The Useless 8th Prince

Isn't That Fun?

“You two are too complimentary of me. After all, a figure like me is simply not worthy of being the Crown Prince, let alone the Emperor.”

Yeah ... rather than being inappropriate, I just don't like it! Imagining the pile of documents and the line of trouble an Emperor would have to face alone made me nauseous!

Ciel cursed inwardly, but was still calm on the surface. Seeing how he was ‘lower-hearted’, the two princes looked at him with more amazed gazes. For some reason, the young man felt a not-so-good premonition.

These two people ... wouldn't be the devil's version of lizards and buffaloes, would they?

Should I stay away from them? But I made an appointment. Ughhhh! I regret making such a promise! I hope ...

They won't be too bad.

Not knowing that Ciel was raising his vigilance towards them, the amazed Silevran and Elyas shook their heads lightly.

“You can definitely do it, Prince Luciel.” Silevran gives encouragement.

“Although usually I do not agree with the head of the muscle, this time I also think so, Prince Luciel.” Elyas added.

Hearing the ability of the two in terms of licking, Ciel was dumbfounded. He had almost forgotten the domineering and arrogant nature of the two of them before. The young man once again complained inwardly.

Aren't you two Princes? Why act like some villain supporting henchmen in a classic story?

Please ... maintain your self-esteem!

After complaining inwardly, Ciel let out a short sigh. Forcing his face to smile, the young man said,

“Please, do not discuss such things. It's not good if people hear it. Prince Enzo and Prince Sullivan are better than me.

No need to make unfounded judgments.”

Not only in the Black Sun Empire, in the Blue Spark Kingdom or Iron Bloon Kingdom was the same. There are several Queen strongholds that make their sons fight over the Crown Prince's seat and become the next King.

“You are too humble, Prince Luciel.” Silevran smiles.

“You should be more confident, Prince Luciel.” Elyas also nodded with a serious expression.

After which, the three of them continued on their way while discussing some things that had nothing to do with the throne or anything like that. Instead, Ciel asked about the condition of Iron Blood Kingdom and Blue Spark Kingdom.

Discussing the metal mine and the Demonic Beast matter in Iron Blood Kingdom, discussing some of the expensive and rare materials for making magic crafts within the Blue Spark Kingdom, and so on.

At that moment, one person came to them.

“I've been looking for you, Prince Luciel.”

Seeing Heath, Silevran and Elyas looked at each other. Ciel smiled bitterly. That person obviously did not come to him for no reason.

“What until you find me, Prince Heath?” ask Ciel.

“It's lunch hour. What if we had lunch together? Of course, if it doesn't matter, Prince Silevran and Prince Elyas are also welcome to join.”

The two princes looked towards Ciel. Sensing their gazes, the young man could only smile.

“Good. We will discuss it after lunch together.”

In the central gazebo of the flower garden.

Four people surrounded the same table. They are Ciel, Heath, Silevran, and Elyas. They were enjoying their lunch without saying a word.

If anyone knew that, it would definitely create a stir. Although not all of them, that was still lacking the other two Kingdoms, but the four people who could be considered top amongst the same generation were actually sitting at the same table.

The presence of the young man actually slapped hard at the Princes who considered themselves geniuses and superior. Usually if every genius of every Kingdom gathered together, it would not be as harmonious as it was because they felt the same, even felt superior to one and the other. No one can be the chairman and manage them.

Without him realizing it, Ciel was already like the head of that small gathering. The young man had no intention of gathering those people. But he was like a magnet that pulled the people around him just like that.

After eating, Heath immediately spoke of his intentions. Without the three of them thinking, rather than being the host, Heath really wanted to be their friend.

The four of them then told a lot of stories and shared experiences from their respective Kingdoms. Ciel himself listened more. Although the three people in front of him were like youths complaining about life or showing off something, he could still gather some certain information that could be spelled out.

“I heard you ever burn the city fat, Prince Luciel? I don't think someone like you would do something like that. You are too good.” Heath said with a friendly smile.

I ... okay?

Ciel raised the corner of his lips. Heath's words are kind of funny.

If I am the embodiment of good, it means not a person who is arguably bad or evil in this world.

Sipping the wine in his hand, Ciel began to explain slowly.

“I did burn down the city. Not just a city, but a lot of people. The story is actually like this ..”

Ciel explained about his battle in Blackrock City briefly. Eliminating the betrayal of the Marquis of Bathory who was behind Jean, does not even explain the whereabouts of Jean and Kun.

What Ciel told me was the siege he had made against the former leader of Blackrock City, how he had conquered the city and others. He didn't even tell me about the locust plague attack.

Nevertheless, the three princes in front of him already looked amazed. Especially Silevran, he was even very excited when he heard how Ciel led an army to conquer.

For a knight who liked the battlefield like himself, it was a great achievement!

The four men returned to tell stories until some time passed. When it was late afternoon, they went back for a walk, but this time Heath guided them and introduced the entire neighborhood around the guest palace.

...***...

Late at night, when dark clouds cover the moon. In a dark hallway the first floor of the Palace guest.

The figure of the black-robed man walked neither sooner nor later. Something obvious is .. he's too careful. The figure scanned the surroundings and managed to dodge some of the patrolling female knights.

Somehow, that person could continue to avoid the people passing by. As if they knew they were coming.

The clouds faded, the moonlight again illuminated the night. At that moment, the cloaked figure was startled when he saw a silhouette that had somehow been standing on the opposite side, his silhouette looking indistinct in the shadows.

“You ... who?” ask the cloaked figure.

The silhouette came out from the shadows. When the moonlight illuminated him, it revealed the person's true appearance.

It was a handsome young man with purple and gold irises, emitting a faint mysterious gleam under the moonlight. The young man's expression was so calm, it looked so relaxed.

“No need to pretend.” Ciel said with an indifferent expression. “Even though initially unaware of my whereabouts. After appearing, you instantly recognized me.”

“...”

The man in the robe did not answer. But Ciel knew that his guess was correct. Looking at the two red irises behind the black hooded robe, he lifted the corner of his lips.

“Pretend to be stupid and deceive many people. Isn't that fun ... James?”

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