"I still thought he wouldn't dare act rashly. Even though he seemed extremely aggressive in his words right now." Uchiha Hikaru stood to the side, watching the First Prince.
Unable to hear what they were discussing at all, the Second Prince remained immersed in his own world, laughing loudly.
When the First Prince had first entered his younger brother's room, he had even felt somewhat overbearing, while also feeling a slight urge to retreat.
However, after hearing Uchiha Hikaru's words, he seemed to gain even greater confidence.
"Why do you think that? I clearly spent more time growing up with him." The First Prince looked deeply curious as he turned and questioned Uchiha Hikaru.
Perhaps because of how he had been raised since childhood, the Second Prince had always been pampered. Sometimes, Father Emperor had favored him a little more as well.
The First Prince understood all of this. Although he absolutely trusted Uchiha Hikaru, once things rose to the level of emotions, they became completely different.
"I know all that. I know you and the Second Prince have lived together since childhood, so you probably understand him better." Uchiha Hikaru nodded at him.
"But you need to know that I may have experienced more wars than you."
Uchiha Hikaru revealed a mysterious smile.
Thinking about it, that really was true. In the past, every time the First Prince fought, he had sent Uchiha Hikaru ahead without exception.
Under normal circumstances, Uchiha Hikaru would accompany the First Prince into war. But sometimes, when the First Prince was overly exhausted, he would choose to let Uchiha Hikaru lead the troops alone.
Slowly, the First Prince rubbed his chin. He seemed to ponder Uchiha Hikaru's words for a moment before nodding.
"Go on. I'd like to hear your reasons." The First Prince