Cordis nodded at that. The answer was just what he had expected.
But in the end, he still said grimly, "Just don't get yourself killed by those Chimera Ants."
Hisoka brushed aside his loose hair and curled his lips at Cordis. "I'll kill you before I die~ Don't worry, I won't leave you all alone~"
Those words made Cordis deeply uncomfortable. He folded his arms, glanced at the smiling Hisoka with his one remaining eye, and pursed his lips unhappily.
"No thanks. You can go to hell by yourself."
"Then I'll save you a spot in hell~" Hisoka said.
Cordis had already been in a foul mood because of the inexplicable rain. After hearing Hisoka's outrageous remarks, his anger instantly boiled over.
"I-don't-need-it!"
At that, Hisoka suddenly pointed a finger at the tip of Cordis's nose and said with a perfectly serious expression, "A book said it~ Saying no means yes~"
Cordis slapped his hand away. "Books are full of lies. Don't believe them."
Just then, the downpour gradually stopped. But by now, the rain had washed over the ground, leaving soft, sloppy mud everywhere.
Not wanting to get his shoes muddy, Cordis stayed under the tree and took the opportunity to steer the conversation back on track.
"So, what's your plan, and when are we doing it?"
Hisoka didn't answer. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and looked ahead. Cordis found his behavior a little strange, and just as he was wondering whether he should sneak away on his own-
Hisoka suddenly grabbed Cordis by the wrist and led him forward.
The move startled Cordis, and he instinctively tried to pull free. But before he could struggle, Hisoka turned back and said quietly, "Now. The plan starts now."
Before Cordis could ask what the plan was-
A group of winged