The Useless 8th Prince

Prisoners and Good News

Without notice, once again, almost two weeks had passed since Zack's arrival to Black Lily Castle.

On the castle's training ground, two people were facing each other. Both of them were holding wooden swords and looked exhausted. They are Ciel and Zack.

“Rush only. In these thirteen days, you have never beaten me at all.” Ciel who looked a lot sweaty and somewhat pale looked at Zack.

Despite looking extremely tired, Ciel had absolutely no injuries all over his body. Instead, Zack's face and some parts of his body were bruised blue from being hit with a wooden sword by Ciel.

In fact, ever since Zack came, Ciel restricted his friend's movements and treated him like a prisoner. He did not allow her to go around everywhere and create trouble.

Ciel was shocked by Zack agreeing. However, instead, every afternoon after Ciel worked .. he had to practice a match with Zack. Not wanting Zack to mess up, Ciel finally complies.

At the first match practice, Ciel felt fooled by people who had a lower IQ than him. As it turned out, the match practice was a sword duel.

Ciel who has innate talent ‘Arcana Lord’ and is used to using magic because it is very comfortable when fighting directly feels empty. What he learned about swordsmanship or something like that were the most basic things.

In that first match, Ciel was actually almost defeated by Zack. But he eventually won by using his stronger physical strength to suppress Zack. It was a bit shameless, but Ciel also did not want to lose.

Not stopping there, because Zack said he would invite to compete every afternoon, Ciel finally forced to learn about some sword techniques in a book given by his grandfather.

The first three days, Ciel won because of brute force. As the week passed, Ciel began to be able to keep up with Zack in the technique. On the tenth day, Ciel managed to surpass Zack because he had a good body formed by his ‘Devour’ skill. And on the thirteenth day, Ciel was able to defeat Zack by lowering the level to be on par with him.

“You really are a monster, Rivalku! Completely master such a technique in a short period of time. You make the knights jealous!” said Zack.

“So, this is my win ... right?”

“I haven't given up! So you haven't won.” Zack shook his head.

“See your bruised face! If it was a real match, your head would have been cut off!” exclaim Ciel.

“But I still have the determination to live and fight. Miracle may happen!” reply Zack.

The corner of Ciel's lips twitched. In terms of stubbornness, there is indeed no one more stubborn than Zack. Ciel had already defeated him cruelly. But after each workout, Zack would drink a lot of healing potions. The next day, he returned to being healthy and fresh.

To Ciel, Zack looks like the king of cockroaches. The king is a truly hard animal to kill!

Seeing Ciel's gloomy expression, Zack instead pointed at him while continuing to laugh. The young man was clearly satisfied making Ciel experience physical activity for almost two weeks. Despite looking calm, Zack clearly understood that the Trash Prince hated such physical activity.

I want to be with you even if I don't like physical activity. You're a really good friend, Ciel.

If Ciel knew what was inside Zack's head, the young man would have been dumbfounded. He would definitely feel astonished by Zack's attitude of always taking things positively.

In fact, Ciel actually beat up Zack with no intention of training him to be strong or anything like that. He even wanted to send Zack back to the Royal Capital as soon as possible.

“Because the day after we're leaving, we've got here, Rivalku!” zack said with a grin on his face.

Hearing that, Ciel finally heaved a sigh of relief.

After the training, the two sat together on the sidelines. Zack who was usually very cheerful and optimistic changed his expression.

“Hey, Rivalku ..”

“What's up?” ask Ciel who is wiping the sweat.

“Actually I want to ask. By the time you will meet your fiance ... what do you feel, Rivalku?”

Don't ask me how I feel! Boro-boro thought twice, I was called home to meet her! It's a one-sided matchmaking!

Ciel exclaimed inwardly. But his expression was still calm. After thinking about something, he was a little surprised.

“Don't say that you ..”

“That's. After saying to my father that he wanted to get a fiancee, that person was very excited. He even said he would choose the best.

Now the fiancee has been chosen. I don't know what his face looks like. I feel ... a bit nervous.”

This ... is this really the Zack I know?

“Why are you quiet, Rivalku? Give me some advice! After all, you have many beautiful women by your side!”

Ciel took a deep breath while looking at Zack with a serious expression. His gaze made the red-haired young man nervous. Then Ciel said, “Just accept your destiny.”

“...” Zack.

“...” Ciel still looked seriously.

“Sial! Are you really serious, Rivalku?” zack asked with an expression of disbelief.

“Obviously I'm serious,” said Ciel with a bored expression.

“What if the girl does not suit my taste?” ask Zack.

“As long as it is not like the wife of the 2nd Prince, just accept.”

Zack suddenly imagined the figure of the 2nd Prince of the Black Sun Empire then laughed.

“Pfft! Damnit damnit! This is not the time to joke like that!” exciting Zack.

“I'm serious.”

“Cih! You can be calm because you already have a beautiful wife, good, and obedient.” Zack clicked his tongue with a dissatisfied expression. “Lat's just been talked about.”

Ciel looked towards Zack looking. There looks Ariana who brought cold drinks and some fresh fruit. Behind him, there was a servant that Ciel did not remember his name carrying the same thing. Ariana immediately approached Ciel while the waiter approached Zack.

“Cold drink, My dear.”

“Thank you, Ariana.” Ciel nodded.

Ariana did not change her expression and nodded politely. He sat down beside Ciel without saying anything. Not wanting to make Ciel angry or irritated by unnecessary things. The girl peels an apple in silence.

“This is the apple, my dear.” Ariana held out a small plate on which was a clean and tidy piece of apple.

“Thank you, Ariana.”

“STOP ALL THAT!” exciting Zack.

“...” Ciel and Ariana looked at him.

“TIMES RAPE IN PUBLIC! IT'S NOT GOOD IN OTHER PEOPLE'S EYES!”

“We are fiancee and definitely married,” reply Ariana.

“IT'S TRUE! BUT ... DO YOU NOT THINK ABOUT THE FEELINGS OF THOSE WHO SEE IT? PEOPLE LIKE ME!”

“That's your problem. If you want, you can also get engaged immediately or get married.”

“...”

Ciel looked at the silent Zack. For some reason, he seemed to hear the sound of something breaking from within his friend's soul. The young man then looked at his fiancee.

Ariana ... You really have no restraint.

At that moment, Ciel suddenly remembered that Zack would soon be engaged. If engaged, then Zack will not go around here and there. His friend would sit at home and not disturb him. Just thinking about that made Ciel excited.

This is good news! Whatever happens ... I have to get Zack to accept this engagement!

At that very instant, Ciel transformed from a ruthless Abyssal Angel into a Cupid.

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