After hearing those words, the Second Prince seemed to be amused, but his smile carried a trace of bitterness, nothing like how he had been at the beginning.
"What are you laughing at, Second Prince? I was clearly asking about your relationship with this tree, yet you are mocking me like this. That really is inappropriate." No matter what, Uchiha Hikaru felt that something like this should not have happened to him.
"You still do not understand, Uchiha Hikaru. The waters run far too deep. I hope it is better if you do not know." Again and again, the Second Prince had refused to drag Uchiha Hikaru into the mess. It seemed there was something rather peculiar about his situation.
Now that the First Prince had already ascended the Imperial Throne they had wanted, Uchiha Hikaru only needed to assist him properly. There was no need for anyone else to interfere or achieve any effect through other means.
"Hurry up and tell me. It is fine. No matter what it is, I can accept it." Uchiha Hikaru considered the worst possible outcome. It was nothing more than what he had imagined, so he could still accept it.
At that moment, the Second Prince coughed. He felt that this was the best way, and it also helped clear his throat.
"Then I will tell you properly, Uchiha Hikaru. I hope you will prick up your ears and listen carefully." He remained the same, closing his eyes and hoping Uchiha Hikaru would lead him slowly forward.
"Go ahead. I will not make things difficult for you, Second Prince. As long as you tell me everything, I believe the First Prince will surely take it into consideration." At the very least, that was what Uchiha Hikaru thought now, regardless of what others might