Disclaimer; I don't own Kuroshitsuji.
Ciel mumbled to himself as he chewed a piece of his blueberry sponge cake. He was disgruntled about the answer he gave the Undertaker. Two answers had run through his head. Two words and your word.
On a whim, he had chosen the latter. But was it the right choice?
Ciel couldn't help but get a little anxious after sending in the letter. His life was on the line and his cleverness was being put to the test. If he failed three times, he would lose his life. But he could get something great in return.
"Hey," Ciel spoke aloud with his mouth full. Sebastian was right by him, pouring tea. Sebastian noticed Ciel's lack of manners, but didn't comment.
"Why haven't I received the tips to a longer life? Undertaker promised a hint after each riddle."
"I'm unsure why, Yo-" Sebastian looked up with a frown before smiling deviously. "Your next letter is here."
"Hurry and fetch it," Ciel barked before spearing another piece and tossing it into his mouth.
"As you wis-" Sebastian was in the middle of the bow, but was cut off.
"Hurry!" Ciel hissed with his mouth full.
"Yes," Sebastian murmured as he pretty-much-teleported to the door.
Ciel swallowed forcefully before stabbing another piece. Sponge cake was his favorite, but it just left a bitter taste in his mouth. Subconsciously, he kept eating it anyways.
Sebastian opened the letter and handed it to Ciel.
It appears I've forgotten to give you your hints, little one.
Cie choked on his sponge cake a little before swallowing. He wasn't used to being called 'little one'.
Anyways, here are your first two hints to a longer life;
1.) The first letter is 'e'
2.) An apostrophe lives in the answer to your longer life
"Hardly helpful!" Ciel shouted in anger and disbelief. He hadn't thought the hints would be so vague. "Thanks a lot," he grumbled unhappily.
Now, about your last riddle. You got it correct!
Your Word.
That was the answer. But they won't be so easy anymore.
Here is your new riddle:
The more you take, the more you leave behind.
"What the hell?" Ciel blurted out after reading. "These weren't easy in the first place, and they're only getting tougher. Damn.."
Sebastian remained silent and didn't offer his assistance.