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."

Jin left, a crisp voice sounded

"Amanda?"

the identity of the

the top of the building shifted towards her. Faint particles danced within the

her black hair cascaded down her shoulders, towards

everyone present. And just

"Here you go."

the invitation. Throwing Amanda a grateful look, Kevin checked her invitation before

"You may go."

"Thank you."

the invitation back, Amanda's figure slowly disappeared into the building. It was only after she entered that the people waiting outside

go, this is my

"I was first."

please calm

as fast as it came, as he, alongside the other attendants, had a difficult time

a delicate hand touched him on the shoulder. Following this, an airy and crisp

"Do you need help?"

"Miss Donna?"

recognized her, his face

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

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

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

student. You shouldn't be referring to

"Ah, that's right."

smile, Kevin scratched the back of his

direction of the people, Donna's delicate brows knit into a

looks like things are out of control. Let me

suddenly shined, and everyone

single line and calmly hand in

through the ears of everyone present. Be it, man or woman, all of them looked at Donna in a trance as they nodded

"Great."

smile on her face, Donna tapped Kevin on the

see you at

Monica next to her, the two entered

joy, the line was a lot more controlled as everyone calmly handed their

go, have a pleasant

back the last person, Kevin finally sighed

Emma

home, Emma couldn't come for

that her father was now alive, she was no

her

he thought about it, her uncle was probably going to be attending

of the reasons

"Alright."

around one last time to make sure that no one else was present before

was time for the ceremony

***

multiple figures, all wearing expensive dresses, walked around, observing and

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

the hall was someone with a large background. They were

come up

opposite each other, holding onto a glass filled with champagne,

"Hmm…"

wordlessly stared at Amanda. His eyes were composed, and no

was clear that he was just trying to

the future representatives of the number one ranked guild

fellow students like in the past. At the moment, all they had to think about was the interest of their

the glass down,

"Sixty-forty. No negotiations."

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

down, Amanda's face remained indifferent, preventing

percent of