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?"

left

"By the way…"

dumbfounded stare, Amanda ordered

"I'm curious about something."

she placed both of her hands on her thighs. In an barely audible tone, she brushed her hair behind her

girl contact

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

she jealous of

How cute.

my head,

she hasn't contacted me since I left, but she probably already

been able to since I was away for the past

back, I wasn't as certain it

you now that

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

be as strong as you are, but you could ask me to help

"No, that's…"

rank, I'm sure I can be of

had Amanda

bring me 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

a tantrum, I

side of hers

"Here is your order."

right at this moment that

he carefully

espresso and a cold

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

of refreshment spread throughout my entire body as my face

'Not bad.'

"This?"

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

smile on his face,

is courtesy of the gentlemen sitting

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

became straight as a confident smile

'Oh god.'

expected of Amanda, it was

"So?"

it was at that moment that I was met

to

"...So, what?"

at the

say anything

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

should I? Are you going to

she expecting me to get

As if.

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

so you know, my charm is higher

charm was rank. Mine

'I won.'

process what I said,

how would

him into my mercenary

"You…"

could see Amanda staring blankly at me for at least two seconds, as she struggled to comprehend

"Excuse me?"

the waiter

"Will you take them?"

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

really won't mind

"Nope."

another sip of

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

stuff. It was better if she

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

"...Okay."

her hand. A brightened expression spread across the face of the individual who sent her the flowers as he slowly rose up from his

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

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

grabbed Amanda's wrist before I had even realized what I was

But I didn't care.

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