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

"Amanda?"

recognized the identity of the person. It was none other than

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

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

like Jin, attracted the attention of everyone present. And just like him, she attracted attention for both her status

"Here you go."

she calmly handed Kevin the invitation. Throwing Amanda a grateful look, Kevin checked her invitation before letting her

"You may go."

"Thank you."

was only after she entered that the people waiting outside of the

this

"I was first."

guys, please

came, as he, alongside the other attendants, had a difficult time trying to calm

him on the shoulder. Following this, an airy and crisp

"Do you need help?"

"Miss Donna?"

instantly recognized her, his face

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

eyes. Wearing

beautiful amethyst-colored eyes, Donna's

You shouldn't be referring to me with the word

"Ah, that's right."

smile, Kevin scratched the back of

the people, Donna's

looks like things are out of control.

everyone present froze on the

line and calmly hand in your invitation

all

"Great."

Donna tapped

you at the

to her,

this, much to Kevin's 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

you go, have

last person, Kevin finally sighed

bad Emma can't

at her home, Emma couldn't come for obvious reasons. But, she was much more relaxed now,

alive, she was

think her uncle is

her uncle was probably going to be attending the event

of the reasons

"Alright."

that no one else was present before heading back

was time for the ceremony to

***

lights enveloped a large hall, where multiple figures, all

thin wine cups and would take a sip of their drinks

in the hall was someone with a

you come up with

onto a glass filled with

"Hmm…"

of his drink, Jin wordlessly stared at Amanda. His eyes were composed,

clear that he was just trying

as the two stared at each other for a good couple of seconds. With the both of them being the future representatives of the number one ranked guild and the second-ranked guild respectively, they

students like in the past. At the moment, all they

putting the glass down, Jin

"Sixty-forty. No negotiations."

only said two words, but Amanda, who was standing opposite him, instantly understood

down, Amanda's face remained indifferent, preventing

want sixty percent