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…"

Amanda ordered for me

"I'm curious about something."

her voice as she placed both of her hands on her

girl

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

jealous

How cute.

my head, I

me since I left, but she probably already knows

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

back, I wasn't as certain it

contact you now

in a small pout. In an effort to make it not obvious

I may not be as strong as you are, but you could ask me

"No, that's…"

to rank, I'm

had Amanda been

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

tantrum,

side of hers was really

"Here is your order."

right at this moment that the server finally came

tray, he carefully

and

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

sipped it quickly. The feeling of refreshment spread throughout my entire body as my

'Not bad.'

"This?"

heard Amanda's confused voice. As I turned my head, I saw the waiter handing her a bouquet

a smile on his face, he

here is courtesy of the

pointed away from her to where a 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

back became straight

'Oh god.'

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

"So?"

moment that I was met with Amanda's

turned to

"...So, what?"

at

going to say anything about

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

you going

expecting me to get

As if.

cold brew, I leaned back on my chair. I

my charm is higher than

was

'I won.'

moment to process what I said, Amanda

how would you

into my

"You…"

at least two seconds, as she struggled to comprehend

"Excuse me?"

were interrupted by the

"Will you take them?"

the flowers again, Amanda looked at me with

mind

"Nope."

answered while taking another

would be troublesome if you rejected the flowers. The guy will most likely bear a grudge

stuff. It was better if she took

time, Amanda nodded her head. Despite her quickness, her eyes flashed

"...Okay."

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

annoyance and something else washed over me as Amanda was about to reach the

to take the flowers at the moment, I felt a strange sense of discomfort as the image of her taking

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,

But I didn't care.

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