Orion looked in the direction Shuna was waving and saw a red-haired lady in a red gown approaching them.
"Erza, you look beautiful!" Shuna exclaimed as Erza came closer.
"You too, Shuna," Erza complimented her in return.
"Erza, today you look otherworldly," Reilly added immediately upon seeing her, his face captivated by her beauty.
Orion smiled when he noticed Reilly's love-struck expression.
Erza nodded at him. "I know, and you also look good." She turned to Orion, Roman, Rudy, and Josh. "In fact, you all look amazing."
Roman adjusted his glasses as he heard this, while Rudy smiled sheepishly.
"And Ray, you came?" Erza said in surprise.
Orion looked at her strangely. "Didn't I say I would message you?"
"Oh, I forgot about that," Erza admitted. "I didn't check my watch. My bad."
She continued, "Anyway, on my way, I heard the Hunter Association is coming, so it won't be long before they're here."
Orion and the others nodded lightly.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't Miss Erza!"
At that moment, a voice sounded, causing Orion's team to turn around. They saw six men around their age approaching, each surrounded by a strange aura that gave off a faintly kingly vibe.
"Victor, I heard a newbie in your team replaced one of your members for the spot," Erza said, her gaze shifting between a blue-haired man and a black-haired man.
The blue-haired man was Victor Wiseman, the strongest genius of the Lords Guild. He was tall and broad-shouldered. The black-haired man was a newbie who had recently joined their guild. His name was Mark Prince. He had a handsome face, his hair combed upward, and he looked rather serious at the moment.
Victor grinned when he heard Erza. "I heard the same about your guild." Turning his eyes to Orion, he smiled. "You must be Ray Wiser, the one who stole Reilly's spot at the last minute. I bet you're very proud." He sneered at Orion.
He added, "Though I'm curious who's stronger, Mark or you?" Turning to Mark, he was about to ask his opinion when he noticed Mark's disturbed expression. "What's wrong, Mark?"
"RAY!"
A loud shout brought him back to reality. "Ah, yes," he said awkwardly, turning to Erza.
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"What happened to you all of a sudden?" Erza asked suspiciously.
"Me? No, nothing at all. I just remembered something I forgot to do back at home," Orion replied.
At that moment, a crowd gathered at the entrance of the villa, drawing the attention of both the Starfire and Lords Guilds.
"Erza, it seems the people from the Hunter Association have arrived. Let's go together," Victor said.
Erza nodded and looked at her guildmates. "Let's go."
Orion nodded and followed her, with Reilly, Roman, and the others close behind.
As Orion walked with them, he suddenly felt as though someone was watching him or spying on him. He looked around but didn't notice anyone suspicious. However, he did see Mark staring at him with a solemn expression.
Orion frowned, feeling like he was cursed with bad luck, as he often found himself in inexplicable situations.
Soon, they arrived in front of the villa and entered.
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Inside the villa was a grand hall filled with hundreds of tables and chairs, all occupied by people.
At the very front was a stage, where many individuals stood.
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