Uchiha Hiko had heard of this country before, but he had never experienced it for himself. He knew that all sorts of novel things always happened here.
He had always thought this country was very interesting, filled with so many new things. Since he also had a heart for exploration, he felt that his temperament was well suited to this country.
So, at this moment, Uchiha Hiko felt that returning to this country to complete his mission would be easier—or at least simpler.
Yet, he had no idea what method he should use to find that woman, nor whether he should begin displaying his abilities.
Still, Uchiha Hiko did not know what circumstances he might encounter in this country, whether competitions or certain people, so he did not want to reveal his purpose and identity so quickly.
But Uchiha Hiko thought that if he truly met a kindred spirit, or someone willing to travel onward with him, he would first make the matter clear to that person, then see whether they were willing to accompany him ahead.
Yet all of this was unknown, and he needed to think it through carefully on his own. He had already grown accustomed to that country which cared for its people, so suddenly coming to a country filled with novel things, he feared he might have trouble adapting.
However, what filled his heart even more was anticipation for this unknown world. He knew that whatever he encountered in the future would be fated, so he had to do his utmost.
Before that, though, he would have to bear and face this journey alone. All that pressure was a burden resting solely upon his shoulders.
Riding his horse, he slowly arrived at the gates of this country. The gates were resplendent in gold and jade,