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.

was neutral as he alternated between looking at Jenkins and Keira

arm, he motioned

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

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

every test returned the same result: Monbatten was

hand, concluded her assessment with a thoughtful

volcanic area or spent time in extremely hot springs during your youth?" Monbatten appeared startled by the question, then

regions before." Erin clapped her hands

of fertility—not necessarily the quality of your, uh, contribution, but

simply,

expand your options to find

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

each person gets

huh?"

interested in

a child—any child,

needs

another way?" Erin tilted her

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

the king's despair,

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

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

up, Jenkins and Keira exchanged polite farewells with

press for favors, unwilling

Erin turned to Keira

giving him that heir yourself?" "Get lost." Keira rarely cursed,

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