Now that the hundred-question quiz had ended, some people offered their sincere congratulations, while others naturally saw three children as easy targets.
Among them were two men who slowly approached Gon and Killua, their faces dark.
"Let's settle this with all our cards on the line."
"And you don't get to refuse!"
Still leaning against the tree with his eyes half closed, Cordis lifted his gaze slightly and glanced at the two men. In an instant, they felt something coil around their necks.
It slowly hoisted them into the air.
When their faces began turning a dark purple from lack of oxygen, Gon hurriedly spoke up.
"Forget it, Cordis. Let's get going. Don't waste your time on these guys."
At that, Cordis rubbed his still-aching eyes and relaxed his grip, sending both men tumbling to the ground. Gon, Killua, and Biscuit urged him to hurry.
Yawning, Cordis took an [Accompany] card from his book and said flatly, "To Rimel."
In the blink of an eye, Gon and the others arrived in Rimel. The buildings around them struck everyone as fascinating; after all, this was their first visit.
Cordis, however, quietly watched the castle atop the mountain.
Just as Cordis was wondering whether to go clear the game right away or get some proper sleep first, his phone suddenly rang.
Seeing the unknown number on the screen, Cordis had a suspicion.
After some deliberation, he answered.
"This is Cordis. Who's this?"
The other end remained silent for a long time before a voice said casually, "We found an Exorcist for Chrollo~"
That infuriating tone told Cordis exactly who it was. Leaning against a nearby wall, he said indifferently, "Oh, Hisoka. You found an Exorcist? Good for you."
"I'll be heading out soon~ Let me know when the time comes~"
That left