Someone in Honkai, This Narration is Not Right / Honkai Scroll Dog Dao Chapter 37

Honestly, Cocolia believed that in other organizations, secretly dealing with troublesome colleagues wasn't really a big issue.

As long as she could deliver results, she was confident that the higher-ups would know what to do.

Was it worth sacrificing a capable and reliable subordinate just to get revenge for some calculated loser?

Or should she overlook the subordinate's minor flaws and continue to focus on cultivating them?

Cocolia believed that anyone with a normal IQ would know which choice to make.

If Tesla and Einstein had provided support, Cocolia was confident she could have completely crippled Schicksal's entire setup in Changkong City in terms of electronic warfare.

But those two old hags had actually stopped some of the technological support for the radical faction because of this incident.

Under these circumstances, it was highly probable that they brought the Titans not to deal with Schicksal, but to deal with Cocolia.

Although Cocolia found the idea utterly idiotic, considering the level of idiocy those two possessed, she felt they were capable of such foolishness.

And just as Cocolia was getting angry, a light screen suddenly unfolded before her.

"Heh, Cocolia, long time no see."

"To contact me at such a critical juncture, your situation seems worse than I imagined."

Within the light screen, a person dressed in black robes appeared before Cocolia.

"Mr. Gray Serpent, I believe you know very well that I don't like wasting time on pleasantries."

Suppressing her inner rage, Cocolia forced herself to put on a smile for Gray Serpent.

"Oh, of course—after all, you must be in quite a pickle right now."

"With internal and external pressures, your plan is about to go down the drain."

Damn it, this guy...

He wasn't provoking me; he was using this method to tell me he had been watching everything from the shadows.

"As Mr. Gray Serpent said, so now—I need Mr. Gray Serpent's help."

Seeing a fleeting scarlet glint in Gray Serpent's eyes, Cocolia took a deep breath and said to him.

"Name your price. This time, the plan..."

"My price?"

Gray Serpent didn't let Cocolia finish, interrupting her directly.

"What if I ask for the Gem of Conquest?"

"...That's not a funny joke."

Hearing her ally make such an outrageous demand, Cocolia's smile gradually faded, though she didn't show outward anger.

"I believe you understand that your assistance this time isn't worth that price."

"Of course. However, Cocolia, I can also give you a piece of information."

"I have a way to save your daughter, Seele Vollerei."

"...Please tell me the specific procedure first."

"Ha, you know that's clearly impossible."

Gray Serpent looked at Cocolia's expression, a hint of impatience creeping into his tone.

"I can help you once in advance, or even let the Gem of Conquest stay with you for a while so you can study its properties."

"But even with me making such concessions, Cocolia, if you remain ungrateful, we'll have to consider finding a new partner."

"You haven't forgotten who helped you reach this point, have you?"

Damn it.

This man was truly like a venomous snake.

Just looking at him sent shivers down my spine.

But there was no other way.

Schicksal had already recovered, and their pressure on us would only increase from here on out.

I had to awaken Raiden Mei in advance and stir up trouble to have a chance at obtaining the Gem of Conquest.

"Alright. Since Mr. Gray Serpent has shown his sincerity, I will naturally agree to your request."

Even knowing it was like drinking poison to quench thirst, I had to borrow Gray Serpent's strength.

"Excellent."

Gray Serpent clapped his hands with exaggerated flair and asked Cocolia.

"So, what is your request?"

"It's very simple."

Cocolia's lips curved slightly upwards.

"I know Mr. Gray Serpent has eyes and ears everywhere and possesses sufficient intelligence channels."

"And now, I need Mr. Gray Serpent to help me spread a message."

"Raiden Ryoma is dead."

"This man committed suicide in prison to avoid punishment."

"And this information, I want you to spread it as quickly as possible, and then—make sure Raiden Mei, Raiden Ryoma's daughter, receives this message."

Chapter 55: Awakening

On the highway, Siegfried was speeding along with Mei.

Siegfried had been chatting with Mei since just now, trying to help her relax.

After all, now that Siegfried had calmed down, he had thought it through clearly.

What happened in the snowfield a few years ago had actually given Siegfried a crucial piece of information.

As long as the Herrscher's mood could be soothed, even if her body was suddenly taken over by the Herrscher Persona, it didn't mean she would completely fall into becoming an apostle of destruction.

At that time, Siegfried had paid with one hand to stop Sirin's rampage, and allowed Kiana's personality to regain control.

And now, he felt...

Besides protecting the safety of his old friend's daughter, he could also help Ryoma's daughter relax a little.

Moreover, now that Siegfried had calmed down, he could sense that Mei was filled with anxiety.

It was understandable.

Ryoma's daughter didn't know about the Honkai before... well, judging by her current state, she still didn't.

She was usually protected very well by Ryoma as a young miss.

That's why, after Ryoma was sent to prison, she had become so timid.

Even though she put on a calm front, I could still feel from her slightly trembling hands—this little girl was still scared.

"Uncle Siegfried."

Mei, noticing that Siegfried had been silent for several minutes, suddenly spoke.

"Is something on your mind?"

"Ha, nothing."

Siegfried smiled and said to Mei behind him.

"I was just thinking about the first time I met Ryoma."

"Dad..."

"You guys were so close, you must have hit it off immediately after meeting for the first time, right?"

"Hit it off immediately?"

Feeling the wind rushing past him, Siegfried chuckled.

"You're overthinking it."

"When I met Ryoma fourteen years ago, he didn't give me a good look."

"After we became friends later, I asked him about it, and guess what happened."

Thinking back to that time, Siegfried couldn't help but find it amusing.

"My wife had a little fan at her workplace, and that girl was unhappy that my wife married me. She spread rumors that I had groped many girls at the workplace."

"When Ryoma heard this rumor, he thought I was a playboy who liked to harass people."

"Ryoma valued family, so of course he wouldn't like someone like me."

"After my wife passed away, Ryoma found out it was all a misunderstanding from his direct superior, and only then did we become good friends."

Upon hearing the news of his wife's passing, Mei said softly.

"Uncle, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..."

"Hey, this has nothing to do with you. It's been so many years, and I've moved on."

Siegfried suddenly changed his tone and said to Mei with a heartfelt tone.

"I'm telling you this just to convey one thing."

"Ryoma cherished his family deeply, and after his wife passed away from illness, you were the only treasure he had left in this world."

"I understand you're worried about your father, but your father would definitely want you to grow up healthy and live happily."

"Of course, I know that just saying a few words won't completely put your mind at ease—but adjusting your mindset slightly won't do you any harm right now."

Listening to Siegfried's words, Mei nodded slightly behind him.

"I understand."

"Thank you, Uncle Siegfried."

"Hey, it's a small matter. Ryoma has helped me a lot over the years, so it's only right that I help him out occasionally."

"Whoa, hold on tight, I'm pulling over."

After arriving near a gas station, Siegfried said to Mei.

"Get off, and follow me."

"Understood."

Looking at the motorcycle's fuel gauge, Siegfried's expression turned a bit helpless.

The bike was a gift from Otto.

And as expected, Otto had indeed tampered with it.

It wasn't that there were any major issues with the bike's parts or quality.

Siegfried knew it was a good bike.

But the problem was that that scoundrel Otto—damn it—hadn't left him enough gasoline to escape Changkong City.

While Siegfried could switch vehicles mid-journey, the issue was that Mei could awaken at any moment. Finding a new set of car keys would be significantly harder than stopping for gas.

Why does that bastard have to annoy me even here...

Forget it, why am I even trying to understand that jerk's thoughts.

For now, as long as I get Mei out of Changkong City, even if the Herrscher awakens, I can at least guarantee the safety of the innocent people around us.

Just then, the communication device in Siegfried's arms suddenly rang.

Only old friends from Anti-Entropy knew how to contact him on his comms device.

So, at that moment, Siegfried pressed the answer button and brought the device to his ear.

"Hello?"