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 his

all of you have a lot of questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue

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,

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

the audience

terms, they are asking us to prove ourselves...our

had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous excitement and heavy tension enshrouded the

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

He was a reporter

towards the reporter, Maximus

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

his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on a

his eyes paused on Kevin that was standing at the

by Maximus from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

a stare, but Kevin could feel just how big the

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

need to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not

as complicated looks flashed across the faces of some of the people

treated as mere objects that

knew just how important this

wasn't long before the frown of some

asked decided to speak

many people can

"Good question."

small device in his ear, Maximus opened his palm and

"Five?"

as they looked at Maximus's raised

head,

We've tried to ask for more, but the elves aren't too keen on letting too

again quieted down as they all understood the implication

being granted a chance, with only five hundred people present,

piss them

are the

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

attention of the people present as they were all

in the event. This was a chance for them to

would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and

hall shared these same thoughts as all eyes focused on Maximus, waiting

they were thinking and once again poured cold water on the

of the five hundred members

"What!?"

the others.

that we've

Maximus gestured

I've said before, of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are open

how do

reporter asking the question, it was actually one of the guests

to face the guest,

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

the world as many of those that were interested in joining finally saw

sink in for a good minute,

think that's enough

made his way toward the stairs that led to

"Oh right."

from the mike, recalling something, he turned to face the mike once

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

face suddenly

everyone in the hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the whole venue, shaking

you are not allowed to refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will

killing intent hidden behind his words.

Maximus's words were

were selected and refused, they would become

in, everyone