The Author's POV

News about the Union's upcoming announcement spread like wildfire throughout the whole human domain.

It was the first time in a long time that the Union declared such an event.

'An event that will completely change the fate of humanity.'

Was what the Union proclaimed when announcing the event.

All TV broadcasts and news stations were called up to stream the event so that everyone in the world could see what exactly the Union was planning on announcing.

Judging from the scale of the event and the Union's words, everyone in the human domain paid close attention to the date of the ceremony as they eagerly anticipated the announcement.

Of course, not everyone was happy with the news, such as the Monolith, but they could do nothing about it.

Having signed a ceasefire agreement that would still last for a bit, they could only watch the events unfold.

Of course, they already knew what it was about since the demons were aware of what was going on.

Since the announcement happened, a week had passed and it was now the day of the event.

"Let me in."

"I've got an invitation, look here."

"Don't cut in line."

A bustling crowd stood below the entrance of the Union as reporters swarmed the place.

"Please stay in a single line."

Helplessly staring at the crowd that was trying to get into the premises, wearing a black tuxedo, Kevin tried to keep their huge numbers in check.

Although he was invited to attend the ceremony, he was still a rookie. He needed to wait by the door and check all of the invitations before he could actually attend the ceremony.

"It's the Starlight guild!"

It was right then, that too out of nowhere, the busy crowd split apart and paved the way for a handsome youth with blonde hair and emerald-colored eyes.

With respect and solemnity, everyone watched as Jin slowly made his way toward the entrance of the ceremony area.

"Here."

There were around fifteen attendants, but out of the fifteen of them, Jin chose to head towards Kevin's side.

As he handed him the letter, the edges of his lips curled upwards a little.

This obviously did not go unnoticed by Kevin, who forced himself to smile with all his might.

"Jin Horton, is it?"

He said, trying his best to keep his formalities. But that obviously didn't last for long as Jin raised his brow and pointed at the invitation, where the words 'Jin Horton' were imprinted.

"You blind or something?"

Kevin's face instantly crumbled apart.

"Yo—"

"I guess we're done here."

But just as Kevin was about to say something, snatching the letter from his hands, Jin calmly walked into the venue.

Turning his head and staring at Jin's figure from behind, Kevin's chest heaved up and down unevenly.

For a moment, he was about to lose it.

"Here."

not even a moment after Jin left, a crisp voice sounded

"Amanda?"

around, he immediately recognized the identity of the person. It was none other

the building shifted towards her. Faint particles danced within

black hair cascaded down her shoulders, towards the back of her black dress that seemed to sparkle underneath the

of everyone present. And just

"Here you go."

was a lot kinder compared to Jin, as she calmly handed Kevin the invitation. Throwing

"You may go."

"Thank you."

slowly disappeared into the building. It was only after she entered that the people waiting outside of the building once again

you go, this is

"I was first."

guys, please calm

moment of peace ended as fast as it came, as he, alongside the other attendants, had a difficult time

were about to turn for the worst, a delicate hand touched him on the shoulder. Following this, an airy and crisp voice

"Do you need help?"

"Miss Donna?"

Kevin instantly recognized

dress that perfectly outlined the curves of her body, Donna didn't need a moment to attract

eyes. Wearing a red dress that perfectly complimented her hair, Monica also looked

Kevin with her beautiful amethyst-colored

You shouldn't be referring to me with the

"Ah, that's right."

a wry smile, Kevin scratched the back of his

her head to face the direction of the people, Donna's

like things are out of control. Let me lend

everyone

line and calmly hand in your invitation

of everyone present. Be it, man or woman, all of them looked at

"Great."

smile on her face, Donna tapped Kevin on the shoulder before

you

with Monica next to her,

lot more controlled as everyone calmly handed their tickets. It wasn't long before the line slowly

go, have a pleasant

back the last person, Kevin finally sighed

Emma can't

situation happening back at her home, Emma couldn't come for obvious reasons.

was now alive, she was

her

her uncle was

needed to take a good look at him, for one of the reasons why

"Alright."

to make sure that no one else was present before heading back in and closing the door

for

***

enveloped a large hall, where multiple figures, all wearing expensive dresses, walked around,

thin wine cups and would take a sip of their drinks

a large background. They were akin to celebrities

come

each other, holding onto a glass filled with champagne,

"Hmm…"

small sip of his drink, Jin wordlessly stared at Amanda. His eyes were composed, and no ounce of desire was hidden within them. One couldn't guess his

he was

couple of seconds. With the both of them being the future

the moment, all they had to think

putting the glass down, Jin opened

"Sixty-forty. No negotiations."

two words, but Amanda, who was standing opposite him, instantly

face remained indifferent,

want sixty percent of