The matters in this old village had more or less been settled, so Uchiha Hiko no longer had any lingering worries. Now, he needed to make his stance clear, choose the right side, and begin the confrontation with them.
"Second Prince, let us form an alliance without worry. My mind is made up. This is also for the villagers. You know what I want, and likewise, I know what you want."
"I can help you ascend the throne. Now, I am no longer worried about anyone restraining me. After all, even if someone is listening in here, they must be your people. But you must promise me one thing: not a single villager will come to harm."
"By saying this, I do not mean that I lack the ability to protect my villagers. It is simply that I have only just arrived here and do not know the Eldest Prince very well. Since I am willing to stand with you now, I will naturally become his enemy."
"Besides, even if I did not say it, you know what kind of person the Eldest Prince is. Since I have openly made an enemy of him, he certainly will not spare those villagers."
"Yet my own small strength is completely insufficient to protect them. Therefore, I hope you can lend me your strength. Likewise, I will secretly assist you as well."
There was no problem with Uchiha Hiko agreeing to cooperate with the Second Prince. After all, it was not disadvantageous to him. However, Uchiha Hiko felt that he still needed to use this matter to pressure the Second Prince somewhat.
After all, he could not make this matter come too easily. Otherwise, the Second Prince would certainly not cherish it. Although the Second Prince was well-read, sensible, and compassionate in ordinary