The village chief up ahead had nearly dropped to his knees, but Uchiha Hiko pulled her up and told her there was no need for that.
First of all, he was not the final decision-maker. He could only put in a recommendation and hopefully say a few good words before the princes.
Although the Second Prince beside him was also a member of the royal family, he held no decision-making power. At this moment, he had not even earned the Eldest Prince's trust.
The most important person had yet to arrive. Uchiha Hiko needed to obtain the Eldest Prince's approval before he could truly return and give these people an answer.
"I understand, Uchiha Hiko. But we are already immensely grateful that you are willing to help us." The village chief now wanted to offer Uchiha Hiko every possible benefit without condition, even if they might not be able to accomplish this.
Even though he did not know what the Eldest Prince was thinking, Uchiha Hiko still felt guilty. It was as if the Eldest Prince had become a different person, more sentimental and melancholy than before.
"I'll do my best, all right, Village Chief? I can't give you a definite answer right now, but I'll certainly give it everything I have." At that moment, Uchiha Hiko offered some comforting words, hoping the village chief would stop acting this way.
Slowly, the village chief rose and told Uchiha Hiko that she could not see them off, because the divine beasts still needed guarding and reinforcement.
Only when these powers existed at a truly balanced point could they release their greatest vitality. Yet no one could find that point now.
Perhaps some things could never be found, or perhaps they were never meant to remain forever. That was part of this