This is genuine relief.
Previously, I was trapped in my obsession with that long stretch of time, unable to extricate myself, until now when Augutina suddenly realized how selfish her earlier thoughts were.
Even if it were to succeed, it would merely be a case of moral blackmail, forcing Shiayar to accept her.
That emotion, built upon false illusions, was absolutely not what Augutina desired across several eras.
If a reluctant melon could be sweet, if it were truly what I wanted...then she should have already taken the then weak Shiayar, who hadn't even reached 4-Ring, from the first meeting in the Dark Night Garden of the Empire Capital to the Silent Forest, and directly forced her way.
Instead of waiting with expectations, time and again, until today.
"Now, I will no longer force such things that are uncomfortable for both sides."
"However—"
Her words carried a hint of relief.
Yet, in Augutina's eyes, that dazzling brilliance only grew stronger.
