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 shoulders,

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

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."

forward, Maximus continued his

are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request when telling us to come, and that was to show them

the audience

asking us to prove

on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous excitement and heavy tension enshrouded

are they trying to have us prove? That we

tension. He was

the reporter, Maximus nodded

display to them the abilities

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

eyes paused on Kevin that was standing at the

Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock course through his body,

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

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

face, Maximus turned his attention back towards the

to them that were

looks flashed across the faces of some of

treated as mere objects that were being tested to see if they were

just how important this opportunity

the frown of some of the people present started to

asked decided to

many people

"Good question."

his ear,

"Five?"

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

head,

hundred people maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but the elves aren't too keen on letting too many

noises in the hall once again quieted down as they all understood the implication behind his

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

piss them off, they could find themselves

the members

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

attention of the people present as they were all interested

the event. This was

without a doubt bring

shared these same thoughts as

in reading expressions, Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once

hundred members have

"What!?"

hall became nosy as some people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did

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

Maximus gestured for everyone

are still one

do

reporter asking the question, it

the guest, Maximus

the next month or so. Just before the conference will start.

speaker in the world as many of those that were interested

his words sink in for a

that's

his hand and made his way toward the stairs that led

"Oh right."

from the

soon receive a message

face suddenly turned

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

You are here

ran through the spine of some of the people present as they felt the slight killing intent

Maximus's words

selected and refused, they would

in,