The Useless 8th Prince
You think I'm like that?
“Do you think we're short on money, Ciel?”
Hearing his father's question, Ciel immediately shook his head lightly. Of course, he knew that neither his father nor his mother was short of money. They are not short of money, but …
Ciel glanced at his mother silently.
Once I get the excess money, I will definitely confiscate it in the name of education and waste reduction! Now that I am an adult .. I refuse to be blackmailed!
The young man looked determined, exclaiming in his heart. Yes ... he did not dare to speak directly or all the money in the pocket even the territory he had built up with sweat and tears would be confiscated.
Although all was official in his name, as a child, Ciel did not dare to go against his mother. Perhaps once in a while he would argue, but not completely against his mother's orders.
Seeing the expression of his son, Emperor Julius finally let out a long sigh.
“You can return to your room. It's good you stay a few days before going to your region.”
“I understand, Father.”
...***...
In the afternoon.
Sitting in his room, Ciel heard the knocking on the door. He immediately opened the door. Seeing his brother's figure, the young man told him to enter immediately.
“I've heard it all.”
Hearing Julia's words, Ciel nodded lightly.
“Sit first, Sister Julia.”
“Good.”
After seeing her brother sitting down, Ciel then prepared the tea as usual. Sometimes making such a thing is not at all burdensome.
“Do you guess it yourself or hear it from your father and mother, Sister Julia?”
“After hearing Prince Fenton of the Blood Diamond Kingdom disappeared. Even before you came home, I had already guessed that it was all you did.”
Hearing that remark, Ciel nodded lightly. After brewing the tea in a teapot and then pouring it into a cup, he handed it to Julia while asking, “So ..our deal?”
“Thirteen slaves who have been trained. Can read, write, count, and have high wisdom. They should be enough to help you, right? If less ... I'll look for it again. However, it will take a lot of time.”
“...”
Ciel looked at Julia in surprise. Although buying 13 slaves might not be much for the young man. But for Julia, it was still quite difficult. Not to mention, what Julia bought was not a slave in general. Most of them were surely fallen nobles from neighboring kingdoms who were eventually enslaved.
Indeed, as a Princess, Julia had quite a lot of money. However, when compared with the pocket money of the Princes .. what the Princesses got is arguably not much.
Buying 13 such good slaves .. obviously cost Julia a lot of savings.
“No need.” Ciel shook his head lightly. “Thirteen slaves is enough. What I need is quality, you know that. Buy 13 slaves ... arguably quite a lot for you, Sister Julia.”
Looking towards Ciel, Julia heaved a sigh of relief. Due to having a debt of gratitude, he felt somewhat depressed if he could not repay it. However, Julia knew that the funds and time she had were limited.
“Thank God then,” says Julia.
“Lalu ... what will you do next, Sister Julia?”
“Maybe help dad to take care of documents. Of course, only documents are not very important. Besides .... as a princess, helping out in such a location would make people think that I was after something.
It was not good for the image of the Northern Palace, Mother, and Brother Alexander competing for the throne.”
“...”
Looking at Julia who was a bit dazed and looked puzzled, Ciel could only let out a long sigh. He then shook his head lightly, not wanting to say anything.
Julia is confused to determine her future. As a princess, she usually only followed the arrangements given by her father. If it didn't match, the woman could only try to resist. But the decision is still in the hands of the father.
After rejecting something, there would usually be another arrangement for a princess. What puzzled Julia was that she was now free enough to do something about it. Looking at her sister who could be said to be troublesome for both parents, Julia looked complicated.
Although considered trash, despite being exiled, his lazy brother looked so free and happy. The thing that makes Julia sometimes envious of him. Not because of talent or anything like that, but because of his freedom.
If Ciel knew what her brother was thinking, she would have already complained.
Be free? What is the point of being free if it is not safe? Just so you know .. a lot of crazy people running around South Duchy! Facing them makes me tired!
“Do you need proof, Sister Julia?”
Hearing Ciel's question, Julia looked astonished.
“You mean???”
“I brought home the corpse of Prince Fenton as a souvenir for you.”
“...”
Julia fell silent. Looking at the flat expression on Ciel's face when saying that, she could only shake her head lightly.
“No need. I've never seen him and don't care about him. In addition ... most importantly all problems with North Duchy have been completed.”
“Good.”
Ciel nodded lightly.
“Then I will be back. Tomorrow I will take you to meet your new slaves.”
Looking at Julia who put down the empty cup then stood up, Ciel nodded. The moment his older brother left the room, the young man heaved a sigh of relief.
After resolving the slave matter and sending them back first, I had to go to my father to inquire about the strange stone.
After deciding on his next plan, Ciel chose to rest. Although his physique was not exhausted at all, he was mentally a bit tired after being interrogated by his father and mother. Besides .... she did miss her warm bed.
Next day.
Finished eating breakfast, Ciel who was about to leave with Julia was stopped by her sister, Lilia.
“Where are you going, Brother Ciel? Sister Julia?”
“Changing slave ownership, transfer to Ciel.” Julia said calmly.
“Suspicious ..” says Lilia.
“What do you mean, Lilia?” Julia raised her eyebrows, looking somewhat annoyed with the naive and somewhat spoiled girl.
“It looks like you and Brother Ciel are becoming more and more familiar?” lilia said coldly.
“It's reasonable. We are all brothers and sisters. Better get along well than hate each other.”
“Hehehe ... get along? Because it got along well, sneaking into Sister Ciel's room last night? Not only last night, before Sister Ciel left earlier .. You also sneaked in! Don't try to dodge, Sister Julia!”
Hearing Lilia's words, Julia's expression turned cold.
“That's our personal problem. Why are we talking about it with you? It has nothing to do with you, little sister!”
Seeing how Julia was still treating him like a child, Lilia puffed her cheeks while glaring at her brother and sister.
“I'll report it to-”
“Report what, Lilia?”
A graceful female voice sounded in the ears of the three people. Looking towards the source of the voice, they saw Queen Lilith.
“When Brother Ciel is in the Northern Palace, Sister Julia always sneaks into her room every night, Mother!”
“Lilia .. you!”
Julia looked angry. She did not particularly like her more pampered sister. Not to mention seeing how Ciel's little follower who slandered her just like that out of jealousy, Julia was at a loss as to what to say.
“LUCIEL DAWNBRINGER ..”
Seeing how his mother looked at him while saying his name clearly, the corner of Ciel's lips twitched. Clearly, Queen Lilith ignored her two sisters and instead focused on her. That look .. is like the gaze of someone who sees a sinner.
Sensing his mother's gaze, Ciel smiled bitterly. He could not help but complain in his heart.
Aren't you my mother? Shouldn't I know me the most?
Do you think ... am I really that kind of person?
>> Connect.
