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.

that victory

brilliant and ruthless."

Erin nodded.

heard of him,

now, right? Known for his sharp looks

the South family

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

South family, so they maintain a special

A, it

him for help, hoping he'd

he declined, citing neutrality in the South family's internal conflicts." "So

Jenkins sighed.

neutrality is just

I had proven myself worthy of

didn't." Keira understood

A, the monarchy

king's word carried far more

who had built a thriving business

you want us to help you

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

convince him to back you, he'll

get my company back and pledge my resources to

again, it boils down to playing politics?" She felt

to maintain ties with the five

A issue would require yet

for years and couldn't win

makes you think Keira can?" Jenkins let out a heavy

isn't

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