The Author's POV

Chapter 552

It was already late afternoon when we reached the cafe, and the sun was blazing down on us. The extreme heat made it difficult for the two of us to stay outside any longer.

Amanda and I walked into the cafe, wondering if the heat would stop anytime soon.

"So, Amanda, what are you going to order?"

"Just some coffee for now. I'm not hungry yet."

"I'll do the same.

As I browsed the menu, I decided to get a simple cold brew.

Much preferred that over an espresso. Especially given how hot it was outside.

Looking around the restaurant, I turned back to look at Amanda.

She was admiring the scenery outside the window with a smile of joy.

Thinking of something, I let out a bitter sigh. Then, I called out Amanda's name.

"Hey, Amanda."

Amanda turned around and faced me.

"Yes?"

"…I'll probably leave on another trip quite soon."

There was an immediate expression of obscurity on Amanda's face as she looked back at me.

"You're going on a trip after having just come back from one?"

With a bitter smile on my face, I nodded my head.

"Yeah, I have no choice."

"…Is it really important?"

"It is."

I nodded my head.

In view of the fact that completing this task would delay the demon king's ascension by a year, the mission was indeed critical..

After staring at me for what felt like an eternity, Amanda let out a sigh.

"…Thank you for telling me."

I wasn't exactly sure why, but I was relieved to see that she wasn't mad about me suddenly leaving again.

Closing down the menu in front of her, she asked.

"Have you told your mother?"

"Uh…"

My face instantly hardened.

Scratching my face, I turned my attention away from Amanda. Following my actions, I could hear an audible sigh coming from Amanda's side.

"You're planning on telling them that you're leaving right? If you leave once again without any warning, I don't think I'll be able to help you out of the situation."

"I know."

I stared at Amanda.

It did occur to me for a time that it would be better simply to leave without telling them, and hope to return in a day or two given the time difference, but...

Upon further thought, I realized that this was not a good idea.

Putting aside that lying to my parents again would be disrespectful to my parents, it would also be arrogant of me to think that I would only be able to spend a short time there.

Especially since this was quite a difficult mission to complete.

"I'll have a talk with them after I come back home."

"That's for the best."

In an effort to call for a waiter, Amanda raised her hand. Due to her appearance, her sudden actions instantly caught the attention of those around us, and a waiter soon approached our table with a bright smile on my face. Throughout the entire time, he completely ignored my existence.

"How can I help you?"

was left speechless by

"By the way…"

dumbfounded stare, Amanda ordered for me

"I'm curious about something."

in her voice as she placed both of her hands on her thighs. In an barely

that Sophia girl contact you

composure, she tried to keep a straight look. Unfortunately for her, the reddening of her ears was a dead giveaway to me as my

she jealous of

How cute.

head,

I left, but she

I was away for the past six

that I was back, I wasn't as certain it would

will contact you now that

Amanda stuck out her lips in a small pout. In an effort to make it not obvious that she was jealous, she decided to change the

you are, but you

"No, that's…"

rank, I'm sure I can be

Amanda

for help now and then.

her throwing a tantrum, I

of hers was really

"Here is your order."

at this moment that the server finally came with our

tray, he carefully placed our drinks in

and a

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

the drink, I sipped it quickly. The feeling of refreshment spread throughout my entire

'Not bad.'

"This?"

it was at that moment that I heard Amanda's confused voice. As I turned my head, I saw the waiter handing her a bouquet of

smile on his

is courtesy of the gentlemen

handsome young man sat quietly spying on her from a distance. He had long black hair, accompanied by brown eyes that seemed to carry hints of wisdom and arrogance within. The clothes he was wearing seemed rather flashy as

became straight as a confident smile spread across

'Oh god.'

in my hand. As expected of Amanda, it

"So?"

was at that moment that I was

turned to glance at

"...So, what?"

at

going to say anything

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

should I? Are you going to take

she expecting me to get jealous over

As if.

my cold brew, I leaned back on my chair. I

charm

rank. Mine was

'I won.'

what I said, Amanda then rolled her

would

recruited him into my mercenary

"You…"

staring blankly at me for at

"Excuse me?"

by the waiter

"Will you take them?"

again, Amanda looked at me with a thoughtful look

really won't mind

"Nope."

answered while taking another sip of

troublesome if you rejected the flowers. The guy will most

typical stuff annoying stuff. It was

head. Despite her quickness, her eyes flashed

"...Okay."

touch the flowers with her hand. A brightened expression spread across the face of the individual who sent her

brows furrowed. A strange mixture of annoyance and something else washed over me as Amanda was about to reach the flower and the individual was

a strange sense of discomfort as the image of her taking

an eye, I had already reached out and grabbed Amanda's wrist before I had even realized what I was feeling. In just a few seconds, the server's face and the individual that was about

But I didn't care.

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