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."

everyone stopped talking, relaxing his

you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only said a small part

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

"Good."

step forward, Maximus continued his

other 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

Maximus's eyes scanned the audience like

they are asking us to

heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous excitement and heavy tension enshrouded

are they trying to have us prove? That we

amidst the tension. He was a reporter

attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded

asked us to display to them the abilities

room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused

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

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

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

satisfied smile on his face, Maximus

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

the hall as complicated looks flashed across the faces of some of

were being treated as mere objects

how

wasn't long before the frown of some of the people present started

another person asked decided to

many people can

"Good question."

small device in his ear, Maximus

"Five?"

as

head, Maximus

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

noises in the hall once again quieted down

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

them off, they

are the

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

drew the attention of the people present as they were all interested 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 focused on Maximus,

Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again poured

hundred members have already

"What!?"

expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about their opinion

hundred people that

hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for everyone present to

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

do

time, instead of it being a reporter asking the question, it was actually one of the guests present in the

to face the

we've set up a small tournament that will take place for the next month or so. Just before the conference will start. The top one hundred

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

words sink in for a

that's enough for the

hand and made his way

"Oh right."

couple of steps away from the

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

through, Maximus's face suddenly turned

hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the whole

allowed 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. Some of the reporters who were only regular humans even fainted at

words

and

thought sink in, everyone