Monbatten's features were unmistakably foreign—thick brows, deep-set eyes, and a neatly trimmed beard on his strong jawline.

As he observed Keira, there was a flicker of familiarity in his gaze, his attention lingering on her longer than was customary.

The silence was finally broken by Jenkins, who stepped forward with a friendly smile.

"King Monbatten, it's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm South Jenkins." Monbatten shifted his focus, realization dawning on his face.

"Ah, it's you.

I never imagined that after leaving Country A, you'd settle in Crera.

How have you been?" Jenkins nodded.

"Not too bad." She then stepped aside to introduce Keira and Erin.

Ryan, seated nearby, had been prepared to make introductions but chose to remain quiet, observing instead.

When Erin was introduced as a medical expert, Monbatten glanced at her skeptically.

"A physician this young?" Erin waved her hands.

"Not exactly.

I specialize in toxins.

If there's something wrong in your system, I can use specific toxins to neutralize harmful agents—kind of like fighting fire with fire." Her words were a bit roundabout, and it wasn't clear if Monbatten fully understood.

looking at Jenkins and Keira before finally shaking his head with a sigh and

arm, he motioned for Erin

a clinical focus, while Keira drew a blood sample and began analyzing it

someone well-versed in groundbreaking medical research, Keira had encountered countless cases, but

the same result: Monbatten was in perfect

concluded her assessment with a thoughtful

ever been to a volcanic area or spent time in extremely

regions before." Erin clapped her

of fertility—not necessarily the quality of your, uh, contribution, but its ability to pair with

it simply, your

your options to find compatibility."

"Then," Erin said, folding her arms, "you'll need to ensure you visit one

way, each person gets

schedule, huh?"

interested in

just want a child—any child, even a

needs an

way?" Erin tilted her head, resting a

to improve the odds, but I can't promise it'll work." Monbatten's shoulders slumped as a shadow crossed

the king's despair,

saying: 'Good things are worth the wait.' Perhaps your child is waiting for just

do, I'm sure they'll be remarkable." The king offered a faint smile, though the sorrow in

and Keira exchanged polite

unwilling to exploit the king's vulnerable

Erin turned to Keira with a

at him? Thinking of marrying him and giving him that heir yourself?" "Get lost." Keira rarely cursed,

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