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 country over a decade of

brilliant and ruthless." The

Erin nodded.

of

his sharp looks and sharper

is the South family afraid

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

throne to the South family, so they maintain a special

moved into Country A,

to him for help,

neutrality in the South family's internal conflicts." "So why are you bringing this up?"

Jenkins sighed.

is just

I had proven myself worthy of his trust, he would've helped

I didn't." Keira

Country A, the monarchy

carried far more weight than any merchant's

someone like Jenkins, who had built a thriving business

you want us to help you win

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

him to back you, he'll

my company back and pledge my resources

it boils down to playing politics?" She felt a

with the five major families just to

Country A issue would require yet

A for

makes you think Keira can?" Jenkins let out a

isn't easily

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