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Ciel let out a sigh as the door closed.

"That was quite interesting," Sebastian smiled.

"How much of our conversation did you hear?" Ciel asked.

"Quite a bit," Sebastian answered. "Why did you take responsibility for Cooper's death?"

"Lilith may have eaten his soul, but it was my bullet that ended his life," Ciel said. He rested his chin in his palm, gazing to the side. "I'm not cowardly enough to put the blame on her." Sebastian smiled.

"Do you think she'll really come back?" Sebastian asked.

"Of course she will," Ciel answered. "It's too bad. She would have made a great ally. As my enemy, she'll be formidable."

"Then it's a good thing we have time to prepare," Sebastian smiled.

"Or perhaps not," Ciel said, staring out the window. He watched Sara leave the manor and walk down the road into the countryside. "After all, once I get revenge against those who humiliated me, you'll kill me."

"Ah," Sebastian breathed. "So that's what was bothering you."

"What are you going on about?" Ciel snipped, looking up at the butler.

Sebastian smiled.

"Bocchan, I have told you before: Lilith is a crude and unprofessional demon," he said. "Everything she does is vulgar and indecent. Her weak attempt to resurrect Lydia Cooper is proof of that."

"What are you trying to say Sebastian?" Ciel asked, trying to act bored.

"When the time comes for you to fulfill your end of the contract, I will not be as manipulative, cruel, and savage as her." Sebastian said.

"Really?" Ciel whispered. "Do you promise?"

For a moment, Ciel wasn't the Earl. He wasn't one of the most powerful political figures in the world's most powerful empire. He wasn't the Queen's liaison to England's criminal underworld, nor was he the head of the country's leading toy, candy, and food companies. In that moment, he was just a young, scared boy.

But the second ended, and Ciel was himself again. He glared haughtily at Sebastian, daring him to continue.

Sebastian's lips curled into a smile. He went down on one knee, placed a hand over his heart and bowed his head.

"Yes, my Lord."

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