The speaker named Blacksmith remained silent for a moment. He had never been one to speak much, but at this moment, he truly did not know how to respond.
Because what N4 said was a fact.
The Blacksmith was called Leoz, having Leoz's personality, appearance, memories, core abilities, hobbies, and habits, but he wasn't Leoz.
Polina had nothing, not even the same gender, yet her soul and essence were undeniably Leoz.
If one were to argue about the legitimacy of a government, to argue the orthodoxy of the two.
Then the Blacksmith was akin to a usurper, with nearly no legitimacy, only complete policies and full institutions, while Polina was the lawful heir, chosen by fate, with complete legitimacy.
But clearly, N4 was unaware of this; she always regarded the Blacksmith as Li Aozi.
"Not answering? It seems that even at this point, you are as arrogant as ever."
N4 shrugged, explaining to the Blacksmith as if talking to herself, then turned to Polina:
