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 me

"I'm curious about something."

placed both of her hands on

Sophia girl contact

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

jealous of

How cute.

head,

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

away for the past six

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

contact you

effort to make it not obvious that she was jealous, she decided to change

may not be as strong as you are,

"No, that's…"

rank, I'm sure I can

when had Amanda

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

a tantrum, I

hers was

"Here is your order."

moment that the server

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

espresso and

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

feeling of refreshment spread throughout my entire body as my

'Not bad.'

"This?"

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

a smile on his face, he

here is courtesy of the gentlemen sitting

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 flashy as they all seemed to be from designer

his back became straight as a confident smile spread across

'Oh god.'

sip of the coffee in my hand. As expected

"So?"

that moment that I was met

to

"...So, what?"

at

say anything about

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

you

me to

As if.

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

you know, my charm is

rank.

'I won.'

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

how would you

into my

"You…"

for at least two seconds,

"Excuse me?"

the waiter pushing

"Will you take them?"

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

won't mind

"Nope."

while taking another sip

will most likely bear a grudge or something, and

your typical stuff annoying stuff. It

head. Despite her quickness, her eyes flashed with disappointment, and my body

"...Okay."

she reached out 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

and something else washed over me as Amanda was about

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

blink of an 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, the server's face and

But I didn't care.

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