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 his

of questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've

from the audience, but the commanding tone could not be hidden from

"Good."

step forward, Maximus

with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their

scanned the audience like

are asking us to prove

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

are they trying to have us prove? That we can fight?…or something

spoke amidst the tension. He was a

his attention towards the reporter, Maximus

abilities of our top-ranked people as well as the

Maximus's eyes paused on a

that was standing

suddenly felt an electric shock course

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

Kevin could feel just how big the

face, Maximus turned his attention back towards the

to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want to be treated as

in the hall as complicated looks flashed across the faces

hear that they were being treated as mere objects that were being tested

also knew just how important this opportunity was for

long before the frown of some of the people present started to

asked

people can we

"Good question."

his ear,

"Five?"

hall as they looked at Maximus's raised

his head,

to bring five hundred people maximum. We've tried to ask for more,

quieted down

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

did anything to piss them off, they could find themselves

the

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

drew the attention of the people present as they were all interested

wanted to participate in the event. This was

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

thoughts as all eyes focused on Maximus, waiting for

once again

hundred of the five hundred members have already been

"What!?"

others. But it was

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

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

there are still one hundred spots that

do

question, it was actually one of the guests present

face the guest, Maximus

before the conference will start. The top one hundred contestants of

speaker in the world as many

a good

think that's enough for the

and made his way toward the stairs that led to

"Oh right."

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

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

face

deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the whole venue,

are not allowed to refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will be treated the same

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

words were

selected and refused, they would become

sink in, everyone drew a cold