As they walked, Uchiha Hiko and the Second Prince seemed to be about to begin another discussion. During such exchanges, their actions and thoughts were always at their clearest.
"Uchiha Hiko, although the village chief has acknowledged your abilities now, I don't think you can afford to let your guard down. The problem is still quite clear," The Second Prince said, offering him some advice.
If the Second Prince had not said this, Uchiha Hiko might have become a little full of himself. He absolutely did not want someone like him to grow complacent; he had to keep all his strength in reserve.
This was a shared conviction in their hearts. If they failed to do so, even one small mistake by Uchiha Hiko could lead to unavoidable trouble. The Second Prince was doing this out of consideration for Uchiha Hiko, to save him from such a fate.
"Don't worry, Second Prince. I've never been that kind of person. If I ever get too full of myself one day, you can just take me out," Uchiha Hiko said, startling the Second Prince beside him.
"I wouldn't dare, Uchiha Hiko. If you want me to take you out, you'd probably take me out first," The Second Prince immediately said, shaking his head. He felt that Uchiha Hiko was simply joking with him.
Perhaps Uchiha Hiko only said such things because he could guarantee it. If he could not be certain of his own state of mind, he certainly would not have said it.
"Come on, Second Prince. Let's get some rest. It's been a long time since I last saw those shining stars in the sky." At that moment, the Second Prince understood Uchiha Hiko's signal. No matter what, he had to stay by Uchiha Hiko's side.
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