In that instant, Lloyd's previously calm emotions erupted into violent turmoil. He desperately wanted to stop the recollection and flee.
The image in the mirror before him began to blur. Cracks spiderwebbed across the once-smooth surface, looking as if it would shatter at any moment.
At this critical moment, Lloyd recalled a passage from the journal:
"To [Veto] one's past, the key is not to forget or flee, but to face and accept."
Lloyd snapped back to his senses. Gritting his teeth, he forced himself to calm down and let the memories in the mirror continue.
The cracks on the mirror didn't vanish, but thankfully, the image stabilized, once again showing scenes of his past self splurging on gacha pulls.
After riding that emotional wave and finding his calm again, Lloyd watched the memories—some joyful, some regretful, some heartbreaking—as if he had grown accustomed to them. A tranquil smile stayed on his face, and his breathing remained even.
