The Useless 8th Prince

Feeling Useless

“S-I finished reading it, My Lord.”

Ronald looks so tired. While Ciel was sitting back and enjoying the local honey-mixed fruit wine, he spent all his time reading the paper mash that Ciel had brought.

Despite being tired, a look of surprise and admiration was still visible on his face. Ronald looked at Ciel who was propping up his chin while reading the book with a lazy expression. The middle-aged man did not expect that the ogah-ogahan-looking prince figure could make such a plan.

“Hm? Already done?” Ciel tilted his head.

The young man closed the book then put it back into the dimensional bag then stared at the clock hanging on the wall. Although it was late afternoon, obviously the time Ronald used to read was very short.

“You don't even rest and read everything at once?” ask Ciel.

“S-I dare not spend much of your precious time, Mr.”

“Hmmm ... pour your own wine and drink. You must be thirsty.”

Ciel said relax. Seeing the middle-aged man still silent and looking at him, the young man smiled.

“Do I need to pour it?” ask Ciel casually.

“S-I don't dare!” Ronald answered immediately. “S-I'm afraid your wine is less and-”

“If less, just order again. Drink only.” Ciel said in a dissatisfied tone.

“S-As you wish, Mr.”

Ronald immediately poured the wine and drank it carefully. He was unwilling to act recklessly in front of that lazy but ruthless looking figure.

After seeing Ronald drink a few glasses, Ciel nodded.

“That whole plan ... what do you think?”

Pondering for quite a while, Ronald finally replied, “This is an amazing plan, my lord. With this, Greenscale City would soar. His opinion will probably exceed other areas in your power. It's just ..”

“No need to hesitate. Just say.”

“This plan is very large, it needs a lot of cost and carrying it out is definitely not an easy thing. If it fails .. the loss is clearly unimaginable.”

“You don't need to think about losses. What you need to do is fulfill your duty.

I want you to use a new method to train troops. I want them to be stronger and faster. Fee business or something. .. I'll arrange it.

You ... just do the job I gave you. Understand?”

Ronald immediately stood up while patting his chest with a respectful expression.

“As you wish, Tuanku.”

Although at first he was quite angry at Ciel who suddenly came and acquired everything. After seeing the great possibility that was in sight, Ronald felt that giving up this entire area to Ciel was the most appropriate choice.

Besides ... I also don't want to be considered a traitor and executed.

If Ciel had heard what Ronald was thinking, he would have only been able to chuckle. The young man then explained.

“I'll stay here for one night. As for the process of proceeding the plan .. subordinates of my trust will come about two weeks later. It was still a little over a month before the harvest, so it should be enough time. That's it, you can go.”

“Good, Mr.” Ronald nodded lightly before leaving the room.

Ciel who saw Ronald went to get a glass, poured wine and sipped slowly. He then picked up the book from the dimensional bag and started reading with a bored expression.

Although it looked like that .. no one knew what the young man was thinking.

...***...

“This can not be left, Princess Ariana.”

“What can not be left?” Ariana asked back with a blank expression.

“Prince Luciel!” flora.

“My husband? What's wrong with him?” Ariana still spoke in a monotone tone.

“Isn't this outrageous, Princess Ariana? Prince Luciel is your fiance, but limit what you do.

You can't get out of the castle. You must not enter the various rooms that the prince forbids. Even ... Prince Luciel forbids you help him take care of his work.”

Flora explained to Ariana who still did not change her expression. Even the younger sister, Fiona also continued to nod in agreement. The girl was also angry at Ciel's treatment of them. Compared to her fiance, Ariana is treated like a prisoner.

“Suami .. she didn't treat me badly. Maybe he just felt like I was being annoying or couldn't believe me. Besides, we haven't known him for long. We are still strangers.

More .. I don't mind. It is the duty of the wife to obey the orders of the husband. It is also a form of support.”

“Cannot be!” exclaim Flora with an angry expression.

Flora thought, if Ariana follows Ciel, the doll princess will slowly improve. Sooner or later, the princess might become the normal girl she should be. But everything is different from what is expected.

Indeed, Ciel gave the three of them the best treatment. From food, clothing, shelter, and so on. It's just that, as a fiancee .. Ciel always leaves Ariana alone. The young man was busy taking care of this and that, then went here and there. Take care of his territory like a madman until he forgets his responsibilities.

“After returning, I will say directly to Prince Luciel! This can't be allowed?

Shouldn't young couples always be together and share their feelings? What the fuck is wrong with Prince Luciel! The prince was instead busy working and neglecting his responsibilities.” Flora snorted dissatisfiedly, while Fiona who was beside her continued to nod like a woodpecker.

“Isn't that good? Doesn't that mean Prince Luciel is very responsible to his people?” Ariana tilted her head. His voice was still monotonous and his expression had not changed at all.

“I-That's right. Prince Luciel is indeed better than the nobles who escaped his responsibility, but .... but .. argh!” Flora ruffled her own hair with a depressed face.

“In my opinion, husband ... he chose to keep myself away from work because he didn't trust me. Or ..”

“Or what, Princess Ariana?” ask Flora.

“Or because I was useless to him. After all, this is just a political marriage. I'm here for the needs of the Black Star Kingdom. Meanwhile, Prince Luciel wanted to accept me because he had to.

It's just a symbiotic relationship. Prince Luciel also had many beautiful women by his side. Like Dhampir, Dark Elf, or maybe Succubus it …

I who feel nothing may not be attractive in his eyes.”

“Princess ..” Flora and Fiona look at each other with sad expressions.

“It's okay. I'm not angry at all. Shouldn't it be like this? Hasn't my life always been like this?

It's just a change of residence. As time goes by, you will probably get used to.”

“Will you take it for granted, Princess Ariana! If you-”

Before Flora's words were finished, Ariana's monotonous voice cut through her.

“I'm fine. I will marry and be my first wife. There might be two other wives or a few concubines, but it has nothing to do with me.

I will take care of the needs of the husband and listen to his orders. I will also give birth to her children and raise them well. Isn't that the reason I ... came to this Black Sun Empire?”

Ariana's words are indeed indisputable because that's the task she carries. However Flora and Fiona are taken aback by the Doll princess in front of them.

Although the sound is monotonous. Even though his smile has not changed. Although his view is empty.

Once again ... two rows of tears flowed past her cheeks.

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