The Useless 8th Prince

Sorry and Thank You

“What's up, honey? Why are you looking at me with such an expression?”

The stunned Ciel immediately regained his senses. He shook his head lightly, feeling that he was thinking too much.

“Then you come here, you become thinner. Are you not suitable for the food? You could say, I'll set it up.”

“Eh??? I don't think at all like that. The food is good, it's just ..”

Ariana suddenly stopped talking. The girl seemed to be almost saying what she should not have said. Realizing that the girl was a little nervous, Ciel urged her instead.

“Tell me. What's up?”

“Nothing, Honey. You look tired, how about I make tea or-”

“Ariana!” Ciel immediately looked into Ariana's eyes with a stern expression.

Suddenly Ariana hid her hands behind her back. The girl's fingers continued to move, looking more agitated. Only, his expression still did not change.

“If you don't answer honestly, you can't leave here.”

Ciel looked at Ariana, completely confused. He hoped that the girl would immediately say what was on his mind. Only, the young man was wrong.

The sun has drowned. The two stood facing each other in silence. The moonlight illuminated the two through the window.

Looking at the stubborn girl who did not change her face, Ciel frowned. Ciel could actually order Ariana to say it because the girl could not refuse her words. It's just, he wants Ariana to be honest without an order.

It was also the first time Ciel had seen Ariana acting this stubborn.

“If I say it .. please don't hate me, dear.”

“I won't hate you just because you said honestly.”

“...”

Ariana was silent. Although his expression was the same, the rest of his body became even more agitated. The girl suddenly bowed 45 degrees while saying.

“I know that this is disrespectful. I know that you must be very busy with a lot of work. It's just .. can ... can you spend time with me even for a moment, dear?”

Saying what stuck in her heart, Ariana closed her eyes. He recalled how his father was always angry when he was disobedient. He recalled how his father hit him just because he wanted to play together and wanted to be noticed. Closing her eyes, Ariana was ready to receive a slap or scorn from Ciel.

However, insults or slaps did not come. A soft voice sounded in his ears.

“Bless your head.”

As Ariana lifted her head, Ciel approached her. The young man stroked his head with a gentle smile on his face. Unlike the smile made or the smile insulted as usual. That smile .. looks so sincere.

“You have tried so hard to say it. Nice work. Smart girl.”

Hearing the heartfelt praise that was not made up, Ariana's body trembled. Seeing that, Ciel immediately approached her while hugging Ariana's small body gently. Feeling the warmth of her fiance's embrace, Ariana leaned her head against Ciel's chest while closing her eyes.

Under the moonlight, in the warm embrace of someone he thought was only treating himself as a tool, a feeling that was locked up after so many years finally opened up a little.

“Thank you.”

His voice was so slow. The sentence is so short. But those are not the flat words that Ariana said as before. It was a sentence that conveyed the whole feeling of the girl.

...***...

Opening her eyes, Ariana was surprised that the sun had risen. Orange light through the window illuminated him. Then he looked to the side. The girl was a little surprised to see that she was leaning on Ciel.

They both slept on the library couch. Not doing anything, which Ariana remembers .. she continued to lean while feeling the warmth until finally her consciousness faded.

“Available?”

The soft voice woke Ariana from her daydream. He immediately stopped leaning, sat up straight before replying.

“I'm sorry for wasting your precious time, Darling.”

“You are wrong.” Ciel shook his head lightly.

“You mean?” ariana asked with her usual expression and tone.

“At a time like this, you should not say sorry, but ... thank you.”

“Thank you?” Ariana tilted her head.

After that, Ciel invited Ariana to eat breakfast together. Then he decided to go to his office to take care of his own business.

Ariana returned to her room. On his way, the maids stared at the girl in surprise. Although his expression and way of acting did not change, the aura around him seemed brighter.

In his study, Ciel who was busy taking care of some documents related to the Greenscale area heard a knock on the door.

“Log.”

When the door opened, Ciel was a bit confused to see Camellia and Isabella entering the room together. The two occasionally glanced at each other. Although there is no deep hatred, it is clear that the two are hostile to each other.

“What's with you guys?” ask Ciel.

“Nothing, Mr.” Both answered simultaneously.

“...”

Do you think I am stupid? Obviously you two are in trouble. I'm not that easy to fool!

The corner of Ciel's lips twitched. But he also did not scold the two. After all, there is a bit of friction already common in relationships. Most importantly, such a thing did not drag on and became deeper.

“Camellia, tell me your destination came here.” Ciel immediately said firmly.

“I am here to report on the development of the learning process of the slaves who will be made Alchemists, My Lord. They learn to read and start exercising well.

Their development is also stable. Especially Tania, that little girl is the best. In addition to having better talent than his partner, he was also the most diligent. Although the others were also diligent, they still lost to him.”

Ciel nodded in satisfaction. He looked at Isabella. “How about you, Isabella?”

“I want to report Theo problem, Tuanku.”

“Oh?” Ciel looks pretty interested.

“The child is growing very fast. He was getting used to the sport as well as the basic training of slashes. He also worked very hard. Not only that, Theo had a strong determination.

Unlike some knights who stop when tired. As long as his count was not finished, Theo continued to swing the wooden sword in his hand. Although he was trembling, the boy actually gritted his teeth and held him back.

It made the new knight candidates in the shadow division ashamed. They also followed Theo, really bringing a good change in the shadow division.”

“Really?” ciel asked a little excited.

In response, Isabella nodded before returning to explain.

“If it continues like this, I believe the schedule you make for the shadow division as well as their development will advance. Really faster than scheduled.”

“Very good!” said Ciel. He then stood up before continuing, “Isabella, Camellia, you guys come with me. I want to go to a private military base to meet everyone.”

“Good!” answer both at the same time.

After walking for quite a while, the three of them finally arrived at Ciel's private military base. Although it is said ‘kecil’ compared to the center in Black Lily City, this place can still accommodate up to 3000 soldiers.

When he reached the vast training ground, Ciel saw many people in line. There are 15 groups. Each group consists of five lines. In each line there are ten people. In one group there are 50 people. So it's 750 people in total.

All of those people are in one division, the Shadow Striker. Because the training area can only accommodate about 1000 people who train together, its use is divided into three sessions.

Morning to noon session for Shadow Striker. Afternoon session for Shadow Defender. Lastly, the evening session for Shadow Watcher.

Due to Theo's abilities .. Ciel put him in training with the Shadow Striker division. Looking at the small figure in front of the 750 people while continuously swinging his sword, a happy smile appeared on Ciel's face.

This boy really brings good luck! Jeez .. see 750 others. Everyone does not want to lose and is excited!

Ciel exclaimed inwardly. He then walked to the field. Everyone was about to stop training to say hello, but Ciel immediately said, “Not mind me, continue!”

Seeing Theo's serious expression, Ciel once again nodded.

“Theo! Stop practicing and come here!”

Hearing people calling out to him, Theo turned his head and was surprised by Ciel's arrival. He with an excited expression stopped training and ran towards Ciel.

“Theo come to report, Mister!” theo said in an excited tone while saluting.

Not immediately replying, Ciel was stunned. Because in his eyes, he was as if he was looking at an excited husky while wagging his tail.

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