The Useless 8th Prince
Invitation of King Natrace
The atmosphere of the place instantly became tense. Everyone started looking at each other with confused expressions. I don't know who started, the sound of praise began to sound.
“Congratulations to Prince Heath.”
“Congratulations, Prince Heath! I was expecting it.”
“May glory and success always accompany you, Prince Heath.”
“...”
Hearing the entire compliment, Heath looked puzzled. He felt like he was dreaming. But at that moment, he felt a hand pat his back. The young man then turned his head, seeing his father, King Garvin smiled at him.
Heath felt his heart thump. Looking towards the nobles of the Natrace Kingdom and the guests from outside of the kingdom, he became even more excited. The young man immediately bowed politely as he replied.
“Thank you, thank you very much, Everyone.”
“ENOUGH!!!”
The sound of screaming sounded. Everyone immediately turned to the source of the voice. There was the First Prince, Helmut who looked grim. That person immediately looked at King Garvin angrily.
“What does all this mean, DAD! You're saying that you expect me to inherit the title of Crown Prince? Is it just a trick!”
“You think too much, Helmut. Indeed, dad once said that. But not because I want to lift you up, but test you.
You are abusing authority and power. You do a lot of dirty stuff behind the scenes and think I don't see it. After all, do you think you deserve to be King, Helmut?
I'm really disappointed in you!”
“...”
Hearing his father's words made Helmut's stock tremble with fear and anger. He did not expect that his actions had been known by his father all along. Even if he were to ask for the support of some nobles, it would still be impossible since Heath had won the support of the strong people.
In the end, Helmut knelt down in front of his father.
“This son admitted that he was guilty, Father. However, please give this Son a chance to make amends! This son is confident that he will be able to make the Natrace Kingdom progress and become better!”
Hearing Helmut say that, the nobles either from the Natrace Kingdom or outside looked at him with disdain. King Garvin also shook his head lightly when he saw the eldest son.
“Sorry Helmut, Dad has given you a chance, but you threw it away.”
“...”
Hearing that, Helmut knew that he had failed to get the position of Crown Prince. He rose with a grim expression. Without saying a word, that person turned around and left just like he was not a noble who should have manners.
Ignoring the figure, everyone began to congratulate Prince Heath. Meanwhile, Ciel was instead more focused on King Garvin. He looked at the middle-aged man with a calm look.
After the formalities, all of them then returned to the guest Palace to continue their activities. Of course, most of them started talking about Heath and were surprised that it turned out that that person had already won the Crown Prince seat. Which means, he's the next King of Natrace.
...***...
In the afternoon.
Geck! Geck! Geck!
Resting in his room, Ciel who was relaxed finally opened his eyes. The young man then opened the door. Looking at the familiar-looking Succubus woman, the young man's expression looked so calm.
“Good afternoon, Prince Luciel. Looks like you are not at all surprised at my arrival.”
“...” Ciel just silently looked at the woman.
“King Garvin invites you. Please follow me to meet him.”
“Good.”
Following the girl, Ciel finally went to the King's Palace. Some time later, they finally arrived in front of a room door.
Geck! Geck! Geck!
The door opened, King Garvin's smiling, friendly figure was seen in front of Ciel. The middle-aged man then said.
“You can go,” King Garvin told the waiter. He then turned his eyes to Ciel. “Please enter, Prince Luciel. We better talk about it inside.”
“Good.”
Ciel nodded. Entering the room, the door was immediately closed. Although King Garvin looked friendly, the young man was still very wary. He simply could not judge what was in one's heart. You can still guess, but knowing 100% is impossible.
“Please sit down, Prince Luciel.”
“...”
Looking at Ciel who was sitting while looking at him with a cold expression, King Garvin was not angry at all. He even laughed kindly.
“You need not be too wary of this old man, Prince Luciel. Here actually I want to convey my gratitude and apologies.”
“...”
Hearing that, Ciel looked cold. After a while, he opened his mouth.
“It can not even be called as help. It's just, I didn't expect .. you really would be that cruel, King Garvin.”
“Kejam, huh?” From a friendly smile, King Garvin's expression became even more solemn. “Although so, I have to do it. It was the only way, Prince Luciel.”
“By sacrificing your own son as a stepping stone?” Ciel said in an indifferent tone.
“Not a stepping stone, but a solid foundation that keeps the Natrace Kingdom strong and does not collapse.” King Natrace expressed his own opinion.
“...”
Ciel did not comment. Seeing that, King Garvin smiled bitterly before explaining.
“Natrace's kingdom will collapse. What I did was prevent it. If Helmut becomes King, this kingdom will become full of corruption and chaos. The people will start to rebel. After being injured due to the civil war, this kingdom will collapse by another kingdom's attack.
If Heath were to become King, this kingdom would also be in turmoil. But not because of corruption, but because of his excessive tolerance. The boy .. too good. Moreover, it was likely that he would be taken advantage of by the people and instead become a puppet King.
I did all this ... for the Kingdom of Natrace.”
Hearing that, Ciel gave a cold snort before replying to King Garvin.
“Pretend to give Helmut the position of Crown Prince. Makes Heath's kind heart wobbly and indecisive.
In the end ... used external forces to provoke a change in Heath. Make that person a worthy King. Not only is it good, but it also has a cruel and decisive side.
Isn't that what it is?”
“As expected of the genius of the Black Sun Empire, Prince Luciel Dawnbringer.” King Garvin smiled with an enchanted expression.
“I forgive the action, but something makes me curious.”
“Please say.”
Ciel looked at King Garvin's eyes coldly.
“How do you .. know the information about me. You know what I mean. That ... information that almost no one knows.”
“...”
Seeing Ciel's cold expression that seemed to attack at any moment if he made a careless reply, King Garvin raised the corner of his lips. Not answering, but he asked back.
“Prince Luciel, do you .. believe in prophecy?”
>> Connect.
