Uchiha Hiko felt that making such a request of the ruler was not excessive at all, because the ruler could fully satisfy it, and the position of general was currently vacant.
As for his strength, Uchiha Hiko felt the ruler had no need to worry. He had just displayed his skills yesterday, and the ruler had shown complete admiration for them.
Therefore, Uchiha Hiko believed that if he truly made this request, the ruler might agree after careful consideration, because it would not be difficult for him at all.
What was more, the ruler would be especially delighted inside, having finally found someone capable of supporting him. Yet the ruler still had one uncertainty in his heart: could Uchiha Hiko truly assist him wholeheartedly?
So Uchiha Hiko was also considering that if he could truly put the ruler at ease and earn his trust, then none of these issues would be a problem.
"To be honest, there is no problem with making you a general. Whether in terms of ability or talent, you are the best candidate. But you understand that we have only known each other for a few days, while the ministers who have served in my court for many years have not received this position."
"I fear that if I suddenly grant you such high status and power, the others will be dissatisfied. So I need to settle their hearts."
"Thus, you understand that giving you this position would be very easy for me, but making everyone else accept it wholeheartedly would not be simple."
It was obvious that the ruler was deeply agitated. He was wavering, unsure whether his decision was right, yet wanting very much to stand by what his heart told him.
The ruler was also mindful of the other ministers' thoughts, secretly observing