that. He also did not force Ciel who had extraordinary talent to become the next emperor. Emperor Julius realized, as a father, it was not a good thing to curb his son and daughter.

Many roads in the future. If they want to make their way, as parents, their job is to support them. Whereas when they are confused and worried about not knowing what to do, the task of parents is to show the way.

Judging and telling children to be what they want is not the solution.

“Lain times, if you need Father's help, just say.” Emperor Julius said with a gentle expression.

“Then ... I want money, Dad!”

Looking at Ciel so directly, Emperor Julius' expression stagnated. Realizing that the youngest son was teasing her, the man chuckled. Father and son who rarely met, chuckled while enjoying their short time together.

Although the task of parents is to support their children, Ciel as a child also knows what is right and wrong. As a son, being filial is the main thing. Moreover, despite needing support, as long as he could, doing it independently was the best option. When pressed, then look for an older one to ask for advice or help.

Ciel's father was an Emperor who possessed both treasures and thrones. If he wanted to, during the request, all could be realized. It's just, asking the parents for his personal selfishness isn't Ciel's style. So he wants to do everything his own way.

“By the way ... can you damage and replace the blood restrictions on the artifact, Father?” ask Ciel.

“Of course I have a way. It's just, it takes time. In a week, I'll give it back to you. Then you can feed it with your blood so that a new blood restriction is created and only you can use it.”

“Thank you, Father.”

“About it, Luciel.”

“Iya?” Ciel looked at Emperor Julius with a strange expression.

“Honest of all. Where did you steal this artifact weapon? Clearly, this was not something ordinary people possessed. Even in the neighboring Kingdom, maybe only the King has it.”

The corner of Ciel's lips twitched before explaining.

“I got it from one of the General Curses of Shadow, Vesperr.”

“Vesperr? Looks like I've heard that name,” murmured Emperor Julius. After recalling the reports of some Curses of Shadow Generals appearing, the man immediately turned his head towards Ciel with an astonished expression.

“Don't ask, Dad. Yes, I killed Vesperr without reporting it.”

“Isn't Vesperr a level 6 (early) demon? Coupled with this artifact weapon ..”

“No need to insinuate, Dad. You must know ... With the help of Master, I who experienced congestion finally rose to level 6 (early).”

“Level 6 (early) ..”

Emperor Julius looked at Ciel with an astonished expression. It was unexpected that his son truly possessed extraordinary talent. Until he could not compare the figure of Ciel with all the geniuses he had met.

“You have power on par with the dukes, why should you hide it, Son?” ask Emperor Julius.

According to him, other than himself or his father, who was the previous Emperor, no one had any threat to Ciel within the Black Sun Empire. Even the former dukes would not dare to interfere with such affairs for having already made a certain deal.

“No need to continue, Dad. What's most important is I'm fine.” Ciel said in a bored tone.

“Lain times you have to be careful. Do not let pride lead you to the door of death. Do not underestimate the enemy even if they are weak. Remember to take care of yourself.”

“I understand, Father. In that case, the artifact weapon will be handed over to you. Since the affair has been completed, this son will return.”

Ciel got up and walked out of the room. Before reaching the door, however, the voice of Emperor Julius was heard.

“How about spending time in Palace for today?”

“I've been in this room for about an hour. If it takes too long to be in the Palace, I'm afraid the other princes will be jealous of that kind of thing.

After all, I don't want deadly poison to be on a plate or intercepted by bandits when I get home.”

Without looking back, Ciel left the room.

Looking at his son's back, Emperor Julius let out a long sigh. He was secretly complaining in his heart.

Level 6 (early) demons were afraid of being stopped by bandits on the road? It's nonsense.

...***...

Without feeling it, six days just passed.

The dueling time has finally arrived. Ciel headed to the special arena on a horse-drawn carriage with his mother, brother, and younger sister. The place was similar to the Colosseum, a building used to watch gladiatorial fight entertainment.

Only, the Colosseum in this place was more like a public arena used for dueling. Of course, due to the public venue, there would be many citizens in the Royal Capital who would watch it. It seems that the Queen Victoria faction considered Ciel's power to be an illusion created with propaganda and intended to humiliate him.

Seeing such a crowded place, the corner of Ciel's lips twitched. He could only curse the people in his heart.

Damnit damnit! I don't know why I feel like a rare creature shown at the show.

It's really unbearable.

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