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.

neutral as he alternated between looking at Jenkins and Keira before finally shaking his head with a sigh and settling

his arm, he motioned for Erin

while Keira drew a blood sample and began analyzing it on a portable device she'd brought

had encountered countless cases, but infertility wasn't her

test returned the

the other hand, concluded her assessment

area or spent time in extremely hot springs during your youth?" Monbatten appeared startled

before." Erin clapped her

fertility—not necessarily the quality

put it simply, your system

your options to find compatibility." Monbatten

in my court." "Then," Erin said, folding her arms, "you'll need to ensure you

each person gets their

schedule, huh?"

not interested

want a child—any

throne needs an

there's another way?" Erin tilted her head, resting a

can try regulating your system to improve the odds, but I can't promise it'll

the king's

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

The king offered a

Keira exchanged polite farewells with Monbatten before

favors, unwilling to exploit

room, Erin turned to Keira with a sly

were you staring at him? Thinking of marrying him and giving him that heir yourself?" "Get lost." Keira rarely cursed, but the suggestion

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