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 speechless by

"By the way…"

dumbfounded stare, Amanda ordered for me and changed the

"I'm curious about something."

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

girl contact

Unfortunately for

jealous of

How cute.

head,

I

that she would've been able to since I was away for the past

now that I was back, I wasn't as certain it would

you now that you are

small pout. In an effort to

strong as you are, but you could ask me to

"No, that's…"

rank, I'm

Amanda been

maybe you should ask me for help now and then. I've been training a lot, and I have

throwing a tantrum, I could

of hers

"Here is your order."

moment that the server finally

he carefully placed our drinks in front of

espresso and

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

drink, I sipped it quickly. The feeling of refreshment

'Not bad.'

"This?"

confused voice. As I turned my head, I saw the waiter

on his face,

of the gentlemen sitting

a handsome young man sat quietly spying on her from a distance. He had long black hair, accompanied by brown eyes that seemed to

Amanda's, his back became straight as

'Oh god.'

I took another sip of the coffee in my hand. As expected of Amanda, it was inevitable for her to attract the attention

"So?"

moment that I was met

turned to

"...So, what?"

pointed at

say anything about

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

you going to

she expecting me to get jealous over some

As if.

leaned back on my chair. I soon cracked a

so you know, my charm is higher

charm was

'I won.'

a moment to process what

would you

him into my mercenary

"You…"

for at least

"Excuse me?"

by the waiter pushing

"Will you take them?"

the flowers again, Amanda

won't mind me

"Nope."

another sip of

rejected the flowers. The guy will most likely

your typical stuff annoying stuff. It was better if she took

Despite her quickness, her eyes flashed with disappointment, and my body tensed up a

"...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 seat. He seemed to be ready to walk

over me as Amanda was

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

what I was feeling. In just a few seconds, the server's face

But I didn't care.

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