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."

relaxing his shoulders,

you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've

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

"Good."

step forward,

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

scanned the audience like

are asking us to prove

of everyone present, everyone cooled down from

they trying to have us prove? That we

the tension. He was

towards the

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

the room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on a

that

Maximus from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock course through

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

Kevin could feel just how big the gap

his face, Maximus turned his attention back

need to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight.

hall as complicated looks flashed across the faces of some of the

being treated as mere objects

how important this

some of the people present started

asked decided to speak

many people can we

"Good question."

a small device in his ear,

"Five?"

as they looked

head,

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

hall once again quieted down as they all

being granted a chance, with only five hundred people present,

did anything to piss them off, they

the members

was from A.I.S.R, another

drew the attention of the people present

participate in the event. This was a chance for them to represent

a doubt

thoughts as all eyes

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

the five hundred members have

"What!?"

unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that

but the four hundred people that we've selected

lowering it down, Maximus gestured

said before, of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are open for people to

how do we

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

to face the

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

every speaker in the world as many

sink in for a good

that's enough for

hand and made his way toward the stairs that led to

"Oh right."

away from the mike,

receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but

Maximus's face

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

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

Maximus's words

selected and refused,

thought sink in, everyone drew a