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 shoulders, Maximus

know that all of you have a lot of questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking.

seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus

whether we are eligible for joining their

Maximus's eyes scanned the audience

simple terms, they are asking us to

a bucket of cold water had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone

have us prove? That we

He was a reporter from a famous

towards the reporter, Maximus

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

the room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes

paused on Kevin that was

the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock course through

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

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

smile on his face, Maximus turned his attention

are worth investing in...prove to

complicated looks flashed across the

mere objects that were being tested to see if they were worth

also knew just how

frown of some

asked decided

people

"Good question."

a small device in his ear, Maximus opened his palm and raised

"Five?"

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

head, Maximus

to ask for more, but the elves aren't

again quieted down as they all understood the implication behind

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

anything to piss them off, they could

are the members

He was from A.I.S.R,

attention of the people

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

managed to perform well, they would without a doubt bring a

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

and once again poured cold water on

five hundred members have already been

"What!?"

became nosy as some people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about

four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to

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

hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are

do we

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

to face the guest, Maximus

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

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

sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

that's enough

his blazer, he waved his hand and made his way toward the stairs that led to the bottom of the

"Oh right."

from the mike,

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

face suddenly turned

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

are not allowed to refuse. You are here

through 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

Maximus's words

were selected and refused, they would

in,