Everyone knew that this scheme had to be ruthless, because only ruthlessness would make the First Prince take this competition more seriously and allow the two of them to find peace through their rivalry.
Although the two of them had always been at odds before, the First Prince had always been thinking about the Second Prince. Yet they still had not reconciled.
If they could truly use this competition to understand each other's strengths, then this competition would be the right thing to do.
But if this competition deepened the misunderstanding between them, the Second Prince would become even more determined to deal with the First Prince. By then, there would be no chance to save the situation.
"You absolutely cannot give anyone the slightest suspicion that you relied on others for the matter I entrusted to you. I know you can handle it yourself, and handle it exceptionally well. That is why I am leaving this matter to you. I trust you greatly, which is why I dare hand it over to you like this."
After hearing the First Prince's words, Uchiha Hikaru felt that he had to take them to heart and could not slack off in the slightest.
He had to handle this matter properly. Only then could the Second Prince change his opinion of the First Prince, and the two of them might have a chance to reconcile.
When it came to fighting for the Imperial Throne, none of them truly wanted to do it. But if they failed, they would very likely face the threat of death.
Because they knew such a painful outcome awaited failure, everyone gave it their all. But the First Prince was not like that. He only wanted to help his brother.
If the Second Prince truly seized the throne in