The Useless 8th Prince

The Black Sun Empire's

“You better explain this, LUCIEL DAWNBRINGER.”

Hearing the words from his sister, Ciel's expression looked rather bad. The young man could only smile bitterly before answering quietly.

“Can we talk about it later?” ask Ciel.

“Say. Who is your daughter's mother? This little girl is four or five years old. That means you did it five or six years ago.

Five years ago .. You were 12 years old! Which waiter? Tell me.”

Seeing how Julia was chirping, the corner of Ciel's lips twitched. He turned his eyes towards his daughter.

“Sorry, Eve. Papa is busy right now. Papa will accompany you later, Okay?”

Little Eve looked at Julia then back towards Ciel.

“Papa ... cheating?”

The little girl blinked her eyes with an innocent expression. There was no anger or anything like that, there was only curiosity in his question.

“Pfftt ...” Julia almost choked. He closed his mouth, looking at Ciel while holding back a laugh.

While Ciel's expression turned dark.

“Who taught you, Eve?”

Tilting her head with an innocent expression, the girl looked doubtful.

“Is Eve wrong, Papa? Clark said, if there are men who go along with other women even though they already have a wife. And vice versa?”

“...”

Ridiculous lizard .. I will repay you for this one! I PROMISE!

Wanting to curse, Ciel held himself in front of Eve. With a gentle smile on his face, he explained slowly.

“It's not entirely right or wrong, Eve. But now it is very wrong because Papa is talking to Papa's older sister. Means ... That's your Aunt, Eve.”

“Eh? Me ... Aunty?”

Julia who was initially holding back a laugh was instantly dumbfounded. Pointing to himself with an indescribable expression. Looking at the little girl who was looking at him with an expression of ‘understand’, Julia immediately looked at her sister hatefully.

“So so ..” Little Eve nodded with a plain expression. “Then Eve won't bother Papa. Bye bye Papa .. Aunt too.”

Looking at the little girl who came out of the room, Ciel and Julia waved their hands. The difference was, Ciel had a gentle smile on his face. While Julia, there was a forced and gloomy smile on her face.

After little Eve left, Julia looked at Ciel with an expression full of disdain.

“You must explain everything …. LU-CI-EL.”

...***...

One week before spring ends.

“I can't believe that we will go to the Kingdom of Natrace.”

Sitting in the living room, a stocky figure looked at Ciel with an amazed expression. Next to him, there appeared a quiet handsome man. His robe covered part of his body, more precisely. Yeah, they're Ferel Guldebell and Savian Raevern.

Other than Ciel, Savian, and Ferel. He is Clark. A figure with a larger body than the others, but put a silly face on his face.

“I really did not expect you would make a great knight of the Dragonborn race a subordinate, Prince Luciel.”

Hearing Savian's words, the corner of Ciel's lips twitched. Meanwhile, the previously daydreaming Clark was directly staring at Savian.

“You heard that, Sir? He really calls me great knight.” Clark whispered to Ciel in a proud tone.

“...”

Ye? Great knight? Reflect first, my good subordinates .. reflect first!

Ciel complained in his heart, but only looked at Clark calmly. The meaning in that look was very clear. Yeah, that young man told Clark to shut up.

“You praise him too much, Savian. Don't overdo it, otherwise .. he'll be big head.” Ciel said relax.

“But what I said is true. Compared to me who is not talented or Ferel, Mr. Clark is indeed greater. Looks young, but already at level 4 (end).

Of course, you are the exception ... Prince Luciel.”

Hearing Savian's praise, Ciel could only sigh deeply. If that person knew that the loyal subordinates who were directly below him were at least at level 4 (early), that person would definitely faint from shock. Ciel has no intention of showing off. Just shook her head lightly with a smile on her face.

Indeed, Clark's talent is excellent. However ... there are some who are more ‘gifted’ than him.

“Of course, Prince Ciel. We have prepared well when got the invitation letter from you.” Ferel said with an excited expression. “Seeing how the nobles were envious was very pleasant.”

“Don't the other nobles, my brothers are also envious. Among the few sons of Duke Raevern, only two people had come to the Natrace Kingdom. Of course, it should be just one.

I was able to come as well because of the kindness of Prince Luciel.”

“Yes. I will boast about it to my cousins, friends, and the people around me.” Ferel added with a proud expression.

“Then we'll leave tomorrow. For today, you can rest first.”

“Good, Prince Luciel!” answer both at the same time.

Seeing the two go to the city inn in a horse carriage, Ciel who was sitting on the sofa immediately turned his gaze towards Clark.

“Do your scales itch, Clark?”

Hearing Ciel's remark, Clark's expression instantly changed from arrogant to pale. He looks scared.

“No, Sir. I have kept my distance from Young Miss Eve, why do you still want to beat me up?”

Clark's head was numb when he saw Ciel's cold gaze.

“Who told you to say nonsense around Eve.” Ciel said coldly. Recalling the previous incident, the young man let out a long sigh.

“...”

Seeing Ciel in a bad mood, Clark could only shut up. Not daring to argue, afraid of being beaten and thrown from the top of the castle with wings tied.

“You're back on duty,” said Ciel casually. But immediately glanced at Clark coldly. “Remember ... don't be late.”

Almost biting his own tongue out of nervousness, Clark saluted.

“Good, Milord!”

Next day.

When the light of the morning sun turned up, Ciel who was staring at the mirror wearing formal clothes let out a long sigh. He turned to look at his fiancee before asking quietly.

“Isn't on the way I don't need to wear official clothes like this, Ariana?”

“No, Dear. You should wear it. Unless you disguise yourself as a Gin, you are not allowed to wear such clothes when traveling. After all ... the model you use is already the most concise and simple.”

“But this is still too conspicuous,” muttered Ciel.

What Ciel was wearing was the noble outfit like the one he wore when going to the Roschild Family party earlier. He then looked at some of the women who were in his room. The young man then gave them a warm hug and a gentle kiss.

“We will miss you, Mr.” The beautiful concubines said simultaneously.

“I'll miss you too.”

Ciel smiled gently. The young man then felt his clothes on the pull. When he looked down, he saw the little girl who was looking at him with a round bead. Seems so reluctant.

“Papa! Can't you bring Eve and Mama along, Papa?”

Gently stroked the little girl's hair. With a regretful expression, Ciel explained.

“Pardon Papa, Eve. It's an official assignment, so Papa can't turn it down.”

Hearing Ciel's words, Eve hugged her father's leg with a reluctant expression. Ciel picked up the little girl and carried her.

“Papa will come home with many souvenirs. After you get home, Papa will take you on vacation. How?”

“Really?” Eve looked at Ciel with an innocent expression.

“Of course.”

“Then Eve will wait for Papa to come home.”

“Smart girl.”

After saying goodbye, Ciel looked at the women and his daughter and smiled.

“Then I leave.”

Setting foot out of the main building of Black Lily Castle, Ciel's other journey had finally begun.

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