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 his shoulders, Maximus

for all of you to please calm

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 his

the three other races have agreed to host us in the elven domain with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request when telling us to come, and that was to show them why they

the audience

they are asking us to

bucket of cold water had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone

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

the tension. He was a reporter from a

attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded his

to display to them the abilities of our top-ranked

with his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused

eyes paused on Kevin that was standing at

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

could feel just how big the gap between Maximus

smile on his face, Maximus turned his attention back towards the

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

the hall as complicated looks flashed across the faces

mere objects that were being tested to see if they were worth the investment

also knew just how important this opportunity

before the frown of some of the people

another person asked decided to speak

people can we

"Good question."

his ear, Maximus opened his palm

"Five?"

as they looked at Maximus's raised

his head,

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

down as they all understood the implication

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

anything to piss them off, they could

are the

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

attention of the people present as

event.

managed to perform well, they would without a doubt

thoughts as all

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

of the five hundred members have

"What!?"

to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about their opinion at all as he

this is unfair, but the four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to

hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for everyone present

five hundred, there are still one hundred spots

how do we access

of it being a reporter asking the question, it was

the guest,

tournament that will take place for the next month or so. Just before the conference will start. The top one hundred contestants of the tournament will get the chance to participate in

the world as many

words sink in for a good minute,

think that's enough for

his blazer, he waved his hand and made his way toward the

"Oh right."

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

soon receive a message on your

through, Maximus's face suddenly

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

You are here to represent

present as they felt the slight killing

Maximus's words

selected and refused,

sink in, everyone