The Useless 8th Prince

Really Misleading

Perhaps because at first it was quite careless and did not consider the people around it, Ciel did not really understand the situation. However hearing the debate far in front of him, the young man's expression was somewhat stagnant.

“We can't do this, Miss Miya. There are too few people. Those dozens of people are not enough to keep a large caravan passing through a dangerous border.” The bald man with a wound on his head said with a regretful expression.

“But you promised that the Skull Crusher Group would accept this task.” The beautiful woman named Miya frowned. Seemed dissatisfied.

“In addition to the danger, the wages you offer are too little. We do double the work for the same wage. Isn't that an exaggeration, Miss Miya?”

“I'll discuss the wage problem with the Boss. You don't need to worry.” Miya persuaded the people in the Skull Crusher Group.

“Your boss ... she won't want to pay more and consider it a waste.” The bald man shook his head lightly.

“It ...” Voice of a woman named Miya choked.

“Is this a Silver Snail trading group?”

A calm and cold voice sounded. Miya and the Skull Crusher members turned to the source of the voice. Looking at the silver-haired handsome young man in black robes and a blonde knight with a handsome face made them startled.

“Gentlemen, if you want to buy or send something, you can go directly to the office.”

“No.” Ciel shook his head lightly. “I just want to ask if there is still a place in the caravan. We want to go to the Kingdom of Blood Diamond.”

“Can you guys not interrupt-”

“Diam.”

The bald-headed man reprimanded his subordinates who were trying to provoke the two people in front of them. Unlike the foolish subordinates, he knew how powerful the two people in front of him were. Youth with level 4 (early)!

“Can I ask about your identity, Sir? Could it be the nobles from a certain city?”

Looking at the flattering bald fellow, Miya looked towards the two handsome men who had just come.

“We are a traveler. And yes ... sometimes become mercenaries.” Ciel said in an indifferent tone.

“Power?” The bald man muttered. “Didn't travelers like gentlemen have mounts to make travel easier?”

Ciel's eyes narrowed. Despite having a lot of information about the traveler, the information is incomplete.

Those who call themselves travelers are demons who move from one place to another. Heading to forests and dangerous places in search of treasures useful to them. They are the ones who are pursuing power.

“Many things have happened. We have not intended to buy new mounts because they are less suitable. Also, we plan on going to the Blood Diamond Kingdom to do something.”

“...”

The bald man the leader of the Skull Crusher nodded. He guessed what something the young man in front of him meant was a mission. As a mercenary, asking other mercenary missions that were not too close to them was considered taboo. So he doesn't keep asking.

“Is that true?” Miya's eyes shone when she heard Ciel's explanation. “If the gentlemen join, we gladly accept. We can also hire gentlemen to protect the caravan!”

“Please be polite, Miss Miya!” The bald one reminded the excited woman. “These gentlemen are level 4 great fighters. I don't think your boss can afford to pay them.”

“...” Miya instantly fell silent looking at the two handsome men. “M-I'm sorry for my impoliteness, Mr.”

Ciel raised his right hand to make the woman silent. He said in a lazy and indifferent tone.

“It's okay. We're both used to it. So, is there still a place for us?”

“This ..” Miya bit her lower lip with a sour expression. “I'm sorry, Gentlemen. Maybe the trip will be postponed for some reason.”

“Is it a problem of the people protecting the caravan?”

“...”

“Give our small group the same pay as this Skull Crusher group. I wouldn't mind to help do this job.”

Hearing Ciel's words, some people looked at him with shocked expressions. Although not indifferent, they did not expect the young man to actually be willing to help deal with the problem.

“Thank you very much, Sir! Thank you very much!”

Miya said in a grateful and excited tone. Ciel put on a bored expression and did not care much about it.

“You should discuss this with your boss first, right?”

“Of course I will promise to finish this, Mister!”

Seeing the bright smile on Miya's face made Ciel shake her head lightly. His eyes emitted a hint of a mysterious glint that was not noticed by the people around him.

...***...

Two days later.

In one of the simple carriage pulled by horses, there were many figures hitching a ride. They were all people who followed the trade caravan from Crimson Dust City towards the Blood Diamond Kingdom.

Among the passengers, there were two figures that looked different and more striking among the others. Of course they are Ciel and Ryo. The Silver Snail group caravan started leaving early in the morning and it was now afternoon.

On schedule, they will stop and camp at night because travel at night is dangerous for some people. The route they passed was a main road that was further away than an alternative road.

The reason the caravan used the road was certainly due to safety concerns. Although it was further away and had to rotate, they would only pass through safe areas without Demonic Beasts. Even if there was, it was only a few Level 1 or 2 Demonic Beasts that were not particularly dangerous.

It made Ciel realize that most people are more normal than him. Only powerful people or high-level nobles would normally use shortcuts. It was because they did not care much about Level 3 Demonic Beasts and might be able to repel or finish off a level 4 Demonic Beast.

Not until one day, Ciel got a new experience in this world.

Before dusk, tents were set up and several bonfires began to be lit. Ciel and Ryo were sitting near one of them along with the group of Skull Crusher.

“Wait for the roasted meat to ripen, Mr. Gin .. Mr. Xan.” The bald head who was burning meat and vegetables smiled towards the two young men.

“You also have to fill your own mouth, Don.” Ciel shook his head lightly when he saw the bald middle-aged man.

“Hahaha! I feel pretty happy this time. Recalling the expression of the head of the trade group made me happy.” Don said with a friendly smile on his face.

Two days earlier, it was Miya who brought Ciel and Ryo to the surprise of the caravan's owner. Realizing that the two men were not easily provoked, the Silver Snail group leader gritted his teeth while receiving Ciel and Ryo to work. In fact he paid even more than the Skull Crusher group that contained seven people.

Seven gold coins, two more pieces than the Skull Crusher group.

Seeing some of that dime, Ciel found it quite complicated. The journey to escort the caravan took about 15 days. If you go home, it means a month.

Ciel and Ryo got 7 gold coins for the ride. While the Skull Crusher gets 10 gold coins for the journey to drive away and back. If divided for seven people each only got one gold coin and several pieces of silver coins.

For Ciel who used to see a chest containing many gold and platinum coins, it could be considered a dime. But for most citizens, one piece of gold coin is enough to live a decent life for a month. Maybe a little saving.

Ciel looked at Don with a complicated expression. He and Ryo were once invited by the bald man to his house. The place is simple but warm. Don has a wife and a young son. He is a good father and not a bad man.

Thinking that he thinks of Don as a petty villain in the classic story, the corner of Ciel's lips twitches.

Is this what is called not judging people by their looks?

After all ... Who makes the classic story exaggerated? Who said a bald head with a rogue face is evil?

They are totally misleading!

>> Connect.