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…"

Amanda ordered for me

"I'm curious about something."

in her voice as she placed both of her hands on her

girl contact

a straight look. Unfortunately for her, the reddening of her ears

jealous of

How cute.

head, I

contacted me since I left,

to since I was away for the

that I was back, I

contact you now that

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

be as strong as you are, but you

"No, that's…"

rank, I'm sure

Amanda

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

throwing a tantrum,

of hers

"Here is your order."

moment that the server finally came with

he carefully placed our drinks in

and a

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

quickly. The feeling of refreshment spread throughout my entire body

'Not bad.'

"This?"

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

on his

courtesy of the gentlemen sitting

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

his eyes met Amanda's, his back became straight

'Oh god.'

coffee in my hand. As expected of Amanda, it was inevitable

"So?"

that moment that I

to glance

"...So, what?"

pointed at

say anything

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

I? Are you going

expecting me to get jealous

As if.

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

you know, my charm is higher than

charm was rank. Mine

'I won.'

a moment to process what I said, Amanda

how would you know

recruited him into

"You…"

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

"Excuse me?"

by the waiter pushing the flowers towards

"Will you take them?"

again, Amanda

really won't mind me taking the

"Nope."

while taking another sip of the

guy will most likely bear a grudge or something, and things

your typical stuff annoying stuff. It was better if

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

"...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 seat.

brows furrowed. A strange mixture of annoyance and something else washed over me as Amanda was about

pretending to take the flowers at the moment, I felt a strange sense of discomfort

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 the

But I didn't care.

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