"Very well, I approve of you proceeding like this." The village chief waved his hand and opened the door for them. The two of them looked extremely excited, never expecting to settle the matter so quickly.
"Then we truly must thank you, Village Chief. I hope we can establish a more harmonious relationship as well." The Second Prince turned to leave, but the village chief stopped him at once.
"Wait. I agreed to your request, but there are still some conditions I haven't mentioned." The village chief did not want them to charge in recklessly without understanding the situation.
The two of them froze. It seemed there were certain rules in this village, as though it were a Royal Palace with a perfectly formed system.
Uchiha Hiko naturally understood that once they entered the village, they had to abide by its rules. Otherwise, if they damaged its conditions, they might never be able to return to such a place again.
That would be the most fatal blow, whether for The Eldest Prince or for the entire kingdom. Only by obtaining the star could they truly keep the whole nation running.
The Second Prince was surely someone who understood the situation. Naturally, he stopped, unwilling to tarnish The Eldest Prince—his older brother's—name and cause any adverse consequences.
"Go on, what are the rules? Hurry up and tell me." Uchiha Hiko lightly brushed the dust from his clothes. The wooden door seemed extremely damp, making his whole body feel uncomfortable.
"It's like this, Uchiha Hiko. If you find anyone suspicious inside..." The village chief slowly took a sip of water, then walked to the front, preparing for the coming struggle.
"You must inform me first rather than arresting them immediately. Otherwise, it could cause panic here." It was clear that the village