Facing Kiana's request, Cocolia, in the ME Corp building, couldn't help but sigh. As expected of Lady Cecilia's daughter, she was certainly not easy to deal with.
But unfortunately, your request was also within my predictions.
Ultimately, even if you are Lady Cecilia's daughter, you are still just a little girl.
After wandering everywhere looking for your father, upon meeting an 'acquaintance of your father,' you would definitely ask to contact him.
Therefore, I have long prepared an AI-synthesized voice.
As long as I have my people answer according to my instructions, then settling this little girl will not be a problem.
In fact, for Cocolia, she even had a synthesized video ready, all in the name of being perfectly prepared.
As long as she can trick Kiana into coming to her side, then even if the girl discovers something is wrong, Cocolia can just suppress her herself.
As for why she wanted to capture Kiana and bring her back.
Her reason for not wanting her savior's daughter to die in the Third Eruption was not a lie.
But that didn't mean it was Cocolia's only reason for trying to take Kiana away.
According to the intelligence Bronya gathered through cyber warfare, Siegfried has already appeared in Nagazora City.
And that guy Siegfried appearing here is definitely not to help Cocolia.
Hmph, in the end, a guy who hangs out with those old fogies from the conservative faction could never understand my struggles.
Only by taking control of his daughter first will that guy not dare to act rashly.
"I promise you, contacting Siegfried is not a problem."
At this moment, Cocolia, gesturing for her subordinate to activate the voice system, immediately gave the command.
"Hi, Kiana, it's your deadbeat dad, Siegfried Kaslana."
"Long time no see, have you missed me during this time?"
"Eh?"
In the eyes of the mercenaries, the young girl before them revealed a surprised expression.
"Dad... Dad? Is that really you?"
"Of course, it's me, my dear daughter."
Heh, give me a break.
First off, my deadbeat dad wouldn't formally introduce himself with his full name, and he wouldn't call himself 'deadbeat dad'.
Secondly, my deadbeat dad is never serious, and when he's drunk, he even tries to teach me how to pick up guys—how could he sound so normal when we meet?
He would definitely say something semi-harassing like 'let me see how you've developed'!
Cocolia... this woman really has bad intentions.
And now this is a big problem. If I'm going to retreat, the best time hasn't come yet.
I still have to pretend I believe her, otherwise the mercenaries will definitely react...
So disgusting.
I actually have to play along with a villain pretending to be my dad like this.
"Tch, you abandon me without a word, and then you show up just because some other woman calls you."
At this moment, Kiana, feeling nauseated, looked at the mercenary leader and suddenly showed an annoyed expression.
"Deadbeat dad! You damn pervert! You might as well just die out there!"
And the mercenary watching Kiana indeed saw nothing unusual.
Hmm, this is right.
This is the reaction a teenage girl should have towards the father who abandoned her.
"Haha, don't blame your dad."
In ME Corp, Cocolia instructed her subordinate to continue.
"Dad was notified by a friend that there was a major incident I had to deal with, that's why I left without saying goodbye."
"It was my fault for leaving you there, so I'll find some time to make it up to you."
"Before that, just listen to Cocolia and find a place to hide. Nagazora City is not safe, after all."
"After I've handled things, I'll come and meet you."
"It's like this again..."
Sigh, it's like this again.
Damn it, if only my deadbeat dad really said that.
Why is this fake!
It's making me so mad!
Cocolia, if I ever get the chance to meet you, I'll definitely teach you a good lesson.
How dare you use my deadbeat dad's voice to trick me... Cocolia, you deserve to die!
"Alright, Cocolia, I'll leave Kiana in your hands."
After judging that Kiana had believed her lie, Cocolia proactively cut off the communication.
Now Kiana believed her words, but that didn't mean the risk was gone.
Cocolia had too little information about Siegfried. Not knowing him well, Cocolia could only use the simplest words to fool Kiana.
The more you say, the more you risk making a mistake. If she said a few more words and the girl discovered the clues, her plan would be completely ruined.
And just then, Kiana, who was looking for a chance to escape, suddenly saw the mercenary captain in front of her pick up his walkie-talkie with a grave expression.
Hmm, wait, what's going on?
"Cap... Captain... something bad has happened."
At this moment, from the walkie-talkie in the mercenary leader's hand, a mercenary's pained cry came through.
"Someone broke in downstairs, he took us down easily with just a few punches and kicks!"