The Useless 8th Prince

Of course Not!

“But ..”

Hearing that Ciel would be given the responsibility of fighting over the Crown Prince's seat, Julia seemed somewhat reluctant.

“I understand how you feel, Julia. Even though I feel you are the most suitable. Obviously, you can't do it because you're a woman.”

The words spoken from Queen Lilith's mouth made Julia clench her hands tightly. Unlike Alexander who was somewhat forced to accept this task as it would affect their family life, Julia really loved the Black Sun Empire very much and wanted the best for the empire.

Julia was the type of person that could be said to be a genius. Besides being serious, she always trains hard when she is female. When compared to the other five daughters of Emperor Julius, she was the strongest.

“Because I'm a woman ..” murmured Julia.

“Good. This problem is finished, so we-”

Before Queen Lilith continued, Ciel raised her hand while saying in a lazy tone.

“I refuse.”

Everyone immediately looked at him with astonished expressions. Usually, the person who would accept the order would feel happy and honored. But Ciel's expression was clearly contradictory.

“That's not the case, Little Ciel. You have the ability to do it easier than Alexander. I feel that is also justified.

After all, with great power, comes also greater responsibility.”

Hearing her mother's words, Ciel was stunned.

Don't fool me with something like that, Mom! You're not Uncle Ben and I'm not a spider-man!

Ciel cursed in his heart. He sighed before saying, “Then why have I been hiding since I was seven, Mom? It's too complicated. I don't want to do it. That's useless.”

The meeting table suddenly kicked off. Everyone looked directly at the source of the sound. There looked Julia rising from her chair with a grim expression. He walked towards Ciel step by step with an increasingly dark expression.

Arriving near Ciel, Julia suddenly grabbed and pulled the collar of the young man's shirt. He looked at her with a cold expression.

“This damn boy! You don't know how many people are trying to get this glory. Think everything was in vain? How dare you! Pull back your words!” said Julia.

Ciel put on a bored face while saying, “Unfortunately I care.”

“You!”

“Let go,” said Ciel in an indifferent tone.

“...”

Seeing that Julia was silent, Ciel slapped the girl's hand with a bored face. The young man looked unconcerned with his angry older brother and immediately returned to sit on top of his chair.

“Don't think I'd be scared because you're two years older than me. I just feel like that kind of thing doesn't suit me. No less, no more.”

Hearing Ciel's words, Julia gritted her teeth while clenching her hands tightly.

“Enough, Julia. Go back to your seat. And you, Ciel .. please respect the elder. Also, you have to respect that position. Many people hoped and expected it. You can't just say that.”

“I understand, Mother.” Ciel said in an indifferent tone, making the woman sigh long.

Meanwhile, Julia who returned to her seat continued to stare at Ciel with fiery eyes. If a gaze could kill, more precisely Julia had such a skill, Ciel would have already been killed many times.

“What do you think, Alexander?” ask Queen Lilith.

“This ... somewhat complicated.”

Ciel once again raised his hand.

“Better Brother Alex continues it. Although sister and sister Leona liked each other, most likely the reason the Northern Duke agreed was not just because North Duchy supported mom.

The Flamehart family may have had the desire to bind themselves with the next Emperor. After all, by the time Brother Alex manages to secure the seat, North Duchy will be getting plenty of support.

Like West Duchy supporting the first Prince or East Duchy supporting the 2nd Prince.”

Although Ciel said with a bored expression on his face, everyone in the room looked at him with an astonished expression. They might not have expected him to guess such a thing.

Realizing that he was talking a lot, Ciel cursed in his heart.

“Ciel analysis is true,” Queen Lilith said before sighing deeply. “So what are you going to do now, Alexander? If you don't want to either, mom won't force.”

“It ...” Alexander stared with a complicated expression. “I'll continue it.”

“Good.” Queen Lilith nodded.

Meanwhile, Julia raised her hand.

“What's up, Julia?”

“About my matchmaking ..”

“Mother understands. Once investigated, that child is indeed inappropriate for you. So your rejection is allowed.”

“If so ... is it okay?” she asked Julia doubtfully. “I'm afraid the Kingdom of Blood Diamond will cause trouble.”

“We as parents definitely try to think about the best for our sons and daughters. As for the matter of the Diamond Blood Kingdom, we will serve them if those people want to fight.”

“T-Thank you, Mother.” Julia looked relieved when she said that.

“Sama-sama”

A moment later, the sound of exclamations sounded from outside the Northern Palace.

“Your Majesty the Emperor has arrived!”

At that moment, Queen Lilith and her children instantly stood up. They did not come out because they had been told that the emperor had come to discuss something important.

A moment later, the figure of the emperor entered the room by himself. Queen Lilith and her children including Ciel instantly bowed sopa.

“Welcome, Your Highness.”

“Thank you guys head.” A cold and calm voice sounded.

When Ciel raised his head, he saw Emperor Julius looking at him. The young man silently thought.

Why are you looking at me with that look, Dad? Is there a magical flower growing on my face?

After Emperor Julius sat down, the man also ordered, “Sit.”

Seeing everyone sitting down, Emperor Julius nodded. He smiled before he started to announce.

“I have good news. Our 8th Prince, Luciel Dawnbringer .. will be engaged soon.”

Oh. Engaged. That's the thing

Ciel suddenly blinked. He immediately roared in his heart.

What's engaged! Damnit damnit! Why did I just hear it?

Ciel hurriedly raised his hand, making Emperor Julius shocked.

“It looks like you're so excited, Luciel. Is there anything you want to ask?” emperor Julius said with a smile on his face.

“Can I refuse it, Your Majesty? Besides, I'm still 15 years old.”

Hearing Ciel's remark, everyone in the room looked dumbfounded. Queen Lilith and the other children instantly glanced at Emperor Julius who had a grim face.

“Of course not, Luciel.” Emperor Julius shook his head lightly.

“Why???” ciel asked with a helpless expression.

“Because your fiancee is .. will arrive at the Imperial Palace tomorrow.”

Ciel was immediately surprised. His father's words looked like a death scythe hanging over his head. At this moment, the lazy but intelligent Luciel Dawnbringer …

Really confused what to do.

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