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Orion's expression grew anxious as he struggled to make a difficult decision before he sighed deeply and took out a piece of paper.

"Please don't tell anyone about this. I beg you!" he pleaded, pushing the paper toward her.

Erza raised her eyebrows as she took the paper and began to read. Her expression turned serious and shocked as she absorbed its contents.

"I see," Erza nodded, returning the paper to Orion. "So, you've been doing all of this just to save your sister?"

Orion nodded, his face serious. "I didn't want anyone to know, but at this moment, I'm helpless."

He began recounting his miserable story to Erza. "Over two months ago, someone attacked me. I didn't see his face, nor did I even notice the attack. Whoever it was, they were too fast. That attack changed my life in many ways."

He sighed deeply, slumping back in his chair.

"I was heavily injured, as you said, on the brink of death, with even the doctors having lost faith in me. But something happened that night."

He looked at Erza before continuing. "Please don't tell anyone about this. If you do, you might find me dead the next day."

Erza's face turned incredibly serious, and she nodded slightly.

Seeing that she understood the gravity of his words, Orion continued. "It was an old man with a very long beard that reached his stomach, but he was bald. He saved me when I was all but guaranteed to die."

"He said something like, 'You are truly blessed to have met me.' He also mentioned that he was wandering the world trying to comprehend the meaning of life, or something like that. It sounded like nonsense to me. He then warned me that if I ever mentioned this to anyone, I might die the next day."

Orion's expression grew serious as he went on. "However, I didn't believe it was the old man who saved me. I thought he was just some random guy trying to scam me."

He sighed again.

"But when I got home the next day, I believed him entirely. I found out that my talent for wind manipulation had somehow upgraded. I don't know how to describe it, but I felt like I had full control of the wind, as if I were its lord. It was a very strange feeling, but I knew I was right. I felt a strength that wasn't in me before the accident. I felt stronger than ever."

He paused, taking a deep breath.

"At that moment, I realized the old man was right about everything. He not only saved me but also awakened some hidden potential in my talent."

Erza fell silent as she listened. If everything Ray said was true, then what happened to him at the hospital made sense. But what if he was lying? What if he was just making things up? She felt slightly suspicious but almost believed that Ray's words were true. All that remained was her own hesitation to fully trust him.

Orion saw the hesitation in her eyes and seized the moment to tell her about his sister.

"I was very happy that day, finally feeling lucky, but that feeling didn't last long when I noticed a piece of paper on the table the next day."

Orion looked at her and continued, "I was sure I hadn't put the paper there, so I looked around cautiously, but I found no one. In the end, curiosity got the best of me, and I decided to read it."

"I was shocked, heartbroken, but also happy. At the same time, I felt intense anger at the Black Reaper Guild. I resisted the urge to confront them because I knew if I did, not only would I endanger myself, but I would also put my sister at risk. So, I came up with a plan."

Erza finally understood and said, "The plan involves going to Dollas Academy, getting recognition, and using that recognition to help your sister, right?"

Orion nodded, adding, "I believe my sister will also be at Dollas Academy, so my desire to go there is even stronger, just for the chance to see her."

"That's all I have to say. If you want me to leave, I will. I'll just look for another way to get into Dollas Academy," he finished.

Erza closed her eyes, pondering. It took her a while before she finally opened them. Discover hidden stories at m,v l'e|m-p| y r

"Alright, I believe you," she said.

Orion sighed in relief, having been nervous the whole time, waiting for her decision.

"But," she continued, leaving Orion on edge, "if I find out you're lying or that any of your words aren't true, believe me, it won't end well for you."

Orion nodded seriously, unsure how to respond to her threat.

"And please don't tell anyone about my sister," he requested.

Erza nodded and asked something that had been on her mind. "Why hide your strength? I understand your problems, but I don't understand that."

Orion sighed deeply. "Where do I start? There are many reasons. First, I believe whoever attacked me that night might be keeping an eye on me. If they discover I'm far more powerful than before, I fear they might attack me again. And lastly, I don't want to draw the attention of the Black Reaper Guild.

That's why I've assumed the role of an average guy doing average things."

Erza nodded and stood up. "Alright, you're good for now."

She looked at Orion and added, "But remember what I said earlier. Don't let me find out you're lying, or else…"

Orion nodded with a wry expression.

'Otherwise, I'll just disappear, and you won't be able to do anything,' he thought to himself but held back from saying.

"Alright, let's go to the Combat Hall. The selection assessment is about to start," Erza suggested.

Orion nodded and followed behind her, relieved that the situation had ended as quickly as it had started.

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