"Our lord needs at least half a month of recuperation before he can recover. During that time, he must not overexert himself or be disturbed!"
Upon hearing this, Vivian immediately answered on Nalant's behalf.
"Half a month? Then Baron Nalant, you must rest properly. We'll handle the postwar affairs from here on. You absolutely mustn't overwork yourself!"
The high priests of the Divine Kingdoms breathed a sigh of relief, expressed their concern for Nalant, and then promptly withdrew.
They were worried that staying any longer would interfere with Nalant's recovery.
"Alright. Thank you for your concern, High Priests!"
Nalant politely nodded to them.
Only after seeing them off did Nalant lie back down on the bed.
"My lord, are you thirsty? I'll fetch you some hot water!"
After the high priests had left, Vivian finally asked Nalant with a pained expression.
"Vivian, I'm not thirsty. Besides, I have food and drink in my storage space, so there's no need to trouble yourself."
Nalant shook his head at Vivian.
"Yes, my lord!"
Vivian pressed her lips together, seeming as though she wanted to say something but stopped herself.
Nalant knew what the girl wanted to say.
"Stella, don't worry. I'm much better off this time than I was last time!"
"My injuries this time are at least a third lighter than before!"
"So in truth, with Vini's treatment, I should be fully recovered in about three days."
"As for why I still had to fight despite being so badly injured—it was necessary."
"Because Sacred Continent and Aio Continent are one whole. If Aio Continent falls, then sooner or later it will be Sacred Continent's turn."
"So I'm not only helping Aio Continent. I'm also helping ourselves!"
The girl surely wanted to tell him not to push himself so hard, but she