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

both brilliant and ruthless." The praise piqued

Erin nodded.

of him,

Known for his sharp looks

the South family

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

throne to the South family, so they maintain a

moved into Country A,

for help, hoping he'd block Clownfish's

conflicts." "So

Jenkins sighed.

is just

I had proven myself worthy of his trust,

didn't." Keira

A, the monarchy

carried far more weight than any

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

want us to help you win him

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

to back you,

get my company back and pledge my

again, it boils down to playing politics?" She felt a wave of

Crera, she had to maintain ties with the five

the Country A issue would require yet another alliance?

for years and

think Keira can?" Jenkins let out a

isn't easily

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