The situation in this country had become so critical that it could spiral out of control at any moment.
Vivi took the newspaper and quickly scanned its contents. The news it reported was far from optimistic. The Kingdom's situation was steadily deteriorating, and riots seemed imminent. If they delayed any longer, things might well slip completely out of control.
"At this rate, riots will break out in the Kingdom soon." Vivi pressed her fingers against the newspaper, her voice growing lower. "If that really happens, I'm afraid the consequences won't be easy for us to handle."
The atmosphere in the room immediately grew even heavier.
But Nami did not stay lying down. She threw back the covers and gritted her teeth as she pushed herself upright. Her face was pale, but her eyes remained firm.
"Thank you for worrying about me, but this little fever is nothing." She forced a smile. "What matters most now is reaching the Kingdom as soon as possible. Vivi doesn't have time to keep waiting."
Naruto immediately frowned.
Of course he knew Nami was putting on a brave face. Her temperature had already reached forty degrees, and she was clearly weaker than before. She made it sound easy, but cold sweat kept beading on her forehead, and even her breathing was much faster than usual.
How was any of this "fine"?
She was clearly about to burn up into a walking hot-water bottle, yet she was still forcing herself to hold a meeting, as though enough force of personality would scare the virus away on the spot.
"You can't keep pushing yourself like this." Naruto reached out to steady her shoulders, his tone leaving no room for negotiation. "Your condition is getting worse. Even if you force yourself to reach the Kingdom, you'll only make