The Useless 8th Prince

Invitation

The next morning, the castle seemed very busy. Since yesterday afternoon the new landlord had arrived, today the knights, maids, and castle stewards gathered in the field, They were waiting for their new master to give a word. Of course, this is just a formality.

They all knew that their new master was a famous Prince in the Empire. Yes ... is famous for its ugliness. Even so, those people did not mind at all and were instead happy. Their work will be more relaxed. But what they don't know, the things in their minds are just a delusion.

Ciel who just came out of the main building of the castle looks so grim. It was because of last night. After dinner, he immediately searched for documents about the soldiers and the servants of the castle.

Seeing that the level of those people was mostly at level 1 or 2, Ciel became grim. The few he was grateful for, most of them were young talents. Most of them were over fifteen and less than twenty. Of course, there were some old knights with low levels. At best, there were two old knights at level four.

The level of the troops that were below him was actually worse than the Viscount army. Probably the same or a little better than the Barons. It's really sad and embarrassing.

In the Count army, there were at least ten tier 4 demons. Of course, it wasn't the old demons who should have retired. The count itself is usually at level 4 (end) or level 5 (early). While the Marquis, usually the one who got the title was at level 5. Whether it's the beginning or the end.

Standing in front of the army of knights and servants of the castle, Ciel stared coldly. Those people did not dare to act disrespectfully out of fear of losing their lives. Although they were somewhat dissatisfied with Ciel's attitude, they still complied with all of his requests because he was a Prince.

“I only have one sentence to state to you.”

When people think that Ciel will say ‘please help him’, ‘please take care of me’, or something. The words spoken from the Prince's mouth were completely different from what they had imagined. Even that sentence was instantly imprinted in their hearts.

“You all ... GARBAGE!”

The crowd was immediately in an uproar. They immediately whispered and started cursing Ciel inwardly. Yet when Ciel looked at them coldly, those people instantly fell silent.

“You must think I was wrong. But that's the truth. Do you not believe? Then I'll prove it.

You know what the people in the Imperial Palace are thinking?

‘Ah! This trash prince .. why give him such a powerful army. It was just a waste of the Empire's resources. Using the trash and village hick was more appropriate for him. After all, she only lives for fun.’

Of course, I was very angry when I saw you guys. I even feel disgusted. Dumped at the border like this. Not only did my quality of life decline, even my safety was underestimated.

Damnit damnit! I can't even sleep well!”

Seeing the grumbling Ciel, people instantly fell silent. But they also realized that everything their new master had said was indeed true. They are considered garbage and are used to serve larger garbage. When they saw Ciel who was not being hypocritical, they inexplicably felt a hint of admiration.

“Not only power, territory management is also done very poorly. Y'all know? I really have a headache.

Damnit damnit! I just want to live easy and comfortable, ok? Why should I live a life like this?

I was really lazy and wanted to live a quiet life, but the conditions did not allow me. From now on, I'll be a little serious.

Most of you would think that I'm just talking nonsense, but ..”

Ciel raised his right hand while pointing upwards.

“One year. It doesn't take much to think and do what I say in a year. Be my follower in just one year.

I will make this army and region more prosperous than ever before. At the very least, this place is no less prosperous than the territory of the three former Counts in my area of power.

If I fail, your salary will be increased by 3x and I will not care much about government affairs. Do you dare to accept my challenge?”

Those people looked at Ciel with strange expressions. They felt that the Prince sounded so arrogant. But Ciel's request did not violate any limits or anything like that. Even without betting, they had an obligation to obey the Prince's words. Of course, the Prince's request made them even more sincere.

“It looks like you guys agree. Then, the new rules will start tomorrow! For today, you work as usual. Enough, I don't want to talk too much. Disperse!”

“Ya, Sir!”

After dispersing the people, Ciel headed straight for his office along with Camellia and Isabella. Arriving at the office, he immediately took out a pile of blank paper, ink, and bird-type Demonic Beast quill pens.

Sitting on the work chair after putting things on the table, Ciel looked towards the two women who were following him.

“Camellia.”

“Ya, Sir?”

“Because last night I counted the number of knights and servants and their levels, now you separate them based on their age and potential.”

“Isabella?”

“Hamba here, Mister?” Isabella is polite.

“Black Lily City along with several surrounding cities are managed by the former Marquis personally, right?”

“Betul, Mr.”

“Search for private ventures belonging to former Marquis that have been closed. That would be my right. Lest the former Count, Viscount, and Baron dare to mix it up.

In addition, the location of our territory is in the south. This place is fertile and also becomes one of the food production areas, right? Find out the farmers and what they need. Don't forget to check the taxes.

Everything related to income and expenditure fund .. I want everything to be on this table before noon!”

“Good, Master!”

Ciel leaned back in her chair while closing her eyes. He then thought of the six former nobles under the executed Marquis. There were actually eight, but two of them were found guilty and were eventually removed along with the Marquis.

They didn't even come to greet the new master, did they?

Opening his eyes, a cold and cruel gleam was visible there.

“Forget. First of all, I will make a plan for the development of the warrior,” muttered Ciel.

Picking his tongue, Ciel began writing the plan in his head on paper. The young man decided to disband the old army and create three new regiments. They will be called Striker, Defender, and Watcher.

Striker, as the name suggests, those guys specialize in attacking. They will be trained in basic training and the direction of development is the battle on the battlefield.

Defenders, as the name suggests, those people specialize in defending. They will be trained in basic training and the direction of development is the defense of the territory as well as the use of heavy weapons.

Watchers, as the name suggests, those people specialize in observing. In other words, the supervisor assigned to the Count and Viscount territory under him. They will be trained in basic training and the direction of development is one-on-one combat. In addition, they would be trained to be spies.

In those three regiments, Ciel planned to create a group of specially cultivated elites. For now, he would select 25 people in each regiment. They will be called Shadow Striker, Shadow Defender, and Shadow Watcher.

“Hmmm .. seventy-five people. I will spend a lot of wealth to train them,” Ciel said with a bitter smile on his face.

After making plans about rebuilding and training the soldiers, without feeling the time passed, it was already midday. Ciel then took out six pieces of Demonic Beast leather and started writing invitation letters.

Ciel planned to invite the former nobles in the region. In his invitation, of course he did not behave decently. The young man wrote clearly said ‘MANTAN’ Count and Viscount. That meant Ciel did not appreciate them and would easily replace them.

If they act politely, of course I will reply politely. If not ... why should I behave decently?

Thought Ciel with an indifferent expression on his face. When focusing on writing, a knock was heard from the door.

“Log.”

The door opened, a tired-looking figure of Isabella walked into the room. He brought a stack of papers. Unconcerned by her exhaustion, the woman hurriedly bowed.

“Pardon me for being late in carrying out your duties, Mr.”

“You got it?”

Seeing that Ciel was not angry, Isabella was surprised. He immediately replied, “Everything is here, Mr.”

“Good work. Bring here!”

Looking at the beautiful woman who was doing her job well, Ciel smiled gently. He was not angry and instead looked at Isabella closely.

Hmmm .. This kind of scene can be considered as an eye wash after work.

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