The Useless 8th Prince
Sorry, Road Closed
Looking at Ciel who disappeared in the darkness of the night, the green aura that enveloped King Wade vanished. The person looked up, closed his eyes before sighing deeply.
“Is .... I really inexcusable?”
At that moment, King Wade was shocked to see Queen Elizabeth holding her gently.
“Maybe your actions are inexcusable, at least for now. So ... keep living to make up for all your mistakes, Rajaku.”
“...”
Sensing the pain that kept gnawing at his body, King Wade let out a heavy sigh. Although he wanted to, the man knew it might not last until the war was over. As Ciel said, the chances of winning are almost impossible.
“Elizabeth, I have the last command for you.”
“Does that persuade Prince Luciel? If true, I should catch up soon-”
“Not.” King Wade shook his head.
“Then?” the Queen asked Elizabeth with a puzzled expression.
“When Black Gemma Palace is no longer able to withstand the attacks of the rebels and defeat comes, I do not want you to be by my side. Instead, find Prince Luciel and follow him to go to the Black Sun Empire.”
“Rajaku .. you-”
“I did too much wrong. I never noticed you guys who were always around me and cared about me. I have too many regrets …
I don't want to add to it anymore. Not only you, but Nura and Fryssa will also leave. So don't insist on staying and making my death uncomfortable.”
“...”
Hearing King Wade's words, Queen Elizabeth was stunned. Looking at the normally cold and cruel figure now smiling gently towards him, the woman felt her gaze misty. He and the other two Queens had been waiting for this time, the time when King Wade had changed his attitude.
Only, Queen Elizabeth did not expect. It's just that, arriving close to the end of their story.
“Then I'll go see Nura and Fryssa.” King Wade smiled gently.
“...”
Seeing the figure of King Wade who left, Queen Elizabeth made up her mind. He then left the Black Gemma Palace heading towards the city.
...***...
On the roof of one of the city buildings.
“Why do you know I'm here?”
Sitting on the roof of the building while looking at the stars, Ciel felt a figure appear behind him.
“Ariana said, you like to stand on the highest place. Not only to see the beautiful and vastness of the sky, but because being at the top makes you able to see more widely.
See what's below you more clearly.”
“Did Ariana mention that in her letter? The girl just overly praised me.”
“In my opinion, what Ariana said is true.”
Ignoring the praise from the figure standing behind him, Ciel asked again.
“Then ... what do you want until you come to a place like this to meet me?”
“I also know from Ariana, you are a person who likes to make deals. So ... I want to make a deal with you.”
“Hm? Mention,” said Ciel briefly.
“Please help Black Star Kingdom to survive the rebel attack!”
“Lalu ... what do you offer?”
“All treasures and myself. King Wade will most likely still die in the war tomorrow. I hope you can protect the Black Star Kingdom.
After that, let Queen Nura and Queen Fryssa guide Edgar to become the new King. As for me, I will go with you to the Blackfield Region.
Want to make me a servant, even a slave. I don't care anymore.”
“From the Queen being a slave ..” muttered Ciel without looking back. “Can I ask?”
“Why did you do all that? Sacrifice to a Kingdom that won't even remember your services in the future.”
Hearing Ciel's question, Queen Elizabeth smiled gently.
“Maybe because it was my husband's last hope? The hope that the Black Star Kingdom would continue to exist and not collapse in his hands. As a wife, maybe this role is all I can do for her.”
Hearing one word that is ‘hope’, Ciel knew Queen Elizabeth was not at all told or coerced. Instead, the woman made up her mind to support the figure of King Wade from behind. Continue to accompany the person even on such a steep road.
Ciel took a long breath.
“King Wade is lucky to marry a woman like you, Queen Elizabeth.”
“So-”
“I refused.”
“...”
Queen Elizabeth initially thought that Ciel would accept her offer. Without her expecting it, the young man actually rejected her just like that. Without even thinking about it well first.
“Why?” asked Queen Elizabeth with a dazed expression.
“No excuses. Deal failed, you can come back.”
Hearing Ciel's words, Queen Elizabeth knew that anything she said was in vain. Gnashing her teeth with an uncomfortable expression, the woman was finally only able to leave with a sad expression on her face.
After Queen Elizabeth left, Ciel was still sitting there looking at the sea of stars. Due to her expression being so flat, no one knew exactly what she was thinking. The young man just muttered.
“Last hope, huh?”
...***...
Next day.
King Wade who was leading the knights towards the east of the Capital was shocked when he received the news from one of the scouts.
“What does all that mean?” asked King Wade with an angry expression.
“As I said, My King. The entire knights of the two Duchy who were rushing from the east were led by the Duke of Windrivers. Yet most of the elite knights on their side were completely invisible.
Most likely they followed the General figure of the Curses of Shadow to attack from another direction.”
Thinking carefully, King Wade's expression turned somewhat pale. Not too far west of the Capital there is a mountain that is not too high, but has a dense forest. They are most likely hiding there. Waiting for an opportunity to attack.
Thinking of the number of knights left behind in the Capital, King Wade's face became even worse.
“Duke Gostag! You brought a third of the troops back to the Capital!”
“T-But, Rajaku-”
“No words but! No matter late or not, you should come back soon!”
Seeing the enraged King Wade, Duke Gostag immediately replied.
“S-As per your order, My King!”
While in the east there was panic, another incident was seen on the western side of the Capital.
Approximately ten thousand cavalry consisting of elite knights from two Duchy plus the members of the Curses of Shadow.
The killing intent flashed clear from their gazes. Spurred on less war, they rushed to the capital. But as they passed through the vast prairie, they all came to a halt. Seemed surprised to see the view in the distance.
In the distance, a tall black wall was seen restricting their path to advance towards the Capital. The black wall glittered when it was struck by the light, because it was made of ice that looked so dense.
Their eyes all then stared at the figure that was in front of that gigantic wall. Yes ... In front of the wall, there was a throne made of ice.
On top of the throne, a knight with a black mask and robe was propping up his chin. Seem bored and indifferent. The black knight then gazed towards the ten thousand cavalry.
“Sorry, the road is closed. Please come back or .. you can stay forever here.”
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