The Useless 8th Prince
Julia Report
Just as Black Lily Castle was about to be knocked down by Eve, something else happened at Scarlet Roze Castle.
“Are you okay, Princess Julia?”
Sitting in her chair, Julia who was listening to Shana's question woke up from her daydream. He then saw a letter in his hand. After reading that, Julia could not help but sigh deeply.
“I'm fine, Shana. Thank you.”
“It's been a servant's duty, Princess Julia.”
Looking at Shana, a woman who is about the same age as him but has strength at level 4 (end) makes Julia depressed. He was very surprised, how Ciel could gather a group of people with talents like monsters around him.
Julia herself believes that's what Ciel deserves. Besides being talented, his sister is indeed a very smart and meticulous figure in doing everything. Plus he was handsome, many noble girls were now talking about him.
Those disgusting girls …
Recalling how the girls who had originally stayed away from Ciel were like a plague, but now trying to get close to the young man passed by him made Julia snort coldly. He disliked them so much for being too arrogant and self-conscious.
Julia focused back on the letter in her hand. There was a letter written by Emperor Julius himself. The girl also knew why the father did not directly send a letter to Ciel. The man told him to persuade the stubborn and lazy little brother.
I'm not sure Luciel wants to go to another Kingdom.
Julia breathed helplessly. Despite knowing Ciel's answer and the possibility of succeeding when persuading him by less than 5%, he still had to come and deliver the message of Emperor Julius.
Getting rid of the letter in her hand, Julia propped up her chin while closing her eyes with a bitter smile on her face.
Ten days just passed.
A horse carriage finally arrived at Black Lily Castle. Looking at the castle which mostly looks quite new makes Julia and Shana look at each other. Both seem a bit anxious.
“Is the castle attacked by enemies?” muttered Julia with an anxious expression.
When they reached the front of the main building of the castle and went down, Julia immediately approached the figure of Ciel who was waiting for her alone. Seeing her brother's condition is still intact and fine, the girl felt relieved.
“What happened here, Ciel?”
“Nothing, Sister Julia. It doesn't matter.” Ciel shook his head lightly. “The opposite ... Why did you come, Sister Julia? If it's the Scarlet Roze Region harvest report, you can send it via mail.”
“There are important things that I have to convey directly.”
Seeing her sister's serious expression, Ciel nodded.
“Then follow me.”
…
In Ciel's office.
Julia looked at the steaming hot tea on the table and turned her gaze towards Ciel who was reading the letter sent by Emperor Julius. From the young man's expression alone, he could guess the answer.
“I refused.” Ciel said with an indifferent expression.
“Can you explain why, Ciel? You must know, it is very important.”
“Kingdom Natrace, it is indeed our neighbor. However I have already traveled to Silver Fang Kingdom not too long ago. I have spent almost the entire spring in Silver Fang Kingdom.
The festival's in the middle of summer, right? I don't want to do it. You must know, Sister Julia, there were two seasons where I was so lazy and just wanted to stay home.
It was winter and summer.”
“Do not make laziness an excuse, Ciel.”
“Isn't there Alex's sister? He's done it twice, right? Let him go again.”
“...”
“Server Alexander is busy. There's a lot of work he has to finish. Moreover, that King from the Natrace Kingdom mentioned you personally.
The kingdom had always been one of the vassals under the Black Sun Empire. I don't want you to give them a little face, too. After all, they have been so loyal. Such trifles ... can't you do it?”
Hearing her brother's explanation, Ciel frowned. Indeed, the Natrace Kingdom was arguably the most hospitable with the Black Sun Empire. If it rejects their kindness, it is also disrespectful.
What Ciel actually had to attend was a summer party held once every three years in the Natrace Kingdom. It was a great festival held in their royal capital. There was no meeting discussing a fight, a war, or anything like that. There's just a casual party.
Closing his eyes, Ciel thought for a moment. He recalled clearly that the Natrace Kingdom was the top quality fruit producer in the Southern part of the Continent. There are also some special fruits of that kingdom.
Ciel himself wants to find seeds or seeds of some fruit that can be used as an ingredient to make the wine he wants. Opening his eyes, he let out a long breath.
“Good. I'll leave.”
“Eh??” Julia looked surprised. “You're serious?”
“Sure. By the way ... how many representatives are from the Black Sun Empire?”
“Eight invitations. One representative of the five dukes and one representative of each Queen. Representatives of the Duke may bring two persons, and representatives of the Queen may bring three. So if total ... twenty seven people.”
“Isn't this devoted to men? To the Duke representative of Central Plain ... what is that person?” Ciel raised his eyebrows.
“No. The girl won't come. The one who came was the son of the concubine. Since you must know, he only has a daughter from a legitimate wife.”
“...”
Hearing that made Ciel look relieved. The young man then took a long breath. Think about who he'll be asking. After all, only men come there.
Who should I take with me? I wanted to take Ryo and Jean along, but they were busy managing the area. If they leave, it will be messed up. Gordon ... The old man must be busy. Theo seemed a bit unprepared.
Asterious? No, let the buffalo deal with the Blackrock Region.
After excluding some busy people and the women who could not be invited, Ciel was immediately stunned. In the end ... only three candidates left that fit the quota amount.
Clark .. Ferdo and Fito …
The big lizard and two junior lizards. Thinking of them somehow made Ciel feel bad. Not to mention, the identities of Ferdo and Fito are very sensitive. So they can't leave either.
Ciel also made them the guardians of his territory when he left. All that's left is Clark.
“Do you want to recommend someone, Sister Julia? My subordinates .. they cannot leave the territory for special reasons. I can only bring one person.”
“I can recommend someone, but it may not be very convincing. After all ... The people who want to come with you must be nobles.”
“Forget it,” said Ciel with a tired expression.
Geck! Geck! Geck!
“Log.”
After hearing Ciel's words, the door opened. The figure of the little girl entered the study room while carrying the ledger. He then asked Ciel with an innocent expression.
“Are you busy, Papa?”
“...”
The room was immediately quiet. Julia looked at the little girl and then towards Ciel. The shocked expression looked so clear on Julia's face. He then looked at the figure of the little girl who approached Ciel then held the young man's shirt with his small hands.
Little Eve looked at Julia with a somewhat curious expression. The thing that made the girl quiet.
This little girl .. WHO?
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