"Let's go. At the Village Chief's house ahead, as long as we show him this stone, I'm sure he won't drive us away." He also understood that the Village Chief ahead was probably someone who understood reason, unlike his previous attitude.
When they finally reached the village, they found the Village Chief at the doorway, sweeping up the fallen leaves that had been scattered by the wind.
To the Village Chief, such things were within his abilities—small tasks that had to be done. Otherwise, the people in the village might have had complaints about him.
Seeing this, Uchiha dismissed all the doubts he had harbored yesterday. He felt that this Village Chief seemed very considerate and capable of handling other matters beautifully without relying on any force.
"Hello, Village Chief. We've come again. How are you feeling now?" Uchiha stepped forward and asked after him. At that moment, the Village Chief set down the cleaning tool in his hand.
She adjusted her glasses and saw that Uchiha Hikaru was indeed standing before her. She then stepped forward to welcome them, knowing that the Second Prince's status was highly unusual.
The Village Chief before them did not know what changes had taken place within the Imperial Palace, but he clearly realized that since the First Prince had ascended the Imperial Throne without eliminating the Second Prince, it was obvious that the Second Prince possessed considerable power as well.
"Second Prince, greetings to Lord Uchiha Hikaru as well. Thank you for gracing us with your presence. Our little village has truly been honored by your arrival." The Village Chief invited them into the house once more and continued to entertain them as he had yesterday.
"There's no need to trouble yourself, Village Chief. I believe you know what we came here for,