The Useless 8th Prince

The Secret Intentionally Hidden

Without feeling it, time just passed.

Ciel had parted ways with Ferel and Savian at the border. They chose to follow the Golden Dusk Caravan instead of having to head back to the Blackfield Region then return again.

After a long journey, they finally reached Black Lily City.

Looking at the castle that looked so familiar, Ciel let out a long sigh. Deschia finally landed followed by the Giant Pelican. Of the six people who had descended, they all had different expressions.

The four new slaves Ciel looked quite amazed and curious. Meanwhile, Clark looked bleak from not stopping by the Centaurs when they were on their way back.

As for Ciel, the young man smiled gently when he saw the lovers as well as the subordinates who welcomed him. Unlike when he was outside, the four new slaves Ciel was surprised to see a sincere smile on his master's face.

Walking unhurriedly, Ciel opened both of his arms wide when he saw the little one running towards him. He caught the little girl who jumped at him. Carrying Eve in his arms, he turned his gaze towards his people as he said,

“I'm home.”

...***...

Her night.

Located in the back garden of Black Lily Castle, there is a small girl who plays a chase with some terrible creatures. The creature had a lizard-like dawn but had six thick legs. His black scales looked quite menacing. They were the size of adult wolves, but clearly, from the shape of their heads.

Yes ... The creature is the babies of the Abyssal Basilisk.

While other little girls play with huskies, malamutes, Persian cats, and so on. Little Eve actually plays with creatures that are considered very dangerous.

“Black-one, Black-two, Black-three .. chase me.”

Seeing how little Eve laughed cheerfully while being chased by three stupid-looking Abyssal Basilisk babies made Ciel speechless. Looking at her cute daughter, she felt somewhat depressed.

“Then naming like this ..” murmured Ciel.

“I think it fits perfectly with its plain nature, Dear.”

Tonight, Ciel is accompanied by Ariana. At first he wanted to spend time with the other four women, but Eve pouted. The little girl just wanted to spend time with her parents.

Eve then runs towards the gazebo where Ciel and Ariana sit watching her. The girl smiled as she said,

“Papa! Papa! Look at them .. aren't they cute?”

“...”

Looking at the three silly-looking Abyssal Basilisk babies, Ciel felt they did not look that bad. Usually, when a baby, any baby creature will look cute. But Ciel also knew, those three ridiculous creatures would grow big and appear ferocious, like living tanks.

“Iya, they're cute.”

“Then, can Eve ask them, Papa?! Eve promised to take care of them.”

Imagining how the little girl carrying three tanks lived to destroy things, Ciel's lips twitched. He then persuaded the little girl.

“You really don't want to replace it with another one, Eve?”

The little girl tilted her head, staring at Ciel with her bully eyes. Looks kind of confused. After a while, Little Eve replied.

“No. Eve wants to keep Trio-Black.”

“Alright then.” Ciel nodded lightly.

Realizing that she had been approved, Eve ran straight towards Ciel with her little legs. Hugged his father with a smile on his face. Unlike the little girl who knew nothing before, now Eve became more agile and quite intelligent.

The three then spend time together. At about half-nine p.m., Ciel then told Eve to go to sleep after washing her hands, feet, and face. Although the girl is very strong and may not need much sleep, she tries to instill good habits to her daughter. Really trying to raise her like a normal girl like always.

The people within Black Lily Castle were greatly shocked by Eve's attitude. The little girl is usually notoriously quiet and does not like to interact with many people. Only, in front of Ariana he is still active. They did not expect that the little princess was really agile in front of Luciel.

“Eve look happy.”

Seeing Eve sleeping soundly in her room, Ariana said with a gentle expression. Ciel turned his head, looking at the figure of his fiancee, he suddenly said,

“You changed, Ariana. You smile more often sincerely now.”

“Eh?” Ariana's expression returned as usual. Looking towards Ciel, he tilted his head. “Sorry if you don't like it, dear. I will-”

Ciel patted her fiance's head and stroked her hair.

“I like it. I feel happy and happy.”

“...”

Seeing Ariana who was just silent, Ciel took the girl's hand and left the little Eve's room.

...***...

The next day, Ciel's study room.

Yep. After cooling the mind on the way home, Ciel who originally intended to immediately feel the first night with his fiancee and concubine finally decided to postpone it.

It's okay .. it's okay .. it's almost autumn. Half a year, half a year at most.

Ciel convinced himself. After thinking it over carefully, he finally decided to delay. In this time, he also realized something. His strength had already reached the upper limit of level 6. Absolutely cannot go up.

Is this what is called a barrier?

Just this time Ciel faced the barrier wall. According to what he had experienced before, as long as he ate ingredients of high-level meat or herbs, the Devour skill would digest that energy and use it to increase the physique and also be stockpiled to level up.

It seems that this time I can't rely on the Devour skill …

According to what his teacher said, he had to see his grandfather or his father. But Ciel refused. If the two people found out he was already preparing to try to break through level 7, he would definitely be dragged forcefully to sit in the Crown Prince's seat.

Just thinking about the two regions documents he had to take care of made Ciel feel mentally exhausted. In fact, the not-so-important affair has been taken care of by Verrona, Jenny, and the slaves trained by Julia. While the rather important but still manageable, Ariana has taken care of it.

Still, what Ciel had to do was still piling up like a small hill. Imagining what to do if he were to become Emperor, the young man felt his stomach somewhat nauseous. He even lost his appetite. Delicious fruit chips even taste bland.

Is there no other way? Teachers should know, right? He has broken through level 7!

Thinking of how his teacher who was now rather ‘pelit’, Ciel gritted his teeth. Not economically stingy, but stingy on information. Most likely, to rise to level 7 requires a certain way. In addition, Mary could not do so without the help of Grandpa Ciel or Emperor Julius.

In the notoriously strong Black Sun Empire alone, Ciel only knew three people who were level 7 and above. They were Mary, her Father, and her Grandfather. According to rumors, her grandmother was also at level 7 or even more.

Only, my grandmother died. Yes .. at least that's how the news has spread for a long time. But Ciel finally found out a pretty big secret. His grandmother did not die, rather. The woman simply disappeared as if she had never existed.

Even after his grandfather crazily deployed an army to stir heaven and earth across the southern part of the continent. But ultimately disappointing. There was no indication of the grandmother's disappearance.

Shaking lightly, the young man let out a long sigh. Seeing the work piling up on the table, Ciel smiled bitterly.

“Forget. I'll think about it after taking care of all this.”

>> Connect.