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 brought the country over

ruthless." The praise piqued

Erin nodded.

heard of him,

his

the South family afraid of him?" Jenkins

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

to the South

into Country A,

to him for help, hoping he'd block

family's internal conflicts."

Jenkins sighed.

neutrality is just an

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

I didn't." Keira understood

A, the monarchy

far more weight than

someone like Jenkins, who had built a

us to help you win

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

to back

pledge

again, it boils down to playing politics?"

to maintain ties with the

would require yet another

been in Country A for years and couldn't win him

you think Keira can?" Jenkins let

king isn't easily

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