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

I would like for all of you to please calm down and let

words seemed polite and the way he worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone could not be hidden

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus continued

whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request when telling

the audience like a

asking

of everyone

us prove? That we can

the tension. He was a reporter from

his attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded

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

Maximus's eyes paused on a

long, his eyes paused on Kevin that was standing

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

was only a stare, but Kevin could feel just how big

on his face, Maximus turned his

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

again descended in the hall as complicated looks flashed across

never pleasant to hear that they were being treated as mere objects that were being tested to see if

they also knew just how

long before the frown of some of the people present started

asked decided to

people can

"Good question."

ear, Maximus opened his palm and raised

"Five?"

as they looked at Maximus's raised

head, Maximus

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

quieted down as they

with only five hundred people present,

them off,

the members

from A.I.S.R, another

the attention of the people present as they were all

in the event.

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

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

in reading expressions, Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again poured cold water on the heads

hundred members

"What!?"

again the hall became nosy as some people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was

is unfair, but the four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us that they are the top elites of

it down, Maximus

worry, as I've said before, of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are open for

do we access

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

to face the guest, Maximus

the next month or so. Just before the conference will

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

words sink in for a good minute, Maximus

I think that's

hand and made his way toward

"Oh right."

of steps away from the mike, recalling something, he turned

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

Maximus's face

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

you're selected, you are not allowed to refuse. You are here to

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

words were

were selected and refused,

in,