After such a celebration, Uchiha Hiko actually became even more clear-headed. He could better understand how he should repay these villagers—and himself—in the future.
After seeing those people off, they returned to the Royal Palace. Uchiha Hiko needed to rest here again today, but he had long grown accustomed to such a life and no longer felt the slightest embarrassment.
"How was it? Uchiha Hiko, entering the city must have felt pretty good, right? It seems you didn't have that much trouble adjusting." The Eldest Prince, standing beside him, spoke in a manner that had long since taken on an air of superiority.
No matter what, he had not taken anything from the Eldest Prince. Instead, he had done the Eldest Prince a huge favor. Now, the Uchiha could summon such divine beasts anytime, anywhere, without expending any physical strength.
"It was pretty good. I feel like my body's ability to adapt has become stronger and stronger." Uchiha Hiko suddenly showed them his muscles. At the beginning, this had probably been the Second Prince's exclusive trademark.
"Hey, Uchiha Hiko, how could you steal my move? This is clearly my signature pose." The Second Prince was joking with him. Their relationship made it clear that there was no estrangement between them.
"Why should that be your signature pose? You should know that I, Uchiha Hiko, am much stronger than you." By now, he had become even more smug around him.
Watching the two of them gradually grow happier and slowly forget their former grudges and entanglements, the Eldest Prince was actually quite envious. He no longer pursued the Second Prince over the matters of the past.
"Second Prince, come up with me too. I want to give Uchiha Hiko something special." The Eldest Prince suddenly said this as they walked, his