Orion sighed deeply and decided to observe the situation before acting. If the situation required his intervention, he would take action; if not, he would ignore Tracy for the time being. That was the only thing he could do at the moment.
"Oh, the Black Reaper Guild is here," Roman said, glancing toward the entrance.
"They've been getting a lot more cocky lately. I heard they've beaten up many members of other guilds just because they claimed to have the power to," Rudy said, disgusted by the Black Reaper Guild.
As the Black Reaper Guild members stepped into the garden, their presence was undeniable, drawing the attention of everyone around. At the forefront of the group was a young man, around Orion's age, with long, jet-black hair that flowed effortlessly down to his shoulders. His build was solid, every muscle hinting at raw power, and each of his movements radiated a calm, unshakable confidence.
But what truly made him stand out were the strange, dark markings etched onto his face. Two sharp lines extended from beneath his eyes, crossing over the bridge of his nose and sweeping up across his forehead. Despite these odd markings, he was remarkably handsome.
Following him were five individuals: three men and two women. Among the women was Ray Wiser's sister—Tracy Wiser.
"Hoo, the Starfire Guild is here," the leader of the Black Reaper Guild said, spotting the Starfire Guild members and making his way toward them.
"Where is Erza?" he asked directly, noticing that the most important member of the Starfire Guild was absent.
"She'll be here shortly," Roman replied.
At that moment, Tracy's eyes widened in astonishment as she caught sight of her brother Ray among the Starfire Guild members. The gathering was meant to showcase only the most exceptional geniuses from each guild, and Ray's presence there indicated that his strength had dramatically increased, now matching her own.
This unexpected revelation filled her with a wave of relief and a surge of joy, lifting a heavy burden she had long carried. Seeing Ray standing at the height of strength, alongside her and the other top-tier talents, was not only a reassurance but also a deeply meaningful moment of shared achievement.
"I know, I know. Let's go and explore the garden. It's not every day we get invited to such grand occasions," Henry said as he led the Black Reaper Guild members around the villa.
Meanwhile, Orion and his group were also exploring the garden. He noted that most of the people were outside in the garden, if not all of them. This made him wonder if the party would be held in the garden, but that seemed unlikely.
Turning to Roman, Orion asked curiously, "Why is everyone just exploring the garden? Why hasn't anyone entered the villa?"
"You don't know?" Roman looked at him in surprise.
Orion smiled sheepishly. "It's my first time at a party of this level, so I'm not familiar with everything."
Roman nodded in understanding and explained, "We haven't entered the villa because the host from the Hunter Association hasn't arrived yet. Until they enter the villa, we can't either. That's why the garden is so large—it's for guests to explore while waiting."
"I see," Orion replied, finding the tradition strange. In most cases, the host would greet guests at the entrance, but here, things were different.
"Erza's here," Shuna said, waving at a figure in the distance. "Erza, over here!"
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