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, Maximus

I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've

was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus continued

with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request when telling us to come, and that was to show

the audience

they are asking us to prove ourselves...our

of cold water had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous excitement

they trying to have us prove?

He was a reporter from a famous

attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded his

them the abilities of our top-ranked

his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on a

his eyes paused on Kevin that was

the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock course through his body, jolting him into

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

could feel just how big the

face, Maximus

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

the hall as complicated looks flashed across the

pleasant to hear that they were being treated as mere objects that were being tested to see if they were worth the

how important this opportunity

frown of some of the people present started to

another person asked decided

many people can

"Good question."

onto a small device in his ear, Maximus opened his palm and raised

"Five?"

as

head, Maximus

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

once again quieted down as they

granted a chance, with only five hundred people

to piss them off, they could find themselves

are the

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

of the people present as they were all

the event. This was a chance for them to

managed to perform well, they would without a doubt bring a

thoughts as all eyes focused

thinking and once

of the five hundred members

"What!?"

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

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

lowering it down, Maximus

the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that

do we access

question, it was actually one of

the guest, Maximus

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

in the world as many of those that were interested in joining finally saw

in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his tie

that's enough for the

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

"Oh right."

just as he took a couple of steps away from the mike,

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

through, Maximus's face

the hall, his deep and powerful voice

allowed to refuse. You are here to represent humanity.

ran through the spine of some of the people present as they felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the reporters who were only

Maximus's words

were selected and refused, they

thought sink in, everyone drew a