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

"Amanda?"

recognized the identity of the person. It was none

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

towards the back of her black dress that seemed to sparkle underneath the

everyone present. And just like

"Here you go."

handed Kevin the invitation.

"You may go."

"Thank you."

was only after she entered that the people waiting outside of the building once again

you go, this is my

"I was first."

guys, please calm

as it came, as he, alongside

just as things were about to turn for the worst, a delicate hand touched him on the shoulder. Following this, an airy and crisp voice sounded from behind his ear, startling

"Do you need help?"

"Miss Donna?"

the voice, Kevin instantly recognized her, his face

behind him. Wearing a dark-purple dress that perfectly outlined the curves of her body, Donna didn't need a moment to attract the attention of

to her was Monica, who had dark circles underneath her eyes. Wearing a red dress that perfectly complimented her hair, Monica

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

no longer my student. You shouldn't be referring

"Ah, that's right."

wry smile, Kevin scratched the

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

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

and everyone

line and calmly hand

everyone present. Be it, man or woman, all of them looked at Donna in a trance

"Great."

her face, Donna tapped

you at the

to her, the

joy, the line was a lot more controlled as everyone calmly handed their tickets. It wasn't long before the line slowly diminished and the time for the event

go, have a pleasant

last person,

Emma

couldn't come for obvious reasons. But, she was much more relaxed

alive, she was no longer worried about

her

he thought about it, her uncle was probably

him, for one of the reasons why he joined the Union was to set him back in his

"Alright."

Kevin looked around one last time to make sure that no one

was time for

***

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

held onto small, thin wine cups and would take

a large background. They were akin to celebrities to

you come up with a

other, holding onto a glass filled with champagne,

"Hmm…"

composed, and no ounce of desire was hidden within them. One couldn't guess his thoughts

was clear that he was just trying to

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

no longer fellow students like in the past. At the moment, all they had to think about was the interest of

glass down, Jin

"Sixty-forty. No negotiations."

who was standing opposite

Amanda's face remained indifferent, preventing

sixty percent of the