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 shoulders, Maximus

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

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

"Good."

forward, Maximus continued his

the three other races have 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 request when telling us to come, and that

the audience like a

asking us to

had been poured on the heads of everyone present,

trying to have us prove? That

the tension. He was a reporter from a famous news

towards the reporter, Maximus

have asked us to display to them the abilities of our top-ranked

the room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on a few individuals

on Kevin that was standing

felt an electric shock course through his

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

feel just how

his face, Maximus turned his

like when choosing an investment. We need to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were

the hall as complicated looks flashed across the

were being treated as mere objects that were being tested to

knew just how important

the frown of some of the people present started

person asked decided

many people can

"Good question."

device in his ear, Maximus

"Five?"

throughout the hall as

his head, Maximus

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

noises in the hall once again quieted down as they all understood the

only five hundred people present, they were going to be at the mercy

anything to piss them off, they could find

are the members

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

drew the attention of the people present as they were all interested in the

event. This was a chance for them to

a doubt bring a

the hall shared these same thoughts as

and once again poured cold water on the heads of some of

the five hundred members have

"What!?"

to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about their opinion at all as

care if you think this is unfair, but the four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us that they are the top elites

his hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for

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

how do

the question,

to face the

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

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

words sink in for a good minute, Maximus

I think that's enough

and made his way toward the

"Oh right."

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

have been selected, you will soon receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but I want you guys to keep something in

face suddenly turned

hall, his deep and powerful voice

here

as they felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the reporters who were only regular humans even fainted at

Maximus's words

they were selected and refused, they

sink in, everyone drew a cold