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

but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking.

seemed polite and the way he worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience,

"Good."

step forward, Maximus continued his

joining their alliance or not. They had one request when telling us to come, and that was to show them why they should

the

asking us

been poured on the heads of everyone present,

to have us prove? That

the tension. He was

attention towards the reporter, Maximus

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

his eyes, Maximus's

that was standing

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

a stare, but Kevin could feel

his face, Maximus turned

are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not

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

being treated as mere objects that were being tested to

how important this

frown of some of the people present

person asked decided to speak

people can

"Good question."

ear, Maximus opened his palm and raised

"Five?"

confusion spread throughout the hall as they

his head, Maximus

people maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but the elves

down as they

hundred people present, they were going to be at the mercy

piss them off, they

the

from A.I.S.R,

attention of the people

event. This was

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

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 people

five hundred members have

"What!?"

as some people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did

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

his hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for

there are still one hundred spots that are open for people to

how do

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

face the guest,

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

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

words sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

I think that's enough

his hand and made his way toward the stairs that led

"Oh right."

away from the mike,

hundred people that have been selected, you will soon receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but I want you guys to keep something in

face suddenly

eyes locked on everyone in the hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the

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

through the spine of some of the people present as they felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the reporters

Maximus's words

and refused, they

that thought sink in, everyone drew a cold