One Piece Chapter 31, page 7: THE TRUTH

Kaya weeps bitterly, asking herself, "AND I... WHAT HAVE I EVER DONE FOR HIM..." She tries to help Merry stand, calling out, "SOMEONE PLEASE HELP...!! MERI'S..." But Merry, coughing weakly, tells her, "IT'S NO USE... EVERYONE WENT ON VACATION STARTING YESTERDAY!" He struggles to his feet, insisting, "THEN... I'LL GET SOME HELP... I'M YOUR SERVANT, HOW CAN I LET YOU DO MY DUTIES FOR ME?" He adjusts his glasses and urges, "ALSO, BEFORE EVERYTHING HAPPENS, WE NEED TO THINK CALMLY AND DECIDE WHAT WE HAVE TO DO NOW..."