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,

know that all of you have a lot of questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please

was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus

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

the audience like

terms, they are asking

everyone present, everyone cooled down

they trying to have us prove? That we can

amidst the tension. He was a reporter from a

the reporter, Maximus

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

Maximus's eyes paused on a few individuals within

long, his eyes paused on Kevin that

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

feel just how

on his face, Maximus turned his attention

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

as complicated looks flashed across the faces of some

mere objects

knew just how

some of the

asked decided to

people can

"Good question."

ear, Maximus opened

"Five?"

confusion spread throughout the hall as

his head, Maximus

for

once again quieted down as they all understood the

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

did anything to piss them

are the members

from A.I.S.R, another famous news

the people present as they

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

would without a doubt bring a lot of

these same thoughts as all eyes focused on

what they were thinking and once

five hundred members have

"What!?"

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

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

his hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for

I've said before, of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that

how do we access

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

face the guest, Maximus

before the conference

in the world as many

in for a good minute, Maximus

think that's enough for the

blazer, he waved his hand and made his way toward the stairs

"Oh right."

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

almost forgot. For those four hundred people that have been selected, you will soon receive a message on your devices telling

Maximus's face suddenly turned

his eyes locked on everyone in the hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the whole venue,

are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will be treated the same as

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

words were

were selected and refused, they

in, everyone drew