Toboso, Yana. Black Butler, Vol. 23. 2016. 176p. ISBN 978-0-316-50277-1. Available in the graphic novels section of the library.
A new story arc starts in Black Butler 23. London is crazy about the Sphere Music Hall, a place where people of all social classes can mingle and enjoy free refreshments and music. Queen Victoria is worried that behind this seemingly innocent activity, however, evil motives lurk. Concerned with how her citizens seem to be mesmerized by the antics happening, she requests that Ciel Phantomhive visit the place and conduct a thorough investigation. Ciel becomes concerned when on the same day Edward, the brother of Elizabeth, Ciel's fiancée, reports that Lizzie has run away to the Sphere Music Hall and has chosen not to return home.
Accompanied by Sebastian, Ciel visits the Music Hall. Sebastian is immediately identified as not being human by Blavat, the Music Hall' fortune teller that seems to run the entire operation, and the butler is removed from the premises. Ciel, however, has his fortune told and is linked to the star Sirius, and he is given a pure silver bracelet and an exclusive meeting time the following week where only those blessed by Sirius can attend.
At the appointed time, Ciel reports to the Music Hall, only to be welcomed with open arms and fed. Drugged, he passes out, only to awaken and notice that nothing was stolen from him. Feeling sick, Sebastian takes Ciel to visit Sullivan, who, upon seeing the mark on Ciel's arm, reports that blood was drained from his body. But for what purpose?
The story continues in Black Butler, Vol. 24.
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