In fact, the Eldest Prince was also growing a little impatient. He had yet to reveal his stance on whether they should stay or leave, and though he appeared calm, he did not feel that way inside.
"Why did only the two of you return? Where are Uchiha Hiko and The Second Prince?" The Eldest Prince called out from ahead, looking behind them as though no one was following.
"Who else would there be? Weren't the two of us the ones who were supposed to return to the Royal Palace? What is it, big house?" Uchiha Hiko asked curiously. He did not know whom the Eldest Prince wanted him to bring back.
"Didn't those Hunters come along?" So these were the people the Eldest Prince wanted to ask about, and Uchiha Hiko explained the situation to him.
To ensure that this challenge was fair and impartial, Six Nine Three had always been able to act like a referee. He truly considered a great many things.
These conditions were indeed necessary. Otherwise, those people would all have their reservations. Since they had not made up their minds anyway, Uchiha Hiko might as well give them a challenge that would leave them utterly convinced.
"Not bad, Uchiha Hiko. I like what you said. Honestly, it spoke straight to my heart." The Eldest Prince nodded, then shut the gates of the Royal Palace, seemingly with no intention of letting them enter.
Only then did Uchiha Hiko finally understand. The challenge the Eldest Prince wanted them to face was supposed to be outdoors, not inside the Royal Palace.
That was only natural. If those Hunters were forced to use a very cramped space, they truly would not be able to display their full abilities, and they would definitely feel that it was unfair.
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