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

"By the way…"

Amanda ordered for

"I'm curious about something."

she placed both of her hands on

that Sophia girl

look. Unfortunately for her, the reddening of her ears was a dead

jealous

How cute.

my head,

hasn't contacted me since I

able to since I was away for the

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

will contact you now that

her lips in a small pout. In an effort to make it not obvious that she was jealous,

strong as you are,

"No, that's…"

I'm sure I can be of

had Amanda been

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 helpful

a tantrum,

of hers was

"Here is your order."

this moment that the server finally came with our

carefully placed our drinks in front

and

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

The feeling of refreshment spread throughout my entire

'Not bad.'

"This?"

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

a smile on

over here is courtesy of the gentlemen sitting over

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 was wearing seemed

his eyes met Amanda's, his back became straight as a confident

'Oh god.'

in my hand. As expected of Amanda, it was inevitable for her to

"So?"

at that moment that I was met with Amanda's

turned to glance

"...So, what?"

pointed at the

to say anything about

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

Are you going

she expecting me to get jealous over some

As if.

sip of my cold brew, I leaned back on my

know, my charm is higher

rank.

'I won.'

a moment to process what I said, Amanda then rolled her

how would you know

recruited him into my mercenary

"You…"

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

"Excuse me?"

thoughts were interrupted by the waiter pushing the flowers

"Will you take them?"

turned to look at the flowers again, Amanda

won't mind me taking

"Nope."

taking another sip

rejected the flowers. The guy will most

stuff. It was better if she took

some time, Amanda nodded her head. Despite her quickness, her eyes flashed with disappointment, and my body tensed up

"...Okay."

the face of the individual who sent her the flowers as he slowly rose

of annoyance and something else washed over me

felt a strange sense of discomfort as the image of

the blink of an eye, I had already reached out and grabbed Amanda's wrist before I had even realized what I was feeling. In

But I didn't care.

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