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, Maximus

for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking.

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 people present who nodded their

"Good."

step forward, Maximus continued his

are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request when telling us to come, and that was to

scanned the audience like a

they are asking us to prove ourselves...our

of cold water had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone

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

spoke amidst the tension. He was a reporter from a famous news

attention towards the reporter,

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

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

his eyes paused on Kevin that was

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

a stare, but Kevin could feel just

face, Maximus turned his attention back towards the

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

as complicated looks flashed across the

mere objects that were being

how important this opportunity

long before the frown of some of the people present started

another person asked decided to

many people can

"Good question."

his ear, Maximus opened his

"Five?"

hall as they looked at Maximus's

head, Maximus

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

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

they did anything to piss them off, they

the

from A.I.S.R, another famous

the people present as they were all interested

to participate in the event. This was a chance for them

would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige

as all

once again

the five hundred members have already been

"What!?"

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

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

it down, Maximus gestured for everyone present to shut

of the five hundred, there are still

do we access

asking the question, it was actually one of the guests

the guest,

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

speaker in the world as many of those that were interested in joining

for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

I think that's

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

"Oh right."

just as he took a couple of steps away from the mike, recalling something, he turned to face the

receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but I

through, Maximus's face suddenly turned

hall, his deep and

are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will be treated the

felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the reporters who were

Maximus's words

they were selected and refused,

thought sink in, everyone drew a cold