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."

talking, relaxing

but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only said a small part of what I

asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone could not be hidden from the people present who

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus continued his

for joining their

scanned the audience like

asking us to

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

they trying to have us prove? That

tension. He was a reporter

his attention towards the reporter, Maximus

asked us to display to them the abilities

again scanning the room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes

that was

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

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

faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus turned his attention

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

again descended in the hall as complicated looks flashed across

mere objects that were

how important this opportunity

wasn't long before the frown of some of the people

asked decided

many people

"Good question."

in his ear, Maximus opened his palm

"Five?"

throughout the hall as they looked at Maximus's

his head,

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

in the hall once again quieted down as they all understood

with only five hundred people present, they

anything to piss them

the members

was from

of the people present as they were all interested in the

event. This was

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

these same thoughts as all eyes focused

were thinking and once again poured cold

hundred members have already

"What!?"

people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did

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

hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured

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

do

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

to face the

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

the world as many of

his words sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

that's enough

blazer, he waved his hand and made his way toward the stairs that led to

"Oh right."

the mike, recalling something, he

have been selected, you will soon receive a message on your devices

Maximus's face suddenly turned

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

to refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your refusal

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

words were

and refused, they would become

thought sink in, everyone drew a