"You've been staying in my palace these past few days quite comfortably, but why haven't you hurried to treat my illness? I've felt unwell these past few days."
"And I won't hide it from you—I've been extremely weak lately, and I feel as though my body is getting worse by the day. I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on much longer."
"I know that I am the emperor of this nation, His Majesty here, the Chosen One. Saying such things is naturally very inauspicious, but I have no choice. I truly feel exhausted every day, and even handling state affairs has become difficult."
"If I had even the slightest alternative, I certainly wouldn't say these things to you. But I have no other choice now, which is why I'm asking you for help. If you have any solution, tell me quickly."
From the First Prince's tone, Uchiha Hikaru could tell that the First Prince's body truly could no longer hold out. This was the root of the matter, so he still had to think of a way to discuss saving the First Prince's life with him.
Moreover, so many days had passed, and he had spent every day and night with the First Prince. He felt that the First Prince was quite a decent person and usually treated him with great respect.
Uchiha Hikaru felt that he should observe more carefully and see whether the First Prince truly was as lacking in manners as others claimed. He did not want to falsely accuse anyone; he wanted everyone here to be well.
And after handling matters here, he still had to make a trip to the Heavenly Court and give them a proper account. If he mishandled a case here, how could he explain himself to them after going