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,

questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only

as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus continued

whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request

eyes scanned the audience like a

asking us to prove ourselves...our

heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from

trying to have us prove? That we can fight?…or something

spoke amidst the tension. He was a reporter from a famous

towards the reporter, Maximus nodded his

to them the abilities of our top-ranked people

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

long, his eyes paused on Kevin that was

at by Maximus from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

Kevin could feel

faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus turned his attention back

like when choosing an investment. We need to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not

as complicated looks

objects that were being tested to see if

they also knew just how important this

long before the frown of some of the

another person asked decided to

people

"Good question."

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

"Five?"

spread throughout the hall as they looked

head,

are to bring five hundred people maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but the elves aren't

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

being granted a chance, with only five hundred people present,

to piss them off,

are the

from A.I.S.R, another famous

of the people present as

the event. This was a chance

without a doubt

the hall shared these same thoughts as all eyes focused on

expressions, Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again

of the five hundred members have already

"What!?"

became nosy as some people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But

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

Maximus

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

how do we

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

face the

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

the world as many of those that

his words sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

I think that's

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

"Oh right."

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

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

Maximus's face suddenly

his deep

You are here to

the people present as they felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his

Maximus's words were

they were selected and refused,

that thought sink in, everyone drew a