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 a

and ruthless."

Erin nodded.

of him,

right? Known for his sharp looks

the South family afraid of him?"

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

throne to the South family, so they maintain a

Clownfish moved into Country A, it was with his

went to him for help, hoping he'd

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

Jenkins sighed.

is just an

of

didn't." Keira

the

carried far more weight

a thriving business

you want us to help you win him over?" Keira

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

convince him to back you, he'll order

back and pledge my resources

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

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

A issue would require yet another alliance?

been in Country A for years and couldn't

think Keira can?" Jenkins let out

isn't easily

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