This "she" referred to K423.
After learning that she was not the real Kiana, Theresa felt conflicted. Even knowing she was not the real Kiana, Theresa still had to face that same face.
Just thinking about it made her heart ache terribly.
She wanted to cry, but ever since Cecilia left, she had no tears left.
"K423 is a good child. I can guarantee that."
"Little Theresa, do you know? When I met K423, she pointed a gun at my head without hesitation, aiming it at a villain like me."
"Resolute, brave, righteous, and unyielding."
"I saw the Golden Spirit in her."
"She will not become a second Durandal. She will only become the one and only K423."
Otto tapped his forehead with a finger, then rubbed Theresa's head.
"Besides, Little Theresa, I'm not leaving her with you permanently. Once I'm done with matters here, I'll take her home."
"I won't force you to treat her as your niece, nor will I demand that you acknowledge her."
"Whether you are harsh and cutting or treat her politely is entirely up to you."
"But I think that if Cecilia were still here, she would acknowledge K423."
That was the truth.
Because during the Second Honkai War, Cecilia had acknowledged Sirin as well.
She truly had been a wonderful woman.
Otto lowered his head until his forehead nearly touched Theresa's.
"Wouldn't you say so?"
"A-310."
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Otto could feel Theresa tremble at that designation.
Because A-310 was Theresa's serial number.
At her core, Theresa was merely Kallen's clone.
Test subject A-310.
Like K423, Theresa was a clone, except she was a lucky one favored by Otto.
"Grandpa, that's so sly..."
Recalling the memories of the past, Theresa knew full well that Otto had created her.
With her forehead pressed against Otto's, Theresa