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

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

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

"Good."

forward, Maximus continued

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

Maximus's eyes scanned the

they are asking

bucket of cold water had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous excitement and heavy tension enshrouded

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

the tension. He was a reporter

attention towards the

abilities of our top-ranked people as well as the

with his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on a few individuals within the

that was

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

but Kevin could feel just how big the gap between

a faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus

we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want to be

again descended in the hall as complicated looks flashed

objects that were being tested

they also knew just how important

the frown of some of the people

another person asked decided to speak

many people

"Good question."

device in his ear, Maximus opened his

"Five?"

spread throughout the hall as they

head, Maximus

to bring five hundred people maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but the elves aren't too keen on letting too many of us

once again quieted down as they all

they were being granted a chance, with only five hundred people present, they were going to be

did anything to piss them off,

are the members

from A.I.S.R, another famous news

the people present as they were all interested

participate in the event. This was a chance for them

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

these same thoughts as all eyes focused on

expressions, Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again

the five hundred members

"What!?"

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

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

his hand and lowering it down, Maximus

there are still one

how do

the question, it was actually one of

to face the

the conference will start. The top one hundred contestants of the tournament will get

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

sink in for a

that's

and made his way

"Oh right."

away from the

message

face

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

refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will be treated the same as

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

words

selected and

that thought sink in, everyone drew