The Author's POV

"An announcement that will shake the foundations of the human domain."

Maximus's words thunderously rang through every corner of the venue as the hearts of everyone witnessing the scene started beating faster.

Be it the people attending or those watching from whatever means that had, everyone's eyes were glued on Maximus in the middle of the hall.

With all the attention focused on him, Maximus's composure remained firm.

Then, opening his mouth, he finally made his announcement.

"We've just received news that in a month from now, the three other races have decided to host a conference in the elven domain to discuss whether humanity will be able to join their alliance..."

Silence.

Absolute silence enshrouded the hall and the whole human domain. Everyone, from the people present in the hall or watching outside, opened their eyes widely as Maximus's words repeatedly rang through their ears.

The silence did not last for long, however, as all the reporters simultaneously stood up and the flashes coming from the cameras repeatedly flashed across the stage.

"Your excellency Maximus, are your words true?"

"Will humanity finally join hands with the other races?"

"What is the so-called event that will happen in a month's time? Any more details on that?"

The questions were endless, and it wasn't only the reporters that asked the questions as the people that were invited also started to ask questions, not caring about their statuses.

The Union wasn't kidding when they said that this was a huge announcement.

Everyone was prepared to hear something outrageous, but this was beyond their expectations.

It had to be noted that ever since the three races entered the earth, they had never tried to associate with humanity.

But out of nowhere they suddenly wanted to join hands with humanity?

This was mind-blowing.

Just imaginining the technology and trades that they could make with the other races once they allied together made everyone realize that humanity was soon going to face a new era of prosperity.

It made them all excited!

'So he's already announced it?'

Staring at the scene from behind, Kevin leaned on one of the tables and took a sip of his drink.

He of course knew of the event before anyone present.

However, it wasn't the Union that told him, but it was in actual fact, the red book.

With him being able to see what Ren was up to, he of course knew what was going on. In fact, he knew even before the Union did.

This was why he refused to tell the others about it. After all, only he knew the secret of the book.

'Now that I think about it, it's been a while since I last checked the book…'

About half a year or so.

Since Ren was doing fine and spending most of his time training, Kevin no longer felt the need to check the book.

He too had been training like crazy during this past year, and he wanted to see for himself just how much Ren had improved.

Since they were going to reunite soon, he didn't want to be spoiled too much.

A competitive flame ignited in his eyes as his thoughts paused there.

After all, he was planning on having a good spar when they would once again meet. If possible, he wanted to give him a good beating too.

The amount of crap Ren said the last time he checked the book pissed Kevin off quite a bit.

"Everyone please quiet down."

Disrupting Kevin out of his thoughts was Maximus's voice.

Following this, a terrifying pressure enveloped the entire hall, instantly shutting down the mouths of all the people present.

"Thank you."

talking, relaxing

I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only said a small part of what

way he worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding

"Good."

forward, Maximus continued

are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request when telling us to come, and that was to show them why

Maximus's eyes scanned the audience like a

they are asking us to

water had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous

exactly are they trying to have us prove? That we

was a reporter from a famous

the reporter, Maximus nodded his

to them the abilities of our top-ranked people as well as the

Maximus's eyes paused on a few individuals

paused on Kevin that was standing at the back

Maximus from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock course through his

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

was only a stare, but Kevin could feel just how big the

face, Maximus turned his attention

choosing an investment. We need to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead

hall as complicated looks flashed

never pleasant to hear that they were being treated as mere objects that were being tested to

knew just how important this

of some of the people

asked

people can

"Good question."

onto a small device in his ear, Maximus opened his palm

"Five?"

as they looked

head,

to ask for

down

they were being granted a chance, with only five hundred people present, they were going to be at the mercy of the other

piss them off, they

are the

He was from

the people present as they were all

to participate in the event. This was a chance for them to

managed to perform well, they would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and honor to

as

knew exactly what they were thinking and once

hundred of the five hundred members have already

"What!?"

the hall became nosy as some people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus

care if you think this is unfair, but the four hundred people that

Maximus gestured

of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots

how do

asking the question, it was actually one

face the

will take place for the next month or so. Just before the

words sounded throughout every speaker in the world as many

words sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his tie

think that's enough

his hand and made his way toward

"Oh right."

as he took a couple of steps away from the mike, recalling something, he turned to face the mike once

four hundred people that have been selected, you will soon receive a message

face suddenly turned

deep and powerful voice

You are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will be treated the

through the spine of some of the people present as they felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some

Maximus's words

were selected and

in, everyone drew a