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."

everyone stopped talking, relaxing his shoulders, Maximus

for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only said

a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone could not be hidden from the people present who nodded their heads in

"Good."

step forward,

have agreed to host us in the elven domain with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request when telling us to

scanned the audience

simple terms, they are asking us to prove ourselves...our

water had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone

us prove? That we can

was

his attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded his

asked us to display to them the abilities of

Maximus's eyes paused on a few individuals

long, his eyes paused on Kevin that was standing

felt an electric shock course

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

a stare, but Kevin could feel just how big the gap

his face,

we are worth investing in...prove to them that

complicated looks

as mere objects that were being tested to see

they also knew just how important

some of the people present

person asked decided to speak

people can

"Good question."

his ear, Maximus opened his palm and raised

"Five?"

confusion spread throughout the hall as they looked at Maximus's

his head,

to ask for more, but the elves aren't too keen on letting too many of us

the hall once again quieted down

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

piss them off, they could find

are the members

from A.I.S.R,

instantly drew the attention of the people present as they were all interested in

to participate in the event. This

they would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and honor to

hall shared these same thoughts as

Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again poured cold water on the heads of

the five hundred members have already been

"What!?"

to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about their opinion at all as he

don't care if you think this is unfair, but the four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us that

down, Maximus gestured for everyone present to

worry, as I've said before, of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that

do we access

instead of it being a reporter asking the question, it was actually one of the guests

to face the

set up a small tournament that will take place for the next month or so. Just before the conference will start. The top one

words sounded throughout every speaker in the world as many of those that were

in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

that's enough

his hand and made his way toward the

"Oh right."

the mike, recalling something, he turned to face

soon receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but I want you guys

face suddenly

his deep and

are here to represent humanity.

of some of the people present as they felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the reporters who were only regular humans even fainted at

Maximus's words were

and

in, everyone drew a