Only Loving Valkyries in Honkai

"So it was you, Grandpa!" Theresa's chest heaved violently. "But even if you took it, how could you give this outfit to..."

"But this outfit should have belonged to Durandal," Otto interrupted.

"Huh? Grandpa, what are you talking about? This outfit was..." Theresa frowned.

But Otto merely looked at her calmly. He did not interrupt Theresa, allowing her to continue.

Yet under Otto's gaze, Theresa felt as though a powerful hand had seized her throat, leaving her unable to continue.

Why?

Why did Grandpa say this outfit should have belonged to Durandal?

A wave of panic suddenly washed over Theresa. Fear covered her mouth as she instinctively took two steps back. Her gaze shifted from Otto to Kiana and Firefly.

Neither Kiana nor Firefly spoke. They were not the ones who should speak in this situation.

Dear nieces, why aren't you saying anything...

Theresa's heartbeat accelerated relentlessly. She turned her head, her helpless eyes settling on Durandal.

Durandal looked at Theresa calmly, then smiled.

She did not seem upset by Theresa's earlier reaction.

That gentle smile carried a familiarity Theresa felt was engraved into her DNA.

Theresa took another step back.

Why did she dislike Durandal?

Was it because Durandal's serious personality clashed with her own?

No, it was not only that.

It was also because Durandal had swiftly risen to become Schicksal's Strongest Valkyrie.

It was also because Durandal had received the Black Abyss White Flower.

It was also because Durandal had gradually replaced Cecilia's position within Schicksal.

It was also because her strength resembled Cecilia's so much.

Whenever Theresa saw Durandal, she could not help remembering that Cecilia was dead, reopening the pain she had buried deep inside.

That was why she disliked Durandal.

She did not want to be reminded again and again that Cecilia was dead.