You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth)

Truth be told, Lio was somewhat uneasy. After all, these were merely his speculations.

Moreover, even if he did guess correctly, it didn't mean anything.

The child before him was young, yet his thoughts were profound. The look in his eyes at times left him somewhat at a loss.

On the other hand, Thalia appeared nonchalant, and aside from her ruthless methods, he could generally guess her thoughts. Therefore, at this moment, although it seemed that Lio had figured something out, he was, in fact, still in a passive position.

"Did I guess correctly?" Lio asked Anthony in a low voice.

Anthony gave a faint smile and nodded. "You did!" As he spoke, he suddenly pulled out a dagger from his bosom and pressed it against Lio's neck. There was a fierce look in his eyes. "Do you know that sometimes, knowing too much can lead to a swift death?"

His face, as small as the palm of a hand, bore a striking resemblance to the ruthless determination of Kenneth.

Rio lowered his gaze, glancing at the dagger pressed against his throat. After a moment, he locked eyes with Anthony. With unwavering certainty, he said, "You won't kill me!"

"Oh? Are you so sure?"

"If you wanted to kill me, you would have done it yesterday and not waited until now."

"You didn't provoke me yesterday, but it's a different story today. I'm in a bad mood right now, and your presence just happens to provide an outlet for me..."

Thalia watched as Anthony acted tough, remaining silent.

So long as Lio refrained from retaliating, she behaved as if blind to the situation, akin to a mother allowing her child unrestrained freedom.

Lio looked at them, still appearing unworried. "You haven't even asked me what evidence I've found. So, until you get an answer, you won't lay a finger on me!"

"Do you think evidence still matters to me?" Anthony asked. "Once we know who it is, any excuse will do to get the job done. Regardless of the reason, the outcome is what truly matters!" Lio responded indifferently, "Is that so?"

With a faint smile, Anthony said, "Indeed, it is so."

"Go ahead, then. I'm no longer of any use to you, and I've even angered you. You can proceed now."

Suddenly, Anthony moved closer, a vicious look in his eyes. "You think I wouldn't dare?"

"For you, making me disappear without a trace should be easy. If that's the case, then get it over with!" Lio closed his eyes, looking like a lamb ready for slaughter. Anthony looked at him. He had never been pressured like this by anyone before.

"All right, if that's the case, I'll grant your wish!" Anthony said leisurely.

Lio kept his eyes shut, and even though his hands were trembling, he still wouldn't utter a single word.

An indeterminate amount of time had passed, and there was suddenly a loud bang.

The sound of a heavy object falling on the table echoed.

Lio opened his eyes to find Anthony staring intently at him. "Are you killing me or not?" "What do you think?" Anthony asked.

Looking at the dagger thrown onto the table, Lio was stunned. "So, you're not going to kill me?" "Stop pretending. You're about to wet your pants!" Anthony looked at him with a hint of mockery. Lio lowered his gaze to glance at his pants, then raised his eyes to look at Anthony. "I didn't..." Anthony couldn't be bothered to pay him any attention.

At that moment, Thalia spoke up. "Enough, stop messing around!" As she spoke, she turned her gaze toward Lio. "Since you've found the evidence, then present it!" "It's not that I can't give it to you... but I have one condition!" Lio said as he looked at them.

"You even dare to set conditions?"

"If they find out I revealed Lobeck's affairs to you all, they surely won't let me live. I must secure a guarantee for myself!"

Thalia glanced at him. "Rest assured, I do have some professional ethics. I won't tell anyone that it was you who said it!"

Lio looked at her and shook his head.

Thalia furrowed her brows. "What does that mean?"

A faint smile played at the corners of Anthony's mouth as he immediately saw through Lio. "Isn't it obvious? We're stuck with him!"

"Stuck with him?"

Upon hearing Anthony's words, Lio immediately nodded. "He's right. That's exactly what I meant!"

"I still don't understand..."

"I want to follow you!" Lio said directly.

Thalia stared at him for a moment. "By following us, you mean..."

"I will follow you wherever you go and do whatever you—"

"No way!" Thalia interrupted before Lio could even finish his sentence.

"Why?"

"Because I don't like strangers following me!" Thalia enunciated each word.

"You all now know my name, and I will truthfully tell you anything else you wish to know. Once you know me, I will no longer be a stranger to you!"

"Stop!" Thalia raised her hand,

looking at him. "You might not understand what I'm saying, so let

me tell you directly. No matter

how

well I know you, I will never agree!"

Lio furrowed his brows. "Why?"

"There's no particular reason. We're just not cut from the same cloth!"

"You seek revenge, and so do I. We're in the same boat. How are we not cut from the same cloth?"

"Indeed, we seek revenge, but what help can you offer? All you want is vengeance. Once we've dealt with Lobeck, your thirst for revenge-will be quenched. So, you might as well stay at home!"

"It's not the same. I must be involved in this revenge!"

"Then go ahead!"

"If I could seek my own revenge, I would have done so long ago. But the truth is, I simply can't—”

"So, you want to use us?"

Lio was momentarily stunned. "It's not exactly that; it's more like a convenient coincidence..."

"It seems you don't understand the people of Darknetz well enough. They despise being used," Thalia said to him, emphasizing each word.

For a moment, Lio was taken aback,

then he looked at them. "I admit, I had the intention to use you. But I realized that you are not people l could manipulate, so I abandoned that thought. Therefore, I am now making a plea to you. I want to join you. We can seek revenge together!"

"Didn't I say "

"What can you offer?" Anthony interrupted Thalia before she could finish her sentence, asking Lio directly.

Upon seeing an opportunity, Lio immediately declared, "I will do whatever you ask of me!"

"No, what can you offer us? I don't lack errand runners, nor do I need more hands for odd jobs. What I want to know now is, why should I let you join us?"