The Useless 8th Prince

The Frozen Cloud Mountains

One week later.

“We're down for a while, Deschia!”

Due to the speed of Ciel and Deschia, by the time the two reached the border, the citizens had just started to pack up and leave their homes. Although the special bird of the messenger was very fast, Deschia's speed was in no way inferior. Not to mention Ciel and Wyvern the black left the day after the delivery bird departed.

Seeing how the knights spread the command quickly made Ciel nod in satisfaction when he saw them. The effectiveness of those knights was already comparable to the knights who trained hard in the Royal Capital. The young man felt the money and effort he had put in paid off. Not in vain at all!

Seeing the figure of Deschia who swooped down, the citizens began to panic. Not only the citizens, even the local knights were also pale. But the knights were wryly pulling swords at their waists. Trying to keep up their duties.

Deschia landed in the middle of the road. Without descending from the creature's back, Ciel immediately asked.

“Knight leader, report what has happened over the past week! I want a short, solid, and clear report!” ciel said firmly.

Seeing the figure sitting on Wyvern's back in black, the citizens were shocked as well as nervous. While the knights who knew the figure were more nervous. One of the middle-aged knights ventured forward then knelt in front of Ciel before explaining.

“L-Report, Your Excellency Luciel! After your message was received this morning, all the knights in all the small towns and villages on the border immediately split the tasks.

Some are old and a bit weak like us in charge of organizing the citizens to stay away from the border. Whereas most of the knights had marched towards the border of Blackwood Forest.”

After saying that, the middle-aged knight lowered his head. Not daring to speak at all. At that moment, Ciel's voice sounded.

“Capture.”

Looking up, the middle-aged knight looked up. Seeing something being thrown at him, he immediately caught it. What he caught was a bottle of potion with a light green color. Ciel's voice sounded once again.

“Good work. It was an intermediate level healing herb. It should be able to heal the internal injuries you get. Continue the task, take the citizens away from the border!”

“S-As you wish, Your Excellency Luciel!”

The middle-aged knight and the other knights instantly saluted simultaneously. At that moment, Dechia leaped then flapped her wings, immediately flying into the sky. A moment later, the figure disappeared in the distance.

Seeing Ciel and Deschia leave, the knights heaved a sigh of relief. The knights could not help but talk to each other.

“Did you see that? It was the mount of His Highness Luciel, the extremely ferocious Black Wyvern! Just seeing it freaks me out.”

“I almost wet the bed earlier,” said another knight.

“I think Baron or Viscount is not as strong as the creature, right?”

“True. I've seen a Viscount, but don't feel such a threat.”

“Truly terrible!”

“Who are you trying to compare? His Highness Luciel is considered a talented Prince aling in our Black Sun Empire!”

“Really???”

“Of course it's true! I heard ... he will most likely be the next Emperor!”

“Wow! I've never even seen or met a Marquis. Emperor ... that title I cannot imagine at all!”

“No need to imagine. Most importantly, look at the Black Lily Region now which was richer and more prosperous. If His Majesty Luciel becomes Emperor, it will definitely be a blessing for the entire citizens of the Black Sun Empire!”

“Yes! I agree with you!”

“...”

…

While Ciel, the Lazy Prince was flying towards the Blackwood Forest border, he did not know that many people had talked about it. Not just the people at the border, but the entire Blackfield Region which includes Black Lily and Scarlet Roze.

Great security and order, economic development, and even justice. Unlike before, now, as long as the citizens were willing to follow the rules, they would not starve.

Support to farmers with low taxes (though according to Ciel already high), government support to find citizens jobs, even free education for talented children. Things that did not even exist in the Royal Capital of the Black Sun Empire.

Of course, Ciel's good deeds were indeed extraordinary. However it should not have spread throughout the entire Blackfield Region that quickly. There is a reason for itself how the title Mad Prince, Prince is useless, and the like is lost.

Yep. It was Gordon, the teachers of the Black Lily Academy, and his students who spread their Master's ‘KEBAIKAN’ to all corners of the Blackfield Region.

The citizens who initially only felt comfortable, now felt respect and gratitude. They are getting more and more working. In addition to themselves, also for the development of the Blackfield Region they loved.

Ciel himself did not know. Besides Gordon, many great figures like Duke Raevern and Duke Flamehart were very supportive of him becoming the next Emperor.

If he knew, maybe the young man would be rebuked because the ‘goodness’ that those people tried to show instead pushed him further from his life goals.

The Blackwood Forest border.

Seeing the troops who had started setting up tents around the border made Ciel nod in satisfaction. He went down there to see things around.

By the time the knights knew of Ciel's arrival, they immediately rushed in line and saluted.

“Continue your work,” said Ciel with a relaxed expression.

“Good, Master!” answer the knights in unison.

Many knights returned to set up tents. Some of them are awake. While the money man led the troops directly approached Ciel to report the latest conditions at the border.

“So so ..”

Ciel muttered when he heard the entire report. But then, his expression changed.

“All knights, take your weapons and form a line .. NOW!”

Hearing Ciel's orders, all the knights in the camp did not dare to linger. They immediately took out a sword then rushed out to march.

Only when they marched did some knights come from the forest in a hurry. They are scouts who are tasked with overseeing the movement in the forest. Seeing that the knights in the camp had prepared, the scouts looked surprised. Still reporting though.

“Report! The Demonic Beast's entourage rushed in this direction from the south!”

Hearing the report, Ciel who heard the sound of the legs of the Demonic Beast group nodded. He then immediately gave the order.

“Fighters, close ranks and hold your shields tight! Archers, prepare ammunition and prepare for support! Fast!”

Following Ciel's words, all the knights prepared. A short while later, hundreds of low-grade Demonic Beasts ran from the forest towards them. Seeing that made the knights nervous. At that time also …

ROOAR!!!

A loud roar sounded. Deschia roared ferociously, making the Demonic Beast troupe panic and crash into each other. At the moment when the knights were somewhat dazed, a resolute voice sounded.

“Everything .. ATTACK!!!”

Hearing Ciel's voice, the adrenaline of the knights spurred. Seeing the chaotic Demonic Beast entourage, they immediately rushed forward ferociously. Completely without fear.

“OOOHHHH!!!”

While the knights were fighting, Ciel who was riding on Deschia's back flew over the battlefield. Seemed to be doing nothing, but actually the young man used gravity magic to restrict the movements of the Demonic Beasts. The reason he had not intervened was of course to train those knights.

The battle went well. After a few hours, all the Demonic Beasts were killed. Although only Level 1 and 2 Demonic Beasts were meaningless to Ciel, to the knights it was an intense fight. Not only that, they thought that the flesh, skin, fangs, or claws of Demonic Beasts meant a lot, could be used as additional income for them.

Quite a number were injured, but there was absolutely no death on the part of the knights. The knights knew it was a favor from their master and felt grateful.

Seeing the knights begin to transport the Demonic Beast's body and process it, Ciel had no interest at all. He looked in a direction so far away. His eyes narrowed and his expression became colder.

Patting Deschia on the back, the young man then said.

“Go to Frozen Cloud Mountains, Deschia!”

>> Connect.