Lacrimosa || Kuroshitsuji

Chapter 7

( Manga 18 - 20)

The morning in the estate was quite ruffled as the attacks continued. Ciel thought the one who was hanging British people upside down along with the ruffian Indians they encountered yesterday, however, it seems he was wrong. While Sebastian and Agatha shared a look, wanting to commence a plan to know if Agni is behind the attack. 

"Tonight," Ciel only said a word, earning everyone's attention, the young Earl then glanced at everyone inside the room, "Shall we venture?" 

The dining hall turned cold as everyone's eyes sharpened, thinking the same thing but as for Agatha, her movements remained the same as if these are natural. Sebastian smiled, so Agatha is truly an Aristocrat of Evil.

...

Once night sets in, Prince Soma excitedly jumped and bid farewell with Agni behind him. They let them get ahead for minutes before the group also went out to follow them. Agatha sighed, she insisted that they should wait until they came back because she knew the prince's innocence to the crimes being committed - and she was right, as always. Ciel thought, sitting down near the fire and warming himself further with tea. 

"You look tired, do you want to leave this case to me?" Agatha asked, seeing that her godson's eyes are drowsy.

"No, I can do this."

"Is that so?" Her hand patted the young boy's head, "Then is it alright to sit beside you?" Once the boy nodded, Agatha sat down and told the child to rest his head on her lap. 

Ciel, who was sleepy, couldn't help but agree with his godmother's kindness and warmth. While waiting for their Indian guests to arrive, Agatha hummed a familiar lullaby, 'Greensleeves' while gently combing Ciel's familiar locks using her fingers.

Lau couldn't help but succumb to her sweet, angelic voice - even Sebastian who was outside, just on top of the snow-covered roof was slowly losing his consciousness. The atmosphere was ruined when the Chinese man suddenly asked a question, "Do you think you can work for a couple of hours in my place?"

Agatha gave Lau a warning look but she too looked adorable while Ciel yelled at Lau, still lying down, "I told you no advancements to my aunt."

...

"You ought to stay inside the manor, darling." Agatha huffed to Ciel as she gave her coat, wearing it to him as well as securing it with a belt. "Leave it to us next time."

"Ugh," Ciel grumbled, not wanting to talk back to the woman. While the rest of the group, Sebastian, Lau, and Prince Agni (who knew his butler was sneaking out, decided to follow them) are having a conversation about the identity of the manor's owner and the possibility of Mina and Agni's connection with him. 

"... The hanging incident may have hurt the business however it seems such damage was avoided due to Lord West being absent while the incidents took place." Sebastian explained further and his eyes turned to the pale Lady Agatha wearing a flimsy coat as she gave the thick coat to her godson.