The expansion of the colonial forces and the formation of the colonial division were progressing in an orderly manner, but Carlo's mood could not be lifted.
News from Rome reported that Carlo's father, Vittorio Emanuele II, was critically ill and his body couldn't hold on much longer.
The private doctors of the Italian Royal Family estimated, based on Vittorio Emanuele II's condition, that the King who unified Italy likely had no more than three months to live.
Upon learning of King Vittorio Emanuele II's critical condition, the Italian people were quite concerned.
Many newspapers and media even listed Vittorio Emanuele II as one of Italy's greatest ten monarchs, highlighting how significant unifying Italy was to the Italians.
Judging from the current attitude of the Italians, they were reluctant to part with this Father of the Nation. This was a silver lining, as it ensured the continuing heritage of the Italian Royal Family and a temporarily stable government.
