The Useless 8th Prince

Can I Request a Holiday?

Ughhhh! Damnit damnit! Another nightmare!

Waking up from his sleep, Ciel immediately covered his face with his hands. The young man was really having a nightmare. It has been a few days since she started ‘makan’ big, but nightmares always come her way.

Damnit damnit! Now that I already know the limits .. I should be able to make her full before it starts to go berserk.

Ciel cursed in his heart. In his dream, Ciel saw himself slaughtering his people even ‘eating their’. Cold sweat washed over his body. Sensing the negative impact of his innate skill, the young man felt quite afraid.

Something called innate talent usually doesn't just have a positive effect. There are negative effects that go with it. Of course there are some who only have a profit without a loss.

However .... ‘Devour’ skill which is considered one of the legendary skills in ancient records has a fatal problem.

If the effect that accompanies the ‘Berserk’ skill is to lose the ability to think simply, the effect of the ‘Devour’ skill is even crazier. If you do not eat full for a certain time, the skill will force the master to lose control and become a crazy killer and start swallowing everything that can be considered fun.

Ciel himself felt quite lucky to have gotten a level 5 demonic enemy that temporarily filled him. Actually this was also the first time Ciel had somewhat lost control. After thinking about it, he realized the cause was stress and lack of nutrition.

Unlike when in the Imperial Palace when Ciel was always treated to something high-grade, when he was at Black Lily Castle, you could say he ate enough. After four months of holding up like that, ‘Devour’ finally started to rebel.

Damnit damnit! I feel like a person who hires a premium cheat program and has to pay a heavy price every few times.

This skill ... will really burn my wallet!

Ciel cursed in his heart. After experiencing it for himself, the young man was also already able to guess. Since the tempo of her rampage was estimated to be in about four months, once every three months she had to prepare enough nutrients to keep her full.

There is actually a more efficient way. It was disguising itself then going once every three months to hunt demons one level below then ‘e’ the creature. But Ciel had a premonition, if he started or did cannibals often like that.

Out of the tent, Ariana went to him and gave him a cup of coffee with a strong aroma.

As Ciel sat down enjoying the aroma of coffee, Ariana who sat next to him immediately asked, “Is it a nightmare again, Darling?”

“Iya.” Ciel took a long breath.

“Are you sure it's not an illusion magic, a curse, or something, Honey?”

Ciel once again let out a long sigh then looked at Ariana. “Are you sure I'm so easily affected by that same-cam magic, Ariana?”

In response, Ariana shook her head with certainty.

Ciel stroked the girl's head gently. Although Ariana did not change her expression, Ciel knew that there was a change in her. Just a small change, but it means a lot.

“Thank you for worrying about me, Ariana.”

Ariana looked at Ciel with the same expression for a while before finally nodding her head.

After returning to travel, in the afternoon Ciel and his entourage finally reached Black Lily City.

By the time he reached the castle, all of Ciel's followers from both the maid, steward, knight, and others welcomed his return warmly. Seeing it all made Ciel feel very happy.

As he got off the train, Ciel saw Camellia, Elena, Asterious, and Jean waiting at the door.

They looked respectfully before saying, “Welcome back home, Mister!”

Ciel looked at the silver-haired girl who had been following him for more than five years. With a gentle smile on her face, she said, “Did you miss me, Camellia? How about a hug?”

Putting on a joking expression, Ciel was surprised when he saw Camellia running towards him then hugging him. The girl hugged her body tightly as if afraid of losing her. Ciel's expression became softer, he patted Camellia's back slowly.

Sensing a cold gaze, Ciel immediately turned his head towards the beautiful Dark Elf. He could only smile bitterly before saying, “Do you also want a hug, Elena?”

“Hmph!” Elena snorted coldly. Yet the woman actually walked up to Ciel and hugged him.

Ciel was stunned on the spot. Feeling the comfort of being hugged by two beautiful women, he suddenly felt many gazes directed at him.

“It's already my duty, Mister!” exclaimed Asterious while hitting his chest with a proud expression.

“Thank you for taking care of the farm with your friends, Jean. You must be hassles.”

Jean bowed politely as she replied, “Not at all, My lord.”

Sensing the gaze from inside the carriage, Ciel immediately broke free from the embrace of Camellia and Elena. He then saw three figures descending from the carriage. They are Ariana, Flora, and Fiona.

The three beautiful girls instantly became the focus of the people around. Pretending to be coughed up, Ciel introduced.

“This woman is the Princess of the Black Star Kingdom and my fiance, Ariana Vandir. The two girls behind her were Princess Ariana's servants. The one wearing the knight outfit named Flora and the one wearing the magician outfit was Fiona.”

Ciel then also introduced his follower side.

“This Dhampir girl is my loyal servant, Camellia. This beautiful Dark Elf is my servant and knight, Elena. That mutated minotaur was a knight of mine, Asterious. And that pretty cold handsome guy is also my knight, Jean.”

“Happy to meet you, Princess Ariana.” All of Ciel's subordinates greeted respectfully.

“Happy to see you.” Ariana replied gracefully. “Because from now on I will stay here, please help you in the future.”

Subordinate Ciel was surprised, but ended up nodding obediently and politely.

Flora and Fiona also get acquainted with them, seemingly more natural than Ariana's formal introduction.

“Get the waiters prepare a banquet! Since the knights had come to deliver, make them comfortable with clean living quarters and good food. They will stay in the castle for three days.

In addition, prepare a special dish. I would also like to celebrate the arrival of Ariana, Flora, and Fiona with a meal together as a welcome. I want us all to know each other.”

“According to your order, Mister!” Isabella who was standing some distance away immediately replied obediently.

“Then, let's rest first. Camellia, please take the three of them to get a room near your room and Elena's room.”

Although somewhat suspicious of Ariana, Camellia obediently replied, “According to your orders, My Lord. Putria Ariana, Flora, Fiona .. please follow me.”

Seeing Elena standing still, Ciel added, “You can follow them, Elena.”

“Good, Mr.” Elena nodded lightly before walking away.

Ciel then immediately saw Asterious.

“How about your training, Asterious?”

“Much progress, My Lord! I used to only have power. Now with a pretty good technique, my fighting ability is clearly improved.”

“Good.” Ciel nodded in satisfaction. She then sees Jean, “How about your assignment, Jean?”

“Agriculture is very fertile, Sir. It is estimated that the summer harvest will be better than the previous harvest.”

“Good work!”

After getting an explanation from his two subordinates, the satisfied Ciel decided to go rest in his room. Wanting to miss a bit, he finally decided to take a short walk.

Ciel passed through his study and then went inside. But instead of being pleased, his expression turned pale. The reason was ..stacks of documents that he himself could not ascertain the amount.

Isn't Camellia already doing a task that is not ‘must’ me who is working? Are these all important documents?

Ughhhh! I just got home! Can I have a little break?

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