The Useless 8th Prince

Injuring the Conscience

It was one night, one week since the war ended.

At the Silver Fang Royal Palace, a festive feast was being held. King Charles and Queen Claudia were entertaining the guests. In one of the special rooms, several people were sitting around the same table.

They are Ciel, Camellia, Jenny, and Theo. Ciel's figure elegantly drank the wine in the cup in his hand. A relaxed expression was seen on the young man's face. Meanwhile, the others seemed to be sitting looking at him.

As if waiting for the head of the family to eat first, the other three people did not touch the food at all before the prince did. Realizing that, the corner of Ciel's lips slightly lifted.

“You don't have to wait for me.”

Hearing Ciel's words, the other three people shook their heads with stern expressions on their faces. Instead, looking at the expressions of the three people in front of him, the young man let out a long sigh.

“Then ... please,” said Ciel with a gentle smile.

After Ciel said that, like a wife, Jenny cut some grilled meat, vegetables, and others and placed them on the plate. Then he presented it in front of Ciel with a timid smile.

“This is one of the typical dishes of Silver Fang Kingdom, I hope you like it, Mr.”

Camellia who saw that was not jealous at all. Because when at Black Lily Castle, usually he, Ariana, Elena, and Isabella take turns to do it. Since Jenny was now also one of them, Camellia knew that the woman had the right to do so.

“Thank you, Jenny.”

Ciel gripped a piece of meat, chewed it and swallowed it. A satisfied expression was seen on his face. He then looked at the other three.

“You also eat.”

“Good.” They answered simultaneously.

Starting to eat, Camellia looked the calmest. Jenny herself felt a bit embarrassed, but managed to hide it. As for Theo, he was the most nervous among them. Ever since at Black Lily Castle, she usually eats with her mother. Just this time the teenager was specifically eating at the same table as Ciel.

When eating, Theo occasionally glanced at Ciel. Seems to think of a lot of things. The prince himself was actually aware of Theo's gaze. Only, he chose to be quiet. At the dinner table, finish the meal first, it is not good to talk while eating. After eating, say what you want to say.

Finish dinner together.

“Is there anything you want to ask, Theo?”

Hearing Ciel's question, Theo instantly became nervous. He lowered his head while raising his finger like a guilty-looking child. Although already understand many things, Theo is arguably still left behind than children his age.

“Tell me. You don't need to be ashamed,” said Ciel gently.

“Tuan ... will ... will you marry your mother?”

“...”

Hearing the question, the room was a bit quiet. Seeing the look full of doubt on Theo's face, Ciel nodded.

“Not immediately, but what you said is true. Do you ... disagree?”

Ciel asked softly. Perhaps because of their not-too-distant age, Theo had a rejection of him. Although in the demon world age is usually not very important in establishing a relationship, such rejection is also natural.

Anyway .. I'm only a few years older than him. Maybe calling me a sister is more suitable.

When Theo heard Ciel's question, he shook his head. His expression became even brighter. The boy couldn't help but ask.

“Jadi ... what ... can I call you by the name, Ayahanda?”

Looking at Theo who was looking at him with eyes filled with expectation, Ciel raised the corner of his lips. He smiled lightly.

“Really, Mister?”

“Of course true.”

Hearing that answer, Theo's eyes shook. Without him noticing, his gaze started to fog. Two rows of tears flowed through his cheeks. The boy immediately wiped his tears.

At first, Theo didn't care that he didn't have a father. He felt that, as long as he could be free from the dark and narrow places along with his mother, he would be happy. Indeed, the boy was happy at the time of being able to get out.

For Theo, Ciel's figure was like a hero in a bedtime story told by his mother. Without feeling it, he felt affection and respect for that master.

Slowly time passed. Theo felt his life was better. Not only could he see his mother healthy, the boy had a good master. In addition, he also felt happy to get friends who could be considered as comrades-in-arms and also some seniors who were so good.

Theo remembers. On his day off, he went to buy a gift for his mother. When touring Black Lily City, he often saw a sight that made him envious. A couple with their son laughed together.

At that very instant, Theo stared at his own palm. Although already very grateful for having a mother, in an innocent heart like a little child.

Without Theo expecting it, the day really came to him.

Jenny who saw the expression of her son could only sigh deeply. As it sat not far from Theo, the woman stroked her son's head with a gentle expression.

Meanwhile, Camellia looked jealous. He looked at Ciel with a faint expression. The girl also wanted a child!

Ignoring Camellia who was looking at him with a smouldering gaze, Ciel who endured her pain took out a black dimensional pouch. The young man then took out a jet-black sword with a faint aura emanating from it.

The Shadow of Fenrir.

That is the name of the sword. It was an artifact weapon made from the body and soul parts of a powerful being at level 6 (peak) named Fenrir. Not inferior to Ciel's water dragon spear.

Looking at the sword, Jenny looked surprised. How not, there are only two artifact weapons in the Ivercrown family. The first was the Great Sword which was still carried by the former King, his own father.

As for the second, a black sword with a size like a normal sword. It was said that the artifact weapon was better than his father's Great Sword. Merely, since most of the Ivercrown Family used Great Sword, the Shadow of Fenrir was only kept within the family treasure room.

How could the sword be in the hands of the Master?

If you hear that question, Ciel said that he has got it from Queen Claudia as ‘gift’. Yes ... albeit with a little coercion when discussing about the payment to save the Silver Fang Kingdom.

You could say, Ciel really likes the artifact weapon. He wanted to take her home immediately and asked his father to process it. After all ...it's not a spear or a kitchen knife, but a sword that suits him!

As a master and father, Ciel himself knew that Theodore deserved the Shadow of Fenrir more than himself. After all, the boy was still a descendant of the Ivercrown Family. Holding back the bitter taste in his heart, Ciel said softly.

“Receive, Theo. Take care of this thing.”

Theo who wiped his tears then looked at the sword. He stared at Ciel with a very surprised expression. Despite not knowing at what level it was, it was clear ..the black sword that was handed to him was not at all simple.

Receiving the sword, Theo looked at Ciel with bright and grateful eyes.

“Thank you very much, Ayahanda.”

Looking at Theo's clear and innocent gaze, Ciel let out a long sigh in his heart. The young man could not help but complain.

If you look at me with that look? How could I possibly keep this artifact myself.

It will definitely make my conscience hurt!

>> Connect.