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 a decade

and ruthless."

Erin nodded.

heard of him,

his sharp looks and sharper

the South family afraid of

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

to the South family, so

A, it

to him for help, hoping

conflicts." "So why

Jenkins sighed.

is just an

proven myself worthy of

I didn't." Keira understood

A, the monarchy

word carried far more weight

Jenkins, who had built a thriving business

us to help you

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

we can convince him to back you, he'll order Clownfish

back and pledge my resources to you."

playing politics?"

in Crera, she had to maintain ties with the five

Country A issue would require yet

for years and couldn't

you think Keira can?" Jenkins

isn't easily

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