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

but I would like for all of you to please calm down and

he worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the

"Good."

forward, Maximus

with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or

the

they are asking us to

heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their

exactly are they trying to have us prove?

spoke amidst the tension. He was

towards the reporter,

us to display to them the abilities

eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on

Kevin that was standing

the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

stare, but Kevin could feel just how big the

satisfied smile on his face,

to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want to be treated as cannon

as complicated looks flashed across the

never pleasant to hear that they were being treated as mere objects that were being tested to see if they were worth

they also knew just how important this opportunity was for

of some of the people

another person asked decided

people can we

"Good question."

a small device in his ear, Maximus opened his palm and

"Five?"

confusion spread throughout the hall as they looked at

head,

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

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

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

to piss them

the members

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

question instantly drew the attention of the people present as they

participate in the event. This

perform well, they would without a doubt bring

these same thoughts as all eyes focused on

Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again poured cold water on

the five hundred members

"What!?"

the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about

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

his hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for everyone present to

are still one

do we access

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

the guest, Maximus

up a small tournament that will take place for the next month or so. Just before the conference will start. The top one hundred contestants of

words sounded throughout every speaker in the world as many of those that were

his words sink in for a good minute, Maximus

that's enough for

his way toward

"Oh right."

couple of steps away from the mike,

receive a message on your devices telling you about

Maximus's face suddenly turned

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

are here to represent humanity. Your

the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some

Maximus's words

they were selected and refused, they would

in, everyone drew