For the past several days, Uchiha Hikaru had been delayed by matters involving the villagers, the Imperial Palace, and the Second Prince's alliance, wasting a great deal of time.
Uchiha Hikaru felt that he could not continue like this. Many times, he needed to calm down and carefully consider what he truly needed to do.
He felt that the task others had assigned him was simply to cure the First Prince's illness first. No matter how much he despised the First Prince, he could not harm him.
After all, as a doctor, his foremost duty was to heal his patient. In their current relationship, the First Prince was the patient and he was the doctor, so there was no reason or grudge that warranted sending the First Prince to his death.
"First Prince, I truly apologize. I had some matters on my mind these past few days, which caused the delay. I am also very satisfied with the residence you arranged for me, so there is no need to worry about sending little servants to keep watch over me."
"To be honest, I have certain habits. I have lived alone for many years and do not like having people around me, so your arrangement has indeed made me very uncomfortable."
"Besides, you were the one who invited me here in the first place, so you should know very clearly what my identity is. If you do not treat me properly, I fear your health will suffer as well."
Uchiha Hikaru's tone was very gentle, yet beneath that gentleness lay a hint of threat. He knew it was inappropriate to say such things the first time, but he merely wanted to tell the First Prince that what he had done was indeed somewhat improper.
He was also warning him in another