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 and changed

"I'm curious about something."

her hands on her thighs. In an barely audible tone, she

girl contact

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

she jealous of

How cute.

head,

she hasn't contacted me since I left, but

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

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

will contact you

effort to make

not be as strong as you are,

"No, that's…"

breakthrough to rank, I'm sure I

when had Amanda been

asking you to 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 my guild. I'm sure it can be helpful for you.

her throwing a tantrum, I could only laugh

of hers

"Here is your order."

moment that the server finally came with our

black tray, he carefully placed

espresso and a cold

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

drink, I sipped it quickly. The feeling of refreshment spread throughout my

'Not bad.'

"This?"

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

on his face,

courtesy of the gentlemen sitting

by brown eyes that seemed to carry hints of wisdom and arrogance within. The clothes he was wearing seemed rather

Amanda's, his back became straight as a confident

'Oh god.'

my hand. As expected of

"So?"

moment that I

to glance at

"...So, what?"

pointed at the

say

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

you

she expecting me to get jealous

As if.

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

so you know, my charm is

was rank. Mine

'I won.'

to process what I said, Amanda

would you

into my

"You…"

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

"Excuse me?"

the waiter pushing the flowers

"Will you take them?"

Amanda looked at me

mind me

"Nope."

another sip of

The guy will most likely bear a grudge

stuff annoying stuff. It was better if she

time, Amanda nodded her head. Despite her

"...Okay."

she reached out to touch the flowers with her hand. A brightened expression spread across the face of the individual who

strange mixture of annoyance and something else washed over me as Amanda

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

reached out and grabbed Amanda's wrist before I had even realized what I

But I didn't care.

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