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 his shoulders,

would like for all of you to please calm down

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 from the

"Good."

step forward, Maximus continued

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 should allow us to take them into the

eyes scanned the audience like a

terms, they are asking

poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their

they trying to have us prove? That we can

He was a reporter from a famous news

attention towards the reporter, Maximus

them the abilities of our top-ranked people as well as the younger

again scanning the room with his eyes, Maximus's

that was standing at

suddenly felt an electric shock course through his

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

only a stare, but Kevin could feel just how big the gap between

a faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus turned his attention back

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

once again descended in the hall as complicated looks flashed

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

just how

of some of the people

asked decided to speak

people can

"Good question."

his ear, Maximus

"Five?"

spread throughout the hall as they looked at Maximus's

head,

people maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but the elves aren't

noises in the hall once again quieted down as they all understood the implication behind

being granted a chance, with only five hundred people present, they were going to be at the mercy of the other

to piss them off, they could find themselves

the members

from A.I.S.R, another

the attention of the people present as they were all interested

the event. This was a chance

a doubt bring a

thoughts as all

were thinking and once again poured cold water on the heads of

hundred members have

"What!?"

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

that we've

down, Maximus gestured for everyone present

of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that

how do

instead of it being a reporter asking the question, it

face the

month or so. Just before the conference will start. The top

many of those

a good

think that's enough for

his hand and made his way toward the

"Oh right."

steps away from the mike,

hundred people that have been selected, you will soon receive a message

face

deep and powerful voice

you are not allowed to refuse. You are here to represent humanity.

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

words were

selected and refused, they would

sink in, everyone drew a