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,

you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've

words seemed polite and the way he worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from

"Good."

step forward,

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 request when telling us to come, and that was to show them why they should allow

scanned the audience like

are asking us to prove ourselves...our

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

us prove? That we can fight?…or something

amidst the tension. He was a reporter from

towards the reporter, Maximus

the abilities of our top-ranked people

the room with his eyes, Maximus's

long, his eyes paused on Kevin that was standing at

by Maximus from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock course through his body, jolting him

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

but Kevin could feel just how big the gap

satisfied smile on his face, Maximus turned his attention

convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are

complicated looks flashed across the faces of some

as mere objects that were being tested to see if

how important this opportunity was

long before the frown of some of the people present started

asked decided to

many people can

"Good question."

a small device in his ear, Maximus opened his

"Five?"

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

his head, Maximus

for more, but the elves aren't too keen on letting too many of

in the hall once again quieted down as they all

they were being granted a chance, with only five hundred people present, they were going to be at the mercy of

to piss them off, they

the

He was from A.I.S.R, another

attention of the people present as they were all interested in the

the event.

without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and honor to

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

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

hundred members have already

"What!?"

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

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

Maximus gestured for everyone

five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that

how do

asking the question, it was actually one

face the guest,

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

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

sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

I think that's enough for the

and made his way toward the

"Oh right."

the mike, recalling something, he turned to face the mike

message on your devices telling

face

in the hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded

to refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will be treated the

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

words

were selected and refused, they would

thought sink in,