Jenkins hesitated after hearing the question.

It took her a long moment to respond.

"I don't know.

She's insane.

There's no way to predict where she might strike next," she said, then turned to Keira.

"But if you can help me return home, I'll bring my entire company under your wing." Keira raised an eyebrow.

"And how exactly am I supposed to do that?" Jenkins pressed her lips together.

"It's actually straightforward." "How?" Jenkins leaned in slightly.

"Country A is a constitutional monarchy—you know that, right? The king still holds considerable power.

One word from him can change everything.

Historically, they've looked down on merchants.

To them, we're beneath farmers and scholars.

The point is, if we can win over the king, we can neutralize any influence in Country A—including Clownfish." Keira's expression shifted.

"How do you propose we win over the king?" Jenkins coughed lightly.

"Well, this particular king is exceptional.

He's a visionary who's built the country into what it is today.

When he took the throne at fifteen, he didn't waste time.

One of his first acts was waging war against a neighboring state to establish dominance.

he was reckless, but that victory brought the

ruthless." The praise piqued Keira's

Erin nodded.

heard of

now, right? Known for his sharp looks and

is the South family afraid of him?"

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

his throne to the South family, so they maintain

into Country A, it was with his

for help, hoping he'd

declined, citing neutrality in the South family's internal conflicts." "So why are you bringing this

Jenkins sighed.

neutrality is just an

myself worthy of his trust, he would've

I didn't."

the monarchy

more weight than

who had built a thriving

us to help you win him

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

we can convince him to back

get my company back and pledge my resources

to playing politics?" She

maintain ties with the five major families

Country A issue would require yet another alliance? Erin

been in Country A for years and couldn't

you think Keira can?"

king isn't easily

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