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.

thought he was reckless, but that victory brought the country over a decade

and ruthless." The

Erin nodded.

of him,

now, right? Known for his sharp looks and

the South family

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

throne to the South family, so they maintain a special

A, it was

him for

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

Jenkins sighed.

is just an

proven myself worthy of his

didn't." Keira understood

Country A, the monarchy

king's word carried far more weight than any

a thriving business empire, couldn't outmatch a royal

want us to help you

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

him to back you, he'll

pledge my resources to you." Keira

playing politics?" She felt

maintain ties with the five major families just to stay

A issue would require yet another alliance? Erin

Country A for years and couldn't

can?" Jenkins let out a

king isn't

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