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.

but that victory brought

ruthless."

Erin nodded.

of

his sharp looks and sharper

is the South family afraid of him?" Jenkins

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

owes his throne to the South family, so they maintain a

Country A, it

for help, hoping he'd block Clownfish's

South family's internal conflicts." "So why are you bringing

Jenkins sighed.

is

of his trust, he

I didn't." Keira

Country A, the monarchy

far more weight than

like Jenkins, who had built a thriving business empire, couldn't outmatch

help

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

can convince him to back you, he'll

get my company back and pledge my resources

it boils down to playing politics?" She

to maintain ties with the

Country A issue would require yet another

Country A for years and couldn't win

you think Keira can?" Jenkins let

king isn't easily

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