The Useless 8th Prince

Fruit Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree

Two weeks later.

Seeing a city in the distance, the corner of Ciel's lips twitched. The place they were heading to was Redstone City. Compared to the hot but lush North Duchy, the city looked dusty and arid.

Because the neighborhood was full of red earth and rocks, it was named Redstone City. Although the city looked arid, the place also had its own advantages. The advantages are ... many metal mines around it.

The Blood Diamond Kingdom itself had many mines in its territory. Of course, not all places are arid and dusty. Only the southern region of the Kingdom was quite rare of trees. The region bordering the North Duchy of the Black Sun Empire.

What made Ciel feel depressed was not the place he visited arid and dusty. However, what he had been through for these two weeks.

The evil bald head in the classic story? No. .. He's a good man.

Thrilling journey hunted and lined by the attacks of wild beasts? Not really ... Everything goes without a hitch.

Meet the beautiful noble train carriages that were surrounded by bandits and become heroes to save beauty? Not likely. Let alone the beautiful nobility, not a single person passed by the Silver Snail caravan.

“Isn't this amazing, Mr Gin? We really travel without any problems. Paid without working!”

Hearing Don's bald voice, Ciel turned to look at the man. He nodded with a bored expression. The young man agreed to all Don's words. Seeing the group of Skull Crusher so happy, Ciel was confused to be happy or irritated.

Shouldn't I have to go on a thrilling adventure or something?

After going undercover .. I didn't get in trouble?

Is there an invisible circle of luck on top of my head or something?

It's frustrating!

“Are you okay, Gin?”

Ryo asked Ciel for a bit of worry. Unlike Ciel who was so bored, Ryo himself felt quite relaxed on the way. He himself understood that the real problem occurred when they entered the Blood Diamond Kingdom.

In a distant place without many colleagues, the two of them had to be careful in taking action. Not to mention if it infiltrated deeper into the Blood Diamond Kingdom, they required a lot of prevention and calculations.

“It's okay, Xan.” Ciel shook his head lightly, looking at Ryo with a dull look. “We will arrive in Redstone City this afternoon.”

“...”

Ryo just nodded. As a follower, he knew that his job was to just follow and help Ciel on this journey. He only hoped, The young prince did not make such a reckless and overly dangerous move.

Around one o'clock in the afternoon.

“We are finally here!”

The caravan finally arrived in front of the building belonging to the Silver Snail Group which was used as a place of sale and exchange of materials.

Other than a few precious objects, what they brought from the Black Sun Empire were vegetables, fruits, and staple foods. Instead, they will buy metals that have gone through the initial process. After returning to the Black Sun Empire, they would sell it to nobles, artisan workshops, or groups in need.

The land belonging to the Black Sun Empire was vast and fertile. Although sometimes importing fruits from small kingdoms, it is actually done for good. Other than those allied with the Black Sun Empire such as the Black Star Kingdom, there were several small kingdoms that depended on the empire to support and guard their kingdom.

Looking at the people who started moving the items to the warehouse, Ciel and Ryo waited together with the group of Skull Crusher and some other small groups.

After waiting for a while, Miya approached the mercenaries including Ryo and Ciel with a few small pockets in her arms. He called out the name of the group leader then gave a small pouch containing several gold coins. Not long after, Ciel's turn was called.

“Mr Gin.”

“En.” Ciel walked over.

“This is your task gift. Please check.”

Receiving such a small pouch that was so light, Ciel did not change his expression and directly put it into the dimensional bag. He then nodded slightly before turning around to leave.

Seeing Ciel's seemingly indifferent and bored figure, Miya was quite suspicious. Normally, the mercenaries who received their wages would have a nice expression on their faces. They seem happy when their work is light. Seem irritated when doing difficult work with less pay.

As expected of a level 4 demon. Strong people are different.

After lunch together, they took a short break to talk.

“By the way, will your business take a long time, Mr Gin ... Mr Xan?”

Looking at the somewhat nervous Don, Ciel shrugged with an indifferent expression.

“Not yet know. Should be a while. What about you guys? Until when will the Caravan stay in Redstone City before returning?”

“Nona Miya said that we will be in the city for five days.” Don scratched the back of his head. “Not that we were afraid or anything like that. On the way back, we brought many metals that were difficult to transport and less valuable. There should be no accidents.”

“To be safer, you need additional personnel, huh?” ciel said with a relaxed expression.

“True.” Don nodded.

“Sorry, Don. It looks like we can't do it. We don't know the exact time.”

“So so ..” Don the baldy was a little disappointed, but immediately shook his head lightly. “Are you guys going back to Crimson Dust City, Mr Gin?”

“En.” Ciel nodded. “After the business is done, we will return and pass through Crimson Dust.” City

“If so, be sure to stop by my place, Mr. Gin. We will host you.”

Ciel looked towards Don and his comrades. Noticing the smile on their faces, the young man raised the corner of his mouth.

“Then this time I will host you.”

...***...

After parting ways with Don and his comrades, Ciel and Ryo head to the city center for a walk while looking for a good inn.

A famous bar or restaurant is a good place to find information. Since what Ciel and Ryo were looking for was information related to nobles, the two of them could not stay in a simple inn within the trading district. They have to choose a more decent place.

Before the two walked away from the restaurant, Ciel and Ryo heard a voice calling out to them.

“M-I'm sorry, Gentlemen.”

Looking at the source of the voice, Ciel and Ryo saw a little boy in tattered clothes. His skin and clothes were full of dust, seemingly not bathing for some time. The boy looked thin and weak.

“What's up, little sister?”

Not feeling any danger from him, Ciel asked with a relaxed expression. Looking at the boy, he recalled the figure of Theo who was still in the slave house.

“S-I've never seen you in the area around. A-Are the gentlemen from the new first time in Redstone City?” The boy asked nervously. “J-If true, I can be your guide. I know almost all locations in Redstone City except the central district.”

“...”

Ryo was silent. He knew that the two of them did not need the help of this child because they were going straight to the central district to look for information.

“Really? Then it's a coincidence. How much should we pay?” Ciel smiled gently.

“Twenty .. no. Fifteen bronze coins for one day.”

The little boy looked nervous, afraid that his customers were missing. With that much money, at least he could buy hard bread and water to eat.

Ciel approached the boy, leaving him a little frightened. But not a insult or a blow, the boy was surprised to see Ciel ruffling his hair with a gentle smile.

“Good. You can take us around. Should I pay at the beginning or at the end?”

Ryo was surprised when he saw the sight. He knew the two of them didn't need it and that kind of thing was a waste of time. However, a strange memory suddenly flashed in his head. Ryo looked towards Ciel with a complicated expression. I can only breathe in my heart.

Yes ... The fruit did fall not far from the tree.

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