This time, the Eldest Prince's choice completely overturned Uchiha Hiko's impression of him and many of his previous views. So, just as he had thought before, he would let the Eldest Prince and the Second Prince compete fairly.
As for the throne, Uchiha Hiko decided that he would clearly explain to the Eldest Prince everything he had experienced with the Second Prince, along with all the thoughts in his heart.
He also told the Eldest Prince that although the Second Prince did not like him, he was well-read, kindhearted, and often thought of the people.
Although the Eldest Prince was arrogant, domineering, and unreasonable, Uchiha Hiko felt that he, too, had a kind heart. The two of them each had their own strengths.
The conflict between them had only arisen from years of fighting over the throne. In truth, they were still brothers by blood.
Uchiha Hiko did not want to hurt anyone, nor did he want anyone to feel disappointed. So he planned to tell both of them all the facts and let them compete fairly. That would be better.
Uchiha Hiko felt that this did not count as betrayal. He was merely allowing them to make the best possible choice between themselves. Such a method was fair and just—what was there to criticize?
There was no real rift between the Eldest Prince and the Second Prince. It only depended on whose abilities were more suitable for continuing to sit on the throne. But even if one of them was hurt, the other had to be protected as well.
Otherwise, there was the fear that the other might seek revenge and kill him, which would only make matters worse.
There were already so few people in this world who could be called family. How could one lose such rare