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

you

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

"Good."

step forward,

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 was to show

eyes scanned the audience like a

are asking us to prove

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

us prove? That we can fight?…or

tension. He was a reporter

his attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded

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

room with his eyes, Maximus's

that was standing at the back of the

the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

was only a stare, but Kevin could feel just how

face, Maximus turned his

races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want to be

again descended in the hall as complicated looks flashed across the faces of

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

also knew just how important

frown of some of

asked

people can

"Good question."

ear, Maximus opened

"Five?"

confusion spread throughout the hall as they looked

his head,

are to bring five hundred people maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but the elves aren't too keen on letting too

again quieted down as they

they were being granted a chance, with only five hundred people present, they were going to be at

to piss them off, they could find

the

reporter asked. He was from

the people present

wanted to participate in the event. This was

to perform well, they would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and

in the hall shared these same thoughts as all eyes focused on

expressions, Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again poured cold water on the heads of

hundred of the five hundred members have

"What!?"

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

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

lowering it down, Maximus gestured for

five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are open

how do we

question, it was actually one of

to face the guest,

will take place for the next month or so. Just before the conference

sounded throughout every speaker in the world as many of those that were interested in joining finally

in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

think that's enough

and made his way toward the stairs that led to the bottom

"Oh right."

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

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

face suddenly turned

his deep

selected, you are not allowed to refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your

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

Maximus's words were

they were selected and refused, they

sink in, everyone drew a cold