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."

a moment after Jin left, a crisp

"Amanda?"

around, he immediately recognized the identity of the

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

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

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

"Here you go."

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

"You may go."

"Thank you."

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

you go, this is

"I was first."

guys, please calm

he, alongside the other attendants, had

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

"Do you need help?"

"Miss Donna?"

recognized her, his

behind him. Wearing a dark-purple dress that perfectly outlined the curves of her body, Donna

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

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

student. You shouldn't be referring

"Ah, that's right."

Kevin scratched the back of

direction of the people, Donna's delicate brows

of control. Let me lend you

everyone present froze

line and calmly hand in

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

"Great."

face, Donna tapped

you

her, the two entered

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

have a pleasant

back the last person, Kevin finally sighed in

Emma can't

couldn't come for

fact that her father was now alive, she was no

think her uncle

was probably going

reasons why he joined the Union was to

"Alright."

around one last time to make sure that no one else was present before heading back in and closing

time for the ceremony

***

white lights enveloped a large hall, where multiple figures, all

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

a large background. They were akin to celebrities to the outside

you come up

glass filled with champagne, were

"Hmm…"

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

clear that he was just

both of them being the future representatives

past. At the moment, all they had to

the glass down, Jin opened his

"Sixty-forty. No negotiations."

words, but Amanda, who was standing opposite him,

Amanda's face remained indifferent, preventing Jin from reading

sixty percent