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.

was reckless, but that victory

and ruthless." The praise

Erin nodded.

heard of

his sharp

family afraid of

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

to the South family, so they maintain a special

Clownfish moved into Country A,

even went to him for help, hoping

declined, citing neutrality in the South family's internal conflicts." "So why are you bringing

Jenkins sighed.

neutrality is

had proven myself worthy of his trust, he would've helped

I didn't."

the monarchy reigned

king's word carried far more

had built a thriving

help

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

convince him to back you,

company back and pledge my resources

boils down to playing politics?" She felt a

she had to maintain ties with the five major

the Country A issue would require yet

Country A for years and

you think Keira can?" Jenkins

isn't easily

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