The Useless 8th Prince

Bad hunch

“Cannot be! Mom, are you sure you're not dreaming?”

Inside the luxurious, magnificent, and spacious rooms.it looked like a girl of about 12 years old. The girl had a very cute face, she also looked quite short. His skin was as white as snow, his hair was long straight silver in color. On top of his head, there were two black horns of a tub made of diamonds. The irises are purple like wisteria flowers that bloom in spring.

The girl was the 6th Princess and the last child of the Emperor, Lilia Dawnbringer.

Lilia looked extremely astonished when she saw the figure of the woman who looked like her but in the adult version. That person was his mother, Lilith. What made the little girl feel strange was the attitude of her mother who came and continued to praise one of her siblings, Luciel Dawnbringer.

The mother said her brother had done a good thing at the southern border. The woman even praised her brother as a genius. Obviously, that sounds like an illusion.

According to Lilia, her brother, Luciel was the one who …

First, he was the one who always got up the slowest and came to the dining table the last.

Second, he is a lazy person to exercise. Never mind practicing the sword, pulling the sword from the scabbard has never done that person.

Third, he was a very picky person of food. That person often ‘borrowed’ valuable herbs in the laboratory to serve as his fine dining dish.

Fourth, he was a person who lay more down while reading strange books than socializing and going with his friends.

If it had to be mentioned, Lilia would definitely have to make a very long list. One thing is certain ..His brother, Luciel is a lazy figure and has an unruly attitude. Even when compared to the 5th Prince who was considered to have bad talent, Lilia thought that her brother was worse.

“Hehehe .. Are you unhappy? Though you used to always stick to Ciel.” Lilith who was sitting on the bed together with Lilia propped up her chin.

“It ... It doesn't count! After all, maybe it was just a story made up by big brother so that he could return to the Imperial Palace. Mother should not be easy to believe,” said Lilia while puffing her cheeks.

“Mother thought so too, but the rumor was really too obvious and spread so quickly. I hope the rumors are true ..”

“If that's true, why doesn't Mom seem happy?” Lilia who saw an evil black aura coming out from her mother's body became nervous.

“Hehehe .. If that's true, mom must be very happy. It's just that, you want to know, since when did little Ciel dare to lie to his mother? Looks like I should question him when he stops by.”

“It ... It ..”

Lilia looked nervous, she could only duck and pray inwardly.

I don't know why you're so mad at you, brother. I can only pray that my brother can die peacefully.

...***...

In Black Lily Castle, Ciel who was drinking a morning cup of tea suddenly creeped out. The young man immediately watched around with a wary expression.

What kind of bad feeling is this? Wasn't what I was about to attack was a former Count? Why am I uncomfortable?

After observing around and getting nothing, Ciel heaved a sigh of relief. From behind the shadow of the pillar, there was a silhouette with all-black clothes. The upper half of his body is invisible because of the dark shadow.

“So you have arrived,” said Ciel. Without turning his head towards that silhouette, he continued, “As long as I bring in the troops to take care of Nixon, you must complete your mission.”

After enjoying the morning tea, Ciel immediately went down along with Camellia and Elena because this morning they had to leave for the west. More precisely, to an area ruled by the Nixon Family.

Arriving at the castle's front yard, Ciel saw the five hundred knights he was going to bring. Of course, these knights were only the ones around the castle. As for the knights of Black Lily City and the few other cities he personally managed, they had been waiting in the vast meadow not far from the city.

Looking at the horse he was about to ride, Ciel let out a long sigh. It was a level 2 Demonic Beast a type of horse by the name of Hellhorse. The creature had black fur, in contrast to the inferior type with gray or brown fur which was a level 1 Demonic Beast.

Indeed the mount was better than a normal horse, but Ciel was still a bit less satisfied. Hellhorse was the common mount of knights. Even if it was of high purity (level 2), the Hellhorse was still an inferior breed. The mount Ciel used was the same as the mount used by a Baron or at most a young Viscount.

At that moment, Ciel suddenly recalled the Shadow Lightning Unicorn the first Prince had. Unlike the Hellhorse which was slightly better than an ordinary horse, the creature had incredible speed as well as being able to use rare black lightning element magic.

Really envious!

Ciel cursed in his heart. He even vowed to go to the Black Mountains or the Blackwood Forest in search of a mount. The young man even held a grudge against his father for not giving him a good mount.

With a bad expression on his face, Ciel led the 500 cavalry towards the meeting location. Arriving there, Ciel finally met the other knights. Not only knights, but also warriors from various races who ended up submissive under Ciel.

Seven days without feeling passed. Ciel finally reached the plains not far from Blackrock City. According to the information he had received during the trip, the Nixon Family and all of its subordinates had finally survived in Blackrock City.

Of course, the five Viscounts were not unemployed in those seven days. They led an army to conquer the towns and villages that were in the territory of the Nixon Family. Ciel was very satisfied with their performance.

The moment Ciel reached the tent set up not far from Blackrock City, he immediately got a report.

The five Viscounts each brought 4000 troops containing 1000 cavalry and 3000 infantry. While Ciel himself only brought 2000 troops containing 500 cavalry and 1500 infantry. So the total knights was 22,000. Such numbers were still somewhat lacking to conquer a large city like Blackrock. But that's not all that's in Ciel's territory.

Within the Ciel region, there are 6 Minotaur tribes, 6 Trolls, 4 Gnoll tribes, 9 Goblin tribes, and 4 Orc tribes. Of course, there were now 3 Orc tribes left because Ciel had wiped out one of them.

Each Minotaur sent 500 soldiers. Each Troll tribe also sent 500 soldiers. Each Gnoll sent 750 soldiers. The goblins that had a very large population sent 1000 fighters from each tribe. And the Orcs who wanted to earn Ciel's forgiveness and trust also sent 1000 soldiers.

So there are additional Heteromorphic troops, 3000 from the Minotaur race, 3000 from the Troll race, 3000 from the Gnoll race, 9000 from the Goblin race, and 3000 from the Orc race. If totaled, it would be 21,000 troops. That is, there are 43,000 troops under Ciel. Those who are ready to send him to glory or to death.

Getting the report, Ciel nodded. He then looked at Viscount Lawrence and the other four Vicounts.

“Each of you, make two groups of 25 knights on horseback. The ten groups were tasked with overseeing each side of Blackrock City. They must report every 3 hours. Don't let those people have any loopholes to escape.

Also ... make the knights rest after dinner. Tomorrow will be a very tiring battle.”

“According to your order, Mister!” exclaim the five Viscounts simultaneously.

Gazing at the twilight sky, Ciel felt a bad premonition but did not understand what it was. He has tried to make the best plan and make sure there are no gaps. The young man could only prepare for the worst possible.

I hope ... everything will go well tomorrow.

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