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?"
