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."

stopped talking, relaxing his shoulders,

questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only

words seemed polite and the way he worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone could not be hidden from the people present who nodded their heads

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus continued

of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request

scanned the audience like a

asking us to prove

of everyone present,

to have us prove? That

amidst the tension. He was a reporter from

attention towards the reporter,

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

room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes

his eyes paused on Kevin that

felt

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

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

a faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus turned his

to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want

complicated looks flashed across the faces of some of

to hear that they were being treated as mere objects that were being tested to

knew just how important this opportunity was for

frown of some

asked

many people can we

"Good question."

in his ear, Maximus opened his

"Five?"

spread throughout the hall as they

his head,

maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but

in the hall once again quieted down as they all understood

chance, with only five hundred people present, they were

piss them off, they

the

He was from A.I.S.R, another

people present as they were all interested in

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

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

hall shared these same thoughts as all eyes focused on Maximus, waiting for his

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

the five hundred members have

"What!?"

nosy as some people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about their

the four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us

his hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for everyone

before, of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are

how do

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

to face the guest,

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

speaker in the world as many of

for a good minute,

that's

his hand and made his way toward

"Oh right."

from the mike, recalling something,

those four hundred people that have been selected, you will soon receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but I want you guys to

Maximus's face suddenly turned

in the hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the whole venue, shaking

here to represent humanity. Your refusal will

they felt the slight killing intent

words were

selected and refused,

sink in,