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.

but that victory brought the

both brilliant and ruthless." The praise

Erin nodded.

of him,

his

South family

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

South family, so they maintain a

Clownfish moved into Country A, it was with

for

South family's internal conflicts." "So why are you bringing this

Jenkins sighed.

neutrality is

proven myself worthy of his trust,

I didn't." Keira

the monarchy

king's word carried far more weight

had built a thriving business empire, couldn't outmatch a royal

want us to help you win him

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

convince him to back you, he'll order Clownfish

back and pledge my resources to you." Keira

down to playing politics?" She felt a

in Crera, she had to maintain ties with the five major families just to stay

Country A issue would require yet

A for years and couldn't win

can?" Jenkins let out a

isn't easily

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