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

but I would like for all of you to please calm down

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

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus continued

have agreed to host us in the elven domain with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one

eyes scanned the audience like a

asking

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

they trying to have us prove? That we

He was a reporter

towards the reporter, Maximus nodded

display to them the abilities of our top-ranked people as well as the younger

scanning the room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes

that was standing

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

could feel just how

his face, Maximus turned

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

looks flashed across the faces of

never 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

before the frown of some of the people

asked decided to speak

many people can we

"Good question."

device in his ear, Maximus

"Five?"

hall as they looked at Maximus's

his head,

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

the hall once again quieted down

with only five hundred people present, they were going to be at

did anything to piss them off, they could

are the

He was from A.I.S.R,

question instantly drew the attention of the people present

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

they would without a doubt bring a lot of

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

and once again poured cold water on the heads of some

the five hundred members

"What!?"

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

that we've selected have already

hand and lowering it down, Maximus

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

how do

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

to face the

before the conference will start. The top one hundred contestants of the tournament

words sounded throughout every speaker in the world as many of those that were interested in

in for a good

that's enough for the

his blazer, he waved his hand and made his way

"Oh right."

he took a couple of steps away from the

that have been selected, you will soon receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but I want you guys to

Maximus's face suddenly turned

the hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the

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

people present as they felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the reporters who were

words were

selected and

sink in,