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."

after Jin left, a crisp voice sounded from behind

"Amanda?"

identity of the person. It was none other

building shifted towards her. Faint particles danced within the light, giving a sparkle to

fluttered as her black hair cascaded down her shoulders, towards the back of her black dress that

everyone present. And just like him, she attracted attention for both her

"Here you go."

handed Kevin the invitation. Throwing

"You may go."

"Thank you."

only after she entered

go, this is my

"I was first."

guys, please calm

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

for the worst, a delicate hand touched him on the shoulder. Following this, an airy and crisp voice sounded from behind his

"Do you need help?"

"Miss Donna?"

instantly recognized

outlined the curves of her body, Donna

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

Kevin with her beautiful amethyst-colored eyes, Donna's

my student. You shouldn't be referring to me with the

"Ah, that's right."

wry smile, Kevin scratched the

direction of the

looks like things are out of control. Let me lend you

and everyone present

single line and calmly hand in your

woman, all of them looked

"Great."

on her face, Donna tapped

you at the

Monica next to her, the two entered the

lot more controlled as everyone calmly handed their tickets. It

have a

back the last person, Kevin finally sighed in

bad Emma can't

Emma couldn't come for

father was now alive, she

think her

that he thought about it, her uncle was

needed to take a good look at him, for one of the reasons why he joined the Union was to set

"Alright."

clothes, Kevin looked around one last time to make sure that no one else was present before heading

was time for the ceremony

***

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

onto small, thin wine cups and would take a sip of their drinks

person present in the hall was someone with a large background. They were akin to celebrities

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opposite each other, holding onto a glass filled with

"Hmm…"

stared at Amanda. His eyes were composed, and no ounce of desire was hidden within them. One couldn't

that he was just trying

of seconds. With the both of them being the future representatives of the number one ranked guild

past. At the moment,

putting the glass down, Jin opened his

"Sixty-forty. No negotiations."

but Amanda, who was standing opposite him, instantly understood

cup down, Amanda's face remained indifferent, preventing Jin from reading her

percent of the