Uchiha Hikaru felt that making such a request of the ruler was not particularly excessive, because the ruler could fully grant it, and the position of general was currently rather vacant.
Moreover, Uchiha Hikaru felt that the ruler had no need to worry about his strength, because he had just demonstrated his skills yesterday, and the ruler had expressed complete admiration.
Therefore, Uchiha Hikaru believed that if he truly made this request, the ruler might fully agree after careful consideration, because it would not be difficult for him at all.
What was more, the ruler would be especially delighted inside, having finally found such a talented person to support him. Yet the ruler still had one uncertainty in his heart—whether Uchiha Hikaru could truly assist him wholeheartedly.
So Uchiha Hikaru was also considering that if he could truly put the ruler at ease and earn his trust, then these problems would not be problems at all.
"To be honest, there is no problem with making you a general. Whether in terms of ability or talent, you are the best candidate. But you understand that I have known you for only a few days, while there are ministers in my court who have served for many years and have yet to attain this position."
"I am afraid that if I suddenly give you such a high and powerful post, the others will be dissatisfied. So I need to settle their hearts first."
"So you understand that giving you this position is very easy for me, but making everyone else truly accept it is no simple matter."
It was obvious that the ruler was deeply agitated. He hesitated greatly, not knowing whether this decision was right, yet wanting very much to follow his inner thoughts.
The ruler was also wary of the