If it weren't for the matter with Lyra, Astrid might never have considered any plans regarding love.
Magic, the throne, the empire in dire need of revival, parents lost to the abyss, and the unexplored treasure trove of another world, compared to when her memories first returned, Astrid now had too many things to do. Even taking a break required squeezing out some free time, so where would she find the time to think about love?
Moreover, as she had just mentioned, she truly hadn't encountered anyone who could evoke a strong sense of affection in her. Even Lyra, who had the positive impression from the original novel, was merely a kind girl who deserved the world's gentleness in Astrid's eyes.
