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

you have a lot of questions to ask, but 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 I

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

"Good."

step forward, Maximus continued his

the elven domain with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request

Maximus's eyes scanned the audience like

simple terms, they are asking us to

the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their

have us prove? That

was a reporter from a famous

the reporter,

asked us to display to them the abilities of our top-ranked people

room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on a few individuals within the

that was standing

at by Maximus from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

only a stare, but Kevin could feel

his face, Maximus turned his attention back towards

that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We

looks flashed across the faces of some of

objects that were being tested to

just how important

frown of some of the people present started to

asked

many people can we

"Good question."

device in his ear,

"Five?"

spread throughout the hall as they looked at Maximus's

his head,

ask for more, but the

down as they all understood the

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

they did anything to piss them

the members

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

people present as they were all interested in

in the event. This

well, they would without a doubt bring a lot

as all eyes focused on Maximus,

thinking and once again poured cold water on

hundred of the five hundred members have already been

"What!?"

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

think this is unfair, but the four hundred people that

Maximus gestured for everyone present to shut

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

how do

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

to face the guest,

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

as many of those that

words sink in for a good minute, Maximus

I think that's

made his way toward the stairs that led to the bottom of

"Oh right."

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

been selected, you will soon receive a message

face suddenly turned

his deep

are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will be treated

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 refused, they would become

in, everyone drew a cold