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.

reckless, but that victory brought the country over

both brilliant and ruthless."

Erin nodded.

heard of him,

for his sharp looks and

South family afraid of him?"

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

owes his throne to the South

A, it

to him for

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

Jenkins sighed.

neutrality is

I had proven myself worthy of his trust,

didn't." Keira

A, the

king's word carried far more weight than any merchant's

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

want us to help you win him over?" Keira

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

him to

my company back and pledge my resources

boils down to playing politics?"

with the five major families just

the Country A issue would

Country A for years

can?" Jenkins

king isn't

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