The Useless 8th Prince

Last Chance

“What do you do in a place like this, Prince Luciel?”

Realizing his identity had been revealed, James no longer hid it. Opening the hood that covered his face, the pale-faced young man looked at Ciel's figure with a serious expression.

“Isn't that what I should ask you, James? Even though you still look awkward, you have a good talent for infiltrating.

As a person from the same Empire, I will give you a chance.”

“What do you mean, Prince Luciel? Although I am a bit of a prankster for a walk at night, it is rather outrageous to consider me-”

Before he could continue, James felt his voice choked. Not knowing when, the figure of Ciel had stood in front of him while gripping his neck then lifting him slowly into the air with an indifferent expression.

James felt his breathing start to cramp. He tried to hit and kick somewhat Ciel releasing him. Yet all that person saw was the cold gaze of the handsome young man in front of him. Ciel's hand was like an iron clamp that couldn't be moved even though he had put in all his effort.

“At first I was pretty interested in your eyes. But you're really trying to fool me. Trying to fool me ... despite knowing what I've been hiding?”

James' body trembled. Not only was it due to suffocation and lack of air, the person was extremely scared when Ciel said things about his eyes. That was because ... her eyes were the biggest secret she hid from everyone, even her own mother.

‘Mysical Eyes’

That is one of the skills James has. It does not have many functions, but it can be considered useful or useless. That skill of his could be used to see the life energy in one's body.

Although not as powerful as the Eye of The Lord who was able to see talent, the skill was also quite practical. He could detect people's life energy to avoid them when infiltrating.

Not only that, his skill could also be used to uncover people who were good at hiding their abilities. Can be used to find dangerous people who infiltrate the region or something.

At the first time of seeing Ciel in person, James knew that the young man who was considered lazy and crazy was terrifying.

Most people say that Ciel is at level 5 (end). But James saw a flame so bright and terrifying, something that a level 5 figure should not have. It's not even level 6 (early).

She had seen ‘nyala api’ in her father's body, but Ciel's property was brighter than her. Most likely ... The 8th prince who looked so weak and lazy was at level 6 (medium) or even level 6 (late).

Less than 20 years but exceeding 5 dukes? What kind of concept is that?

Just thinking about it had frightened James.

At first James tried to trick Ciel. After all, usually such a young man would not pay too much attention to his deception. At least, just suspicious. But he was wrong.

One wrong answer .. The young man was really very cruel and vicious. Want to just finish him off!

Withstanding all the pain, James exerted all his remaining strength to speak.

“S-I ... surrender.”

After saying that, James felt his body instantly fall to the ground. Breathing up and down. Ignoring the pain in his neck, he looked up. The person looked at the two irises of eyes with a mysterious glint staring at him coldly.

“Swise choice.”

Saying that, Ciel looked at James with an indifferent expression.

He knew of James' abilities while in the underground arena. As for the first meeting, Ciel ignored everyone for being too numerous and was lazy to check them one by one.

What initially made Ciel curious was James's movements when they first met. Seeing his lazy self, usually people will insult or pretend to be polite. But James looked terrified.

Then, Ciel also observed James as the person looked at the people in the arena seriously. Looks like a rookie agent who's gathering intelligence.

After that, Ciel was just curious and checked James's skills. Looking at that unique and rare skill, he was immediately interested. But rather than being interested, the young man was more alert. After all, it was obvious that James was gathering information on all the guests not just out of curiosity.

Who is behind James?

When the question came to his mind, Ciel decided to come see James and ‘talk’ in person.

Drawing a conclusion, Ciel knew that the skill could be used as long as it detected the slightest bit of aura emitted by the other party. While he who wants to live a quiet life .. very dislike and consider such a skill dangerous.

“Who's behind you, James? Did ... you try to betray the Black Sun Empire?”

If James had gathered information and leaked it to the enemy side, such a thing would have made a great loss to the Black Sun Empire or the kingdoms affiliated with it.

“T-No... I did not do it at all.”

James who was breathing seemed so frightened. Seeing that there were no lies in his eyes, Ciel grew more and more hesitant. At that moment, he heard footsteps approaching. Looks like the female knights are patrolling.

“We will talk elsewhere.”

James had not yet answered, he felt a hand pull the collar behind his neck. Both disappeared into the darkness of the night.

A few hours later.

“You can talk now. What are you collecting information for? More precisely ... for whom?”

James remained silent. The two of them were now in a small forest not far from the capital. In fact, he was now tied to a tree without being able to move freely.

James looked at Ciel who was sitting on a flat rock. Next to the young man, there were three glass jars with different colored liquids. Many small daggers whose blade eyes were soaked with the liquid.

Is he trying to scare me? There's no way Prince Luciel will be

Jem!

Not yet able to think of anything else, James heard the sound of metal piercing through the flesh. The next instant, he felt a cold sensation that bit his bones. Not only cold, but also painful.

“Argh!!”

James gritted his teeth. Looking down, the young man saw a dagger piercing his left thigh. At that moment, he knew how resolute and ruthless Ciel was. Even just because it was a little too late to answer, the prince did not hesitate to injure him.

“S-I ..” Withstand the pain while grinding your teeth, James tried to answer. “S-I did not betray the Black Sun Empire.”

Jem!

The sound of iron penetrating the flesh was again heard. This time, rather than cold .. James felt something hot as if burning the bones and marrow in his body. A painful and horrible sensation.

“I asked ... Who do you work for?”

Not daring to be careless, James instantly answered him while enduring the pain. Tears and snot have even worsened his appearance.

“S-I don't work for anyone.”

“Faulty answer.”

Ciel's cold voice sounded.

Jem!

This time James saw a dagger piercing his left shoulder. Not cold or hot, he felt a terrible pain like hundreds of thousands of ants biting at his skin simultaneously. His stomach was also instantly nauseous. Unable to endure it, the young man spewed out all his dinner.

His expression distorted. James looked at Ciel with a frightened look. Once again, a cold voice sounded in his ears.

“Last chance. I hope you appreciate this, James ..”

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