I Can Copy Curses

Chapter 318: 318. Starfire Guild is in the Bind

"What?!" Kelly, Billy, and Zemiri were shocked to hear the news. Two squads of geniuses from other cities had been exterminated, and similar attacks had taken place in their city, targeting the geniuses. It was clear now that this wasn't just a random killer but a planned assassination attempt against geniuses from various guilds.

"Any idea who's behind all of this?" Billy asked.

Cody shook his head. "That's still a mystery, but I'm sure they're targeting geniuses from our human race. I suspect one of the other races is responsible. Lucas, from your guild, might have been coerced into a deal by them, which led to all this."

He added, "However, there's been no case or report of other races being active on our planet, so it's hard to say for sure if it's them."

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"The killer wanted revenge, and I don't think the other races would attack our planet. With the presence of Archons, why would they risk it? If they wanted to make a statement, they'd be targeting the Archons' geniuses, so I doubt other races are behind this," Zemiri offered her perspective.

She continued, "Also, the details involving the villa, the party, and setting up an advanced teleportation circle—things like that would require humans with connections to the Hunter Association. Someone had to be pulling the strings from the inside." She glanced at Billy as she said the last part.

Billy's expression darkened, but he nodded in agreement. "I'll investigate any new members who joined the guild over the last six months to a year. We'll find someone suspicious on that list."

He then turned to Zemiri. "I want a report tomorrow on the one who ordered the assassins. Also, find out if there are others like him."

Zemiri nodded.

"I suggest we hold a meeting with all five guilds to discuss this matter. What happened is very serious, and we need to take it seriously too, or we'll risk another incident like this," Cody suggested.

Billy nodded. "Alright, I'll notify the other guilds."

"If you find anything, make sure to tell me," Zemiri said before turning to her guild members. "I'll be heading back now."

Cody and Kelly also nodded and looked at Billy. "I guess we're leaving too," Cody said.

"You better find out who's behind all of this," Kelly said, his voice filled with a veiled threat, before walking toward his guild.

Cody and Zemiri gave Billy a brief nod before heading off with their own guild members.

Billy sighed deeply once they had left, rubbing his forehead. "It's going to be a long day."

***

"Let's go," Zemiri said to Erza, Orion, and the others. "We'll talk on the jet."

They nodded and made their way to the roof of the Hunter Association, where a jet was waiting for them. It was the same jet used to transport guild members to various dungeons across the cities.

Orion, Erza, and the others boarded the jet, and it took off from the Hunter Association building.

***

Inside the jet's roundtable room, some higher-ranking guild members sat alongside Orion, Erza, and the others.

"Ray, I heard it was because of you and Mark that the others were able to escape," Zemiri said.

"Well, the enemy was strong, but only Mark and I were fast enough to evade and counter his attacks, so we did what we could," Orion replied, not holding back any details.

"Take this back." Erza handed the *Space Tear* to Orion, who accepted it gratefully. It was a valuable treasure for him.

"I want to know—what will happen to Josh?" Orion asked.

Zemiri's expression darkened, but she explained. "The whole incident that happened to you kids was orchestrated by Josh's father, which makes our guild the most suspicious of all."

She continued, "Josh's father is currently missing from the guild. I've sent someone to check his home and family. We'll see what we find. As for Josh, he'll be monitored in the guild prison for 24 hours before we decide anything."

Orion nodded, understanding the delicate situation. Their guild was under heavy suspicion, and they had to tread carefully. They also needed to root out any others within the guild who were working with the assassins.

"My stop is here," Orion said, glancing at the screen on the wall, which displayed the rooftop of his home.

"I'll be going now," he said to Zemiri and the other guild members.

"Take care, and if you notice anything suspicious, inform the guild first," Zemiri warned.

"Understood," Orion nodded before heading to the jet's exit. The door opened, and he leaped out.

Falling through the air, Orion landed gently on his rooftop. He glanced up, watching as the jet sped away into the night.

"Who's responsible for all of this?"

Orion pondered as he jumped down to his front door. Just as he was about to unlock it, he noticed the lock was broken, and the main door was slightly ajar.

'Someone broke into my house!'

Orion's eyes narrowed as he cautiously scanned the surroundings but found nothing immediately suspicious.

He paused for a moment, debating whether to notify the guild or investigate on his own. Was it a thief looking to rob his house, or someone with more sinister intentions?

Orion tapped his halo watch a few times and looked at the house.

'I've set a message to be sent directly to Erza in three minutes unless I cancel it.'

He set up the precaution carefully. He wasn't afraid of whoever was inside. He could escape at the last moment if necessary, but for now, as Ray, he didn't want to reveal his other abilities unless absolutely necessary, even if the intruder was an enemy.

'Let's go.'

Taking a deep breath, Orion stepped into his house.

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