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

know that all of you have a lot of questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please

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

"Good."

a step forward,

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

Maximus's eyes scanned the audience like a

terms, they are asking

the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous excitement and heavy tension

are they trying to have us prove?

spoke amidst the tension. He was a reporter from

the reporter, Maximus

the abilities of our top-ranked people as

his eyes, Maximus's

eyes paused on Kevin that was standing at the back of the

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

Kevin could feel

face,

need to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want to be treated as cannon fodder now do

as complicated looks flashed across

was never pleasant to hear that they were being treated as mere objects that

they also knew just how important this opportunity was

long before the frown of some of

another person asked decided to

many people can we

"Good question."

his ear, Maximus opened his

"Five?"

the hall as they looked

head, Maximus

tried to ask for more, but the elves aren't

once again quieted down

granted a chance, with only five hundred people present,

anything to piss them off, they

are the

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

of the people

the event. This was a chance for them to

would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige

in the hall shared these same thoughts as all eyes focused

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

of the five hundred members

"What!?"

unfair this was to the others.

care if you think this is unfair, but the four hundred people that we've selected have

lowering it down, Maximus gestured

of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots

how do

it being a reporter asking the question, it

face the

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

many of those that were interested

words sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted

I think that's enough for

his hand and made his way toward the stairs that led

"Oh right."

the mike, recalling something,

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

Maximus's face suddenly turned

his deep and powerful voice resounded

to refuse. You are here

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

words were

selected and

that thought sink in,