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.

that victory brought the country over

and ruthless." The praise piqued Keira's

Erin nodded.

heard of

for his sharp looks and

family afraid

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

to the South

Country A, it

him for help, hoping he'd block

in the South family's internal conflicts." "So why are

Jenkins sighed.

neutrality is

proven myself worthy of

I didn't."

Country A, the monarchy reigned

carried far more

had built a thriving business empire, couldn't outmatch

us to help you win him over?" Keira

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

him to

company back and pledge my

boils down to playing politics?" She felt a wave

with the five major

would require yet another alliance?

A for years

makes you think Keira can?" Jenkins

king isn't easily

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