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 the way…"

dumbfounded stare, Amanda ordered for me and changed the

"I'm curious about something."

a slight stutter in her voice as she placed both of her hands on her thighs. In an barely

Sophia girl contact

tried to keep a straight look. Unfortunately for her, the reddening of her ears was a dead giveaway to me

jealous

How cute.

my head, I

I left, but she

would've been able to since I was away for the past six months and Leopold had probably told

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

you

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

you are, but you could ask me to help you

"No, that's…"

rank, I'm sure I can be of

had Amanda been so

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

throwing a tantrum, I could

of hers

"Here is your order."

was right at this moment that the server

he carefully placed our drinks

espresso and a cold

"Thank you."

"Thanks."

I sipped it quickly. The feeling of

'Not bad.'

"This?"

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

smile on his face,

courtesy of the gentlemen sitting over

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

his eyes met Amanda's, his back became straight as a confident smile

'Oh god.'

away from him, I took another sip of the coffee in my hand. As expected of Amanda, it was inevitable

"So?"

moment that

to glance at

"...So, what?"

pointed at

say anything

"The flowers?"

I shook my head.

should I? Are you

expecting me to get jealous over some

As if.

cold brew, I leaned back on my

my charm

was

'I won.'

to process what

how would

into

"You…"

at least two seconds, as she struggled to comprehend my

"Excuse me?"

the waiter pushing the

"Will you take them?"

again, Amanda looked at me with a thoughtful look on her

mind me taking

"Nope."

another

troublesome if you rejected the flowers. The guy will most likely

typical stuff annoying stuff. It was better if she took

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

"...Okay."

across the face of the individual who sent her the flowers as he slowly rose up from his seat. He

mixture of annoyance and something else washed over me

a strange sense of discomfort as the image

I had already reached out and grabbed Amanda's wrist before I had even realized what I was feeling.

But I didn't care.

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