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.

victory brought the country over

both brilliant and ruthless."

Erin nodded.

of him,

for his sharp looks and

the South family afraid

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

throne to the South family, so

moved into Country A,

even went to him for help,

citing neutrality in the South family's internal conflicts." "So why are

Jenkins sighed.

is just an

worthy of his trust, he

I didn't." Keira

A, the

carried far more weight than any

Jenkins, who had built a

us to help

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

him to

and pledge my resources to you."

again, it boils down to playing politics?"

ties with the

would

for

think Keira can?" Jenkins

king isn't easily

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