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 before finally shaking his head with a sigh and settling onto

he motioned for

while Keira drew a blood sample and began analyzing it on

in groundbreaking medical research, Keira had encountered

returned the

other hand, concluded her assessment with

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

volcanic regions before." Erin clapped her

aspects of fertility—not necessarily the quality of

simply, your

your options

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

each person gets their

schedule, huh?"

not interested

child—any child, even a

throne needs an

way?" Erin tilted her head, resting

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

the king's

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

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

meeting wrapped up, Jenkins and Keira exchanged polite farewells with Monbatten before stepping

favors, unwilling to exploit

turned to Keira

giving him that heir

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