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…"

ordered for me

"I'm curious about something."

stutter in her voice as she placed both of her hands on her thighs. In an barely audible tone, she brushed her hair behind her ear and

Sophia girl contact

she tried to keep a straight look. Unfortunately for her, the reddening of

she jealous of

How cute.

my head,

me since I left, but

that she would've been able to since I was away for the past six months and Leopold

said, now that I was back, I wasn't

contact you now

her lips in a small pout. 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

"No, that's…"

rank, I'm sure

had Amanda been

then. I've been training

a tantrum,

of hers was really

"Here is your order."

moment that the server finally came with our

circular black tray, he carefully placed our drinks in front of

and a cold

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

The feeling of refreshment spread throughout

'Not bad.'

"This?"

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

smile on his

is courtesy of

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

his back became straight as a confident smile

'Oh god.'

coffee in my hand. As expected of Amanda, it was inevitable for her to attract the attention of some rich youth. She

"So?"

at that moment that I was met

to glance

"...So, what?"

at the

going to say anything about

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

should I? Are you going to

she expecting me to get jealous over

As if.

of my cold brew, I leaned back on my chair. I soon cracked a smirk as I thought

know, my charm is

rank.

'I won.'

taking a moment to process what I said,

how would you know

him into

"You…"

me for at least two seconds, as she struggled

"Excuse me?"

by the

"Will you take them?"

she turned to look at the flowers again, Amanda looked at me with a thoughtful look on

won't mind me taking

"Nope."

answered while taking another sip of

the flowers. The guy will most likely bear a grudge or something, and things

stuff annoying stuff. It was better

deeply for some time, Amanda nodded her head. Despite her quickness, her eyes

"...Okay."

to touch the flowers with her hand. A brightened expression spread across the face of the individual who sent her the flowers as he slowly rose up from his seat. He seemed to be ready

furrowed. A strange mixture of annoyance and something else washed over me as Amanda

knew she was probably pretending to take the flowers at the moment, I felt a strange sense of

out and grabbed Amanda's wrist before I had even realized what I was feeling. In just

But I didn't care.

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