The Useless 8th Prince

New Partners and New Places

“Good. Looks like you're too tired to talk about a lot of things.”

Emperor Julius took a deep breath. Seeing his son like that made him confused as to how. A proud and shameful son. Not to mention, it's hard to manage.

He immediately pulled out the artifact weapon and told Ciel to keep it. After the boy had stored the artifact, the dizzy Emperor Julius immediately expelled him from the private room.

Standing in front of the closed door, Ciel blinked. He was really confused how to react.

What's wrong with you, Dad? I haven't even eaten a single piece of chips and you just kicked me out? Isn't that cruel?

Ignoring the dizzy Emperor Julius, Ciel went from the Main Palace towards the Northern Palace with a somewhat excited expression. The corner of his lips lifted, somewhat happy to have got a new toy.

“We've arrived, Prince Luciel.”

Getting off the horse carriage, Ciel looked at the knight who picked him up and escorted him back. He smiled sincerely as he said, “Sorry to trouble you. Thank you.”

“It's already my duty, Prince Luciel.” The knight replied politely.

Ciel turned around and went to enter the Northern Palace. Just past the gate, she is stopped by her mother, Queen Lilith.

“For what His Majesty is looking for you, little Ciel?”

“Nothing special. Just congratulate.” Ciel tilted his head in confusion. “Maybe grateful for helping to educate Prince Victor? Looks like Your Majesty was embarrassed then told me to come back.”

Aren't you being kicked out for being so shameless? You really don't have the slightest conscience, son?

Queen Lilith wanted to reprimand her son but words got stuck in her throat. After sighing while shaking lightly, he simply said, “Log in then rest.”

“Good.”

Looking at the figure of Ciel rising to the second floor, once again Queen Lilith shook her head.

Ciel took a shower and rested. After a long time of lying lazily on his bed, the young man got up and sat down cross-legged while contemplating something. Waving his hand, a spear appeared in front of him.

Sensing the spear that was no longer heavy in his hand, Ciel nodded in satisfaction. Without the slightest bit of hesitation, he instantly slashed his own palm. Blood flowed out soaking the entire body of the spear. As if a sponge was absorbing water, the spear absorbed Ciel's blood greedily.

After a while, the spear body trembled then floated gently in the air. A calm and gentle aura like water enveloped the entire body of the spear. When Ciel held the spear, he felt a special connection with the spear. The corner of the young man's lips instantly lifted.

“Good stuff.”

Unbeknownst to anyone, strange ideas begin to flow in Ciel's head when he gets a new toy. Ideas that might make parents and brothers and sisters fret if they hear it. Ciel secretly made a decision.

Wait for a quick time and place to try it.

...***...

Three days later.

Standing beside Deschia, Ciel looked bitter. He pointed at the figure standing on the other side.

“Why should I bring it?” ask Ciel.

The figures of his father, mother, brothers and sisters stood in the distance. While the person Ciel was pointing at, he was the young knight who picked him up and escorted him earlier.

His name is Ryo. He was the figure of a young man with brown curly hair and a gentle smile on his face. He looks very friendly to everyone, but he cannot be underestimated.

“Ryo will take you and keep you at North Duchy. Since you're visiting, as a Father, I have to make sure you don't make a mess there right, Ciel?”

“...”

Ciel silently complained inwardly. It seemed that Emperor Julius had anticipated what he was going to do. The father actually made someone follow him all the way to North Duchy to watch him. Really troublesome.

“Why not answer, Ciel? Do not-don't .. You have plans besides visiting Zack?” Emperor Julius narrowed his eyes.

“Of course not,” replied Ciel with a dim expression.

“Take it easy, Ryo is the youngest warrior in the Empire's elite knight lineup. In addition to driving you all the way to North Duchy, he will definitely help a lot there.”

Youngest Elite soldier, huh?

Ciel glanced towards Ryo and Griffin who were standing beside him. Indeed, having level 4 and good control over his strength in his early twenties was excellent. Even better than most noble children who were the same age as him. It's just …

What about my plan to go on a picnic to the Blood Diamond Kingdom? Isn't he going to get in my way? Otherwise, wouldn't he have reported to mom and dad?

Despite having many grievances in his heart, Ciel could only accept them all. After saying goodbye to her family, she rode on Deschia's back. Flying left the Imperial Palace with Ryo and Griffin following behind.

The journey just started. Unknowingly a few days passed and they reached the border between the Royal Capital and North Duchy.

Sitting in front of the campfire while grilling the meat, the two people faced each other in silence. The past few days, Ciel and Ryo had only a few conversations. The prince chose not to talk much. While Ryo who was assigned to be a bodyguard as well as a waiter continued to follow Ciel without much talk or protest.

“I can continue the journey by myself. Thank you for driving me here. You can come back, Ryo.”

“Sorry Prince Luciel, I can't do it. Emperor Julius himself ordered me to accompany you. So ... I will run the task until it is finished.” Ryo replied gently and respectfully.

“As the youngest Elite Knight, why would you want to do something like this? Wouldn't it be better to follow the garrison and practice a lot and do missions to improve your reputation.

With your strength and talent, you should be able to become a General in the future.”

Ciel looked at Ryo with an indifferent expression. The young knight was not at all nervous or directly attacked Ciel. Instead, he smiled gently.

“To obey the orders of Emperor Julius is my duty. Even if I was sent to the battlefield or did a suicide mission, I would not do the rejection and carry it out wholeheartedly.” Ryo replied with a sincere expression.

“...”

Seeing that non-lying figure, Ciel ignored him. He knew that Ryo did not lie and actually died if given the order. Although there was a reason behind it, the young man did not bother to try to uncover the secrets of others who had been harbored.

“Solve food then resume travel immediately.”

“According to your order, Prince Luciel.”

The two finally finished the meal and continued on their way.

Flying above the clouds, Ciel saw a gigantic volcano in the distance. His expression seemed somewhat complicated. The young man felt that what he was doing was the opposite of his life purpose.

Don't I want to laze around in a peaceful and safe environment? What am I doing here? Going on an adventure to experience the world?

It's bullshit! It deviates from my life purpose!

When complaining inwardly, Ciel and Ryo drew closer to the giant volcano. At that very instant, they finally crossed the border and entered North Duchy.

Sensing the hotter air due to the volcanic mountain, Ciel smiled bitterly.

Whatever it is .. Let's just do it!

>> Connect.