The Useless 8th Prince

A Name

The next morning, Ciel seemed to be sitting on a boulder while enjoying the view.

The sun had just risen, the orange luster coupled with the natural green scenery really spoiled the eyes. Not only that, feeling the dew on the grass he had stepped on earlier was also clean air, Ciel felt his mind clear and fresh.

“So you are here, Mr.”

Hearing the voice that called out to him, Ciel who was sitting casually turned his head while smiling gently.

“Camellia, huh? What's up?”

“Tea morning to warm your body, Mr.”

Looking at Camellia who was carrying a ceramic glass filled with still steaming tea, Ciel nodded lightly.

“Thank you, Camellia.”

“It's already my duty, Mr.”

“You are also sitting here,” said Ciel while pointing at a fairly spacious place next to him.

After giving the tea to Ciel, Camellia nodded before sitting down. “Then excuse me.”

Camellia occasionally glanced at the master sitting next to her. The young man looked so peaceful, enjoying the morning scenery while sipping hot tea slowly. The longer they were in this new territory, the more Camellia knew that her master was hiding things from her. As the girl who had been with Ciel for 5 years, she felt extremely useless.

“I'm sorry for being so useless, Mr.” Camellia looked down with a sad expression.

“Why do you say that?”

“Although it has been with you for five years, I really do not know you, Mr.” Camellia muttered softly. “I'm even very weak.”

When Camellia felt sad, she suddenly felt a warm palm touching over her head. In a state of shock, a soft voice sounded in his ears.

“Sorry. Actually I wanted to hide everything. It's just that circumstances don't allow. Without clear strength ..people do not believe much less submit to me. It's not your fault.”

“...” Feeling Ciel's hand stroking her hair, Camellia felt her brain completely empty.

“While there's Elena, I won't forget you, OK? After all, you are the first servant I personally chose. If you want something, just say it. Although I cannot guarantee that I can give it, at least I will try to do it.

Besides ... You are mine. Everything you have is mine too.”

I ... I have Mr. Ciel.

Camellia looked towards Ciel. After a moment of hesitation, the girl ventured to say, “I want to be strong and useful to you, Sir! Also ... I want to know which level you are at.”

“Only that?” Ciel tilted his head.

“En.” Camellia nodded.

Instead of being angry, Ciel was happy. After all, the stronger his subordinates were, the more secure and relieved he was. The young man brought his lips closer to Camellia's ears while whispering, “Initial stage .. 6.” level

Le ... Level 6???

Camellia looked at Ciel with a surprised look on her face. As the girl knew, the ones who had level 6 were either a retired old Duke or Marquis. Even the first prince who was predicted as a genius had yet to reach this level. Not to mention, the first prince was over 20 years old.

“A .. A-Are you kidding, Mr?”

“Hm?” Ciel tilted his head before sighing deeply. “I've guessed you won't believe.”

“Ja-So it's true?”

“Of course. It's a secret between the two of us, so don't divulge, understand?” ciel said with a gentle smile.

Camellia looked at Ciel with a red hue on her cheek. The girl nodded obediently. “En! I understand, Mr.”

As the two were sitting leisurely, the sound of hurried footsteps sounded from the distance. The gentle expression on Ciel's face was suddenly replaced with the cold face he used to use.

“Pardon me for interrupting your leisure time, sir. I came to report!”

The figure of the knight appeared and saluted Ciel.

Looking at the knight, Ciel nodded lightly. “You are not interrupting. Say.”

“Black Minotaur figure came to our tent to meet you, Mr!”

“According to your command, Mr.”

After saying that, the knight immediately saluted before going to call Black. Some time later, the knightly figure that followed the black Minotaur arrived before Ciel.

Ciel looked at the knight then nodded. “Good work. You can retreat.”

“Good, Master!”

After the departure of the knights, the black Minotaur suddenly prostrated in front of Ciel.

“This boy came to apologize for his mistake, Sir. I did not think clearly and did such a reckless action.”

“I forgive you,” said Ciel casually.

“EH??” Black looked surprised. He looked up to see Ciel sitting on the rock. “Aren't you going to punish me like hitting or whipping me, Mister?”

“For what did I do that stupid thing?” ciel said in a cold tone.

If it was Camellia or Elena, I would probably think twice.

Uhuk! Uhuk!

Looking at the so kind-hearted Ciel and letting go so easily, Black looked even more astonished. At the moment when he was daydreaming, the voice of the young man came back.

“I'll ask you something, Black.”

“Please, Milord!”

“Before that ... better you sit down or at least kneel.”

Ciel felt a bit strange when he saw the person or figure prostrating in front of him. If it was kneeling, he still accepted, but kowtowed .. he felt such a thing was unnecessary. After all, he did not want to exalt himself and play as if he were a God.

“Good, Master!” exclaim Black before kneeling in front of Ciel.

“Why are you trying to protect a tribe that even hates and treats you badly, Black?”

Black blinked before looking at Ciel with a stern expression. “I feel that's what I deserve to do, Sir. According to the Moogu chieftain, my father was a great warrior who went to war to protect the tribe. I also want to protect what my late father fought for, Mister!”

“Hmmm .. so so so.” Ciel felt somewhat amazed by Black's sense of patriotism and simple thinking. “Then, will you become the strongest Minotaur that can rival a high-level Devil?”

“A-Can I do such a thing, Mister?” black asked in astonishment.

“If you're alone, I'm not sure. But with me, it's not impossible.”

“Be-Is that so, Mister?”

“I won't say much. Sell your soul and follow me! I will give you the strength to make the Minotaurs more worthy. You can even be considered a hero of the Minotaurs! So ... what's your answer, Black?”

Thinking of the Minotaur's life and the glory he might get, the simple-minded Black felt excited. His body trembled with pleasure. If not for Ciel being in front of him, he would have already roared happily.

“This slave agrees, My lord!”

Looking at the obedient Black, Ciel nodded in satisfaction. “Good!”

After feeling excited about having a new following with good talent, Ciel finally realized something.

“Black ... since you followed me, I have to give you the name.”

“Na-Name??” black asked with a trembling voice.

The one that the black Minotaur wanted most in this life was a name. Not expecting, he who was considered damned could still get it. Not to mention, that name was a gift from a Prince!

Ciel looked at Black kneeling in front of him while stroking his chin.

“You are a Minotaur who has a knight soul. You have big dreams to achieve. I want you to become a knight who defeats my enemies, even if they are high-level Devils. Therefore, I will give you a suitable name. From now on, your name is …

Asterious!”

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