I Can Copy Curses

Chapter 278: 278. Starflame Guild

After verifying their identities, they entered the secured building.

They were greeted by a bustling hall filled with many guild members moving in and out.

"Evening, Miss Erza."

"Miss Erza, you've cleared the poisonous dungeon. Well done."

"Miss Erza is as swift as ever when it comes to clearing dungeons."

The members greeted Erza as they passed by, and she nodded in acknowledgment each time.

Before long, they reached a large hall teeming with people, with various groups gathered in clusters around the room.

"Alright, we're done here," Erza said to her teammates. "You guys can go and collect your rewards for the dungeon. You're off until further notice."

The teammates who had fought alongside her in the dungeon nodded and dispersed, going about their business.

Only Orion remained.

"I'll be heading out too," Orion said to her.

Erza nodded and reminded him, "Be sure to upgrade your hunter ID at the Hunter Association before coming to the guild."

Orion nodded. "Alright, I'll see you tomorrow then." Waving goodbye, he left the hall.

Erza's expression turned solemn after Orion walked away. "Ray... He's definitely hiding something, and his strength? He's only showing a fraction of it. I'll have to tell my big sister about him," she muttered to herself.

She had been dungeon raiding with Orion for over two months, and throughout their adventures, she had never seen him falter. Every time he engaged in combat, it was evident that he was holding back. His attacks were executed with a deliberate restraint, as if he was participating in the raid more out of obligation than from a desire to fully exert his strength.

From her observations, she came to a clear conclusion: Ray's true goal was to align himself with a powerful guild to gain entry into Dallas Academy. The prestigious academy was notoriously exclusive, and admission often required the backing of a formidable power.

Given Ray's persistent inquiries about the academy's selection process and his noticeable lack of enthusiasm during battles, she deduced that his primary aim was to secure a guild's endorsement as a stepping stone to the academy.

This strategic maneuver, she realized, was the real motivation behind his seemingly casual involvement in the raids.

Shaking her head, Erza also left the hall.

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After leaving the hall, Orion entered an even larger area filled with stalls and shops where people were busy buying and selling goods. It was more bustling than the previous hall.

Orion wasted no time and approached one of the stalls.

"Yo, Ruck!" he greeted the man behind the stall.

"Ray, it's you again! So, what treasures do you have to sell this time?" Ruck asked with a flattering smile.

Orion parked his motorcycle and entered his house.

At that moment, Orion's watch vibrated. He glanced at it and noted the notification.

'I see, my flying bike has been repaired.'

He felt a bit embarrassed remembering how he had crashed it into a building out of sheer excitement while flying at high speed—right after buying it and flying for only an hour.

'I'll pick it up tomorrow.'

Orion then headed to his room, changed into casual clothes, and went to his training room.

'Status.'

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[Name: Orion Darkwood]

[Rank: Silver]

[Divine Ability: Transformation]

[Talent: Copy Curse - 30%]

[Sub Abilities: Burst Mode, Curse Transformation, Curse Synthesis]

[Curses: Corrosive Blood, Rotting Flesh, Stormcaller, Uncontrolled Flight, Withering Touch, Fading Light, Unseen Chains, Fading Memories, Reflective Pain, Blinding Speed, Corrupted Terrain, Chaotic Energy]

[Strength: 100]

[Stamina: 100]

[Agility: 100]

[Perception: 100]

[Constitution: 100]

[Mana: Nil]

[Skills: Nil]

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