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

of questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and

made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone could not be hidden from the people present

"Good."

a step forward,

races 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

Maximus's eyes scanned the audience like

terms, they are asking us to prove ourselves...our

on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous excitement and

exactly are they trying to have us prove? That we can

amidst the tension. He was a reporter

his attention towards the reporter,

have asked us to display to them the abilities of our top-ranked

Maximus's eyes

his eyes paused on Kevin that was standing at the back of

distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

stare, but Kevin could feel just how big the gap between Maximus

his face, Maximus

to them that were

descended in the hall as complicated looks flashed across the faces of

treated as mere objects that were being tested to see if

they also knew just how important this opportunity was for

some of the people present started

another person asked decided

many people

"Good question."

in his ear, Maximus opened

"Five?"

confusion spread throughout the hall as

his head,

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

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 the

to piss them off, they

the

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

people

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

well, they would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and honor to their

in the hall shared these same thoughts as all eyes

expressions, Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again poured cold water on the heads of some of the people

hundred of the five hundred members have already been

"What!?"

was to the others. But

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

down, Maximus gestured for everyone present

before, of the five hundred, there are still

do we

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

the guest,

before the conference will start.

speaker in the world as many of those that were interested in

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

that's enough for the

made his way toward the stairs that led to

"Oh right."

as he took a couple of steps away from the mike, recalling something, he turned

those four hundred people that have been selected, you will soon receive a message on your

through, Maximus's face

everyone in the hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the whole venue, shaking

You are here to

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

words were

they were selected and refused,

that thought sink in, everyone drew