It would have been nice if Arsil could have said something instead of just shedding tears.

But her lips wouldn’t move.

Her heart, heavy with helplessness and emptiness, belatedly reminded her of something called shame.

She knew she owed him an apology, but she was terrified of what he might say in return.

“Ugh…”

“Lin!”

Lin, unable to hold out any longer, collapsed from the strain on his shoulder wound after blocking Agreus’ attack. Rabin, alarmed, quickly caught Lin in her arms. Seeing the cold sweat forming on Lin’s forehead, Arsil felt an overwhelming guilt. She was right to feel …