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 speechless by

"By the way…"

ordered for me

"I'm curious about something."

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

Sophia girl contact you

effort to 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

jealous

How cute.

my head, I

me since I left, but she probably already

I was away for

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

contact you

her lips in a small pout. In an effort to make it not

you are, but you could ask me to help you

"No, that's…"

rank, I'm sure I can be of

when had Amanda been so

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

tantrum, I could only

hers was really

"Here is your order."

right at this moment that

tray, he carefully placed our drinks in front of

and a

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

it quickly. The feeling of refreshment

'Not bad.'

"This?"

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

on his face, he

is courtesy of the gentlemen sitting

had long black hair, accompanied by brown eyes that seemed to carry hints of wisdom and arrogance within. The clothes he was wearing seemed

straight as a confident smile

'Oh god.'

coffee in my hand. As expected of Amanda, it was inevitable for her to attract the attention of some

"So?"

at that moment that I was

turned to glance

"...So, what?"

pointed at

going to say anything

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

I? Are you

me to get jealous over

As if.

I leaned back on my

know, my charm is higher

'I won.'

to process what I said, Amanda then rolled her

would you

into

"You…"

me for at least two seconds, as she struggled to

"Excuse me?"

thoughts were interrupted by the waiter

"Will you take them?"

Amanda looked at me with a thoughtful

really won't mind me taking the

"Nope."

another sip of

will most likely bear a grudge

typical stuff annoying stuff. It was better

staring at me deeply for some time, Amanda nodded her head. Despite her quickness, her eyes flashed with

"...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

mixture of annoyance and something else washed over me as Amanda was about to

a strange sense of discomfort as the image of her taking the flowers imprinted itself

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 the individual

But I didn't care.

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