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."

relaxing his

to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down

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

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus continued

was saying, the three other races 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

Maximus's eyes scanned the

asking us

everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous excitement and heavy tension enshrouded

exactly are they trying to have us prove? That we can

was a

attention towards the reporter, Maximus

the abilities of our top-ranked people as well

his eyes, Maximus's eyes

on Kevin that was standing at

at by Maximus from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

Kevin could feel just how big the gap between

faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus turned

are worth investing in...prove to them

in the hall as complicated looks flashed across the

objects that were being tested to see if they were worth

how important this opportunity

some of the people present

person asked

many people

"Good question."

device in his ear,

"Five?"

spread throughout the hall as they looked at

his head,

to ask for more, but the elves aren't too keen on

quieted down

five hundred people present, they were going to be at the

piss them off, they

are the

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

people present

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

doubt bring a lot of prestige and honor

as all eyes focused on Maximus,

thinking and once again poured cold water on the heads of some of

five hundred members

"What!?"

people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not

people that we've selected have already proven to us that they are the top elites of

lowering it down, Maximus gestured

hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are

how do

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

the guest, Maximus

tournament that will take place for the next month or so. Just before the conference will start. The top one hundred contestants of the tournament will get the chance to participate in

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

sink in for a good minute, Maximus

that's enough for

waved his hand and made his way toward the stairs that

"Oh right."

he took a couple of steps away from the mike, recalling something,

forgot. For 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 keep something in

through, Maximus's face suddenly

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

selected, you are not allowed to refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will be treated the same

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

selected and refused, they

in, everyone