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."

talking, relaxing his shoulders, Maximus

I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only said a small part of what I

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

"Good."

step forward, Maximus continued his

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 us to take them into the

scanned the audience like

they are asking us to prove ourselves...our

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

exactly are they trying to have us prove? That

spoke amidst the tension. He was

the reporter, Maximus nodded

abilities of

again scanning the room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on a few individuals

on Kevin that was standing

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

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

faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus

an investment. We need to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't

looks flashed across the faces of some of

hear that they were being treated as mere objects

they also knew just how important this opportunity was

frown of some of the people

person asked decided to speak

people

"Good question."

ear, Maximus opened his palm and

"Five?"

throughout the hall as they looked at Maximus's

his head,

We are to bring five hundred people maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but the elves

once again quieted down as they all understood the implication behind his

people present, they were going to be at the mercy of the other

they did anything to piss them off, they could find themselves

are the members

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

of the people present as they were all interested in

participate in the event. This was a

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

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

what they were thinking and once again poured cold water on the heads of some of the

five hundred members have already been

"What!?"

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

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

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

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

how do we

the question, it was actually one of

to face the guest,

that will take place for the next month or so. Just before the

every speaker in the world as many of those that

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

that's enough

and made his way toward the stairs that

"Oh right."

just as he took a couple of steps away from the mike,

For those four hundred people that have been selected, you will soon receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but I want you guys

through, Maximus's face suddenly turned

his deep and powerful voice

are not allowed to refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your refusal

ran 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 at his

words were

they were selected and

that thought sink in,