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."

left,

"Amanda?"

around, he immediately recognized the identity of the person. It

the top of the building shifted towards her. Faint particles

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

And just like him, she attracted attention

"Here you go."

Jin, as she calmly handed Kevin the invitation.

"You may go."

"Thank you."

Amanda's figure slowly disappeared into the building. It was only after she entered that the people

you go, this

"I was first."

guys, please

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

the worst, a delicate hand touched him on the shoulder. Following this,

"Do you need help?"

"Miss Donna?"

instantly recognized her, his face

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

eyes. Wearing a red

beautiful amethyst-colored eyes, Donna's

my student. You shouldn't be referring to

"Ah, that's right."

a wry smile, Kevin scratched the back

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

out of

everyone present

hand in your invitation without

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

"Great."

face, Donna tapped Kevin on the shoulder

see you at

to her, the two

more controlled as everyone calmly handed their tickets.

go, have

person, Kevin

Emma can't

Emma couldn't come for obvious reasons. But, she

her father was now alive, she was no longer worried about her

her

uncle was probably

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

"Alright."

around one last time to make sure that no one else

time for

***

where multiple figures, all wearing

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

someone with a large background. They were akin to celebrities to the

come up with a

a glass filled with champagne, were Amanda

"Hmm…"

his drink, Jin wordlessly stared at Amanda. His eyes were composed, and no ounce of desire was hidden

he was just trying to gauge her

was looking back at him 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 had to gauge each other properly in order to

the past. At the moment, all they had to think about

down,

"Sixty-forty. No negotiations."

but Amanda, who was standing opposite him, instantly understood the meaning

cup down, Amanda's face remained indifferent, preventing Jin

sixty percent of