For the past few days, Uchiha Hiko had been held up by the villagers, the affairs within the Royal Palace, and his alliance with the Second Prince, wasting a great deal of time.
Uchiha Hiko felt that this could not continue. He needed to calm down and carefully consider what he truly needed to do.
He felt that the task others had assigned him was, first and foremost, to treat the Eldest Prince's illness. No matter how much he despised the Eldest Prince, he could not harm him.
After all, as a doctor, his foremost duty was to cure his patient. In their current relationship, the Eldest Prince was the patient and he was the doctor. There was no reason, no grievance, that warranted sending the Eldest Prince to his death.
"Eldest Prince, I truly apologize. I had some matters weighing on my mind these past few days, so I was delayed. I am also very satisfied with the accommodations you arranged for me, so there is no need to trouble yourself by sending little servants to monitor me."
"To be frank, I have certain habits. I have lived alone for many years, and I do not like having others at my side. Your arrangements have indeed made me feel quite uncomfortable."
"Besides, you were the one who invited me here in the first place, so you should know very clearly what my status is. If you do not treat me well, I imagine your body will suffer as well."
Uchiha Hiko's tone was very gentle, yet beneath that gentleness lay a hint of threat. He knew it was inappropriate to say such things the first time, but he merely wanted to tell the Eldest Prince that what he had done was indeed somewhat improper.
He was also warning him