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

and ruthless." The praise

Erin nodded.

heard of

for his sharp looks

is the South family

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

the South family, so they maintain a special

A, it was

for

internal conflicts." "So why are you bringing

Jenkins sighed.

neutrality is

worthy of his trust, he would've

didn't."

A, the monarchy reigned

word carried far more

a

help you

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

convince him to

company back and pledge my resources to you." Keira

boils down to playing politics?" She felt a wave of

with the five major families just to

Country A issue would require yet another alliance?

A for years and couldn't win

think Keira can?" Jenkins let

isn't easily

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