The Useless 8th Prince

The Bathory

Looking at the stunned Old Kun, Ciel frowned.

“Are you okay, Old Man?”

“Of course I'm fine!” exclaimed Old man Kun with a vein on his head. Face red. It seemed that he was very angry with Ciel.

Ciel looked at Old Man Kun then shook his head lightly. He smiled with a look of pity.

“When you don't look like a bad guy, old man. Why are you doing this?”

Hearing Ciel's question, Old man Kun let out a long sigh. He then looked down with his eyes closed.

“That's the problem of this old man. You don't need to know.”

Ciel paid no attention to the dirty floor and immediately sat down. He sheathed a dagger and then closed the jar containing honey. The young man looked at the old man in front of him without saying a word.

“You are very stubborn, Prince Luciel.”

“Do you want to talk about it now?”

Seeing the smile on Ciel's face, Old man Kun let out a long sigh.

“If you want to know, promise me one thing! No matter how you torture me, I wouldn't say it if you didn't promise me that one thing.”

“Cih! Basic stubborn man,” said Ciel with a smile on his face. Seeing the old man's determined gaze, he asked, “What do you want? The money? Power? Or what?”

“Save and protect this old man's family!”

“I refuse!” ciel replied firmly.

Ciel's words shocked the old man. He thought after pleading with determination, the young man in front of him would soften. Old man Kun did not expect that the Prince who had always been considered as trash was strong, firm, and cruel.

“Do you want to know why I refused, old man?” asked Ciel in an indifferent tone.

Looking at the cold face of the young man, Old Man Kun nodded slowly.

“Because it only adds to the burden for me. If you want me to save your family, of course I will support you. To protect your family, it's none of my business.

Do you know how valuable my protection is? That's really expensive!

Not to mention, I don't want your family to be spoiled and useless. But if you and your family want to become slaves of this Prince. Hehehe .. I won't treat you guys badly!”

Hearing Ciel's explanation, Old man Kun became even more surprised. A sincere smile was seen on his old face. He shook his head, completely confused by what was on the 8th Prince's head.

“This old man has a wife and three children. Two sons and a little girl. I hope you can save them, Prince Luciel.”

Ciel looked at Old Man Kun for a moment. Seeing the sincere expression on his face, he nodded.

“I can not guarantee that all can be saved because the person who holds your family hostage is obviously a cruel figure. But I will try my best and as soon as possible.”

“It's more than enough.” Old man Kun nodded lightly.

“Then, explain why you should mess up in this useless Prince's place.”

Seeing Ciel's indifferent gaze, Old man Kun once again nodded.

“I don't know the reason, but the Bathory Family told me to mess with you.”

Hearing that, Ciel's eyes narrowed.

“FAMILY BATHORY!”

Seeing the surprised expression on Ciel's face, the old man was astonished. He could not help but say, “So you have expected it, Prince Luciel.”

“No? Who is the Bathory Family? Why did I just hear it?”

Damnit damnit! Can't you respond in the usual way, Prince? You're making this old man's fragile heart uncomfortable!

Realizing that Ciel was waiting for him, Old man Kun let out a long sigh before explaining.

“The Bathory family is one family of three Marquis in the South Duchy section (South Duchy). More precisely, one of the two remaining Marquis.”

“Marquis ..” Ciel stroked his chin while pondering something. “Why did that person target me?”

“According to this old man, there are three reasons why they are trying to mess with you, Prince Luciel.

First, because among the eight regions under the Southern Duke, your territory is most fertile, vast, and rich. Moreover, the family seemed to have long craved this land.

Second, because the Bathory Family is a family of pure Vampire races. Seeing that you are ‘memanja’ and treat a Dhampir well, they may be disgusted by what you are doing. For them, you've ruined the Vampire tradition.

Third ...”

“Maybe there's still people behind the scenes. That guy told the Bathory Family to take care of me.” Ciel let out a long sigh after saying that.

It's full of hate! I've been in a remote corner to live. Why are they still targeting and complicating me? Why is quiet life so difficult? Damnit damnit!

Ciel cursed in his heart. But he suddenly realized from daydreaming when he heard the words of Old Man Kun.

“This old man has done his job. Please keep your promise, Prince Luciel. This old man will die for betraying the Bathory Family. I have one more last request.”

Seeing the cross-shaped slave sign upside down in a rose, Ciel's eyes narrowed. The mark of the slave was lit, the curse was clearly about to take effect.

“Please kill this servant! In death, this old man wanted to become a soldier under the Prince who was executed for treason. Not a cruel family slave who was thrown out.”

The cell room became quiet. Thin flame in wax dancing. Ciel's face looked expressionless, the two irises of different colors were emitting a cold luster. A calm voice then resounded within the cell.

“Then ... goodbye, Old Man.”

...***...

Coming out of the basement, Ciel looked indifferent. Looking at the orange sky in the afternoon, he let out a long sigh while closing his eyes.

“Are you okay, Mister?”

Camellia's voice rang out, obviously the girl had been waiting for her to come out of the holding room.

“It's okay. Camellia, please clean the rest.”

“As you wish, Mister!”

After saying that, Ciel immediately turned around to leave. Carrying a pack of black cloth, the young man immediately walked towards the main building of the Castle. Meanwhile, Camellia smiled gently as she looked at the lonely back that was walking in the distance.

Arriving at his room, Ciel sat in a chair near the study table. He leaned back while closing his eyes.

“What should I do now?” muttered Ciel with a soft voice.

Ciel thought of many things in his head. Since the military issue has been fixed, he will take care of other areas. Military matters still needed time to see the results, so the young man was in no hurry.

“After Camellia returns, I will inquire about the results of her investigation on agricultural matters.” Ciel decided to go to the next stage.

Ciel's territory was famous for being vast and fertile. As it is now still unstable, approaching communities in privately managed areas is clearly important. After all, a good leader is a leader who can keep his territory stable.

Strengthening military power, controlling the morale of the population, making the people of the region more prosperous and secure, and so on.

There's still too much to do!

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