When the Second Prince realized that the people around him were acting strangely, he had already begun making his move. He knew that if he was even one step too late, his subordinates would surely rebel.
After all, the Second Prince was currently at a disadvantage. Anyone could turn against him at any moment. He knew his weakness lay there, so he had to quickly turn that disadvantage into an advantage.
However, Uchiha Hikaru would never give him such an opportunity. Uchiha Hikaru would certainly carry out everything the First Prince had instructed him to do, and he would ensure that the First Prince's people remained in place.
But to create a convincing illusion, some people had to be sacrificed. Sacrificing some of the Second Prince's loyal dogs was no great loss.
"It seemed the First Prince was truly heartbroken this time. If he had not been so hurt, I believe he would never have launched such a rash attack. It brought him no benefit at all."
"But I also knew the First Prince had been forced into it. If the Second Prince had not gone too far in bullying him, the First Prince would probably still be living harmoniously with him."
"Still, this situation was very good. At the very least, the First Prince had seen through the Second Prince's ambitions, and he had long since stopped trusting his younger brother."
Although Uchiha Hikaru still felt somewhat saddened, he knew that he had now become the First Prince's confidant. He knew the First Prince trusted him deeply.
"First Prince, once I settle the families of those people, we absolutely must not let anyone notice. Only after those people are sacrificed will the Second Prince's attention be diverted."
"Once that time came, the First Prince would no longer need to