Black Butler, Vol. 22

Toboso, Yana. Black Butler, Vol. 22. 2016. 176p. ISBN 978-0-316-27226-1 . Available in the graphic novels section of the library.

Having escaped the clutches of the German army with Sullivan in Black Butler, Vol. 21, the Emerald Witch safely protected, Ciel Phantomhive commands Sebastian to retrieve Wolfram and save his life. Phantomhive and his party escape to Diedrich's estate, where they rest and Wolfram is healed. During a conversation, Deidrich, who was the best friend of Ciel's father, reveals that perhaps he is not dead after all. Grim Reapers visit the site of the battle against the Germans, and harvest souls. With the party soon returning to England, the files on Sullivan and Wolfram are transferred to the British branch of the Grim Reapers. The four reapers discuss recent news of the Undertaker, and wonder what triggered him to rebel against the Reapers.

Planning to return to England and anticipating that Queen Victoria will wish to meet the young creator of the deadly mustard gas, Ciel entrusts Sebastian to train Sullivan in the proper ways of Victoria's court. Back in England and pressed for time, Sebastian is harsh with Sullivan and Wolfram, and he's not experiencing much luck. The arrival of Lizzie, Ciel's fiancee, causes some waves but she soon understands the challenge, and shows Sebastian a better way to help Sullivan understand what is expected of her.