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

all of you to please calm down and let

it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone could not be

"Good."

forward, Maximus

in the elven domain with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not.

scanned the audience like

simple terms, they are asking us to

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

exactly are they trying to have us

amidst the tension. He was a reporter from

the reporter,

to them the abilities of our top-ranked people

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

eyes paused on Kevin that

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

stare, but Kevin could feel just how

smile on his face, Maximus turned his attention back

we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want to be treated as cannon fodder

the hall as complicated looks flashed across the

was never pleasant to hear that they were being treated as mere objects that were being tested to see if they were worth the investment or

knew just how

the frown of some of

another person asked decided to speak

many people can

"Good question."

ear,

"Five?"

the hall as they looked at

his head, Maximus

maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but the elves aren't

the hall once again quieted down

with only five hundred people present, they were going

they did anything to piss them

the

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

people present as they were

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

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

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

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

of the five hundred members have already been

"What!?"

was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about

think this is unfair, but the four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us that

hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured

I've said before, of the five hundred, there are

do we

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

to face the guest,

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 the tournament will get the chance

sounded throughout every speaker in the world as many

for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

think that's

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

"Oh right."

a couple of steps away from the

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

face suddenly turned

everyone in the hall, his deep and powerful

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

killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the reporters who were only regular humans even fainted

words

and refused, they

in, everyone drew