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 the way…"

Amanda ordered for me and

"I'm curious about something."

of her hands on her

that Sophia girl

Unfortunately for her, the reddening of her

she jealous of

How cute.

my head,

since I left, but she

since I was away for the past six months and Leopold had probably

now that I was back, I

she will contact you now

In an effort to make it not obvious that she was jealous, she decided to change the

not be as strong as you are, but you could ask me to help you

"No, that's…"

breakthrough to rank, I'm

when had Amanda been so

if you can't. I'm just suggesting that maybe you should ask me for help now and then. I've been training a lot, and I have a good reputation in my guild. I'm sure it can be

throwing a tantrum, I could

hers

"Here is your order."

right at this moment that the server finally came

circular black tray, he carefully placed our drinks in

and a cold

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

drink, I sipped it quickly. The feeling of refreshment spread throughout my entire body as my face

'Not bad.'

"This?"

at that moment that I heard Amanda's confused voice. As I turned my head, I saw the

on

courtesy of the

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

straight as

'Oh god.'

the coffee in my hand. As expected of Amanda, it was

"So?"

that I was met with

turned to

"...So, what?"

at the

to say anything

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

you going

to get jealous over some

As if.

leaned back on my chair. I soon cracked a smirk as I thought about

my charm

was rank.

'I won.'

to process what I said, Amanda then

would you know

him into my

"You…"

blankly at me for at

"Excuse me?"

the waiter pushing

"Will you take them?"

flowers again, Amanda looked at me with a thoughtful look on her

mind me

"Nope."

another sip of

be troublesome if you rejected the flowers. The guy will most likely bear a grudge or something, and things will get

annoying stuff. It was

for some time, Amanda nodded her head. Despite her

"...Okay."

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

of annoyance and something else washed over me as Amanda was

was probably pretending to take the flowers at the moment, I felt a

what I

But I didn't care.

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