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 country

ruthless." The

Erin nodded.

of him,

now, right? Known for his sharp looks

family afraid of him?" Jenkins

"Afraid? Not quite.

They're allied with him.

owes his throne to the South family, so they maintain a special

Clownfish moved into Country A,

for help, hoping he'd block

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

Jenkins sighed.

is just an

of his trust, he

I didn't." Keira

the monarchy reigned

carried far more weight than any merchant's

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

us to help you

Jenkins nodded.

"Exactly.

we can convince him to back

back and pledge my

down to playing politics?" She

had to maintain ties with the five major families just to

would require yet another alliance?

Country A for years and couldn't win him

Keira can?" Jenkins let

isn't easily

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