Chrollo was as gentle as ever, smiling warmly at him. Although he was asking a question, Cordis knew Chrollo was already certain that he knew.
Cordis also knew how powerful Chrollo was, so he had no intention of lying to him and nodded.
At that, Chrollo reached out and gently stroked Cordis's head.
"In that case, I wonder if you're free on September 1, Cordis? I'd sincerely like to invite you along."
That question left Cordis at a complete loss.
After all, the Spider was Kurapika's enemy.
When the time came, Kurapika would inevitably clash with the Spider, and Cordis might get caught in the crossfire.
Even knowing that Cordis had helped him, Kurapika would surely still go for the kill.
Of course, Cordis absolutely did not want to become Kurapika's enemy.
But now he also had to face the pressure Chrollo was putting on him.
He had no idea what Chrollo saw in him that made him invite someone with no connection to the Spider to take part in the auction.
Even with his little head full of enormous questions, Cordis didn't have the courage to ask.
Seeing that Cordis hadn't answered, Chrollo showed no intention of rushing him.
If he made his intentions too obvious, he might scare his prey away.
After all, Cordis had always been a timid boy.
Chrollo suddenly leaned close to Cordis's face, cupping his cheeks in both hands and forcing him to look at him.
His eyes, tender yet oppressive, fixed on Cordis.
Cordis didn't dare meet his gaze. No one had ever looked at him like that before, let alone Chrollo, whom he had always feared.
He blushed instinctively and tried to look away.
But the moment he turned his head a fraction, Chrollo forcibly turned it back.
Chrollo's face drew closer